Wednesday, April 19, 7-8:30pm [doors open at 6:30pm], Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Hear readings and listen to memories from Karen McClintock, author of My Father’s Closet, a new book being released in April 2017 by Trillium, The Ohio State University Press. Join Karen as she unravels the family secret of her father’s gay identity from his journals, letters between her parents, and a mysterious painting. Through vibrant characters, the complexity of human life and love is revealed in this dynamic story based in Columbus, Ohio that begins during the 1930s.

A reception and conversation will follow the talk.

Tickets: $5/nonmember; free to Ohio History Connection members. To purchase tickets in advance, or if you have a group of 15 or more, please call 800-686-1541 or 614-297-2663.