The Lakeside Pride Pops Ensemble opens its concert season with “Do You Hear The People Sing?” — a reflection on the power of banding together for what is right. A mass protest turns into a revolution in Les Misérables. Princess Mononoke preaches nature over industrialization. The Jedi show us the light side of the Force in the Star Wars Trilogy. Join us on February 7 to see what other tales are in store.
Date & Time: February 7, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Benito Juarez Community Academy, 1450 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
ABOUT THIS SEASON
Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles invites you to examine the duality of humanity with our 29th season - “Harmony and Discord.”
Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran once wrote that we “are suspended like scales between sorrow and joy.” These emotions profoundly impact the decisions we make, and in turn, we are bombarded with each other’s symphonies and cacophonies. It is through organizations like Lakeside Pride that members can celebrate the harmonious times and support through the discordant times, however overwhelming they may be. Join us in exploring how our community embraces this polarity, keeping a constant eye on the horizon together.
ABOUT LAKESIDE PRIDE
Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles is Chicago’s premier family of performance groups for members and friends of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Home to four major ensembles – Jazz Orchestra, Marching Band, Pops Ensemble, and Symphonic Band – plus over a dozen chamber ensembles, the organization offers a diverse musical experience for both its audience and members.
ACCESSIBILITY
| All-gender restroom | No |
| ADA-accessible | Yes |
| A path from the street to the performance space | Yes |
| Strobe lights and lasers | No |
| Smoke machines | No |