Name: Friendship and Freedom: The Gerber/Hart Fall Benefit
Start: 2024-10-18T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 6500 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626-4097, United States

$Friendship and Freedom: The Gerber\/Hart Fall Benefit$

Join us as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Society for Human Rights, and the 30th Anniversary of LGBT History Month!
Early Bird ticket pricing available through 9/18!
In 1924, Henry Gerber formed the Society for Human Rights — the first nationally recognized organization for the advancement of gay rights in the United States. Only two issues of its newsletter “Friendship and Freedom” were published. To the best of anyone’s knowledge, no copies of this newsletter exist – all were destroyed, or lost to time. Gerber/Hart exists to ensure that such important artifacts of queer existence will be preserved, and never lost again.
This 1920’s – inspired evening will feature entertainment, exhibits, and surprises – all to raise money in support of Gerber/Hart’s mission to preserve the history of LGBTQ+ History in Chicago and the Midwest, and make it accessible to all.
We will be honoring former Gerber/Hart Board President and Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame recipient Kevin G. Boyer for his work in the formation of LGBT History Month. Please join us to celebrate his extraordinary contribution to the LGBTQ+ communities.
More participants to be announced soon!
A special 6:00 PM VIP gathering and private Q&A with participants, and a tour of the archives, is available.
Ticket Levels:
All tickets include entertainment, exhibits, food, and open bar.
Benefactor Pair: $550 (2 tickets; includes special VIP gathering and a tour of the archives at 6pm, reserved tables for the entertainment, a special gift, and recognition in the program)
Patron Pair: $375 (2 tickets; includes preferred seating for the entertainment, a special gift, and recognition in the program)
Supporter: $130 per ticket
Early Bird Ticket: $100 per ticket (available through Sept 18 or until sold out)

Can’t attend? Please consider donating the cost of a ticket (or any amount you choose) in the ticket form.
All proceeds benefit Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving LGBTQ+ history in Chicago and the Midwest, and making it accessible to all.