Fall SHEroes Concerts and Silent Auction

Saturday, November 19th 8:00 pm
--Mayflower Church-106 E. Diamond Lake Rd., Minneapolis
Sunday, November 20th 3:00 pm
--Macalester-Plymouth United Church, 1658 Lincoln Avenue, St. Paul

Calliope presents "SHEroes", concerts dedicated to celebrating the lives and deeds of women heroes. The music honors diverse women, both contemporary and historical. Led by Music Director J. Michele Edwards and accompanied by Kathy Kraulik, the performances take place on Saturday, November 19th (evening concert, 8 pm) and Sunday, November 20th (afternoon concert, 3 pm).

This concert series will highlight music by and about lesbian sheroes, but recognizes a broad range of women. Featured music is by Sue Fink, Holly Near, Ysaye M. Barnwell, Sally Monk, and Joan Szymko, along with Twin Cities composers Dorothy Williams, Ann Reed and Anita Ruth. The chorus sings about well-known SHEroes such as Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc and Billie Holiday alongside everyday SHEroes such as Lisa Kalvelage and the "disappeared" in South America.

This concert program will encourage us all to believe we can be a shero through our own activism and daily commitment to important social issues. These women make important contributions to the visibility of women as significant social "actors,” contributing to historical events and shaping the present and thus the future of our world. The music celebrates contributions by historic women sheroes, recognizes that each of us can be a shero, and nudges us to accept this challenge.

Tickets
Tickets for general admission are $15 in advance, $18 at the door; $10 for students or seniors; $5 for children under age 12. You may order by mailing a check to Calliope Women's Chorus, PO Box 80077, Minneapolis, MN 55408; or reserve by phone: (612) 285-5835.