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601 S. Bench St.
Galena, IL 61036 United States Get Directions
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TINDERBOX: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE UPSTAIRS LOUNGE FIRE Galena IL

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL

Join this amazing online opportunity to hear award winning author and journalist Robert W. Fieseler read from his book "Tinderbox" and discuss the Up Stairs Lounge fire in New Orleans in 1973, and how it impacted Illinois. Fieseler's book won the Edgar Award from the  Mystery Writers of America and the Devil's Kitchen Reading Award from Southern Illinois University. "Buried for decades, the Up Stairs Lounge tragedy has only recently emerged as a catalyzing event of the queer liberation movement. In recognition of Pride, we are highlighting the strong Illinois…

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LGBTQ+ HISTORY: STONEWALL AND BEYOND Online and Galena IL

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL

This talk will discuss the Stonewall Riot, which is credited as being the inspiration for Pride Month, but it will also look further back in time to other, lesser-known protests as well as forward to pivotal moments in the march of progress towards LGBTQ+ rights. The talk will primarily be focused on the roots of queer liberation to inform audiences how Pride Month got its start and how it has grown to be more inclusive. Our featured speaker is Dr. Phillip "Pip" Gordon (they/them), an associate professor of English and Gay…

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