The Sapphire Gayla: 45 Years of Gerber/Hart
@ Gerber/Hart Library & Archives
6500 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
Opening Thursday, September 24th, at 7PM
On September 24, 2026, Gerber/Hart Library and Archives will host The Sapphire Gayla: 45 Years of Gerber/Hart at the gorgeous Rockwell on the River to raise money in support of its mission to preserve the history of LGBTQ+ History in Chicago and the Midwest, and make it accessible to all.
A special 6:00 PM VIP gathering and whiskey tasting is available.
For 45 years, Gerber/Hart has preserved LGBTQ+ history, and made it available for both casual readership and academic scholarship. The Archives are unparalleled in the Midwest in content and scope, and the circulating collection includes thousands of titles from the past through the most current novels and non-fiction books – all available for free to the public. Please join us to celebrate 45 years of Gerber/Hart as a cultural institution in Chicago and the Midwest!
Tickets and Tables
Single Tickets and VIP Pairs:
All tickets include table seating, dinner, drinks and entertainment.
- Regular Single Ticket: $250 each
- Benefactor Pair: $750 per pair (2 tickets; includes special VIP gathering and whiskey tasting at 6pm, preferred seating, recognition in the program, and an extra donation)
Tables:
- Standard Table for 10: $2,500 (10 tickets, with special recognition of Table Captain)
- 45th Anniversary VIP Table for 10: $4,500 (includes special VIP gathering and whiskey tasting at 6pm, preferred table location, recognition in the program, and an extra donation)
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.
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