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Marketing Executive. Innovative strategies for growth & success in South Florida.(ed-werd ah-toh zel-kee) edwardottozielke.com #LGBTQ+

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Apr 21

Center Stage, Full Body: How I Learned to Love My Reflection via @bearworldmag.bsky.social
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Center Stage, Full Body: How I Learned to Love My Reflection - Bear World Magazine

By Edward Otto Zielke When I first stepped on stage as a teen cabaret performer, I wasn’t just carrying sheet

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Sep 11

Remembering my cousin Donald T Jones, II edwardottozielke.com/blog/f/i-was...

I Was There: My 9/11 Story

People often ask me about my personal experiences on 9/11, knowing that I was in New York City that day and lost my cousin in the attacks. It isn't easy to recount those memories, even after 23 years....

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Aug 29

Glamour, Music, and Burlesque Light Up the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida's fundraiser, The Chic & Unique Ball - Step Into Burlesque, on November 1, 2025, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL. Presented by CAN Community Health.
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Glamour, Music, and Burlesque Light Up GMCSF's The Chic & Unique Ball on 11/1 at Seminole Hard Rock

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Aug 10

Freakier Friday afternoon… left no crumbs 🍿🥤🎥

Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Aug 9

Summer daze

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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida @gmcsf.org · Jul 11

🎭✨ Flashback Friday! We’re still swooning over our powerful performance of “Tonight” from West Side Story during Broadway Blockbusters at The Parker on March 21, 2025. Over 130 LGBTQ+ voices. One iconic song. Infinite passion. 🌆❤️🎶
#GMCSF #BroadwayBlockbusters #WestSideStory #Tonight #FlashbackFriday

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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida @gmcsf.org · Jul 10

Relive GMCSF’s spellbinding moment, as our voices soared at The Parker with our powerhouse ‘Over the Rainbow/Defying Gravity’ medley from Broadway Blockbusters on March 21, 2025. Visit gmcsf.org/gallery and YouTube. #wicked #thewizardofoz #wickedmusical #wickedmovie #defyinggravity #overtherainbow

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Jun 21

Dazzling Divas. The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida’s Pride concert at The Parker, June 21, 8pm. Tickets: bit.ly/2010gmcsf @gmcsf.org

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Jun 19

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Pride Remains a Lifeline in a World That Still Fears Our Joy

Last Saturday, June 14, during the Stonewall Pride Parade in Wilton Manors, a man was arrested after attempting to enter the festival with a loaded handgun and two spare magazines. Police and security...

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Jun 13

Pride started as a protest. And it still is.

Pride is visibility. Pride is resistance. Pride is power. 🏳️‍🌈✊
#PrideIsAProtest #ProtectTransCommunity #EqualityForAll #Pride2025 #LGBTQRights #StonewallWasARiot

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Jun 5

Adding a little choralography to GMCSF’s DAZZLING DIVAS concert at The Parker on June 21. Hot Stuff! Thank you Paris! Tickets at bit.ly/2010gmcsf

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Jun 1

We pulled off the ultimate surprise celebration for Mark Kent's 10th anniversary as Executive Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida—at none other than the Seminole Hard Rock!
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#GMCSF #PrideMonth #OutClique #SeminoleHardRock #MyBigGayItalianFuneral

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · May 30

The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida takes the stage at the Parker for its annual Pride concert DAZZLING DIVAS. Here's Your Guide to Pride Events in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Thank you Jane LaCroix via Miami New Times. @miaminewtimes.com @gmcsf.org www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/2025-mi...

Here's Your Guide to Pride Events in Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Drag brunches, parades, rooftop raves, art exhibitions, and more.

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · May 22

Honoring Harvey Milk Day. We are in one of the most dangerous legislative years for LGBTQ+ Americans in recent history. And yet, we keep showing up. We keep singing, because our existence is not up for debate!

📺 Video: youtu.be/Ab2-e6vdA1M
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Harvey Milk Day Nears with Renewed Pride on May 22

YouTube video by Queer News Tonight

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · May 20

Pride, Resilience, and the Power of Showing Up. edwardottozielke.com/blog/f/stron...

Stronger Than Hate

Pride, Resilience, and the Power of Showing Up

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · May 18

Congratulations to Tropical Wave, the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida’s vocal ensemble for their wonderful concert: Simply Sondheim by Tropical Wave. Conductor Anthony Cabrera. United Church of Christ Fort Lauderdale. @gmcsf.org

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · May 13

The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida was thrilled to receive a $12,000 grant from Funding Arts Broward supporting Season 16’s 2026 Pride Concert.

Congratulations to all the the LGBTQ+ arts organizations Island City Stage, Plays Of Wilton, Thinking Cap Theatre, and South Florida Pride Bands.

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · May 9

Grateful to sit & eat alongside Von Biggs and Kim Saiswick of Holy Cross Health, Fort Lauderdale—champions of community and compassion, and sponsors of the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida.
📸: SRL Media, Inc.

Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · May 6

Every gift received before July 1 will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 for the @gmcsf.org ! Donate Today: bit.ly/gmcsf_donate

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Help Us Amplify LGBTQ+ Voices, On the Double!

Every gift received before July 1 will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! Donate Today!

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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida @gmcsf.org · May 6

🎟️🌟Win 2 VIP Tickets to Dazzling Divas on Saturday, June 21. Enjoy prime seating, access to an exclusive VIP reception with photo ops & more. Don’t forget! Concertgoers can dress as their favorite diva or channel their fabulous style. #gmcsf
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Win the Ultimate VIP Experience at Dazzling Divas!

Subscribe to This Week From The Chorus Blog, GMCSF's weekly blog newsletter, by entering your email address.

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Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida @gmcsf.org · Apr 28

On Saturday night, lucky bidders Drs. William Gannon and David Weidner won a Supper and Serenade package at the live auction at last year’s The Chic & Unique Ball. The package included a private meal prepared in their home including a special performance by Artistic Director Gabe Salazar.

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Edward Otto Zielke @itsedwardoz.com · Apr 28

An amazing strategic planning session was held on Sunday for GMCSF which included members from the board, staff, leadership teams, singers and volunteers. Thank you to the Community Foundation of Broward for accommodating our large group. #cfbroward #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida @gmcsf.org