The Church of the Poison Mind at Silverado is offering an opportunity to "worship" early during beer bust—all in an effort to raise money for Cascade AIDS Project's testing and prevention programs.
Here's the deal: April 3rd, from 4PM to 6PM, 15 models will strut down the runway in 15 different pairs of underwear. You can enjoy the drink specials while you bid for the underwear they are wearing. There is no cover charge to get in.
Models will be both familiar and new, as we have some who have never walked the Silverado Stage before and others who are Silverado favorites.
So join the Church of the Poison Mind on April 3rd and help raise donations (and a glass) to CAP!
The party will be taking place at 535 NW 10th Ave (cross street is Hoyt Street). VIP admission will be at 8pm, and general admission at 9pm.
Tickets are available by cash or check at Funny Bone (617 SW Washington, 503-241-0455) and Starky’s (2913 SE Stark, 503-230-7980), or online at www.reddresspdx.com.
Follow the party on facebook!
CAP Art Auction; Honoring 25 Years: 1985-2010
6:00PM – Patron Event Begins ($250 per ticket)
8:00PM – Grand Event Begins ($100 per ticket)
This year, the Memorial Coliseum at the Rose Quarter in NE Portland will host this special event. The spacious concourse of the coliseum, flanked by glass walls looking out at downtown Portland, provides the perfect space for the Grand Event and its silent Auction, while the seated Patron Dinner for over 600 individuals takes place in the Bowl of the Coliseum.
On Saturday, April 30, 2011, Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) will host the Annual Art Auction as we honor the organization’s 25th anniversary since incorporating.
Over the past 22 years, this iconic event has brought over 1,000 artists, galleries, patrons, and community leaders together each year with the goal of raising much-needed funds for the essential programs and services CAP provides. Considered by many to be one of Portland’s keystone fundraisers, this event was created by the local arts community in 1989 to raise funds in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Grand Event ($100/person) includes a salon-style silent auction of 280 artworks along with sweets and savories provided by 20 of Portland’s best food purveyors. The Patron Dinner ($250/person) includes attendance at the Grand Event plus special entertainment, a gourmet meal, and an exclusive live auction featuring 15 of the most outstanding artworks donated by prominent artists.
All funds raised support the vital work of Cascade AIDS Project. Our mission is to prevent new HIV infections, support and empower people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS, and eliminate HIV/AIDS-related stigma.
For more information or to RSVP, please visit the Art Auction website.
Portland LGBTQ Expo
April 29 - May 1, 2011
Portland LGBTQ Expo
$0.50 of every ticket purchased will benefit CAP!
The Portland LGBTQ Expo is a new opportunity for LGBTQ-positive companies to reach out and interact with the community. It will feature hundreds of businesses with products and services in all areas of business including: Travel, Fashion, Fitness, Health, Autos, Home Improvement, Jewelry, Art, Entertainment, Legal, Real Estate, Food & Beverage, Retirement, Education, Home Office, Electronics, Personal Services, and much more!
In addition to the wonderful exhibitors, the Portland LGBTQ Expo will also be featuring other activities:
- Speakers & Seminars
- Wine, Beer, & Spirits Lounge
- Fashion Show
- Music, Entertainment, & more
The competition starts May 3rd at 7PM at Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th Avenue, and will run for 13 weeks. Cascade AIDS Project will be a beneficiary. Read on for more info or go to the Facebook Event page.
From Hamburger Mary:
"I can’t believe it has already been five months since I opened my doors in Portland. Now this is not my first time to visit the beautiful Rose City. As you may already know I have a history with P-town that stretches back to the '80s and into the '90s, and I loved every minute of it. Some even go on to say that my home was a Portland institution. Well that’s what I aim to make it again. It has been a fabulous journey thus far and ... I just love all the warm welcomes. It is my goal to serve great food and drink in a warm, welcoming, safe, and friendly environment. It is my passion to help those striving to make a difference in the community. This is why I encourage you to read more as I introduce to you our new annual competition, called the 'Iron Mary.'
Now sweet pea I assure you this is no ordinary competition where someone bedazzles a burger with glamorous toppings and wins a prize at one fell swoop. This is a competition riddled with challenges meant to test one’s capacity to turn ordinary food into something legendary while reaching out to the community. I have teamed up with Cascade AIDS Project, who has sprinkled this competition with challenges meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic, which affects us all. These challenges sure look fun for all involved, let me tell you!!
This year's Iron Mary will receive a cash prize of $2,000.00, and I will feature the winning burger on my menu for a year. Fifty cents of every Iron Mary burger sold within said year will be donated to CAP. This will be a fun competition for all, and I truly look forward to my amazing future with Portland.
If you are still interested in participating here’s what you need to know. Hamburger Mary’s and Cascade AIDS Project will begin searching for the challengers on April 15, 2011 and end the search on April 29, 2011. Challengers will be asked to submit a forty-five (45) second video. Please introduce yourself while cooking your favorite dish and telling us, 'the viewers,' why you should be the next Iron Mary. It will be necessary for you to submit your video via www.facebook.com/pdxmarys or to pdx@hamburgermarys.com no later than 11:59pm April 12, 2011. Any videos submitted after deadline will not be reviewed. Hamburger Mary’s will upload each video to Youtube.com. The twelve challengers will be selected based on the number of views their application video receives."
