We’re excited to announce that Calliope’s 2016 winter concert, “Lift Up Your Voice,” is set for Dec. 17 at Sundin Hall on Hamline University’s campus in St. Paul. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and music begins at 7 p.m. This special program will inspire you with themes of joy and love, contemplation, resolve, and strength. Purchase general admission will-call tickets today on…
Category: Social Justice
Calliope Statement of Support for Black Lives Matter
The singers of Calliope Women’s Chorus have voted to adopt the following statement of support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The mission of Calliope Women’s Chorus is to create an artistic space where feminist, lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans* and ally women can be themselves without apology. We are women from all walks of life, who…
What GALA Festival 2016 Means for Calliope
By Allie Wigley Calliope heads to Denver for GALA Choruses Festival next weekend! GALA Choruses connects over 130 LGBT choruses with over 6,000 singers at the festival, making it the largest LGBT arts event in the world. Started in 1983, the first festival occurred in New York, and a new North American city has hosted…
Just Announced: ‘Under One Sky’ —Join us for our 2015 Fall Concert on Nov. 14
“Many notes, many voices, one song.” ~ Composer Joan Szykmo “Under One Sky,” Calliope’s fall 2015 concert, is a celebration of unity and diversity. In collaboration with Lumina Women’s Ensemble, Calliope presents an evening of music celebrating peace, freedom from oppression, and the hope for unity. Join us at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 in Jeanne…
Calliope in the News this Summer!
Want to learn more about Calliope? The chorus has been featured recently in Twin Cities publications. Check out Lavender Magazine and Minnesota Women’s Press for updates about Calliope, the Twin Cities GLBTA choral community and more. Minnesota Women’s Press Raising voices for change ActNow: Calliope Women’s Chorus sings for social justice by Kathy Magnuson …
Announcing: Revolutionary Women—Celebrating the Women Who Change the World
Join us April 18 for a new concert with special guests! We’ll be performing at the beautiful Jeanne D’Arc Auditorium on the St. Catherine University campus. Online ticket sales are now closed for this event. Please purchase your tickets at the door.
Donate to Calliope on Give to the Max Day 2014 (This Thursday!)
Give to the Max Day is this Thursday, Nov. 13, and Calliope supporters are invited to join in during this annual “24 hours of giving.” We have ambitious goals this year, and every donation of any amount helps! Money received through online donations will be used for important Calliope programming costs, such as purchasing new…
Photos from Prospect Park UMC 2014
Calliope sang as part of the Prospect Park United Methodist Church’s music series in March. All proceeds were donated to OutFront Minnesota. Once again, thanks to Prospect Park for inviting us to sing in their beautiful building—we look forward to it every year. Also, thanks to our audience and everyone who stuck around after the…
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