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The Industry Columbus Built
2026-05-27 18:30:00 2026-05-27 20:30:00 America/New_York The Industry Columbus Built Explore the history of vaudeville through the lens of Black performers, producers, and patrons! Main Library - Meeting Room 3B

Wednesday, May 27
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-27 18:30:00 2026-05-27 20:30:00 America/New_York The Industry Columbus Built Explore the history of vaudeville through the lens of Black performers, producers, and patrons! Main Library - Meeting Room 3B

Main Library

Meeting Room 3B

Explore the history of vaudeville through the lens of Black performers, producers, and patrons!

Our speakers Yvette Gaskins and Mo'Ment Woods will be sharing about The Dudley Circuit, which was the first widespread, Black-operated performance circuit that predates the Chitlin Circuit. Join us to learn how The Dudley Circuit made our modern entertainment industry what it is today.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | America 250 |

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