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Gerber/Hart Library to host '40 and Fabulous!' gala at Sidetrack on April 7
2022-03-10
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Gerber/Hart Library and Archives announced that its spring benefit will take place Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m.
The "40 and Fabulous!" spring soiree will be an in-person event to celebrate the organizations' 40th anniversary, and will take place at Northalsted/Boystown nightspot Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St.
Chicago Today co-host Matthew Rodrigues will host the event. This celebration soiree will be a party with food, drinks, dancing, silent auction and raffle, with a special performance from Chicago drag personality Coco-Sho-Nell.
Tickets (starting at an early-bird rate of $75 each through March 18) are available at gerberhart.org/fortyandfabulous. Tickets are limited, so early purchasing is encouraged. |
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