goqnotes.com/to/arts a&e spring a&e guide Anniversary celebrations mark gay arts spring LGBT arts groups prepare for spring performances as One Voice Chorus celebrates 25 years M arch comes in with the wind and so does the spring concert season. Three groups are holding concerts: Charlotte Pride Band, Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte and One Voice Chorus. One Voice Chorus 'Wishes: Dreams into Reality' March 14,3 p.m. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St, Charleston March 15,3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 118 East Morgan St, Wadesboro March 20,7:30 p.m. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte March 21, 7:30 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1915 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia One Voice Chorus kicks off their 25th anniversary celebra tion with a concert asking audience members to consider what wishes they have for the community and world for the next 25 years. Tickets are $25 in advance online and $30 at the door. one voice chorus, com 2Sth Anniversary Silver Celebration March 28,7p.m. Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St, Charlotte One Voice celebrates its 25th anniversary with hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, cabaret and DJ. Celebrate history. Reconnect with old friends. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, either online or from chorus members. $15. onevoicechorus. com CHARLOTTE PRIDE BAND K K M I THAT MOVES YOU Tickets are $13/individual and $22.50/family pass (two adults with kids under 12) and are available online. charlotteprideband.org Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte 'Forte! 2015' March 21 CenterStage@NoDa, 2315 N. Davidson St, Charlotte Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte's annual black tie gala, featur ing music from the chorus, drinks, food and fun. $65. gmccharlotte.org — compiled by Lainey Millen Charlotte Pride Band 'Music That Moves You' March 7,5p.m. Heaton Hall, Myers Park Baptist Church 1900 Queens Rd., Charlotte Pieces such as "Rookie of the Year," "L'Esprit du Tour," and "Arabesque" will be brought to life with action-packed perfor mances. Local LGBT-affirming groups collaborating with the band include Charlotte Roller Girls, Queens of D'Nile Studio belly dancers and others. This is the band's fifth anniversary concert. I DOS MS □RTHODONnCS iV' • It’s okay to be straight... with your teeth. Feb. 27-March 12.2015 qnotes