Pride in Progress 2026 featuring Dr. Julio Capó, Jr., author Zachary James, baritone, Felix Jarrar, piano collaborator

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe
“A Conversation with Dr. Julio Capó, Jr.”
Julio is a transnational historian whose research and teaching interests include modern U.S. history. He addresses how gender and sexuality have historically intersected with constructions of ethnicity, race, class, nation, age, and ability. He teaches introductory and specialized courses in all these subjects, as well as public history courses. The program features an interview, discussion, & Q&A hosted by Robert Kesten, CEO & President, Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library.

6:00. – 7:15 P.M. Main Gallery at ArtServe
Access to I’m Still Here: Exploring Mental Wellness.
This exhibit celebrates life, resilience, mental health, healing & the joy of overcoming adversity. Hosted by Franchessca D’Amore, LGBTQ Advocate

7:15 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.  The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe
GENVAS 2026 Icon of the Arts & Humanities Award is presented to Professor Michael Bronski

7:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.  The Our Fund Foundation Hall at ArtServe
“An Evening with Zachary James,” baritone, Felix Jarrar, piano collaborator. Zachary is an award-winning TV Actor, Broadway Star & Metropolitan Opera singer.  James is an advocate of the LGBTQ cause & has been featured in LGBTQ publications and interviews & was named one of the 30 most influential LGBTQIA+ artists in Opera by OperaWire. Hosted by Fay Albenas.

Preferred Premium Seating: $25
Includes one beverage per person 

Complimentary General Admission Tickets
Advance registration required

This Program was Made Possible Through A Grant From

with additional support from

The John C. Graves LGBT Culture Fund at Our Fund