CHICAGO (April 17, 2014) — The Chicago History Museum will conclude its eleventh season of the LGBT program series Out at CHM withLesbianography: Lesbians and Sex on Thursday, May 8. Scholars Juana MarÃa RodrÃguez of UC Berkeley and LaMonda Horton-Stallings of IU Bloomington will lead a provocative discussion of lesbian identity, intersections of race and sexuality, and gender borders in the Chicago History Museum’s Chicago Room.
Lesbianography is intended to create a safe space to question assumptions about lesbian sexuality, led by Rodriguez and Horton-Stallings’ candid exploration about crossing the boundaries of power and fantasy, the navigation of sexual communities, and the possibilities for queer desire. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with an open bar cocktail reception and live DJ set by DJ Lady D, followed by the discussion at 6:30 p.m. The event is $20, $15 for members and students, and includes the open bar reception.
Out at CHM is supported by gifts from Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett, from Dr. Raymond Crossman, and with additional support from River North Beverages. For more information on the Out at CHM series and other Chicago History Museum programs, events, and exhibitions, please visitchicagohistory.org or call 312.642.4600.
The Chicago History Museum, a major museum and research center for Chicago and American history, is located at 1601 N. Clark Street. Admission to the Museum is $14 adults with audio tour, $12 seniors/students with audio tour, free for children 12 years and younger. Please call 312.642.4600 or visit us at www.chicagohistory.org. The Chicago History Museum is affiliated with the Chicago Historical Society and acknowledges the Chicago Park District’s generous support of all the Museum’s activities.