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The Legacy Project Phase 6 to honor The Harlem Renaissance
From a press release
2017-10-07
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The Legacy Project will celebrate Phase 6 Dedication of Chicago's Award-Winning Legacy Walk Outdoor LGBT History Museum on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Sidetrack,
This year The Legacy Project will be adding a bronze memorial commemorating The Harlem Renaissance . the cultural watershed which established one of the first urban LGBTQ communities in the United States.
The moving public ceremonial reveal will start at 2 p.m. at 3247 N. Halsted followed at 3 p. m. by a "Dedication Celebration" party at Sidetrack emceed by NBC Chicago's Wayne Johnson ( "Wayne's Weekend" ) and starring incredible jazz chanteuse and recording artist TOVI KHALI. There will be raffle prizes, a silent auction, and entertainment, with a Bar Sponsored by Stoli, and Catering by J&L. $50 per person. The afternoon will be brought to you by Levi Strauss & Co., Stoli Group USA, Walgreens, Sidetrack, J & L Catering, Millercoors , and Ccenter on Halsted.
Tickets at the link: www.eventbrite.com/e/legacy-walk-dedication-6-tickets-38013139323 .
Donations welcome.
The Legacy Project works to educate the general public about the many roles Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender ( LGBT ) people have played in the advancement of world history and culture. Through "The Legacy Walk" in Chicago ( the world's only outdoor LGBT museumscape ); "The Legacy Project Education Initiative" ( free, downloadable resources ); and "The Legacy Wall" ( traveling interactive exhibit ) - the Legacy Project is committed to challenging the cultural marginalization of LGBT youth and the ignorance which fuels anti-gay bullying. The Legacy Project is a 501( c )3 non-profit Illinois corporation financed entirely by donations. NO PUBLIC FUNDS ARE USED.
THE LEGACY PROJECT
http://www.legacyprojectchicago.org/
3018 N. Clybourn, Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
312-608-1198
More coverage at the link: www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Legacy-Walk-Outdoor-LGBT-History-Museum-to-dedicate-Harlem-Renaissance-memorial-/60495.html . |
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