"The Importance of Being Earnest wasn't part of the literary evidence used to bolster the crown's case against Wilde. It was then, and still is, very effectively cloaked in the garb of a conventional comedy of manners."
The Baton in Uptown is one of Chicago's oldest gay bars, a celebrity hot spot famed for its drag shows. Its history reflects a rich culture of community spaces that took on significant social roles during times of stigma.
The timeline documents key LGBTQ+ moments throughout history and aims to celebrate "local stories of sexual orientation and gender identity," promoting awareness and understanding.