Megan Gogerty hosts The Last Night In America event at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
It was standing room only at The Mill in Iowa City for “The Last Night In America.” The event raised $2,200 for the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and offered a sense of community for those who are scared or concerned about the new president and his administration.
It was a variety show of sorts complete with sing-a-longs, readings, comedy and stories reflecting the impact of the political climate on the personal lives of the performers and the people the care about. A game of “Direct Action Bingo” shared ways to support programs and people who may struggle under the incoming administration while offering prizes from local artists and businesses.
Megan Gogerty hosts The Last Night In America at The Mill in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — Zak Neumann/Little Village
Direct Action Bingo offered prizes and suggestions to stay involved during the next four years during The Last Night in America event on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Martin Lathrop shares some of the challenges of being a big guy during The Last Night In America event at The Mill on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Sirena Lindsay takes a bit of liquid courage as she starts her set during The Last Night In America event on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Sirena Lindsay shows off a photo of her and her American Girl doll on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Ron Clark reads “The Second Coming” by W. B. Yeats on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Madonna Smith performs a reading during The Last Night In America at The Mill on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Local emcee Animosity performs a during The Last Night In America event on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Evan Hull tells a story during The Last Night In America on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Comedian Lyn-Z Harney prepares to do some witchcraft on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Lyn-Z Harney casts a spell on Donald Trump during The Last Night In America on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Robyn Calhoun shares stories during The Last Night In America at The Mill on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann
Megan Gogerty shows off one of several bingo prizes, a hand-stitched uterus patch, at The Last Night In America at The Mill, Iowa City. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — Zak Neumann/Little Village
Colin Ryan closes out The Last Night In America at The Mill on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. — photo by Zak Neumann