Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Newsletter - Fall/Winter 2006

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5
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Fall/Winter 2006

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.”

This is a newsletter for the Central PA Womyn's Chorus for Fall/Winter 2006 which includes updates about the chorus, a list of upcoming events, a report from the fundraising committee, and a detachable form to support the chorus.

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Gift of Marie DiFava
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LGBT-086 Marie DiFava Collection

Central PA Women's Music Festival Flyer - August 19, [2006]

Number of Pages
2
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August 19, [2006]

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central Pennsylvania Women's Music Festival, held on August 19th, 2006 at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg. The festival featured Bobbi Carmitchell, Deenie Hamacher, Robin Chambers, Delta Jelly, the Central PA Womyn's Chorus, Natalie Darkes, Bumbada Women Drumming, N'Bonye Dancers, Janie Womack, Renee Bartholomew, Pat George, and an open mic session.

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Gift of Patricia “Pat” Saunders
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LGBT-062 Patricia “Pat” Saunders Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Music in Our Mother’s House" Flyer - May 10, 2003

Number of Pages
3
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May 10, 2003
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2003 concert "Music in Our Mother's House," performed on May 10th at Unity Church in Enola.
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Gift of Marie DiFava
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LGBT-086 Marie DiFava Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "We Rise Again" Flyer - May 17 & 18, 2019

Number of Pages
2
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May 17 and 18, 2019

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2019 concert "We Rise Again," a collaboration with the Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network, performed on May 17th at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg and on May 18th at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Animated Women" Flyer - May 19 & 20, 2018

Number of Pages
2
Date
May 19 and 20, 2018

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2018 concert "Animated Women," performed on May 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on May 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Keep on Moving Forward” Flyer - November 18 & 19, 2017

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 18 and 19, 2017
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2017 concert "Keep on Moving Forward," performed on November 18th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 19th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus "Down by the Riverside" Flyer - June 3 & 4, 2017

Number of Pages
2
Date
June 3 and 4, 2017

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2017 concert "Down by the Riverside," performed on June 3rd at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on June 4th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Calling all Directions” Flyer - November 19 & 20, 2016

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 19 and 20, 2016
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2016 concert "Calling all Directions," performed on November 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Fall in Love” Flyer - November 22, 2015

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 22, 2015
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2015 concert "Fall in Love," performed on November 22nd at First Reformed United Church of Christ in Lancaster.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Coming of Age” Flyer - May 30, 2015

Number of Pages
2
Date
May 30, 2015
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2015 concert "Coming of Age," performed on May 30th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Pop Rocks: Divine Divas and Their Music” Flyer - November 22 & 23, 2014

Number of Pages
2
Date
November 22 and 23, 2014
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2014 concert "Pop Rocks: Divine Divas and Their Music," performed on November 22nd at Unity Church in Enola and on November 23rd at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus "Wild Women Don't Get the Blues" Flyer - November 22, 1997

Number of Pages
3
Date
November 22, 1997
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This flyer promotes the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 1997 concert "Wild Women Don't Get the Blues," performed on November 22nd at Harrisburg Unitarian Church.
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Gift of Teresa "Teddy" Maurer
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LGBT-023-SC Teresa “Teddy” Maurer Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Brochure - circa 2006

Number of Pages
6
Date
circa 2006

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.”

This is a recruitment brochure from around 2006 encouraging people to either join or volunteer with the Central PA Womyn's Chorus.

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Gift of Marie DiFava
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Location
LGBT-086 Marie DiFava Collection

Central PA Womyn's Chorus Annual Spaghetti Dinner Postcard - October 19, 2019

Number of Pages
2
Date
October 19, 2019

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.”

This postcard advertises the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' 2019 spaghetti dinner fundraiser, held on October 19th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Barry Loveland
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LGBT-014 Barry Loveland Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Simply Sondheim” Program - May 14 & 15, 2022

Number of Pages
17
Date
May 14 and 15, 2022
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2022 concert "Simply Sondheim," a celebration of Stephen Sondheim's music performed on May 14th at Heroes Grove Amphitheater in Harrisburg and on May 15th at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Mechanicsburg. The chorus dedicated this performance to honor the memory of chorus member Charlene Bojalad.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Kaleidoscope” Program - November 20, 2021

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 20, 2021
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2021 concert "Kaleidoscope," performed on November 20th at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg. On November 21st, viewers could stream the performance via Facebook.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “25 Years of Giving Voice to Our Community” Program - November 23 & 24, 2019

Number of Pages
25
Date
November 23 and 24, 2019

Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.”

This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2019 concert "25 Years of Giving Voice to Our Community," performed on November 23rd at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, and on November 24th at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church in Camp Hill. The concert celebrated the group's 25th anniversary and featured a selection of songs performed at various concerts throughout the years. The program includes a timeline and photos documenting the group's history, a list of the group's concerts, and a roster of every individual who performed with the chorus since its founding in 1994. Bobbi Carmitchell performed as a special guest at the concert in Harrisburg.

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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “We Rise Again” Program - May 19, 2019

Number of Pages
23
Date
May 19, 2019
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2019 concert "We Rise Again," performed on May 19th at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomsburg. This concert was the group's second collaboration with the Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women's Network, the first of which occurred in 2007 during the "Land of Our Dreams" concert. The concert and the program both feature stories of women from South and Central America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts provided funding for this performance.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “The Road Home” Program - November 17 & 18, 2018

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 17 and 18, 2018
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2018 concert "The Road Home," performed on November 17th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 18th at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Keep on Moving Forward” Program - November 18 & 19, 2017

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 18 and 19, 2017
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2017 concert "Keep on Moving Forward," performed on November 18th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 19th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. The concert also featured Shaashawn "The Voyce" Dial.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Down by the Riverside” Program - June 3 & 4, 2017

Number of Pages
17
Date
June 3 and 4, 2017
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2017 concert "Down by the Riverside," performed on June 3rd at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on June 4th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. The concert included songs referencing and celebrating the meaning of water, which also coincided with the debut of the group's new logo design featuring the Susquehanna River. The "CPWC Supports" non-profit organization for this concert was Brethren Housing, a shelter for homeless women and children in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Calling All Directions” Program - November 19 & 20, 2016

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 19 and 20, 2016
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2016 concert "Calling All Directions," performed on November 19th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsburg and on November 20th at Colonial Park United Church of Christ in Harrisburg. This concert also featured the debut of the group's new initiative "CPWC Supports," which spotlights the work of a local non-profit organization at each concert. The chorus accepted food donations from concert patrons for their first "CPWC Supports" organization, Downtown Daily Bread, a soup kitchen in Harrisburg.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
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LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Plant a Tree of Peace” Program - May 21 & 22, 2016

Number of Pages
17
Date
May 21 and 22, 2016
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2016 concert "Plant a Tree of Peace," performed on May 21st at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg and on May 22nd at York Unitarian Church in York. At the concerts, audience members could pick up seedlings of red and silver maples, or Freeman Maples, to plant and grow.
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 The Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Fall in Love” Program - November 21 & 22, 2015

Number of Pages
17
Date
November 21 and 22, 2015
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is for the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' fall 2015 concert "Fall in Love," performed on November 21st at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church and on November 22nd at First Reformed UCC Church in Lancaster.
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Year
Time Period
Origin
Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection

Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “Coming of Age” Program - May 30, 2015

Number of Pages
15
Date
May 30, 2015
Founded in 1994, the Central PA Womyn’s Chorus “brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.” This event program is from the Central PA Womyn's Chorus' spring 2015 concert "Coming of Age," performed on May 30th at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church. This concert celebrated "twenty one years of sisterhood and song."
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Gift of Mary Nancarrow
Location
LGBT-102 Central PA Womyn's Chorus Collection