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OREGON'S LGBTQ NEWSMAGAZINE • nwnews-------- FEBRUARY 4, 2011 15JW OE I Oregon Owned Since 1916 gether for socializing and fun—and fundraiser for our community.” In addition to a banquet featuring Saucebox appetizers and a mix of Asian foods, attendees will also enjoy performances by members of the local API queer community. API Pride board co-chair John Joo says the entertainment will include drag, traditional Chinese song and ukulele. The family-friendly event will also include a fundraising raffle with prizes donated by local businesses, including Under U4 Men, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Stumptown Coffee and Lotus Antiques, among others. Following the banquet and raffle, the Sauce box Annex will transform into a dance party. While seating is limited for the banquet, Lo said the space should accommodate more people once the dancing starts. Still, he encourages people to RSVP online soon if they plan to at tend—50 of the 70-odd seats have already been filled. For those who cannot make it to the New Year bash, there are plenty of other opportuni ties to get involved with API Pride. The group holds a monthly happy hour and is planning events in conjunction with API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day May 19. “APIP creates opportunities for the commu nity to meet and connect with each other, ex plore and celebrate our identities, raise aware ness about community issues and work towards full acceptance and participation in all our com munities,” Lo said. way). Food, raffles and entertainment begin at 6 p.m. both nights. Admission is $10 for stu dents and seniors, $12 general admission in advance, $11 and $13 at the door. Call 503- 725-5672 or email psu.vaginamonologues@ gmail.com for more information. (Turn to p. 42 for details on another event to benefit pro grams and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.) • Rose City Swing hosts its Big Band Val entine’s Dance on Saturday, February 12 at Oaks Park Pavilion (7805 SE Oaks Park Way). Following a 7 p.m. group dance lesson, the 16- piece swing band—a sub-group of the Rose City Gay Freedom Band—will perform classic love tunes and standards by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and more. Poison Wa ters will make a guest appearance, along with Marcy Kraft as Bette Midler. Tickets for the 21+ event are $15 advance plus handling, $18 cash at the door. Visit rcgfb.org for details and to purchase tickets. • The Sisters of the Road present Winter- folk 23 at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 5 at the Aladdin Theater (3017 SE Milwaukie Ave.). The musical benefit features performances by headliner Tracy Grammer, along with Chris Kokesh and Lincoln Crockett. The event also includes the Sisters’ 16th annual guitar raffle; a $10 ticket buys a chance to win a Taylor 615 Jumbo guitar, valued at $3950, and 10 hours of API Pride Annual Lunar New Year Banquet, 6-9 p.m. banquet and show, 9:30 p.m.-midnight dance party, Feb. 19; Saucebox Annex, 214 SW Broad way; $10 admission, $1 raffle tickets; all ages; lim ited seating— RSVP requested; api-pride.blogspot. com, api.pride@gmail.com, 503-S77-9379. — Erin Rook Events of Note • As part of V-Day Portland State Univer sity 2011, the PSU Women’s Resource Center will stage a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. The performance, pre sented at 7 p.m. February 11-12, will raise funds for campus sexual assault prevention and will be held on campus at Smith Memorial Tracy Grammer will headline Winterfolk 23, Student Union, Room #355 (1825 SW Broad- a musical benefit for Sisters of the Road. S, VE BUYER THIS AD Luggage Doctors 2 ) Expires 02/28/2011. Void with other promotions. Some exceptions. REWARDS Ultimate Warranty Every Major Brand • Never Undersold The Latest Travel Innovations & Messengers Downtown Portland SW 4th & Washington (503) 226.3255 Beaverton Town Square Hwy 217 at Canyon Road (503) 641.3456 (888) 695-8180 P ortland L uggage . com
