December 2000

Friday, December 1st
San Francisco TGIF

December TGIFs in San Francisco will be held at the Citicourt Cafe which you will find at the corner of Sansome and Sutter, near Market Street. A fee of $5 for members and $8 for guests will be the entry charge. But it will be worth it! Pec-resentatives of the Annual Barechest Calendar will be on hand to lift your…spirits! And if you've finally decided what you really want for Christmas, there will be a Santa on hand (with wicked little elves in tow) for photo ops and wishful thinking! Cocktails and snacks from 6-9pm.

Saturday, December 2nd
Green Room Holiday Gala

The official start of the Holiday Season begins with the Green Room Holiday Gala fest and feast on the first Saturday in December. Expect a bigger and better-than-ever evening of incandescent atmosphere, live music and dancing, a sumptuous holiday buffet, and complimentary full and specialty bars.

This party, as you know, has a long and revered tradition of support from our community, most of whose members are single and childless individuals, who reach out to the children in our larger community who have no parental support: the abused, abandoned, and HIV Positive children who are wards of the San Francisco Juvenile Court.

MAX Members and friends who may wish to help underwrite the costs of the party (tax deductible, all you would-be Santas) please call Randy Bailey at 415 332-2005. There are many levels of participation; the experience is very rewarding and a lot of fun, so please consider participating.

Saturday, December 2nd, from 7 to 11 PM at the Green Room, War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue at McAllister, San Francisco. A minimum donation of $50 is suggested for attendees.

Monday, December 4th, 7:30 PM
Help Is On the Way for the Holidays

The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation kicks of the season with a delightful blend of seasonal music starring Toni Tennille, Bruce Vilanch, Jill Eikenberry, Michael Tucker, Debby Boone, Erie Mills, Pam Dawber, Sharon McNight, Jane Olivor, Paula West, Wesla Whitfield, Samantha Samuels, Kenny Mazlow, The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and more stars to be announced. The event benefits AIDS programs at Childrens Hospital Oakland, New Conservatory Theatre Center and PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support). Host level tickets for the concert and post-performance reception with the cast start at $100.00. Concert-only tickets are available at $35.00 and $50.00 and all proceeds go directly to the beneficiaries. Please call  273-1620 for reservations and information updates. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Friday, December 8th, 6:00PM
MAXSouth TGIF

TGIF = Toys Given in Friendship
There will be a Toys for Tots holiday collection at the usual gathering at the Four Point Sheraton. Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate. Remember, these are for tots! (Go out and buy one if you have to!) For TGIF location, see the MAXSouth info page.

Sunday, December 10th at 3:00 PM
Holiday Potluck Dinner

The famous MAXEast potlucks are back! It promises to be a raging good afternoon at Tom Lewenz' home from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Costs for items above and beyond your potluck contribution will be $8.00 (Members) / $18.00 (Guests). Please call Tom Lewenz at  932-8330 for reservations and food assignments by December 6th, and let him know how many members or guests you're bringing. Beer and Wine provided. Liquor, BYOB please. You'll find a map and directions to Tom's house here.

Sunday, December 10th at 3:00 PM
Journey of a Lifetime, SV Gay Men's Chorus

A powerful story of love, war and death performed by the newly expanded Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus. Set with stories from the men of SVGMC and accompanied by chamber orchestra, "The Journey Of A Lifetime" promises an unforgettable array of music for the holiday season! SVGMC is delighted to share the stage with our sister chorus, the Rainbow Women's Chorus. The performance will be at San Jose State University Theater. Tickets are $13 and $25 and can be purchased online at http://svgmc.org. Call Tom Nixon at 408-243-4758 for further details on this South Bay holiday delight! An optional dinner follows at Blake's Restaurant in downtown San Jose.

Wednesday, December 13th at 8:00PM
Beach Blanket Babylon Holiday Show

Sold out -- you can call to be put on the waitlist.

We've reserved 32 balcony seats for the seasonal edition of Beach Blanket Babylon's zany musical comedy revue. Follow Snow White in her search for true love during the holiday season. Tickets are $40 for members, $50 for guests. Call Robert at  826-0631 for reservations and information. Club Fugazi, 678 Green Street near Grant Street, San Francisco.

Sunday, December 17th at 8:00 PM
Chanticleer Christmas Concert

Don your gay apparel for A Chanticleer Christmas! One of the Bay Area's most beloved holiday concerts returns with Chanticleer's traditional mix of medieval and renaissance sacred music, joyful spirituals and unique arrangements of seasonal songs performed at the exquisite St. Ignatius Church. Tickets are $30.00 (Members) / $36.00 (Guests). Reserve your ticket online or call Robert at  826-0631 for reservations and information. (St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco)

Monday, December 18, 7:30PM
Gay Author Reading/Discussion Group

The MAX Forum committee is conducting a reading and discussion group about gay authors. If you're interested, call Bill Serbin at  386-0555. The book for the month is "The Married Man" by Edmund White. You're invited to post your suggestions of interesting gay authors to the MAX Message Board.

Tuesday, December 19th, 8:00PM
Mamma Mia!   *sold out*

Making its US premiere in San Francisco at the Orpheum, the new musical ingeniously interweaves 22 ABBA songs into a funny and infectious tale of a mother and her soon-to-be-wed daughter.  Set in the present day on a tiny, mythical Greek Island, MAMMA MIA! is a musical love story that crosses continents and generations.  MAX has obtained a group of FRONT ROW SEATS.  Book your $70 member or $84 guest orchestra tickets by calling Robert Manuel at  826-0631.

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