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Colorado Changemaker Award Honorees

The 2025 Changemaker Awards recognize outstanding individuals & organizations that have made a lasting impact on Colorado’s LGBTQ community. This years’ recipients are Nadine Bridges executive director of One Colorado & Social Venture Partners Boulder County. Mardi Moore, CEO of Rocky Mountain Equality stated, “At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack across the country, the work of dedicated individuals & organizations is even more important. Nadine Bridges has spent her career breaking down barriers & ensuring our community is protected, empowered, & heard. SVP Boulder County has been a steadfast supporter of the nonprofit sector, strengthening organizations that directly improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people. Both of these honorees embody what it means to be changemakers & we are proud to recognize their incredible contributions.” Nadine Bridges added, “I am honored to receive the Individual Changemaker Award from Rocky Mountain Equality. As a Black, Queer woman, leading Colorado’s statewide LGBTQIA+ advocacy work, I do not take this honor lightly. This recognition comes with the understanding that my success is a reflection of so many who came before me & as well as those who are still pushing for justice.” Joshua Silberstein, CEO of SVP Boulder County concluded, “We feel honored & grateful to be recognized by such an amazing nonprofit that has made our community kinder & stronger. Now more than ever we need to support & stand up for our LGBTQ+ family, friends, neighbors & community members.” Since 2000 SVP has provided $1.7 million in grants & $7 million in pro bono consulting, supporting hundreds of nonprofits including many that serve the LGBTQ+ community. Rocky Mountain Equality strives to create a more inclusive & equitable society. 
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San Francisco Crescendo Gala Event

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Crescendo Gala is a celebration of music, community & the power of coming together & takes place Saturday April 5th at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, CA. This fabulous event offers guests an opportunity to immerse themselves in an evening of fine dining & live entertainment as they honor champions who are making a profound impact on our LGBTQ community. This year SFGMC Gala theme is “The Power of Us” & they’re honoring two extraordinary women whose voices have transformed lives including Sheryl Lee Ralph the Tony Award-winning actress & fierce advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness who will receive the Nancy Pelosi Ally Award & Angelica Ross the actress, entrepreneur & trans rights activist will receive the Trailblazer Award. Nina West will host the event that will feature stunning performances by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, a live auction & an opportunity to support SFGMC’s mission of spreading love & inclusivity through music. The Crescendo Gala supports the artistic & outreach initiatives of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus including their work with the Chan National Queer Arts Center & the Reaching Youth Through Music (RHYTHM) program. The evening will feature captivating performances by the chorus, moving testimonials & exciting auction items all designed to raise critical funds for their mission to champion equality & spread joy through music. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the SFGMC family the Crescendo Gala promises to be a night of elegance, empowerment & connection. So dress in your finest attire & prepare to be inspired to come together to celebrate. 
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Broadway Pirates The Penzance Musical

The Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting “Pirates! The Penzance Musical” a jazz-infused revival of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance coming to Broadway this month starring Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce & joined by Jinkx Monsoon as Ruth at the Todd Haimes Theatre in NYC. Previews begin this week on April 4th with the official opening on April 24th. The limited engagement has already been extended July 27th passing its original closing performance of June 22nd. David Hyde Pierce stated, “Gilbert & Sullivan is in my blood. Even as a little kid at summer camp, they would do a Gilbert & Sullivan every summer. So for years I've just been marinating in this stuff. It's not like I'm a fanatic, but I just love it. I love the music, I love the comedy of it & the spin they're doing on this in particular makes me really excited about it.” In this new production Gilbert & Sullivan’s pirate ship docks in New Orleans in this jazzy-bluesy vision of the crowd-pleasing classic in an outrageously clever romp sizzling with Caribbean rhythms & French Quarter flair. With the tongue-twisting Major General the rabble-rousing Pirate King newly-imagined young lovers, daring daughters, footloose pirates & fleet-footed police there's a shipload of musical comedy delights on board to dazzle first-timers & G&S aficionados alike. The reimagined adaptation is directed by Scott Ellis (Doubt; Kiss Me, Kate) & choreographed by Warren Carlyle (Harmony; Kiss Me, Kate) with a hilarious new adaptation by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). Joseph Joubert (Caroline, or Change) is the musical director & orchestrations by Joubert & Daryl Waters (Memphis). 
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