On Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 from 7-8:30pm on Zoom and streamed to the Kingsley Room, join us for a virtual program about the history of the gay rights movement.
What started as an angry mob's riotous reaction to a police raid in 1969 ignited the gay rights movement and has over time grown to become an annual worldwide celebration. Join us as we examine how this phenomenon grew into a joyous tradition, including the annual parade that fills the streets of New York and other communities.
Entertainment historian John Kenrick has worked in the theatre at every level from amateur to Broadway, eventually serving as personal assistant to six Tony Award winning producers, including the team behind the original production of Rent. He has taught musical theatre history courses at New York University’s Steinhardt School, The New School University, and Philadelphia’s University of the Arts.
Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Charles H. and Ella Emery Rutledge Fund. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.
Registration Link:
Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-gay-pride-more-parade
In Person https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/person-gay-pride-more-parade