Annual Spring concerts start today
Gilroy – The Gilroy High School Choirs will be presenting their annual Spring Concerts today and Thursday. Today’s concert will be held at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, 6000 Miller Ave. at 7:30pm. Thursday’s concert will be held in the San Juan Mission at 7:30pm. Admission is $3 at the door.
The performing groups will include the 40-member Concert Choir, the 70-member Women’s Chorus, 50-member Men’s Chorus, the 24-member Concerto Delle Donne and auditioned Women’s ensemble, and the Chamber Singers.
The Chamber Singers will be participating in the Golden State Competition on May 16.
Live Music Series Friday
Gilroy – Sue’s Coffee Roasting Company presents Roadside Attraction. This free concert will be held Friday from 7 to 9pm as a part of Sue’s Friday Night Live Music Series.
Details: 842-4220 or suescoffeeroasting.com.
Earth Day Festival Saturday
Gilroy – An Earth Day festival featuring tree planting, food and a number of activities for families will take place Saturday, from 10am to 2pm at Christmas Hill Park. The event will include birdhouse building demonstrations and live animals.
Details: 846-0460.
Garlic Festival pageant Saturday
Gilroy – Eight young ladies will compete for the Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen title during the 28th annual Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant scheduled for Saturday at 7pm at the Gavilan College Theater.
Miss Gilroy Garlic Festival Queen Pageant is a scholarship pageant. Contestants are judged on personal interview, speech, talent, and evening gown.
Tickets for the pageant will be available at the festival office, 7473 Monterey St. or at the theater that night. The ticket price is $10.
Details: 842-1625.
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