BEER CULTURE SUMMIT OPENING NIGHT

On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Richard and Jessica Fierro, owners of Atrevida Beer Company in Colorado Springs, Colorado were with their family at Club Q, a local LGBTQ+ bar. A celebratory night soon turned into tragedy as a shooter began his hateful assault on the crowd. In a moment of selflessness, Richard Fierro apprehended and stopped the shooter, ultimately preventing more injuries and fatalities from happening. Richard’s valiant efforts soon made him a hero, but behind it all, their family suffered a tragic loss on top of the trauma they experienced in just a few short minutes.

Tonight, Richard and Jessica Fierro join us in Chicago for a conversation with Chicago Brewseum Executive Director, Liz Garibay. The trio will discuss the tragedy, the events that unfolded, and how identity, humanity, and the coming together of various communities have played a major role in their healing process. And they will demonstrate how beer is more than just a beverage.

This is the first time ever that Rich and Jess will discuss the events of November 19, 2022, in a live open forum to the public.

$25 ticket includes welcome beer and a post-reception with beer, and hard seltzer and light bar snacks. Program begins promptly at 6:30pm.

Open to all ages; must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Content warning: Discussion of gun violence and anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crimes.

This event is presented in in cooperation with the Chicago History Museum’s OUT at CHM programming. High five to Metropolitan Brewing, Revolution Brewing, Conrad Seipp Brewing Company, Athletic Brewing, and Molson Coors for providing beer for the evening. Thank you to Molson Coors for sponsoring the evening.

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