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I* U i MAY 20. 2011 -I nightlife W W W .JUSTOUT.CO M ► Idol Hands Portland Idol returns to Red Cap Garage W hen Red Cap Garage’s Portland Idol broke ground last year, it drew citywide kudos tor the professionalism of the assembled talent. Helmed by Los Angeles-transplant Justin Buckles, who’d worked as production manager tor American Idol (yeah, that one), Portland Idol 2010 instituted similar rules, while inject ing a distinct club feel to its inaugural year. In keeping with that vibe, Red Caps Port land Idol 2011 kicked otf May 5 with much momentum, some 70 hopefuls whittled down to just 12 tor opening night. Ibis round’s judges include the first ever Portland Idol, the electrifying Tamra Scanlan, along with Samuel Thomas, founder of the Portland FREE Music Project. A third judge will rotate from a stable of past Idol contestants and local celebs. The competition, as expected, is nothing short o fierce. “W ith our host Poison Wa ters, Portland Idol 2011 started oft with a bang,” says Buckles. “Every contestant is bringing their own special talent this year, which is going to make for a very interesting competition.” Portland Idol 2011 has upped the ante, too, with first place receiving a $700 prize by ryan j . prado the June 16 installment will have the opportu package, $400 for second and $150 for third. Organizers have added a cocktail challenge nity to perform during Red Cap’s Pride Block this time around. Each contestant was Party. Contestants tackle two songs every assigned a signature Absolut cock tail the first night of the show. "episode"—one in line with the week’s theme Absolut is working with Basic and the other a free-for-all of their choosing. Rights Oregon to donate 50 And remember, folks, judges’scores count as < cents for each drink purchased 50 percent of the overall tallies, the other halt with Absolut Wild Tea comprised o f text message voting. Translation: throughout the run, and award Let your fingers do the talking. J#] an extra prize to whoever sells the most cocktails by the end of the Thursdays at 9 p.m. through July 2S; Red Cap season. Garage, 1035 SW Stark St.; no cover; redcap- In addition, the contestant in the lead after gar a ge.com. your happy hour and night life info brought to you by S C A N D A L S P D X .C O M D O W N TO W N PO R TLAN D n B O X X E S /R E D C A P G A R AG E 1035 SW Stark St • 503-226-4171 The only two-in-one gay club in the city. C A S E Y ’S 610 NW Couch St. • 503-224-9062 “All-inclusive" nightclub and lounge. C .C . 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