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William ‘Bill' Spinosa, Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Founder, Dies at 67—a celebration of life to be held Dec. 20 in Fort Lauderdale, by Edward Otto Zielke
Covered in OutClique Magazine, Out South Florida, and Hotspots Magazine.
Hotspots Magazine
South Florida Media
South Florida Media
The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Unveils 16th Season. This holiday season, buckle up for GMCSF's Holiday Slay Ride, a glitter-studded celebration at the iconic Hard Rock Live and more.
OutClique Magazine
South Florida Media
OutClique Magazine
The Chic & Unique Ball Step Into Burlesque Celebrates Diverse Community: by Bryce Johnson
GMCSF
Bear World Magazine
OutClique Magazine
Change That Made a Difference: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek's gift helped the Chorus finish Season 15 strong
Bear World Magazine
Bear World Magazine
Bear World Magazine
Center Stage, Full Body: How I Learned to Love My Reflection. When I first stepped on stage as a teen cabaret performer, I wasn’t just carrying sheet music—I was carrying shame.
OUTSFL
Bear World Magazine
Bear World Magazine
The 2024 South Florida Out & Proud list celebrates activists, business leaders, organizers, and others who are out and proud members of our local LGBTQ+ community.
Featured Articles
- Obituary: Stephen Cameron McSpirit, Dignity Memorial, June 5, 2026
- The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Unveils 16th Season. BroadwayWorld, October 10, 2025
- The Chic & Unique Ball, Step Into Burlesque Celebrates Diverse Community, OutClique Magazine, Oct 1, 2025
- Celebrate Pride with GMCSF and Dazzling Divas, OutClique Magazine, June 1, 2025
- Together in harmony: Gay Men’s Chorus to perform for Holocaust Remembrance Day, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Apr 9, 2025
- Gay Chorus Gala Strikes a Chord, OUTSFL, Nov 21, 2024
- The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Unveils 15th Anniversary Season, Broadway World, Oct 7, 2024
- Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Presents the Chic & Unique Ball: Crystal Opulence Unleashed, Edge Network Media - Sept 4, 2024
- Beloved Member of Local Gay Chorus Dies, OUTSFL - Jul 10, 2024
- Unity in Color: Avi Ram’s Vibrant Tribute to LGBTQ+ Identity, OutClique Magazine - Jun 13, 2024
- 2024 Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament Features GMCSF April 6, HotSpots Magazine - Apr 4, 2024
- GMCSF Hard Rock Concert Celebrates Major Success With $150,000 On-Stage Check, Queer News Tonight - Dec 2023
- GMCSF Celebrates Gala Success, OUTSFL - Nov 2023
- Gay Men's Chorus Of South Florida Announces Honorees For The Chic & Unique Ball, Broadway World, Oct 12, 2023
- Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Presents The Chic & Unique Ball, A Red Carpet Extravaganza, POZ: Health, Life & HIV - Sept 27, 2023
- Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida to Host THE CHIC & UNIQUE BALL in November, Broadway World, Broadway World, Sept 9, 2023
- Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Appoints New Board Members, OutClique Magazine - Aug 2023
- Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Welcomes New Board Members for 14th Season, Broadway World, July 28, 2023
- Our new reality: Stonewall Pride parade moves forward this Saturday with new rules, Sun Sentinel - June 2023
- The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) Brings Live Music and Entertainment to the Community. Miami Living Magazine - June 2023
- Chorus Celebrates Disney in Pride Month Concerts, OUTSFL - June 2023
- Gay Men's Chorus Of South Florida Will Perform Co-Commission Song Cycle SONGS OF THE PHOENIX, Broadway World, Feb 3, 2023
- Das hätten wir sein können (That Could Have Been Us), SPIEGEL Ausland – July 2022
- See five memorable 'Golden Girls' episodes at South Florida theaters, SunSentinel - Sept 2021
- Thank You! Your ‘Messages of Gratitude' for Frontline Heroes, NBC6 - Apr 2020
- What Makes Us Clique, OutClique Magazine - Feb 2020
- Happy 20th Anniversary Grand Resort & Spa! Nobody Does It Better., Instinct Magazine – May 2019
- Fort Lauderdale's Oasis for Gay Travelers - Plan Your Stay at The Grand Resort and Spa, Vacation.com - Jul 2018
- Gay 50 Plus interviews Edward Otto Zielke, Gay 50 Plus - May 2018
- Robin Meets ... Edward Otto Zielke, Bear World Magazine - May 2018
- Upgrades, Service, and RuPaul Equal Grand Resort and Spa Elevation, OutClique Magazine - May 2018
- Fort Lauderdale's The Grand Resort and Spa is a new proud sponsor of RuPaul's Drag Race, ePRnews - Mar 2017
- The Grand Resort & Spa: Fort Lauderdale's luxury resort and spa for gay men since 1999, Gay Travelers Magazine - Aug 2016
- The Grand Resort & Spa - Gay Men's Resort With Clothing Optional Courtyard, NudeVacation.info - Aug 2016
- A Day in LGBT South Florida 2017, South Florida Gay News - Dec 2017
- Hotspots Ask the Community "What Makes You Happy?", HotSpots Magazine - Dec 2016
- One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Darren Patrick Blankey - Jun 2014
- Fort Lauderdale Beach Erosion Raises Tourism Concerns, NBC Miami - Nov 2012
Commentary on Queer News Tonight
- Viral “Gay Is a Compliment” Claim Ignites Debate on Stereotypes in Looksmaxxing Culture, April 27, 2026
- Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida's Invincible Concert Honors Pulse with Power on June 19, April 27, 2026
- Trump Pulled From Correspondents’ Dinner Amid Reports of Gunfire, Suspect in Custody, April 27, 2026
- GMCSF's Invincible Honors Pulse with World Premiere Requiem, June 19, April 20, 2026
- New Policy Allows Thousands of LGBTQ+ Australians to Donate Blood, April 20, 2026
- Dr Jill Biden Bided $35K for Heated Rivalry Role at LGBTQ+ Charity Auction, April 20, 2026
- Did Canada Really Change LGBTQ Acronym To MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+, April 13, 2026
- OUTshine Spring Festival Kicks Off in Miami, April 13, 2026
- Hudson Williams Takes Darker Turn As “Madman” In Laufey’s New “The Madwoman” Music Video, April 13, 2026
- NYC Mayor Mamdani Appoints Trans Woman Taylor Brown To Lead First Office Of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, March 16, 2026
- Oscars And LGBTQ+ Representation Historic Wins, Persistent Gaps, And The Ongoing Fight For Visibility, March 16, 2026
- Survey Finds Over Half of Adults Open to Sexual Experimentation With Artificial Intelligence, March 11, 2026
- These Old Steamy Calvin Klein Ads Featuring Queer Stars Still Continue to Captivate Fans, March 11, 2026
- ABBA Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again Sunshine Cathedral, March 22, 7pm, March 11, 2026
- Scouting America Reaffirms Trans Youth Welcome Amid Hegseth Claims of Policy Shift, March 2, 2026
- GMCSF Hosts ABBAsolutely Fabulous ABBA Sing Along at Hunters in Wilton Manors March 7, March 2, 2026
- ABBA Mamma Mia Here We Go Again March 22, February 23, 2026
- Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day Screens February 26 at Paradigm Cinemas Gateway Fort Lauderdale, February 23, 2026
- US Appeals Court Reinstates Policy Allowing Military To Bar HIV Positive Recruits Nationwide Ruling, February 23, 2026
- Stonewall Gala 2026 Honors LGBTQ+ Icons, February 9, 2026
- MAGA Influencer Barred by Texas GOP After Anti LGBTQ+ Rhetoric, February 9, 2026
- Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Presents ABBA: Thank You For The Music On March 20 At The Parker, January 26, 2026
- Hockey Player Inspired To Come Out Thanks To ‘Heated Rivalry’ And A Queer Canadian League, January 26, 2026
- Judge Refuses To Dismiss Lawsuit By Gay DC Cop, January 26, 2026
- Before Stonewall, There Was Mattachine America’s First Lasting Gay Rights Group, January 5, 2026
- Queer Reads to Watch 2026’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Books, January 5, 2026
- RuPaul’s Drag Race Returns With 14 New Queens and a Promise of Light For Season 18, December 3, 2025
- Mamdani Vows to Make NYC an ‘LGBTQ+ Sanctuary, December 18, 2025
- GMCSF Executive Director Mark B Kent to Retire After 12 Years of Transformative Leadership, November 24, 2025
- GMCSF Brings Holiday Magic to Hard Rock and Beyond, November 24, 2025
- Holiday Slay Ride at Hard Rock Live Sparkles in South Florida on December 9, November 11, 2025
- Remembering Queer Courage LGBTQ+ Resistance During the Holocaust, November 11, 2025
- James Norton to Play Beatles’ Gay Manager Brian Epstein in New Biopic Series, November 3, 2025
- Gay Republicans Back Abbott’s Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks, Calling Them “Politically Divisive," November 3, 2025
- The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida INVINCIBLE A Season of Strength, Sizzle & Song, October 13, 2025
- As Queer Spaces Continue To Close, Ramrod Celebrates 31 Years With A New Mr Ramrod, October 13, 2025
- Pete Buttigieg Fires Back at Tucker Carlson, September 29, 2025
- GMCSF Community Sing-Along Brings Spooky Fun to Wilton Manors, October 4, September 29, 2025
- Chic & Unique Ball Promises Burlesque Magic, November 1, September 15, 2025
- History is Made As Hallmark Channel Airs Network’s first-ever Gay Wedding Movie, September 15, 2025
- Largest Pride In Blue Nashville May Shutdown Over $250k Sponsorship Losses, August 21, 2025
- GMCSF Opens Two Season 16 Auditions, September 3 & 6, August 25, 2025
- Wilton Manors Lifts Voices In Community Sing-Along, August 21, 2025
- Horror, Camp, and S’mores Frankenstein Day Hits Fort Lauderdale Beach on August 30, August 20, 2025
- GMCSF Presents Concert Season 16 and Auditions on August 9, August 4, 2025
- Dazzling Divas To Light Up Parker Stage, June 16, 2025
- JoJo Siwa Claps Back at Bi Erasure After Miley Cyrus Joke, June 16, 2025
- Naples Pride Changes After Last Minute Court Ruling And Pressure From DeSantis, June 9, 2025
- Dazzling Divas Take The Parker Stage on June 21, June 9, 2025,
- A True 'Rainbow Connection’ As Florida's Gay Choruses Come Together For Pride Month, May 19, 2025
- Harvey Milk Day Nears with Renewed Pride on May 22, May 19, 2025
- GMCSF Brings Broadway to Life May 17, Apr 28, 2025
- Disgraced Gay Congressman George Santos To Serve 7 Year Prison Sentence, Apr 28, 2025
- GMCSF Raffle For Machu Picchu & Peru June 21, Apr 21, 2025
- Divas Tea Dance at Hunter's Nightclub on May 3, Apr 21, 2025
- Fashion Week Red Carpet Runway Came To Wilton Manors on April 19, Apr 21, 2025
- Onya Nurve Snatches The Crown of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, Apr 21, 2025
- DC World Pride Warns Trans Community Of Traveling To USA, Apr 14, 2025
- Lexus Gay Polo Tournament Returns April 26, Apr 14, 2025
- Community Unites for Yom HaShoah Remembrance April 23, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 31, 2025
- New Pulse Photo Raises Questions on City, Club Accountability, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 17, 2025
- Kennedy Center Controversy Sparks Unlikely Call for Diversity and Inclusion from Trump Ally, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 17, 2025
- NPR Changes Mind To Tell Ari Shapiro Ok To Not 'Skip' Pride, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 17, 2025
- GMCSF Broadway Blockbusters on March 21 and the Call for Dazzling Divas Auditions is on March 22, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 17, 2025
- Blockbusters Light Up South Florida on March 21, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 10, 2025
- Pentagon Purges DEI Content, Deletes Thousands of Military Images Including ‘Enola Gay’, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 10, 2025
- GMCSF Brings Broadway Blockbusters To The Parker March 21, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 3, 2025
- DC Museum "Terminates" Black & LGBTQ Shows After Trump Threatens Funding, Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 3, 2025
- Musk Or Us Tesla Protests Come To Wilton Manors: Success Or Apathy?, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 24, 2025
- GMCSF Brings Two Huge Concerts On Social Justice And Broadway's Best, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 24, 2025
- SNL Breathtaking 50th Anniversary Pokes Fun Of It's Problematic Gay History, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 17, 2025
- Unbroken Voices, Songs For Justice & Redemption February 27, 8pm at Sunshine Cathedral, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 17, 2025
- Dolly Parton New West End Musical Is Getting Homophobic Hecklers, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 12, 2025
- Time For 'Songs of Justice And Redemption' As GMCSF Presents Unbroken Voices February 27, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 12, 2025
- Latrice Royale brings Aquarius to Sunshine Cathedral on February 8, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 3, 2025
- GMCSF And West End Lounge Celebrate Shout Cabaret February 6, Edward Otto Zielke, Feb 3, 2025
- 80th Anniversary Of Auschwitz Gay Liberation And Holocaust Remembrance Day, Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 27, 2025
- GMCSF SHOUT! Returns to The West End, Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 27, 2025
- Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Bans Passports With X Gender Marker, Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 27, 2025
- GMCSF And BOSFL Host Community Sing Along At Hunters on February 1, Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 20, 2025
- Did TikTok Go Dark To Be Saved By Trump? Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 20, 2025
- Unbroken Voices Songs For Justice and Redemption by GMCSF February 27 at Sunshine Cathedral, Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 13, 2025
- Worldwide Celebrity Mourning Of Drag Race Winner The Vivienne's Death At 32, Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 6, 2025
- Out Professionals is hosting a Networking Social for LGBTQ Professionals at Ombelle Fort Lauderdale, Edward Otto Zielke, Jan 6, 2025
- GMCSF Presents A Holiday Extravaganza at Hard Rock Live December 17, Edward Otto Zielke, Dec 2, 2024
- The Chic & Unique Ball, Crystal Opulence Unleashed November 2 at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Edward Otto Zielke, Oct 14, 2024
- The Chic & Unique Ball, Crystal Opulence Unleashed November 2 at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, FayWhat?!, Sept 30, 2024
- 2024 Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament Features GMCSF April 6, FayWhat?! and Edward Otto Zielke, Apr 3, 2024
- Gay Mens Chorus of South Florida Presents ‘Hooray For Hollywood’ at The Parker on March 22, Bonnie Builder, TriniDaddy, and Edward Otto Zielke, Mar 20, 2024