La Cieca is delighted to announce that her old, old, old friend Eli Jacobson (pictured, right) has ascended to a position of leadership in the Gay Men’s Opera Club in what one assumes was a relatively bloodless coup.

Howsomever, the group will meet this very evening for a “Potpourri Program” from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the LGBT Community Center (Room 410), 208 West 13th Street, mere steps from Manhattan’s trendy “Meatpacking District.”

Eli decrees that participants in this shindig should bring a five minute (or less!) selection from an opera that is being performed in the New York area in the upcoming season. A contribution of $6.00 will be collected to defray room rental and refreshment costs. Refreshments (and, almost certainly, shade) will be served during intermission.

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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