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Zan the Rad Dyke Plumber

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In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, the hottest June 28th in New York history and one week after the death of Judy Garland, gays and lesbians took a stand against a police raid of the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar. The week-long Stonewall Riots broke out and the modern gay rights movement was born.

To commemorate that hot day in June, President Clinton (who has since renounced his “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy) named June the official Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.

In celebration, Not a Number (1905 N. 45th St) will host Zan the Rad Dyke Plumber, who will be reading from her new book of poetry (which apparently has something of a potty name) and local author Stacey Levine, who’s “work is, at least technically, ‘surreal’” this Thursday, June 4th, from 7 – 9 pm. Munchies provided.

Drinks at Changes to follow.

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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  1. Chris June 4, 2009

    Can’t make it tonight, but appreciate seeing mention of Stonewall & Zan on the blog. Thanks! Happy Pride month!

  2. DOUG. June 4, 2009

    Renunciations aside, Clinton also signed the Defense of Marriage Act, which is pretty indefensible.

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