COMING UP
Lan Su Garden Kicks off November With Floral Design Competition
Portland, OR. Move over pumpkins, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is welcoming fall with its Chrysanthemum Festival. The garden kicks off a month of floral programming in November with “Nights of the Golden Flower”, November 3-5th. This is the return of the popular...
Local Arts Organizations are Gearing up for Fall
Portland, OR. Portland Opera has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring a lineup of productions including classics, an immersive Shakespearean inspired experience, and a heartwarming new family opera in a season that celebrates opera's timeless magic. Opera lovers...
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Announces Inaugural 2022-23 Season Reser Presents programming
Beaverton, OR. The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (“The Reser”) announces its inaugural 2022-23 Reser Presents season, which includes an eclectic international mix of artists and performances. Pink Martini featuring China Forbes and Storm Large will open the...
Portland Opera Announces 2022/23 Season
Portland, OR. Portland Opera’s 2022/23 season will feature the cultural touchstone Carmen. Maya Lahyani (seen above) will make her Portland Opera debut in the title role of Carmen. Also on the schedule, Thumbprint, a new opera inspired by the story of Mukhtar Mai, a...
NEWS
Portland Philanthropist Joe Weston Receives Catholic Charities Highest Honor
Portland, OR. Real estate developer and philanthropist Joe Weston was honored with the Catholic Charities Single Candle Award. Standing in the photo above, are his son Joe, former wife Marilyn, and daughter Tiffany. (Andie Petkus/Catholic Charities) The Portland...
Black, White & Bubbles Gala Benefits Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
Portland, OR. Over 220 guests came together at the Oregon Golf Club to celebrate Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp’s 38th Annual Auction and Gala. It was the first fully “in-person” gala since 2019. Above, Donor, Karen Anderson raised her paddle in support of MHKC. The benefit on...
Brilliance Benefit for Edison High School Raises Over $326,00.
Portland, OR. Each year, Edison High School hosts the Brilliance Benefit, an evening of friendship, food, and fundraising. This year, attendees enjoyed cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and a casino night after-party. The Brilliance Benefit on March 11th, raised over...
American Heart Association’s 2023 Benefit Raises Record $1 Million
Portland, OR. The American Heart Association’s 2023 Heart Ball at the Hyatt Regency brought together hundreds of people and raised a record $1,026,607. Funds raised will support the work of the American Heart Association Heart of Oregon & SW Washington to fight...
Friends of Tryon Creek State Park Host Indigenous Culture Day
Portland, OR. The fifth annual Indigenous Culture Day on May 6th drew a crowd. Friends of Tryon Creek hosted the free event to help bring its Tryon Land Acknowledgement to life. The event is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples...
Guide Dogs for the Blind Celebrates Success
San Francisco, CA. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) hosted its annual Canine Heroes Gala on October 29th. This year the event took place at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco where 400 people attended and raised $725,000 to support the nonprofit organization’s...
Party with a Purpose Raises $340,500
Portland, OR. All Hands Raised Party with a Purpose (#PWAP23), hosted 500+ business, community, and education leaders to help improve all students’ success inside and outside of school. Featuring Latina winner of NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity Showcase, Gina Brillon,...
COMING UP
Diamonds & Denim Gala Will Benefit The Links, Inc.
Portand, OR. The Portland Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and the White Rose Educational Foundation are hosting a night of glitz and glam at the Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center on April 26, 2025. The return of this annual gala provides the perfect...
Lan Su Garden Kicks off November With Floral Design Competition
Portland, OR. Move over pumpkins, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is welcoming fall with its Chrysanthemum Festival. The garden kicks off a month of floral programming in November with “Nights of the Golden Flower”, November 3-5th. This is the return of the popular...
Local Arts Organizations are Gearing up for Fall
Portland, OR. Portland Opera has announced its 2023-2024 season, featuring a lineup of productions including classics, an immersive Shakespearean inspired experience, and a heartwarming new family opera in a season that celebrates opera's timeless magic. Opera lovers...
LIFESTYLE
Brown Hope & Black Resilience Fund Provide Direct Mutual Aid To Portland BIPOC
Portland, OR. As mutual aid organizations all over Portland have arisen in response to the Black Lives Matter protests, nationwide police brutality, and the growing awareness of social justice activism, Brown Hope has taken strides in mutual aid efforts for Portland...
Portland Parks & Recreation Revives 2021 Summer Programming
Portland, OR. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will bring back programs including some Fitness in the Park classes as seen above. The city is restoring 2021 Summer programming and will be designing classes and events to meet public health regulations....
Elevate Oregon’s Mentorship Program Lifts Struggling Students During Pandemic
Portland, OR. During the Covid-19 pandemic, students can't gather around the table like they used to. But Elevate Oregon staff members are working with students remotely and continue to be available around the clock. This dedication is nothing new. Launched in 2010...
NEWS
American Heart Association’s 2023 Benefit Raises Record $1 Million
Portland, OR. The American Heart Association’s 2023 Heart Ball at the Hyatt Regency brought together hundreds of people and raised a record $1,026,607. Funds raised will support the work of the American Heart Association Heart of Oregon & SW Washington to fight...
Friends of Tryon Creek State Park Host Indigenous Culture Day
Portland, OR. The fifth annual Indigenous Culture Day on May 6th drew a crowd. Friends of Tryon Creek hosted the free event to help bring its Tryon Land Acknowledgement to life. The event is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples...
Guide Dogs for the Blind Celebrates Success
San Francisco, CA. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) hosted its annual Canine Heroes Gala on October 29th. This year the event took place at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco where 400 people attended and raised $725,000 to support the nonprofit organization’s...
Party with a Purpose Raises $340,500
Portland, OR. All Hands Raised Party with a Purpose (#PWAP23), hosted 500+ business, community, and education leaders to help improve all students’ success inside and outside of school. Featuring Latina winner of NBC’s Stand-Up for Diversity Showcase, Gina Brillon,...
De La Salle North Catholic High School Benefit Raises $645,000
Portland, OR. 250 guests celebrated 21 years of De La Salle North Catholic at its new campus. The benefit on October 21st raised $645,000 for financial aid at the school. Guests included Mal McAninch, Gretchen Johnson, Janeen McAninch, Mary Boyle, and Tom Doyle....
The 2022 Christmas Ships Parade is Full Steam Ahead
Portland, OR. It’s the most wonderful time of year and Christmas Ships Parade boat captains are getting ready to set sail for the 68th annual event. Organizers say, "We're busy testing the lights, updating the displays, and polishing our boats, all to get ready to...
INCIGHT’s Virtual Gala Raises $125,000 to Support People Experiencing Disabilities
Portland, OR. “Staying in the Game” was the theme of INCIGHT’s virtual gala, which raised $125,000. KATU Sports Director Joe Becker and news anchor Steve Dunn (far right) helped INCIGHT co-founder Scott Hatley, and cameraman Judd Girard kick off the benefit. Founders...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest Creates Connections
Portland, OR. Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest (BBBS) raised $475,000 at its "Impact of a Connection" gala. After a two-year Covid-prompted hiatus, the benefit was held at The Redd on Salmon Street on September 22nd. It raised funds to create and support...
Together for ALS Gala Raises $360,000
Portland, OR. Community members gathered at the Oregon Convention Center for The ALS Association's Together for ALS Gala. Over 450 attendees joined the organization's first "in-person" gala event since 2019. 'Together for ALS' raised $360,000 to support families...
Firecracker Wiener Nationals Race Draws New Fans to Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach, OR. Rules for this race include, "no running alongside, throwing treats or toys, or creating a trail of bacon bits!" It was the 15th Annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals in Rockaway Beach. Organizers say the July 4th event drew more people and raised...
