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OREGON S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE i community AUGUST 5. 2011 13 _ J 3 Farm-Fresh Fundraising HRC Portland channels Portlandia with second annual gala D tVA CARD PHOTOGRAPHY The Portland Steering Committee for the Human Rights Campaign is mixing things up for its second annual fundraising gala— or “anti-gala,” according to event co-chair Michael Long. HRC Portland is taking it outside for a farm-fresh dinner held at Meriwether’s Sky line Farm. Guests will feast on chicken and produce so fresh they can see it growing be fore their eyes while sipping on local and re gional wines and signature cocktails featur ing liquor from Bend Distillery. “It’s all about being local, fresh, sustainable and kooky,” Long says of the event inspired by the city’s current pop culture ambassador, IFC comedy series Portlandia. Fittingly, one of the show’s co-creators and stars, Fred Ar- misen (Saturday Night Live) will be a special guest at the gala, as will series guest stars Mayor Sam Adams and actress Edie McClurg brief education in all things HRC, including (Ferris Buetier's Day Off). an update on the organization’s work around “[The chicken] won’t be Colin from Port the country from HRC National Field Di landia, but it will obviously be one of his rector Marty Rouse. relatives,” Long jokes. “We are bringing money together to use In addition to Armisen, the event will for the purposes best for our community,” include an appearance by U.S. Senator Ron Long says. In the past, some of the money Wyden, an early supporter has gone toward helping “Our goal is to raise funds to of marriage equality and Basic Rights Oregon win one of 14 senators to vote do more work. [Still,] it’s not domestic partnerships for against the Defense of about the dollar amount... Oregonians and contrib Marriage Act in 1996. uting to the recent mar We want to educate people The evening will be host riage equality victory in New York. ed by 105.1 The Buzz radio about what’s going on on personalities Daria O ’Neill the federal level.” Next year will be a busy and Mitch Elliott (who one, Long says, with mar -M IC H A E L LONG, came out on air in 2007) HRC PORTLAND’S URBAN FARM riage equality ballot mea DINNER GALA CO-CHAIR sures likely in Oregon as and producer Ted Douglass. “Mitch is openly gay and well as Maine and a num Daria is a gay supporter,” Long says. “They’re ber of other states. The campaigns to win such great entertainers in general.” those measures will cost money, though Because the event is not only a benefit and Long emphasizes that education is just as social gathering, guests will also receive a important as fundraising. FILE PHOTO BY ERIN ROOK “Our goal is to raise funds to do more work,” Long acknowledges. Still, “it’s not about the dollar amount... We want to edu cate people about what’s going on on the federal level.” H RC’s current federal priorities include marriage equality, the repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell” and employment non discrimination. “We’re going to have a lot of things going on in 2012,” Long says.. “It’s a good time to be involved with our community.” Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to get involved. For those who cannot attend the gala dinner, HRC is also hosting an after party at Ford Food and Drink, which Long describes as ^Portlandia-ish,” saying its SE 11th and Division location “could almost be the heart of Portlandia.” The party will fea ture music from local deejays Roy G. Biv (Bent, Blow Pony) and Mr. Charming (Gay- cation) as well as special cocktails. All in all, the evening’s events will be full Left: Chef Earl Hook at Meriwether's Skyline Farm Top: Hosts Mitch Elliott, Daria O'Neill, and Ted Douglass Bottom: DJs Roy G Biv and Mr, Charming of Portland spirit. Long says he hopes that the focus on his fair city will appeal to locals and visitors alike. “The idea is that August is the best time to be in Oregon,” Long says. “We want to encourage people to come to Oregon to cel ebrate what we’re doing here.” JK HRC P ortland ’ s U rban F arm D inner G ala , Sat., Aug. 13, 5:30-9p.m.; Meriwether Skyline Farms, 12735 NWSkyline Blvd.; 1125, SI 75 for VIP, S100 for students and seniors. Af ter-Party, 9:30 p. m. -late; Ford Food & Drink, 2505 SE 11th; $10, free with VIP ticket; 800- 494-TIXS, HRCPDXUrhanFarmGaladPgmail. com or portland.hrc.org. h ■i 54 Years o f Experience and... We Won't Be Undersold! ...about Investment Properties! H. D w ayne D a v is R ealty T rust 4275 SW 139th Way, Beaverton 97005 CROUP X 1220 NW Lovcjoy. Suite 130 • Portland, OK 97209 www. Bridget icw TeamRTG.com a -u fib l ’A + *W 503 319-4057 - 1 503-372-3115 Herzog Meier com
