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Asheville Gay Men's Chorus

A voluntary, not-for-profit community chorus for gay men and allies. In addition to our holiday and summer concert we perform for various events throughout WNC and beyond. Traditionally we also perform at Blue Ridge Pride festival, World AIDS Day and our annual cabaret show in February. We sing for fundraisers, weddings and other community events.

Group Type: Shared Interest (e.g., books, singing, running)

Restrictions / Fees: Open to all men- gay men and allies. No member is denied participation based on financial limitation. Basic membership dues per semester are $50. Additional expenses may be incurred for attire, costumes, props, special rehearsals, and special events, but this is minimal. WE NEVER want financial restraints to stop anyone from singing. We have scholarships that help cover cost for a variety of items

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Meetings

Meetings / Initial Contact: Asheville Gay Men's Chorus performs many concerts during the year. We start rehearsals in late August and generally take the month of July off.

Main Meeting Location: Shared on admission Asheville,North Carolina 28801

About Usimage

Our Vision: The Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus claims our role as the transforming and transcending choral voice for our LGBTQ and affirming community. 
Our Mission: The Asheville Gay Men's Chorus entertains, advocates and connects community through choral excellence.
Our Priorities:
  • To achieve excellence in musical performance.  AVLGMC continues its long tradition of excellence in music. We produce performances showcasing music from a variety of genres including classical, cabaret and spiritual. Our aim is to provide our audience with a quality experience.
  • To enrich the lives of participants through social and fellowship experiences: AVLGMC is a family of singers. Proud, diverse and experienced our members are brothers working together to broaden our friendships.
  • To foster LGBTQ community spirit and present a positive gay image to the community at large: AVLGMC serves as ambassadors for our community and provides a positive image in all our performances. Music is a universal language and we take great pride in providing our voices for change, comfort and education.

Links

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/AVLGMC/

Website: http://www.ashevillegaymenschorus.org

Email: [email protected]

Primary Contact

Butch Thompson

Executive Director

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Website: http://www.ashevillegaymenschorus.org

Email: [email protected]

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Mental Health Providers

Eric Davis  MS, LCPA, NCC, Counselor

Willow Wellness and Recovery, PC 9 All Souls Crescent  Suite B, Asheville, North Carolina 28803  Phone: (828) 490-4137 | Website I am a firm believer in empowerment and self-determination. In the past, I have worked well with folks experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, substance-use, sleep disturbances, relationship issues, and issues unique to the LGBT community.

Scott Thomas,  Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCAS

Silver Lining Therapy 70 Woodfin Place  STE 21, Asheville, North Carolina 28801  Phone: (828) 705-3084 | Website I believe humor can be a powerful tool for healing and seek to incorporate this into our time together. Unique to my practice is an approach that truly puts you at the center of the counseling experience, and I draw from a wide variety of techniques to help you see and experience real change in your life. To see if therapy might be a good fit, I offer free phone consultations.

James Harrison, PhD Psychologist

12 Westridge Dr , Asheville, North Carolina 28803  Phone: (828) 348-6300 | Website I enjoy helping people achieve physical and emotional intimacy whether they are young or old, straight or gay, in healthy, responsible, and mutually affirming ways. I also enjoy helping people improve their earning and manage their assets. And I like working with older people. I offer free phone consultations.

Judy Maris, Counselor, LPC, LCPC, MA, MS

Maris Psychotherapy 41 Clayton St, Suite 301, Asheville, North Carolina 28801  Phone: (828) 537-4489 | Website We can explore troublesome patterns that tend to repeat themselves in your life or look at new issues that have just come up. The important thing is for us to work together to get to the bottom of your difficulties and resolve them. I will assist you in becoming more aware of what you are feeling and thinking in the present moment. The untapped wisdom within you is a powerful healing force. Let me help you gain access to your full inner resources. I offer free phone consultations.

Elizabeth Heaney, Counselor, MA, LPC 

166 E Chestnut Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801  Phone: (520) 447-3319 | Website I work with individual adults with concerns like: family history issues, relationship concerns, life satisfaction issues (related to jobs, living situations or relationships), anxiety and depression. I’ve had a particular focus on working with couples, addressing every aspect of relationship challenges – relationship dissatisfaction/boredom, affairs, sexual/intimacy issues, etc. And I was a civilian counselor on military bases for several years, so I have a clear understanding of the unique pressures and challenges facing service members and families. I offer free phone consultations.

Siljoy Maurer

Holistic Perspectives P.O. Box 333, Enka, NC 2872  Phone: (828) 333-0103  | [email protected] or  www.HolisticPerspectives.com For many years now I have been mentoring men and women from all walks of life. It continues to be my greatest joy to accompany someone from “just being ok” into thriving! As a Mentor & Healer I partner with my clients in creating authenticity, wellness and deep contentment, in whatever area of their lives they are seeking change. The combination of giving very practical, livable tools for direct “next steps” while “holding the big picture” and then manifesting that big picture often feels like this: a new client brings me their life or life situation in a jigsaw puzzle box, they lost the lid and forgot what the picture on it looked like. I am good at knowing that picture and then guiding my clients/mentees to put all the puzzle pieces together.  

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Mail: PO Box 2044, Asheville NC 28802-2044

Packages: 33 Coxe Avenue, Unit 2044, Asheville NC 28801 (note different zip code).

Phone: 828-423-0655 (via Google Voice)

 

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