That’s a wrap! From start to finish, 2024 has been an exciting year for MenAlive, and we want to share some highlights and give you a sneak peek of 2025!
Our season included three amazing shows: ICONIC, And the Winner Is… Not!, and Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun: Circus of Monsters.
This year’s fundraisers were a resounding success, highlighted by our very first (and not the last) ICONIC Drag Bingo. At our annual gala, Harmony, we proudly presented the prestigious Rich Cook Community Bridge Awards to two remarkable individuals. Alex Mohajer, an acclaimed independent political writer, advocate, and organizer, and Jeff Whittiker, a dedicated longtime member and volunteer of MenAlive, were honored for their outstanding contributions. This award celebrates individuals within the chorus, the community, and beyond who have shown exceptional support for MenAlive and the LGBTQIA+ community.
MenAlive in the community didn’t stop there. We were honored to perform at multiple pride events throughout the year, including Fullerton, Ladera Ranch, and Mission Viejo. On top of that, we participated in other outreach events, including OC Aids Walk and OC Pride.
In July, chorus members traveled to Minneapolis to attend the GALA Choruses conference with 7,000 other LGBTQ+ singers. Another fantastic highlight was the opportunity to perform at the Hollywood Bowl opening for A Tribute to ABBA. It was a full house with over 15,000 people singing and dancing along with us.
Looking Forward to 2025!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 8, and spend the night Up Close and Personal: A MenAlive Cabaret with us, as our MenAlive talented performers will showcase their personal stories through music. We promise this event will leave you inspired. $18 Pre-sale tickets are on sale now! There will be fantastic raffle prizes all evening long, including Hamilton tickets!
Grab your Season Passes for 2025, including two concerts and selected other events during Pride Season. Complete details are available on our website.
Closing Out 2024!
To help us sustain and expand these vital programs as we close out the year, please consider including MenAlive in your year-end giving. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through December 31, 2024.
MenAlive is a visible part of the greater Orange County community; we help secure and stabilize LGBTQ+ rights, which are never guaranteed. Your continued support strengthens our mission.
Thank you for supporting MenAlive - The Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus. Your generosity empowers us to bring our mission to life.