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The Making of ‘Wisconsin Pride’: In Conversation with Producer Andy Soth and Advisor Robyn Bayland

WHEN:

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm

WHERE:

Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee

Title card for Wisconsin Pride, a PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Historical Society documentary, featuring a rainbow-tinted collage of archival photos of people and activism scenes — including protest signs reading "Lesbians Unite" and "Sisters Unite" — overlaid with the program title.

Pridefest Milwaukee will host PBS Wisconsin Senior Producer Andy Soth and project advisor/researcher Robyn Bayland Friday, June 5th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. for a deep dive into the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ history documentary, Wisconsin Pride.

Milwaukee will take center stage at the festival’s History Exhibit with clips about and background information on inspiring figures like art school founders Miriam Frink and Charlotte Partridge, trans-pioneers Ralph Kerwineo and Lou Sullivan, and the founders of Milwaukee’s first gay rights organization.

PrideFest is held at the Henry Maier Festival Park, also known as the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee.

Stop by anytime during the 90-minute session to meet Andy and Robyn, ask questions, and see clips from the film!

Please note: a ticket is required to attend PrideFest Milwaukee. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.pridefest.com/.