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Event Details
The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more!
Evening Sessions- When Detroit Played the Numbers
Author Felicia B. George will discuss her 2025 Michigan Notable Book When Detroit Played the Numbers: Gambling's History and Cultural Impact on the Motor City.
This book provides a glimpse into the rich culture and history of Detroit's Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods, linking the growing gambling scene there with key characters and moments in local history, including Joe Louis's rise to fame and the recall of a mayor backed by the Ku Klux Klan.
Felicia B. George, a native Detroiter who has a deep passion for Detroit's history and culture, holds a doctorate in anthropology from Wayne State University. Currently serving as an adjunct professor at the university, she invites you to explore her virtual museum dedicated to Detroit history (doctordetroit.net), whether you share her love for the city or simply have an interest in its rich heritage.
How to Attend
Join us on Zoom for this virtual program!
It will also be live streamed in the Kantzler Community Room at the Alice & Jack Wirt Library for anyone to drop in to view.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.