As it marks its “sweet 16th” season of performances, the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus is firing up the Wurlitzer for its “Jukebox Saturday Night” pride concert series.
Concerts are set for Friday, June 7 (8 p.m.) at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 50 Cathedral Avenue in Garden City; Saturday, June 8 (8 p.m.) at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Stony Brook at 380 Nicolls Road in Setauket/E. Setauket, and Sunday, June 9 (5:30 p.m., immediately after Long Island Pride) at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Huntington.
During those performances, LIGMC will present a musical journey through the glory days of vinyl, starting with the 1950s and concluding at the turn of the 21st century.
Tickets are $25 and are available for purchase at the door or online at http://www.ligmc.org/concerts.
“As the men of LIGMC delved into this season’s set list, one word seemed to tie it all together, and ‘fun’ was the word,” said LIGMC artistic director Jeanette Cooper. “Whether it was one of their favorite classics or a new song that captured their attention, there’s no doubt that everyone is having a blast preparing. All this hard work is leading up to a night of music that will have you singing along and tapping your toes to the music of our ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’ concerts!”
Highlights of the first half of LIGMC’s 16th season include a sold-out “Going Platinum” drag brunch at VFW Post 433 in Sayville, with more major milestones soon to follow.
LIGMC has been named the community grand marshal of 34th Long Island Pride Parade and will have the high honor of leading the parade through Huntington upon its scheduled noon step-off on Sunday, June 9. LIGMC is set to cap off the 2024 Pride season by opening Northport Pridefest, which runs from 12:30 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.
“For the last 16 years, LIGMC has used the universal language of music to bring the LGBTQ+ community together, spread joy, and promote understanding. Being named Community Grand Marshal of Long Island Pride 2024 is a tremendous honor for our members and a gratifying recognition of all who made this day possible,” said Bill McCarthy, president of the LIGMC Board of Directors. “Our ‘Jukebox Saturday Night’ concerts are sure to be a fitting and joyful continuation of this proud tradition, and we can’t wait for opening night so you can enjoy the show right along with us.”
