• In Washington state, the long-dormant
chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans will
be reestablished following what organizers
say is a ripe time following the repeal of
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
Organizer Troy Bodnar reports that the re
invigorated chapter will start by holding a few
social events for participants to meet other gay
Republicans in Washington, and to start dis
cussions about getting the chapter active again.
The first social will he held at The Lobby Bar
(916 E. Pike St.) in Seattle on Saturday, No
vember 19 from 4 to 6 p.m.
• Former Oregon resident Thomas Beatie,
the trans man who made headlines for giv
ing birth, and who gained worldwide expo
sure as “the pregnant man,” says his days of
pregnancy are behind him.
Beatie, who has three children with his wife
Nancy, said during an interview on TV show
The Doctors that he is considering having a
hysterectomy. The couple moved to Arizona
from their home in Bend after their house
was repossessed last year.
dozens of commu Brothers and Sisters with children in need.
nity events will take place in and around
For more information, visit bbbsnorthwest.org.
Portland. What follows are some of the high
lights leading into mid-December. Turn to • Wilfs Restaurant (800 NW Sixth Ave.)
Out & About on pp. 25-29, and visit justout. plays host to a special holiday open house
com for up-to-date calendar listings.
event kickoff Monday, November 21 from 5
to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the evening will ben
• The Second Annual Swashbuckler’s Ball efit Cascade AIDS Project’s Camp Starlight
promises a sea-farin’good time Saturday, No for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Addi
vember 12 at the Melody Ballroom (615 SE tionally, proceeds from the purchase of select
Alder) at 7 p.m. As a benefit for the Oregon menu items at Wilfs throughout the month
Humane Society, this rum-tastic celebration of December will go to Camp Starlight.
includes live music hy Chervona, Pirate
To RSVP, email info@wilfsrestaurant.com,
Charles and more.
or call 503-223-0070.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door.
For more information, visit swashbucklers- • Just Out will he collecting canned and non-
ball.com.
perishable food for Esther’s Pantry during
Inferno Dances—formerly Hot Flash—on
• Disjecta (8371 N. Interstate Ave.) holds its Saturday, November 26. This event will he
Fifth Annual Art Auction Saturday, Novem held at Cuda Beach Club (9 NW Second
ber 12 from 7 to 11 p.m. Guests will be treat Ave.) from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $8.
ed to drinks courtesy of House Spirits and
Deschutes Brewery, as well as delicious vittles • The Oregon Bears are growling up for their
from Olympic Provisions, Firehouse and Vi 11th Annual Community Holiday Show and
brant Table. Fifty-four artists’ works will he Live Auction, to be held Sunday, December 4
for sale, and all proceeds go to Disjecta.
at the Bagdad Theater. The “Holiday Vaude
Tickets are $20 in advance at disjecta.org/ ville Spectacular” will be hosted by Mr. Ore
auction, or $30 at the door. 21 and over.
gon Bear and Cub 2011 and will benefit Es
ther’s Pantry.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia North
Organizers are seeking drag artists, singer-
west will hold their Ninth Annual Start songwriters, comedians and more for the
Something Breakfast Thursday, November 17 event. Those interested in being part of the
at 7:30 a.m. at the Oregon Convention Center. show can contact co-chairs Don James or Hal
The annual event hopes to match potential Big Gerrard at oregonbearsholidayshow2011@
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man Gallery (1825 SW Broadway). Norris is
curator for the sixth annual art swap, which he
originally founded under the name Pink Ele
phant. Norris was also recently named as one
of four semifinalists in the 10th Northwest
Biennial at the Tacoma Art Museum, which
will focus on the resurgent forms of interdisci
plinary art practices.
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comcast.net or by calling 971-678-1400. The
deadline for performers to submit is Wednes
day, November 16.
More information can be found by search-
ing “Annual Oregon Bears Community Holi
day Show and Live Auction” on Facebook.
• The Third Annual Notorious Noel show is
set for Monday, December 5 at 6 p.m. at The
Original (300 SE Sixth Ave.). Featuring the
legendary Poison Waters, this cheery charity
event benefits Basic Rights Oregon, and will
include hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
Tickets are $15 at the door. JK
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