- April 26, 2025
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Rowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
Photo by Harry SayerRingling College Library Association Executive Director Lauren Kurnov opens the program.
Photo by Harry SayerTidewell Foundation Executive Director Delesa Morris is welcomed to the stage.
Photo by Harry SayerExecutive Director Delesa Morris addresses the crowd.
Photo by Harry SayerMichael Phelps tells his story.
Photo by Harry SayerMichael Phelps tells his story.
Photo by Harry SayerRowdy Gaines speaks with Michael Phelps.
Photo by Harry SayerChris Cremer and Lisa Beckstein
Photo by Harry SayerLora Wey and Lauren Levine
Photo by Harry SayerJim and Marla Doss
Photo by Harry SayerDavid Shule and Leah Morris
Photo by Harry SayerJay and Linda Riley with Mischa Kirby and Shelby Connery
Photo by Harry SayerChris Cremer and Miqui Lora
Photo by Harry SayerDana Dalpra with Kathryn and Mark Swintek
Photo by Harry SayerMichael Phelps and Town Hall chair Brinda Pola
Photo by Harry SayerReilly Kleinhen, Michael Phelps and Jason Harary
Photo by Harry SayerJay Riley, Rowdy Gaines and Linda Riley
Photo by Harry SayerTown Hall chair Brinda Pola with Cheryl Munday
Photo by Harry SayerDavid Kasprzyk and Michelle Frau
Photo by Harry SayerJulie Osbourne chats with Michael Phelps.
Photo by Harry SayerMichael Phelps had a message for those in the audience at the latest Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture — that it's OK to not be OK.
The Olympic athlete headlined the latest in the lecture series with a pair of speaking events on Feb. 6.
Hundreds of guests met at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to hear from the renowned figure, who spoke with swimmer and fellow Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines about his career and his own battles with mental health challenges.