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Harlem Maenner- und Damenchor

Harlem Maenner- und Damenchor We are a German American social singing group. A group of adventurous German immigrants met at John Gaden's saloon for singing and Gemuetlichkeit.

The Harlem Men's and Women's Chorus began in 1890 in Harlem,(now Forest Park) Illinois, as the Harlem Maennerchor. A women's chorus, "Almira", was founded in 1910 and was the forerunner of the Forest Park Damenchor, founded in 1962. The Harlem Maennerchor and the Forest Park Damenchor shared their rehearsal times at the VFW hall in Forest Park, sponsored joint concerts and social events, and even

shared officers and board members. In 1991, this close association culminated in a merging of the two choruses into the mixed chorus now known as the Harlem Men's and Woman's Chorus. The Harlem Maenner- und Damenchor is a German American singing club. We have a concert once a year to perform the music we have worked on. We partake in many local events to help raise money for the club. Some of the events are, Summer fest, German Fest, The 4th of July, and many other local events.

Operating as usual

A little bit of "German wisdom..! ph.
08/05/2022

A little bit of "German wisdom..! ph.

Dinosaurs never drank beer, and they died off.
Don't make the same mistake!

08/17/2021

This morning we received the sad message from Chris and Aaron Bauer that Anne Marie had passed away. We wish to express our deepest condolences to Chris and Aaron and the families. Her suffering is over and she will be at peace. Anne Marie Lorgus Bauer we will miss you as a fine person and wonderful friend.
Anne Marie was such a great member of the Harlem Maenner- und Damenchor, always helpful in any way she could. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chris, Aaron and the Lorgus/Bauer families. ph.

08/09/2021

After two well- liked get-togethers in June and July at the Eagles Lodge, we plan another for Tuesday, August 24 after 7:30 pm. Besides all our singers, friends and guests are welcome to join us for a few hours of "Gemuetlichkeit". We will be serving small sandwiches, vegetables, chips and beverages. ph.

02/10/2021

Dear Members and Friends,
We just received the sad news about our long time member Judy Huether passing away this afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Huether family. ph.

Sorry... - there will be no Christkindl Markt in Chicago this year But if you have a "sweet tooth" for German candies...
10/21/2020

Sorry... - there will be no Christkindl Markt in Chicago this year But if you have a "sweet tooth" for German candies, "Stollen",... one of the vendors "Sweet Castle" will open its warehouse in Broadview. ph.

Starting October 30, when we open, those of you driving downtown on the Eisenhower will see our billboard, right about where you slow down at the merge. At least, you'll have something fun to look at while you're stuck in traffic!🙂

Parking Lot Choir... - should the Harlem German Choir start rehearsing the same way? ph.
10/02/2020
Parking Lot Choir | Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Parking Lot Choir... - should the Harlem German Choir start rehearsing the same way? ph.

Parking lots aren’t just for parking anymore! UW-Whitewater's choir directors are finding creative ways to safely rehearse and perform under a pandemic. Usin...

04/27/2020

Sorry to let you know.... ph.

03/17/2020

Just a short note from the officer's of the Harlem Maenner - Damen - Chor that there will be NO SINGING FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS do to the virus going around. Stay well and hopeful we will see you on Tuesday March 31,2020.

03/07/2020
02/13/2020

Thank You Nico Bohl for coming to visit us is past Tuesday and liking our page. We so enjoyed our visit with you and hope you will come back to see us again before you have to go back to Germany.

02/04/2020

Greetings Singer's:
It is the start of the new year and we will be singing tonight, starting at 7:30 P.M. Hope to see you all later.

10/08/2019

A little busy performing yesterday and didn't get a chance to post celebrating German-American day. So happy belated German-American Day!

09/10/2019

Saturday night at the German- American Oktoberfest at Lincoln Square. The always popular "Phenix Band" entertains with the "Schunkellied" "In Muenchen steht ein Hofbraeuhaus...". ph.

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05/25/2019

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The Saengerfest in Peoria is now history... - it was quite a nice event. The "Empfangskonzert" on Friday evening had all...
05/21/2019

The Saengerfest in Peoria is now history... - it was quite a nice event. The "Empfangskonzert" on Friday evening had all the districts singing some of their favorite songs. The "Hauptkonzert" on Saturday in the Civic Arena with over 800 singers was quite impressive. And the "Frueschoppen" on
Sunday at Hickory Grove was a pleasant wrap-up of the weekend. ph.

04/28/2019

Dublin Train Station; Ireland; A great auditorium for a mass chorus... ph.

04/09/2019
History & Community Festival
03/24/2019

History & Community Festival

History & Community Festival
03/24/2019

History & Community Festival

History & Community Festival
03/24/2019

History & Community Festival

Here is a first poster for our upcoming "63. Nationales Saengerfest" (Song Festival) in Peora, IL
03/21/2019

Here is a first poster for our upcoming "63. Nationales Saengerfest" (Song Festival) in Peora, IL

63rd National Sängerfest - Peoria, Illinois ~ May 17th - 19th, 2019

03/05/2019

Thank you to everyone who came out and walked with us in the St. Pattys Day parade! Even Abe Lincoln joined us!

02/22/2019

The Fest Season is starting 🍺☘️🍻☘️
First up! Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday March 2nd, 2019 - 1:00 – 2:30 PM

We are looking for volunteers to help us populate our German Fest Float. If you like to party in our float biergarten please send your contact info through messenger. Volunteers who will walk/ride in the parade must meet us at the Forest Park CTA Parking Lot between 12:15- 12:45 PM. All volunteers will receive tickets to the After-The-Parade Party.

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Forest Park, IL
60130

General information

We rehearse every Tuesday evening 7pm, at the Forest Park Eagles Hall. 446 Hannah Ave, Forest Park Ill. New Singers are Always Welcome

Opening Hours

7pm - 10:15pm

Telephone

(630) 545-1015

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Our Story

The Harlem Maenner- und Damenchor is a German/American chorus. The Harlem Men’s and Women’s Chorus was was founded in 1890 in Harlem (now Forest Park), Illinois as the Harlem Maennerchor. A group of adventurous German immigrants met a John Gaden’s saloon for singing, (drinking) and “Gemuetlichkeit”.

At our “Annual Concert & Dance” on the first Saturday of November, we present the music that we work on during our Tuesday night’s rehearsals at the “Eagle’s Hall” in Forest Park. In addition, members of our chorus partake in many local events to help promote German music and culture. Some of the events are St. Patrick’s Day Parade, German Fest, Summer Fest, Fourth of July, Christmas Caroling.

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Very cute German American Children's Picture Book. Great for getting kids interested in the German culture and learning a few German words. They will want to learn more.
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