THE CT GAY MEN'S CHORUS IS "HARD AT WORK" MUSICALLY

Get you tool belt, plumbers plunger, battery tester, hard hat, drafting pencil, stethoscope, bulldozer and bartenders shot glass ready to celebrate everyday people who do challenging and important jobs. The Connecticut Gay Men’s Chorus is gearing up to salute you and your occupations in a trio of concerts entitled “Men at Work.” On Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. the Katharine Hepburn urn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook will be putting the ladders and office chairs ready to serenade the men who keep our country running. Due to the popularity of this event a third concert will be held on Sunday, June 4 at 4 p.m. when the CGMC gathers at the Conard High School Auditorium, 110 Beechwood Road in West Hartford, presented by West Hartford Pride. The macho guys of the CGMC will use their extraordinary musical talents to spotlight ordinary occupations as only the CT Gay Men’s Chorus can do. Inspired by the likes of Bon Jovi and David Bowie, Dolly Parton and Donna Summer, Carly Simon and Styx, Tina Turner and Glen Campbell, they will pay homage to all these performers who have had massive e hit recordings about workers and their everyday jobs. Be prepared to be wowed by the harmonies these guys are famous for producing, with side orders of seriousness and spunk. You eon’t be disappointed. Take note that they also serve up some special game nights. Come to the Annex Club, 554 Woodward Avenue, New Haven just off I-95 on Saturday, May 20 and again on Saturday June 17 when Kikki Lucia runs her Bingo Games, ones your grandmother never saw. Doors open at 6 and the games start at 7.Admission that includes cards is $25 and wine beer and cocktails are available for purchase. Call 1-800-644-CGMC for more information. For tickets ($33), go online to ctgmc.org. Look at jobs, work, occupations and careers in a whole new musical light, thanks to the exuberant and energetic men of the CT Gay Men’s Chorus. You’ll be delighted you did.