When the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus was first founded, the organization deliberately left the word “gay” out of its name because the environment for LGBT people wasn’t considered safe. For 30 years, the chorus has been a place for gay men to gather, support each other and express themselves in song. The chorus will close its 30^th anniversary year with its first concert at Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium, a single performance that will highlight the history of the community, with cameos by leaders of local LGBT organizations. The show also will showcase the Sacramento Children’s Choir and will benefit Sierra Forever Families, which specializes in helping foster children find their forever families.