May 19, 2-4 pm, Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex St., Beverly, MA, a slide presentation from Courting Equality and discussion about achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts. A book-signing with the authors and photographer. Sponsored by Cape Ann/North Shore NOW northshorenow@yahoo.com
May 24, 7 pm, Longfellow Books, One Monument Way, Portland, Maine. Mary Bonauto, victorious GLAD attorney in the Goodridge same-sex marriage case in Massachusetts, introduces the authors and photographer of Courting Equality. A presentation of photos from the book and a discussion of the road to equality in MA. Bonauto and authors will answer questions. Book-signing with the authors and photographer. Sponsor: Equality Maine
June 1, 6-8 pm, Peace and Justice Store, 21 Church St., Burlington, VT. A slide presentation from Courting Equality and discussion about achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts. A book-signing with the authors and photographer.
June 2, Noon-2 pm, Pride & Joy Bookstore, 20 Crafts Ave., Northampton, MA a slide presentation from Courting Equality and discussion about achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts. A book-signing with the authors and photographer.
June 4, 12:30 pm, Borders at Downtown Crossing, 10-24 School St. Boston, MA. The authors and photographer appear in support of Boston Pride Week. See photos from Courting Equality and hear about how LGBT people achieved marriage equality in MA. A book-signing with the authors and photographer.
June 5, 6:30-8:00 pm, Book Shop of Beverly Farms, 40 West St. (Route 127), Beverly, MA, 978.927.2122. From Courting Equality Beverly residents: Steve Galante and Bill Pluckhahn, gay fathers of 5 children, and photographer Marilyn Humphries and from Manchester Tom Lang and Alex Westerhoff who will join with the authors to talk informally about their experiences in achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts, answer questions, and sign books. See some slides from the book!
June 7, 7-8:30 pm, Cornerstone Books, 45 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, 978.744.1831. Featured in Courting Equality, the first couple married in Salem, Bob Murch and Gary Halteman, the authors and photographer will talk informally about their experiences in achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts, answer questions, and sign books.
June 9, Noon-’til, Boston Pride, at the Beacon Press Table, City Hall Plaza. New Beacon LGBT books will be for sale, including Courting Equality, and the authors will be there to chat and sign books.
June 17, following morning service, First Church of Salem Unitarian, 316 Essex St., Salem. The authors and photographer will present photos from Courting Equality and discuss how LGBT people achieved marriage equality in MA. Books will be for sale and the authors will sign books.
June 22-23, 21st Annual Golden Threads Conference, Provincetown Inn, Provincetown, MA a slide presentation from Courting Equality in a workshop about achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts and a book-signing with the authors and photographer.
June 24, 5-til, Strega Restaurant and Lounge, 92 Lafayette St. Salem. LGBT Night celebrates Courting Equality. Book sales and signing. Meet the authors and photographer. Celebrate marriage equality!
June 28, 7-9 pm, Food for Thought Books, 106 N. Pleasant St., Amherst. A slide presentation from Courting Equality and discussion about achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts. A book-signing with the authors and photographer. Jeannette and Ali Wicks-Lim will join us. Co-sponsored by The Stonewall Center of U Mass Amherst
July 30, 4 pm, Now Voyager at the Provincetown Public Library, Commercial St., Provincetown, MA. A Family Pride Event! Slide presentation from Courting Equality and discussion about achieving marriage equality in Massachusetts. A book-signing with the authors and photographer. Special guest former MA State Senator Cheryl Jacques.
