•’•h»';’
ticketing and online donation
capability via the organizations’
Web sites.
Also available are box
office ticketing services and
full training and support. Fees
will be waived for grant recip
ients, including setup and
per-ticket fees. Recipients
are given a custom-designed
ticket sales Web site to match
the look of the Ticket Turtle
site.
“We hope that nonprofit
GLBT organizations will take
full advantage of the grants,”
says Jennifer Gaddy, vice pres
ident of sales for Ticket Turtle.
“The grant is designed specifi
cally for nonprofits who would
not normally have access to a
ticket sales system such as ours
for their annual fund-raiser.”
Ticket Turtle has helped
the Red Dress Party boost its
level of online donations.
“Ticket Turtle is proud to
support the queer communi
ty,” said president Ness Black
bird. “Every business that
comes out in favor of queer
equality is another nail in the
coffin of discrimination. We
believe that we are part of
a general cultural shift which
will eventually lead to full
equality under the law,
including the right to marry.”
Ticket Turtle will accept
approximately one applica
tion a month through 2008.
To apply, e-mail glbtcharita
bleevents@ticketturtle.com.
Thom XXIX at the Escape
Night Club and was given
the honor of creating the
opening number for
Coronation. After gaining
the title of Mr. Gay
Portland XXXI, he contin
ued to raise money for
charities, volunteer his
time and give back to his
community. He strives to
bolster membership and
lead the court into a new
era.
The Surreal Fiona
Flash Foxx has been an
active community mem
ber for almost two decades
and has raised thousands
of dollars for Portland-area
nonprofit organizations.
Dedication to the interna
tional court system began
when she won the titles of
Debutante XXX1I1 and
later Imperial Rose
Princess XXXVI. She is
guided by the history of
the Rose Court and the
many past Portland
monarchs.
Ciara Deli Rosa,
a member of Portland’s
queer community since
1986, has been involved
with the court since 1996
by running in pageants,
helping with campaigns
and throwing fund-raisers.
She has performed
throughout the United
States and in Portland at
Embers, Darcelle XV
Showplace and at the Red
ISRC Holds Full Race
Cap Garage. “During my
The Imperial Sovereign
illustrious career as a drag
Rose Court is holding its first
queen, I have earned
fully contested race in more
such titles as Miss Gay
than a decade.
Oregon XXIX, The First
Thomas Christensen, also
Lady 1999 and Miss
known as The Lovely Chance
Rosarita,” she said.
de Valmont, and Matthew
Vote for Emperor and
Getz, known as Hollywood
Empress from noon to
Nightengale Rose, are ninning
7 p.m. Oct. 14 at
for Rose Emperor XXXIV.
Darcelle XV Showplace,
Charles Martin, known as
208 N.W. Third Ave.
From top, The Lovely Chance de
The Surreal Fiona Flash Foxx,
A valid identification
Valmont and Hollywood Nightengale
Rose are running for Rose Emperor
and Rorie McCracken, known
from
Multnomah,
XXXIV,
and
The
Surreal
Fiona
Flash
as Ciara Dela Rosa, are run
Clackamas, Washington
Foxx and Ciara Delà Rosa are
ning for Rose Empress XLIX.
or Columbia County is
candidates for Rose Empress XLIX.
The Lovely Chance de
required.
Valmont has been involved with the community
A candidates forum begins 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the
for more than a decade, beginning his leadership
Red Cap Garage, 1035 S.W. Stark St.
role as Thorn XXV at an all-ages nightclub, where
Coronation 2007, themed “Once Upon a Mat
the youth raised thousands of dollars to benefit
tress,” starts 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at Crystal Ballroom,
various charities. In 2005 he became Mr. Gay
1332 W. Burnside St. Tickets are $45 general and
$50 VIP.
Portland XXX. He wants to bridge the gap
between youth and adults and bring forth the
For more information visit www.rose
court.org
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energy and pride that the rising generation has to
offer.
Holly wood Nightengale Rose’s first involve
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