Performer in this year&#39s Lipstick & Lyrics event. Pic by Rick Aiello Photography

\The Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) raised more than $8,000 at its eighth annual “Lipstick & Lyrics: Girls’ Night Out” fundraiser held Nov. 12 at the Mayne Stage.

Twelve members of CGMC, backed by a troupe of dancers, took the stage in their drag-queen personas with live performances of selections ranging from hip-hop to Broadway show tunes.

Event sponsors included Barefoot Winery, Enez Productions, G. Thomas Ward Photography, Maxey MediaWorks, Orbitz, Paterno Group and Revolution Brewing Company. The presenting sponsors were Dr. Jason Ingham and Advanced Spine & Sports Care.