Lexington Men's Chorus MCC Anniiuniies Interim Performance Art Night
Releases Live CD. Pastoral Leader
On Sunday evening Nov. 7,
As part of the celebration of their The Great Lakes District of The three women will present creative
10th Anniversary 39350“. Lexington Metropolitan Community Church has interpretations of their work at The
Men‘s Chorus is releasing their sec— appointed Rick Cox as interim Salon,at the corner of MaxAIley. and
0nd CD recording, “Lexington Men‘s Pastoral Leader for Lexington MCC. Maxwell St The gathering will start at
Chorus, LIVE!" The CD is a collec— Rick lives in Lexington with his part— 6 pm and there is a $5 admission
tion of live performances from the ner Michael Todd. Rick and Michael charge. Chili and corn bread will be
“TSI decade. More than 120 men are raising Rick’s six kids from his provided, BYOB and an unscented
from Central Kentucky have sung previous marriage. His most recent candle. RSVPto Kelly (277-6168) to
200 $0093 at 110 performances With pastorate was as Associate Pastor at give them some idea 0i “OW many
LMC. Choosing the songs to be Calvary Baptist Church in people to expect.
included on the CD was not an easy Nicholasville. Three performers will be reading
task. Rick will be serving as pastor from their works, using a variety of
The CD is a mix of gay and les— until a permanent replacement for forms of artistic expression to com—
blan Pride standards like “Great Reverend Rex VanAlstine can be municate aspects of their lives and
Peace March," "Color Out of found. We all have been missing the life of our community. Tina Gale
Colorado" and " I, AM I Am;" Rex at church. has read her work at the last gay
Broadway show tunes: “Blow Gabriel Lexington MCC is a Christian pride reading as well in different
BIOW" and "LOVE Changes Church which has been serving the cities across the country. Kelly
Everything" and holiday favorites Lexington Community for six years. O'Ferrell, who is regular contributor
such as “Season for Lovers.“ "Lo, We are very happy to have Rick with to the GLSO News, will be reading
How a Rose." and ”Christmas us and we invite the community to from her journal on sexual healing.
Without You." pay us a visit and get to know our The third reader will be Laverne
LMC is especially proud to church community Zabielski, recipient of the Sallie
include works commissioned for MCC is also seeking a dynamic Bingham Award recognizing
them from Brian Throckmorton." individual to serve in the role of Choir Kentucky ,...continued on page 2
Crossing the OhiO" is a stirring work Director and Minister of Music. This '
paralleling the struggle 0f gays and position requires an individual with
lesbians today with that of the African experience in establishing and main-
Americans using the Underground taining a strong music program in a
Railroad during the 1800's. Brian‘s church of 50 continued on page 2
unique arrangement of ”The Star
Spangled Banner" was recorded at
the Pride concert "Sing Out!" June
1999 When for- Continued on page 2