SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga University is hosting a series of free events where the community can learn more about the life of one of the most famous Spokanites.
Gonzaga’s Foley Library and the Bing Crosby Advocates of Spokane are teaming up to teach the public about Crosby’s pre-fame life.
The events are free but limited to 30 people a night. Each presentation will last about 90 minutes and take place at the Bing Crosby House Museum at 508 Sharp Avenue on Gonzaga’s campus.
The full schedule can be seen below:
June 8: Lauren Harris, author of the forthcoming children’s book about Bing, will discuss Bing as a kid.
June 22: Steve Blewett, retired Eastern Washington University professor will discuss Bing’s contributions to the nation’s morale during World War II.
June 29: Brad Rovanpera, a guide at the Bing Crosby House Museum, will present on the private side of Bing.
July 13: Dave Reynolds, president of the Bing Crosby Advocates, will discuss Bing’s athletic prowess on the football field, basketball court and golf course.
July 20: Stephanie Plowman, director of the Bing Crosby House Museum, will talk about Bing’s education.
July 27: Tom McArthur from KSPS will discuss what records and radio would have sounded like to Bing during his time living in the Bing Crosby House Museum.
Aug. 3: Bill Stimson, retired journalism professor from Eastern Washington University, will cover the story behind Bing’s son Gary’s controversial autobiography.
Sept. 14: Ted McGregor, publisher of The Inlander newspaper, will discuss the value of famous people to the places where they grew up.
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