BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Basic Rights Oregon//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Basic Rights Oregon X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.basicrights.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Basic Rights Oregon X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T170059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130613T163849 LAST-MODIFIED:20130613T163950 UID:4587-1374309000-1374339659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Portland's FIFTH Annual Women's 3x3 Basketball Tournament DESCRIPTION:      Portland's FIFTH Annual Women's 3x3 Basketball Tournament is a benefit for The Human Rights Campaign and Oregon United For Marriage! All Women 18+ are welcome to play no matter what skill level.     Portland's 5th Annual Women's 3x3 Basketball Tournament   Saturday\, July 20th at Irving Park! Last year there were 32 teams of women register to play and this year will be just as exciting. Nike is once again the Presenting Sponsor and to make it even more welcoming there is now a 4th bracket! So please join in for this all day fun-in-the-sun tournament of fantastic women's basketball all while raising money and awareness for Equality!  Register as a team or individual at www.hrc.org/pdxbasketball.com Irving ParkNE Fremont St & NE 7th Ave.Portland\, OR 97212Early bird pricing through July 10th:$20/individual - $25 after the 10th$80/team - $100 after the 10th Four Bracket OptionsCompetitiveIf you want the challenge of playing against the better teams and want more competition. Recreational 30 and UnderIf you are just playing for fun\, want to support Equality\, have a good time with friends and you are 30 years or under. Recreational 30 - 40If you are just playing for fun\, want to support Equality\, have a good time with friends and you are between 30-40. Recreational 40 and OverIf you are just playing for fun\, want to support Equality\, have a good time with friends and you are 40 and over. *Players who are under 30 years ARE NOT eligible to play in the 30 - 40 OR the 40 and OVER brackets**Players who are between 30-40 years ARE eligible to play in the Competitive and Recreational 30 and UNDER bracket**Players who are 40 years and over ARE eligible to play in any bracket* For information on sponsorship or team/player questions\, please email shashers@comcast.net. LOCATION:NE Fremont St & NE 7th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 97212, Select a Country: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/4587/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130922T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130922T160059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130613T151557 LAST-MODIFIED:20130613T151557 UID:4579-1379858400-1379865659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us in Eugene! DESCRIPTION:    Join us on Sunday\, September 22nd for our regional event party at the Home of  Kate Barry and Barb Delansky.   Regional Event Series Summer 2013 Statewide We have amazing volunteers from all around the state who open up their homes\, gardens and host picnics in the park. These events provide opportunities to find out more information about Basic Rights Oregon and our efforts for equality for all Oregonians.  Summer Garden Party Attendees   Oregon’s Secretary of State\, Kate Brown and BRO’s Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini in Salem During these events we will be sharing with folks the latest information on our campaign to build a majority for the freedom to marry\, updates on our efforts to remove insurance exclusions that trans and gender non-conforming Oregonians face\, and how we are working to increase racial equality and visibility with the Our Families program. Summer Garden Party attendees in Eugene Join us for a lovely afternoon of hor d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and entertainment to show your commitment to LGBT equality in Oregon. Delicious goodies in Bend Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@Basicrights.org or 503-222-6151 x104 for more details. LOCATION:2690 Van Ness St, Eugene, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-in-eugene/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130811T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130811T170059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130530T160904 LAST-MODIFIED:20130530T160957 UID:4500-1376233200-1376240459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us in Pendleton! DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, August 11th for our regional event party at the Home of Tracy Bosen and Kevin Mitchell. Regional Event Series Summer 2013 Statewide We have amazing volunteers from all around the state who open up their homes\, gardens and host picnics in the park. These events provide opportunities to find out more information about Basic Rights Oregon and our efforts for equality for all Oregonians.             Summer Garden Party Attendees   Oregon’s Secretary of State\, Kate Brown and BRO’s Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini in Salem During these events we will be sharing with folks the latest information on our campaign to build a majority for the freedom to marry\, updates on our efforts to remove insurance exclusions that trans and gender non-conforming Oregonians face\, and how we are working to increase racial equality and visibility with the Our Families program. Summer Garden Party attendees in Eugene Join us for a lovely afternoon of hor d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and entertainment to show your commitment to LGBT equality in Oregon. Delicious goodies in Bend Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@Basicrights.org or 503-222-6151 x104 for more details. LOCATION:73142 Purchase Lane, Pendleton, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-in-pendleton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130616T143000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130616T170059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130510T122707 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T122707 UID:4367-1371393000-1371402059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:A Big Gay Boat Ride DESCRIPTION:Genderf*cking Takeover & SHINY Present: ****A BIG GAY BOAT RIDE**** Featuring LATRICE ROYALE (RuPaul's Drag Race) Hosted by CARLA ROSSI With performances by: LITTLE TOMMY BANG BANG KAJ-ANNE PEPPER CABIRIA JONES ECSTACY INFERNO SHENIQUA VOLT & more! <<Music provided by SNAP! and Bridge Club>> RSVP on Facebook Here! Celebrity appearances by: Bolivia Carmichael Madame DuMoore Marty Davis Isaiah Tillman Honey Bea Hart Jackie Daniels Alexis Campbell Starr & many many more! ________________________________________________ With a RAFFLE benefiting the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence & Basic Rights Oregon! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ BOARDING IS AT 2:30! Boat leaves at 3:00 SHARP and RETURNS promptly at 5:00 PM **The PORTLAND SPIRIT is located at TOM MCCALL WATERFRONT PARK\, on the corner of SW Naito & Salmon in downtown Portland** vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv 21+ only (sorry kids) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $20.00 ( Purchase your tickets here: http://www.strangertickets.com/events/7696832/a-big-gay-boat-ride ) $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ tickets WILL sell out\, so BUY THEM NOW or miss out! ----This is a DRUG FREE boat\, ANYONE caught using drugs of any kind will force the Captain to return to dock and the cruise to end early\, so do not mess it up for everyone!---- >>> Since TIME IS LIMITED we ask everyone arrive promptly for boarding\, please have your tickets and ID ready! <<< This event was made possible by our friends at ABSOLUT VODKA\, SHINY MUSIC HALL\, MOREL INK DESCHUTES BREWERY\, ID LUBE & THE PORTLAND MERCURY LOCATION:TOM MCCALL WATERFRONT PARK, on the corner of SW Naito & Salmon in downtown Portland, Porltand, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/a-big-gay-boat-ride/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130509T091738 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T091738 UID:4353-1372608000-1372618859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us in Bend! DESCRIPTION:Join us in Bend on Sunday\, June 30th for our regional event party in Bend at the home of Michael and Sue Hollern. Regional Event Series Summer 2013 Statewide We have amazing volunteers from all around the state who open up their homes\, gardens and host picnics in the park. These events provide opportunities to find out more information about Basic Rights Oregon and our efforts for equality for all Oregonians.             Summer Garden Party Attendees in Bend   Oregon’s Secretary of State\, Kate Brown and BRO’s Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini in Salem During these events we will be sharing with folks the latest information on our campaign to build a majority for the freedom to marry\, updates on our efforts to remove insurance exclusions that trans and gender non-conforming Oregonians face\, and how we are working to increase racial equality and visibility with the Our Families program. Summer Garden Party attendees in Eugene Join us for a lovely afternoon of hor d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and entertainment to show your commitment to LGBT equality in Oregon. Delicious goodies in Bend Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@Basicrights.org or 503-222-6151 x104 for more details. LOCATION:511 NW Drake Road, Bend, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-in-bend/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130501T150059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130422T150805 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T150805 UID:4322-1367406000-1367420459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:May Day march and rally DESCRIPTION:A core part of Basic Rights Oregon’s work & values around racial justice is to take action and show strong support from LGBT communities for our partners. We are in a critical moment in federal immigration reform and recent studies from the Williams Institute show that approximately 267\,000 LGBT identified undocumented immigrants currently live in the U.S.   Join BRO in supporting CAUSA Oregon’s annual May Day for immigration reform and driver’s licenses for all Oregonians.  CAUSA Oregon’s May Day march and rally Wednesday\, May 1\, 2013 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Oregon State Capitol - 900 Court St NE\, Salem\, OR 97301 Portland folks - free transportation to & from Salem! CLICK HERE FOR A RIDE OR TO RSVP! Carpool leaves at 8:30 AM and returns at 4 PM from Q Center (4115 N. Mississippi in Portland) LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/may-day-march-and-rally/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130510T213000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130510T235559 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130422T145721 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T145721 UID:4318-1368221400-1368230159@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Benefits With Friends: a dance party for trans people and our allies DESCRIPTION:A dance party for trans people and our allies! Featuring DJ Monika MHz and a performace by microaggression! All proceeds benefit BRO's Trans Justice program. Friday\, May 10th | Crush Bar | 1400 SE Morrison 21+ | 9:30PM - 1AM | $5-8 Sliding Scale | No one turned away for lack of funds | ADA Accessible | Gender neutral bathrooms will be available LOCATION:1400 SE Morrision St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/benefits-with-friends-a-dance-party-for-trans-people-and-our-allies/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130523T235559 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130422T143431 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T143431 UID:4311-1369339200-1369353359@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Sing For Your Life: Karaoke and Dance Party DESCRIPTION:Sing For Your Life: Karaoke and Dance Party Thursday\, May 23rd\, 8pm Grand Cafe (832 SE Grand Ave) $3/Cover (All proceeds support the Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program) 21+ (security does not allow guests arriving after 10pm to enter wearing hats/baseball caps) This event is not ADA accessible since the bathrooms are located downstairs and can only be accessed by stairs.. Free Appetizers Door Prizes Our Families\, the volunteer leadership team of the Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program\, is throwing a Karaoke and Dance Party for Queer and Trans People of Color and Allies! Come sing and hear your favorite karaoke songs and then hit the dance floor for the hottest RnB & Hip Hop tracks! Plus\, enjoy free appetizers\, and door prizes. The DJ will also be taking any and all requests all night long! Come Sing For Your Life and stay for the party! The Grand Café 8pm No end time LOCATION:832 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/sing-for-your-life-karaoke-and-dance-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130504T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130505T170059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130417T111409 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T131631 UID:4287-1367679600-1367773259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for a screening of Oy Vey, My Son is Gay! DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special screening of OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY! on May 5th at the Clinton Street Theater at 3 pm\, as well as a screening at Vancouver’s Tiger Lilly Restaurant at 3 pm on May 4th. May 5th at the Clinton Street Theater at 3pm2522 SE Clinton St. Portland\, OR May 4th at the Tiger Lilly Restaurant at 3pm1109 Washington St Vancouver\, WA OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY! is the story of the Hirsch's\, a Jewish family living in the North Shore of Long Island\, where every Friday night Shirley Hirsch (Lainie Kazan) invites another "perfect" girl for Shabbat dinner in hopes that her son\, Nelson (John Lloyd Young)\, will marry a nice Jewish girl. When Shirley and Martin (Saul Rubinek) once again set him up on a date\, Nelson reveals that he is already seeing someone. Shirley and Martin are thrilled and can’t wait to meet the lucky lady. Producer/Director Evgeny Afineevsky and a celebrity cast member will be present for both events. The movie demonstrates how two conservative\, religious families—one Jewish\, one Roman Catholic—come to terms with their sons “coming-out” and marriage equality. A portion of the film's proceeds are being donated to Basic Rights Oregon. LOCATION:2522 SE Clinton Street, Portland, 97202, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-a-screening-of-oy-vey-my-son-is-gay/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T235559 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130415T131351 LAST-MODIFIED:20130530T165301 UID:4276-1371846600-1371858959@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Rice, Beans, and Collard Greens DESCRIPTION:Rice\, Beans\, and Collard Greens is BACK! A Pride Dance Party for Queer and Trans People of Color AND our friends and family. 21+/Drink Specials Wednesday\, June 20th @ 8:30pm-2am! $5 Cover – All proceeds support Basic Rights Oregon Racial Justice and Alliance Building Program RSVP on Facebook Here! End PRIDE by dancing the night away to all the hottest music! Playing hip hop\, reggaeton\, top 40\, and more. Basic Rights Oregon; partnering with Asian Pacific Islander Pride\, Portland Black Pride\, Portland Latino Gay Pride\, Portland Two Spirit Society\, and Pride NW\, is proud to be back at Crush Bar for our 2013 pride party. See you there!   For more information contact Kodey (Kodey@basicrights.org / 503-222-6151 x 109) Join us!!!     LOCATION:1400 SE Morrision St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/rice-beans-and-collard-greens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130520 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130415T115902 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T120933 UID:4272-1368662400-1369008000@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for Q Doc! DESCRIPTION:QDoc is the only festival in the U.S. devoted exclusively to Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) documentaries.  Documentaries offer a unique vehicle to creatively engage core issues of queer identity - politics\, history\, culture\, diversity\, sexuality\, family\, aging\, and coming-out issues. Documentary as a form of expression is as vital and energetic as it has ever been\, and QDoc brings the highest caliber of films - and their makers - to share with Portland audiences.Opening night film will take place at the glamorous McMenamins Bagdad Theater on May 16th.  After opening night\, we'll see you for the rest of the festival at McMenamins Kennedy School Theater May 17-19. Opening Night\, May 16th\, McMenamins Baghdad Theater Continuing May 17th\, 18th and 19th McMenamins Kennedy School Theater Movie Times Vary\, Click here for times and tickets Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be a community sponsor for the film\, Valentine Road which will be screened on Sunday\, May 19th.  Valentine Road peels back the layers on what Newsweek described as “the most prominent gay-bias crime since the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard\,” revealing two tragic childhoods filled with drugs\, abuse and neglect. Buy tickets here LOCATION:Portland, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-q-doc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130509T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130509T120059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130410T160719 LAST-MODIFIED:20130410T160719 UID:4255-1368057600-1368100859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Give Out Day DESCRIPTION:On May 9th\, 2013\, the LGBTQ and ally community will come together for GIVE OUT Day\, and we need YOU to join us. It's 24 hours of unprecedented LGBTQ giving- and it's your chance to make a real difference\, right here in OUR community. Join me in supporting our community on May 9th\, 2013\, by donating online.  Click here to show your love through GIVE OUT Day\, and help sustain our organization. LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/give-out-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130410T155325 LAST-MODIFIED:20130410T155422 UID:4253-1368298800-1368306059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:"8" the Play in Salem DESCRIPTION: Join us in Salem for a staged reading of “8″ a documentary play by Dustin Lance Black about the federal case for marriage equality.  Saturday\, May 11th Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem\, OR 97309 Tickets $10 each Click here to buy tickets! Come out for an historic event\, a staged reading of “8\,” a new documentary play by Academy-award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk\, J. Edgar) about the federal case for marriage equality\, with a cast composed of Portland’s theater and LGBT community. “8″ demystifies the debate around marriage equality by chronicling the landmark trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger. Learn about the historical context of marriage from expert testimony. See the human cost of discrimination. Uncover the arguments used to justify bans on marriage for gay and lesbian couples. Using the actual court transcripts from the landmark federal trial of California’s Prop. 8 and first-hand interviews\, “8″ shows both sides of the debate in a moving 90-minute play.  A Fundraiser for Basic Rights Oregon   LOCATION:4000 Lancaster DR NE , Salem , 97309, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/8-the-play-in-salem/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130411T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130411T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130328T142502 LAST-MODIFIED:20130328T142537 UID:4199-1365703200-1365714059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Dismantling Racism: Racial Justice, Immigration, and LGBT Communities DESCRIPTION:Join Basic Rights Oregon for this interactive workshop addressing the commonalities and differences between racism\, homophobia and transphobia. As May Day approaches\, we'll focus specifically on immigrant rights and LGBT rights\, and folks who live at the intersections of our communities. Participants will develop a shared framework for understanding race and racial justice\, explore the parallel and unique experiences of trans and immigrant communities\, and learn how documentation is used to police both gender and national status. Thursday\, April 11th 6:00 - 9:00 PM Center for Intercultural Organizing  - 700 N Killingsworth St. Portland\, OR 97217 dinner provided (including vegan and gluten-free options)   This workshop will begin with "anti-racism 101\," including defining racism and exploring how racism plays out on personal\, cultural\, and institutional levels. LOCATION:700 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR, 97217, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/dismantling-racism-racial-justice-immigration-and-lgbt-communities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130425T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130425T230059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130322T122656 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T123514 UID:4143-1366918200-1366930859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join at the Alberta Rose Theatre for BROmance DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 25th for BROmance\, a benefit for Basic Rights Oregon featuring Storm Large and many more artists.  Click here to purchase tickets! LOCATION:3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR, 97211, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-at-the-alberta-rose-theatre-for-bromance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130326T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130326T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130320T105628 LAST-MODIFIED:20130320T105628 UID:4115-1364317200-1364324459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for a rally in support of the freedom to marry! DESCRIPTION:Join us in Portland for a rally outside of the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse at 5 pm on March 26th. In just a few short weeks\, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide two cases about the freedom to marry. These two cases – which concern the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8 – are fundamentally about whether gay and lesbian Americans can enjoy the same freedoms and opportunities as everyone else. Momentum is on our side - a bipartisan majority of Americans recognize that the ability to marry the person you love is a Constitutional right. But now is the time to stand up and show your support for marriage equality. This is a historic moment in the equality movement\, and we hope you can participate in an event to show your support. Let's give people hope and create lasting change by using the voice of the people! RSVP HERE! LOCATION:1000 SW 3rd Ave, Porltand, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-a-rally-in-support-of-the-freedom-to-marry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130413T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130413T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130314T173214 LAST-MODIFIED:20130318T121121 UID:4098-1365881400-1365888659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us on April 13th for Anything but Brilliant, a Love Story DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premiere production from Lights Up! Productions of Anything But Brilliant- a love story\, by Bobby Ryan\, co-directed by Bobby Ryan and Matt Pavik. The performances will begin at 7:30pm\, Thursday-Saturday from March 30th to April 20that the Profile Theatre space at Theatre! Theater! Opening weekend is offered free of charge. Ticket sales for the performance on April 13th will benefit Basic Rights Oregon/Oregon United for Marriage. There will also be a “Know Now!” post show discussion with the artists and Basic Rights staff on April 13th. Advanced ticket purchases: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/332783 We are also partnering with The Jupiter Hotel to provide our out of town guests with an Anything But Brilliant hotel package! More info and to reserve your room at the Jupiter here More on Anything But Brilliant: A middle-aged playwright\, Sam\, has recently lost his lifelong partner\, Jesse. In the post funeral days of Jesse’s death\, Sam returns to finish a script which holds the chemistry and alchemy of their life together. From behind the typewriter\, Sam embarks on a dizzying journey where the lines between what’s real and the world of the theatre begin to merge--an enchanted place where he is able to relive his bond with Jesse. Layers upon layers of fiction bury the two men in a cloud of poignant memories cut with honest truth. With the miraculous visitation of his dead cat\, Noodles\, Sam gets one last chance to face the truth of his grief and to move beyond his sorrow-induced seductive dream-world. What does the face of death look like? A theatrical kaleidoscope\, Anything But Brilliant uses song\, poetry and experimental staging to tell the story of love between two men in life\, in death and in letting go. Thank you to our sponsors:               Anything But Brilliant - a love story Written By: Bobby Ryan Directed by: Bobby Ryan & Matt PavikFeaturing: Jane Fellows\, Tyler Ryan\, Bobby Ryan Performance Dates: March 30- April 20thThursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm Monday\, April 8th at 7:30pmFree Preview March 29thFree Opening Night March 30thApril 13th Benefit Show for Basic Rights Oregon'Pay What You Can' every Thursday Venue: Profile Theatre at Theatre! Theater!3430 SE Belmont Ave\, Portland\, OR 97214 Tickets $15Buy tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/332783 More on Lights Up! Productions: Over the past eight years\, Lights Up! Productions has become known for performance art that engages minds and moves hearts. Lights Up! is committed to bringing challenging social issues to the stage through unique artistic vision and exacting stagecraft. Past topics include social diversity\, homosexuality\, assisted suicide\, child abuse among many others. At the heart of Lights Up! are partners in life and work\, Bobby and Tyler Ryan. Their personal and professional mission is to address and advance issues concerning diversity through original theatre\, film and mixed media; to bridge gaps between the technical and artistic crews by encouraging a sense of community; and to stimulate audiences intellectually and passionately through entertainment. Anything But Brilliant was made possible by generous support of Ronni Lacroute\, Leonard & Susan Magazine\, Corey Brunish\, Fractured Atlas\, Puffin Foundation\, WillaKenzie Estates\, Portland Actors Conservatory and Regional Arts and Culture Council. Partners include Basic Rights Oregon and Q Center. Beer sponsor is Ninkasi Brewing Company. LOCATION:3430 SE Belmont Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-anything-but-brilliant-a-love-story/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T220059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130307T150748 LAST-MODIFIED:20130320T140005 UID:4081-1370547000-1370815259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:"8" the Play DESCRIPTION:A staged reading of "8" a documentary play by Dustin Lance Black about the federal case for marriage equality. Following the performance\, stick around for a Q & A with marriage equality advocates to learn more about the fight for equality in Oregon. Artists Repertory Theatre\, Alder Stage 1515 SW Morrison St. Portland OR 97205 Tickets $10 each Come out for an historic event\, a staged reading of "8\," a new documentary play by Academy-award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk\, J. Edgar) about the federal case for marriage equality\, with a cast composed of Portland's theater and LGBT community. "8" demystifies the debate around marriage equality by chronicling the landmark trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger. Learn about the historical context of marriage from expert testimony. See the human cost of discrimination. Uncover the arguments used to justify bans on marriage for gay and lesbian couples. Using the actual court transcripts from the landmark federal trial of California's Prop. 8 and first-hand interviews\, "8" shows both sides of the debate in a moving 90-minute play. Following the performance\, we will host a Q and A with advocates from Basic Rights Oregon and Lambda Legal and learn more about the 2014 fight to achieve marriage equality in Oregon. This event is a benefit for Basic Rights Oregon's Measure PAC in generous partnership with Artists Repertory Theater.   Click here to purchase your tickets! A Fundraiser for Basic Rights Oregon Please register below for one or more of these performance dates: Thursday\, June 6\, 2013\, 7:30pm Friday\, June 7 2013\, 7:30pm Saturday\, June 8\, 2013\, 7:30pm (there will be ASL interpretation at this performance) Sunday\, June 9\, 2013\, 2pm LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/8-the-play/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130825T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130825T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130307T145126 LAST-MODIFIED:20130613T151819 UID:4079-1377446400-1377457259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us in the Portland area! DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, August 25th for our regional event party in the Gardens of Sampson and Beasley. Regional Event Series Summer 2013 Statewide We have amazing volunteers from all around the state who open up their homes\, gardens and host picnics in the park. These events provide opportunities to find out more information about Basic Rights Oregon and our efforts for equality for all Oregonians.               Summer Garden Party Attendees in Bend   Oregon’s Secretary of State\, Kate Brown and BRO’s Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini in Salem During these events we will be sharing with folks the latest information on our campaign to build a majority for the freedom to marry\, updates on our efforts to remove insurance exclusions that trans and gender non-conforming Oregonians face\, and how we are working to increase racial equality and visibility with the Our Families program. Summer Garden Party attendees in Eugene Join us for a lovely afternoon of hor d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and entertainment to show your commitment to LGBT equality in Oregon. Delicious goodies in Bend Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@Basicrights.org or 503-222-6151 x104 for more details. LOCATION:24050 SW Baker Rd, Sherwood, OR, 97140, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-in-the-portland-area/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130714T020059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130307T143538 LAST-MODIFIED:20130614T161636 UID:4073-1373742000-1373767259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us in Astoria! DESCRIPTION:    Join us in Astoria on Saturday\, July 13th for our regional event party in Astoria at the Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro. Q Night in Astoria for Basic Rights Oregon!       Hosted by: Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro Where: Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro 243 11th Street\, Astoria\, OR 97103 Date: Saturday\, July 13 Reception: 8:00pm -9:30pm\, $25 Suggested donation Dance party: 10pm – 2am\, $5 at the door Entertainment: DJ Grey Matter Thank you to our Sponsors: Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro\, Absolut\, Ninkasi and Mitchell Wines         To RSVP or for more information:Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@Basicrights.org or 503-222-6151 x104  LOCATION:243 11th St. , Astoria, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-in-astoria/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130623T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130623T180059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130307T114742 LAST-MODIFIED:20130610T125049 UID:4069-1372003200-1372010459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us in Ashland! DESCRIPTION:Join us in Ashland at the home of Bill Rauch and Chris Moore for the Ashland Regional Event! Join us for light bites from the Ashland Springs Hotel and refreshing beverages with entertainment provided by artists with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival doing some delightful queer twists on classic songs from the Broadway canon. Basic Rights Oregon's Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini\, will also provide the most up to date information about our work\, and how folks can get more involved as we move forward with LGBT equality statewide! Regional Event Series Summer 2013 Statewide We have amazing volunteers from all around the state who open up their homes\, gardens and host picnics in the park. These events provide opportunities to find out more information about Basic Rights Oregon and our efforts for equality for all Oregonians.             Summer Garden Party Attendees in Bend   Oregon’s Secretary of State\, Kate Brown and BRO’s Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini in Salem During these events we will be sharing with folks the latest information on our campaign to build a majority for the freedom to marry\, updates on our efforts to remove insurance exclusions that trans and gender non-conforming Oregonians face\, and how we are working to increase racial equality and visibility with the Our Families program. Summer Garden Party attendees in Eugene Join us for a lovely afternoon of hor d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and entertainment to show your commitment to LGBT equality in Oregon. Delicious goodies in Bend   Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@Basicrights.org or 503-222-6151 x104 for more details. LOCATION:525 Tucker St, Ashland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-in-ashland/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T120059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130307T104157 LAST-MODIFIED:20130617T163558 UID:4065-1371686400-1371729659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Bites for Rights DESCRIPTION:Our most delicious fundraiser of the year! 2013 marks the 14th annual Bites for Rights Event. On June 20th\, 2013\, restaurants\, coffee shops\, bars and bakeries around the state will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. On this one day\, you can feast to promote fairness for all LGBT Oregonians. In 2012 we had our biggest year to date for Bites for Rights with over 100 restaurants state-wide taking part in Bites for Rights including the Astoria Coffeehouse in Astoria\, Strictly Organic Coffee Co in Bend\, Sweet Life Patisserie in Eugene\, and Left Coast Siesta in Manzanita. Along with Byways Café\, Cupcake Jones\, The Gilt Club\, Genoa Restaurant\, Big Ass Sandwiches and Mother’s Bistro & Bar to name a few from Portland. We also had the biggest amount of buzz with our community via social media posts and photos and the most media coverage for Bites for Rights including our first ever television commercial on Comcast! Take a stand for equality by going out for coffee\, brunch\, drinks\, dinner and dessert. With your help\, we can send a powerful message to business owners that supporting LGBT equality is not only the right thing to do\, but it’s good business too! By dining out all day long\, YOU can help sustain Basic Rights Oregon’s efforts in transgender justice\, racial justice and marriage equality. Are you a restaurant\, bar\, coffee shop\, food cart interested in participating in this year’s Bites for Rights? Does your business\, organization\, or community group want to take part in Bites for Rights for your monthly meeting with a restaurant near you? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x104 for more details. Mark your calendars for this year’s Bites for Rights – Thursday\, June 20\, 2013. Bon Appetit! Click here for a list of our 2013 Bites for Rights Participating Restaurants Click here for a list of community partners!Social media contest!  We would like to thank our 2013 Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor   Media Sponsors [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="100"] Official LGBTQ Publication for Basic Rights Education Fund[/caption]   LOCATION:Oregon, Select a Country: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/bites-for-rights-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T130059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130307T103345 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T142602 UID:4063-1366286400-1366290059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Thank you everyone who attended our 20th Anniversary Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Luncheon! We saw nearly 600 business and community leaders gather at the Oregon Convention Center in support of LGBT equality. The program was full of memorable moments – from the presentation of the 2013 Equality Advocate Award to Oregon Health & Science University to the inspiring call to action from Mayor Charlie Hales asking all businesses to endorse the freedom to marry campaign! [caption id="attachment_4324" align="aligncenter" width="200"] OHSU\, the 2013 Equality Advocate Winner[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_4325" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Portland Mayor Charlie Hales at our 2013 luncheon[/caption] We are so moved by your dedication to Basic Rights Oregon and pleased to report that we raised over $162\,000 to support our work this year – Our thanks go out to each and every donor for this incredible generosity! At the luncheon we introduced a heartfelt new story and video - Ben and Paul\, a loving\, committed couple who talk about why marriage matters to them and to all LGBT couples and families across the state. In case you missed it you can watch the video here: If you weren't able to attend the event but want to show your support\, please click here! We would also like thank our many generous sponsors who helped make this year's event a great success: Presenting Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University Liberty Circle: Morel Ink Equality Circle: Family Care Lane Powell PC New Seasons Market Oregon Education Association Portland General Electric Stoel Rives The Standard Justice Circle: Comcast Davis Wright Tremaine Enterprise Rent A Car Fred Meyer Kaiser Permanente Northwest Nike NW Natural Port of Portland Providence Health & Services The Portland Trail Blazers U.S. Bank Freedom Circle: Bank of America Bean Investment Real Estate Brooks Staffing CenturyLink Equity Foundation James Lynch JP Morgan Chase McDonald Jacobs McDowell Rackner & Gibson PC Moda Health Neil Kelly New Democracy Resources of Oregon Pacific Power Powell Phones Russell Investments Shiels Obletz Johnsen Schwabe\, Williamson & Wyatt The Boeing Company Tonkon Torp Travel Portland Wells Fargo Cupcake Jones Geranium Lake Flowers PQ Monthly Samantha Swaim Fundraising LLC Table Hosts: Equality FederationIberdrola Renewables Multnomah County Chair Jeff Cogen Metro Portland Business Alliance Media Sponsor: PQ Monthly – Official LGBTQ Publication for Basic Rights Education Fund LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/oregonians-against-discrimination-business-leaders-luncheon-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130307T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130307T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130227T131005 LAST-MODIFIED:20130228T144108 UID:4026-1362677400-1362682859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for the premiere showing of “Coming Out as Person of Faith” DESCRIPTION:The Coming Out as a Person of Faith exhibit reveals experiences\, stories\, and perspectives of clergy\, parents of LGBT children\, and LGBT couples of faith that support the freedom to marry. Through film\, audio\, and photographs\, the intention of the stories in this exhibit is to share with Oregonians how persons from diverse faith traditions support the freedom to marry and how their faith informs their support of this issue. Over the next year\, the exhibit will travel to faith communities and community venues throughout the state. Please join us for the premiere showing of Coming Out as Person of FaithThursday\, March 7th\, 20135:30pm-7:00pmAugustana Lutheran Church2710 NE 14th Ave.Portland\, OR 97212 Click here to RSVP for the premiere For more information about hosting the exhibit please contact Kim Sogge. LOCATION:2710 NE 14th Ave., Portland, OR, 97212, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-the-premiere-showing-of-coming-out-as-person-of-faith/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130228T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130228T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130212T130951 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T131003 UID:3982-1362074400-1362081659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for a State of Trans Oregon - Portland DESCRIPTION: Last month\, Oregon's Insurance Division announced that private insurance companies doing business in Oregon must end discriminatory exclusions of medically-necessary health care for transgender Oregonians. What does this announcement mean for trans Oregonians? Join Basic Rights Oregon’s Trans Justice program to learn more about this groundbreaking decision and our work to end healthcare discrimination against transgender communities. We'll provide delicious free food and will also have free resources available like our “Know Your Rights Guide” for trans Oregonians and “The Benefits of Equality” toolkit\, a step by step guide to moving trans-inclusive health benefits. Click here to register! First Unitarian Church of Portland Eliot Chapel: 1011 SW 12th Ave Thursday\, February 28th 6-8PM Free\, Wheelchair Accessible Gender Neutral Bathrooms will be available. LOCATION:1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-a-state-of-trans-oregon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130214T040000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130214T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130211T102610 LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T162643 UID:3967-1360814400-1360868459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Commit to Love on Valentine's Day DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday for a very special Valentine’s Day event.  We are traveling across the state to hold Valentine’s Day events to make a special announcement.  Please join us! Click below for times and locations in your area. Portland Eugene Salem Bend Medford Grants Pass Klamath Falls Lincoln City Astoria Tillamook Corvallis Pendleton Faith Leaders for the Freedom to Marry Breakfast event Open House in Portland Basic Rights Oregon Office (2/15) LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/commit-to-love-on-valentines-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130315T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130320T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130206T113433 LAST-MODIFIED:20130306T135104 UID:3945-1363375800-1363815059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for "Turning", at the Clinton Street Theater DESCRIPTION:Join us for a film screening to benefit Basic Rights Education Fund’s Trans Justice program. Through its synthesis of Antony and the Johnson’s songs and unfurling video portraiture of the 13 remarkable women who performed on stage\, TURNING creates an intimate and cinematic experience exploring themes of identity\, transcendence and the revelation of essence. “Turning represent freedom\, from society and from gender. I feel worthy\, being a woman\, an artist\, a transsexual. Being OK!” one performer puts it. The film will be shown at the Clinton Street Theatre Friday\, March 15 through Sunday\, March 17 as well as Tuesday\, March 19 and Wednesday\, March 20.  $1 from each ticket purchased to the screenings of TURNING will be donated to Basic Rights Education Fund’s Trans Justice program.   For more information about the film\, check out the website. LOCATION:2522 SE Clinton Street, Portland, 97202, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-turning-at-the-clinton-street-theater/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T210000 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130125T131151 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T131151 UID:3934-1359838800-1359838800@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Equality Across the River DESCRIPTION:Join us for "Equality Across the River"\, a benefit for Basic Rights Oregon and the freedom to marry. LOCATION:1109 Washington Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/equality-across-the-river/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130129T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130129T203059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20130125T130202 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T130202 UID:3931-1359482400-1359491459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:The State of Trans Oregon - Eugene DESCRIPTION:Community briefing and story sharing training. Tuesday\, January 29th 2013 6:00 - 8:30 PM University of Oregon EMU Fir Room RSVP HERE! Join Basic Rights Oregon’s Trans Justice program for an evening to learn more about the state of trans Oregon. Enjoy delicious free food\, learn about our work to end healthcare discrimination against transgender communities\, and receive free training on how to share your story to make change! We’ll also have free resources available like our “Know Your Rights Guide” for trans Oregonians and “The Benefits of Equality” toolkit\, a step by step guide to moving trans-inclusive health benefits. The space is fully ADA accessible. Hearing assistive devices will be available with one week advanced noticed. Please email tash@basicrights.org if you would you like a hearing assistive device or have other questions/requests regarding accessibility. LOCATION:University of Oregon, Eugene, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/the-state-of-trans-oregon-eugene/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T140059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20121026T101148 LAST-MODIFIED:20121026T114049 UID:3663-1351933200-1351951259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Measure 9 Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Twenty years after Oregonians defeated an anti-gay ballot measure for the first time\, local advocates plan to mark the event with speeches\, a documentary and a get-out-the-vote effort for the freedom to marry in Washington. Oregon has faced more anti-gay measures than any other state\, but in 1992\, equality supporters successfully organized and for the first time defeated an anti-gay ballot measure. Measure 9 would have forced schools and the state government to go out of their way to discriminate. Join us in celebration of this historic victory that galvanized our movement in the northwest: Nov. 3\, 2012 Measure 9 Anniversary The Q Center\, 4115 N. Mississippi Ave.\, Portland\, Ore. 97217 9 a.m.: Voter Contact Drive Noon: luncheon\, speeches and documentary viewing RSVP Here!: http://bit.ly/Measure9Anniversary Hope to see you there! LOCATION:4115 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/measure-9-anniversary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20121024T102602 LAST-MODIFIED:20121024T102753 UID:3643-1352743200-1352754059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Our Families Two Spirit Video Premier DESCRIPTION:Please Join us for the premiere of the Our Families Native American Two Spirit Video.  The video was created to help raise the visibility and highlight the personal trials and triumphs of LGBTQ Native American Two Spirit people sharing their experiences. It is part of a series of videos that focus on the experiences of LGBT people of color. You can RSVP by clicking Here! Our Families is a community-based education project that raises the visibility of Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, and Transgender (LGBT)  families of color in our communities. As part of our ongoing education campaign\, we have created a short "Our Families" video that highlights the unique trials and triumphs of Native American Two Spirit LGBT families. Please join us for a special screening on Monday\, November 12th at 6:00pm at the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA - 12360 E Burnside St.\, Portland\, Oregon). This screening will also include a panel with the courageous families who shared their stories and a fun social hour! Special Native American Two Spirit "Our Families" Video Screening Monday\, November 12th at 6:00pm Native American Rehabilitation Association (NARA) 12360 E Burnside St. Portland Oregon We will provide light dinner and beverages for the screening. If you have any dietary restrictions and/or accessibility needs\, please let us know by using our contact information below. You'll also notice that we ask for demographic information during registration. The demographic information is optional and helps us to know who is attending our various events. For this event\, our focus is on bringing together self-identified Native American community members\, our family\, our friends and our allies. If you have any questions about our work or how to get involved\, please contact Kodey Park Bambino (kodey@basicrights.org). We ask folks to please register by Monday\, November 5th to give us an accurate head count for food. "All men were made by the same Great Sprit Chief. They are all brothers. The Earth is the mother of all people and all people should have equal rights on it." - (Chief Joseph) Hin-mah-too-yah-laht-kekt LOCATION:12360 E Burnside St. Portland Oregon, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/our-families-two-spirit-video-premier/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121120T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121120T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223657 CREATED:20121008T142330 LAST-MODIFIED:20121009T134135 UID:3515-1353434400-1353441659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Transgender Day of Remembrance.  Events will be announced and updated on this page as they become available.   The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence\, in collaboration with the Q Center and Basic Rights Oregon\, present: An event for Transgender Day of Remembrance to celebrate and heal the living Metropolitan Community Church of Portland 7:00pm 2400 NE Broadway Portland\, OR 97232 This year's theme is "Firing the Crucible". We'll start off with a keynote message about this theme followed by a ritual where we'll share the names. For more info please email TheVeganMary@gmail.com. Click here for more information. For more information about the Transgender Day of Remembrance: http://www.transgenderdor.org/memorializing-2012 LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121019T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121019T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20121008T134144 LAST-MODIFIED:20121009T121515 UID:3511-1350671400-1350676859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Kylar Broadus DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special reception with Kylar Broadus - national leader and keynote speaker for this year's Trans Justice Summit. Kylar is a professor\, attorney\, activist and public speaker from Missouri. He currently serves on the board of the National Black Justice Coalition and was board chair from 2007 to 2010.  In 2010\, Kylar founded Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC)\, the only national civil rights organization dedicated to the needs of Trans People of Color. And this year\, Kylar became the first openly transgender person to testify before the U.S. Senate. $25 suggested donation Light bites provided\, cash bar ADA accessible\, gender neutral restrooms Limited space is available for this event\, so click here to get your ticket now! LOCATION:50 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/an-evening-with-kylar-broadus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121116T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121116T203059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20121008T133414 LAST-MODIFIED:20121024T115344 UID:3509-1353090600-1353097859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Trans Justice Community Video Premier and Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:6:30 - 8:30 PM Friday\, November 16th Mercy Corps (45 SW Ankeny Street) Light bites and beverages provided ADA accessible and gender-neutral restrooms No one turned away for lack of funds RSVP Here! For the past three years\, Basic Rights Oregon has been working with trans community members to end health care discrimination against trans Oregonians. We've achieved incredible victories in 2012 - from educating nearly 200 decision-makers about trans health care\, to increasing the number of Oregonians with trans-inclusive benefits by 45\,000. And we've produced a first-of-its-kind video discussing trans experiences of health care discrimination: eight incredible community members are joined by two allies to share struggles\, joys\, and triumphs about trans-inclusive care. This screening will include a panel of several folks from the video\, food and drinks\, special guest speakers\, and amazing raffle prizes from She Bop and more! Join us for this exciting event and support the work of the Trans Justice program. LOCATION:43 Southwest Naito Parkway, Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/trans-justice-film-screening-and-q-a/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120915T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120915T140059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120913T130702 LAST-MODIFIED:20120913T130702 UID:3302-1347703200-1347717659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for our Launch Party and Canvass DESCRIPTION:All across the Northwest\, we are working to change hearts and minds\, but we can't do this work without you. Click below to find more information on volunteer opportunities. Please sign up - we are counting on everyone who cares about this issue to get involved now to ensure Washington wins at the ballot in November so we continue to build the momentum needed to win the freedom to marry for all Oregonians.  Click here to RSVP!!! LOCATION:4505 East 18th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98661 , United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-our-launch-party-and-canvass/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120815T114235 LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T142507 UID:3225-1347040800-1347048059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Turning the Tide for Marriage Equality DESCRIPTION:Join us for "Turning the Tide for Marriage Equality!" Momentum is building fast for marriage equality and it’s time to get involved! This spring\, for the first time in history\, a sitting president endorsed the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples. Here in Oregon\, Basic Rights Oregon’s education campaign has led to a double-digit increase in support for marriage equality in the past 3 years.  And this November\, Washington voters will go to the polls to decide whether to uphold marriage equality legislation passed by the Washington Legislature earlier this year. Click here to RSVP for this special presentation about the exciting work Basic Rights Oregon is doing to move the conversation forward on why marriage matters to LGBT families! Thank you for playing your part to ensuring that marriage equality can be secured in the place we call home – the Pacific Northwest! See you all on September 7th!   LOCATION:520 NW Davis Street Suite 250, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/turning-the-tide-for-marriage-equality/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121020T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121021T170059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120815T093255 LAST-MODIFIED:20121010T144913 UID:3223-1350723600-1350838859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:2012 Transgender Justice Summit DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-day leadership summit hosted by Basic Rights Oregon and the Portland State University Queer Resource Center! The weekend will empower trans Oregonians and our allies in our work to build a strong movement for Trans Justice statewide. We'll share our victories and lessons learned\, explore how health care discrimination plays out in our community\, and build the skills we need to win the struggles ahead. In addition to trainings on topics ranging from "how to lobby decision makers" to "dismantling racism within the trans community\," this year's summit will include workshops on personal needs and how to access trans-friendly services. Saturday October 20th – Sunday October 21st Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State University 1633 SW Park Ave Portland\, OR 97204 $15.00 (Early Bird) For one day if purchased before 9/22/2012$25.00 (Early Bird) For two days if purchased before 9/22/2012 REGISTER HERE!! If you have questions or accessibility needs to the University\, or would like ASL interpretation\, please contact us by emailing David@basicrights.org\, or calling 503-222-6151 x118. This event is wheelchair accessible and neutral restrooms will be available. No one turned away for lack of funds. Out hotel sponsor Hotel Fifty is offering rooms at discounted rate. Up to 4 guests can stay in rooms with two double beds\, so you can subsidize your costs by staying with a group. Thank you to our sponsors: LOCATION:Smith Hall (SMSU) 333, Portland, Oregon, Select a Country: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/2012-transgender-justice-summit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120808T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120809T020059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120725T102847 LAST-MODIFIED:20120725T103601 UID:3131-1344459600-1344477659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Benefits with Friends: A Dance Party for Trans Justice! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 8th An all ages dance party for trans people and our allies!   9PM -2AM Featuring DJ Chicklit of Transit and DJ Tab Dansby! Photobooth by Nik Rapier Holocene\, 1001 SE Morrison $5-8 sliding scale\, no one turned away for lack of funds. All ages\, bar open for 21+ Wheelchair accessible\, gender-neutral bathrooms Benefiting the Trans Justice Program at Basic Rights Oregon (http://www.basicrights.org/programs/transgender-justice/) and the ID Project at Outside in (http://www.outsidein.org/). Help trans people access resources now\, and build political power for the future! LOCATION:1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/benefits-with-friends-a-dance-party-for-trans-justice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120711T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120711T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120614T160912 LAST-MODIFIED:20120703T100704 UID:2948-1342033200-1342040459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:The State of Trans Oregon: A community briefing and story sharing training DESCRIPTION:Join Basic Rights Oregon’s Trans Justice program for an evening to learn more about the state of trans Oregon. Enjoy delicious free food\, learn about our work to end healthcare discrimination against transgender communities\, and receive free training on how to share your story to make change! We’ll also have free resources available like our “Know Your Rights Guide” for trans Oregonians and “The Benefits of Equality” toolkit\, a step by step guide to moving trans-inclusive health benefits.  Wednesday July 11\, 2012 7PM-9PM Portland State University\, SMSU 333 Contact: David@basicrights.org with any questions Click here to register! LOCATION:Smith Hall (SMSU) 333, Portland, Oregon, Select a Country: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/the-state-of-trans-oregon-a-community-briefing-and-story-sharing-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120613T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120611T125324 LAST-MODIFIED:20120611T125324 UID:2927-1339610400-1339617659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation in Bend for a Majority for Marriage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meeting in Bend on Wednesday\, June 13th to discuss our marriage work and to find out how you can get engaged in winning the freedom to marry in Oregon.   LOCATION:354 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/community-conversation-in-bend-for-a-majority-for-marriage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120612T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120612T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120607T131038 LAST-MODIFIED:20120607T133416 UID:2912-1339524000-1339531259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation in La Grande for a Majority for Marriage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meeting in La Grande on Tuesday\, June 12th to discuss our marriage work and to find out how you can get engaged in winning the freedom to marry in Oregon. LOCATION:Badgley Hall Room 142, La Grande, Oregon, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/community-conversation-in-lagrande-for-a-majority-for-marriage-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120607T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120607T130735 LAST-MODIFIED:20120607T131413 UID:2909-1339092000-1339099259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation in Pendleton for a Majority for Marriage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meeting in Pendleton on Thursday\, June 7th to discuss our marriage work and to find out how you can get engaged in winning the freedom to marry in Oregon. LOCATION:311 N Main St, Pendleton, Oregon, Select a Country: URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/community-conversation-in-pendleton-for-a-majority-for-marriage-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120628T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120604T160113 LAST-MODIFIED:20120604T160211 UID:2851-1340906400-1340917259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:To Your Health Launch Party DESCRIPTION:To Your Health Launch Party Thursday\, June 28\, 2012 6pm to 9pm Hamburger Mary’s 19 NW 5th Ave\, Portland TransActive Education & Advocacy is proud to present their latest program\, "In a Bind"! "In a Bind" is a chest binder exchange program. We collect new and pre-owned binders from individuals who no longer need them\, then pass the binders on\, free of charge\, to transgender and genderqueer youth in need. For more information\, to donate\, or to apply for a binder\, visit: inabind.transactiveonline.org Basic Rights Oregon is excited to partner with TransActive for this incredible event\, and BRO's Trans Justice team is proud to announce a groundbreaking new resource: "The Benefits of Equality: A Blueprint for Inclusive Health Care for Transgender Workers." This toolkit is a one-of-a-kind resource for winning transgender-inclusive health insurance in the workplace. This toolkit is the result of years of work organizing to end health care discrimination against trans communities. From tips on how to talk to your insurance provider to an introduction to the issue\, "The Benefits of Equality" is a convenient resource with clear steps and information about removing exclusions from benefits plans. Join us to celebrate the launch of these two exciting trans health care initiatives at the one place in Portland where you can eat\, drink\, and be Mary: Hamburger Mary's! This is an all ages event. LOCATION:19 NW 5th Ave, Portland, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/to-your-health-launch-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120713T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T020059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120530T111325 LAST-MODIFIED:20120530T111325 UID:2797-1342213200-1342231259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:"Hotter Than July" Crush Dance Party DESCRIPTION:"Hotter Than July" Crush Dance Party Who:  Queer and Trans People of Color\, Our Friends\, Families and Allies! Where:  Crush Bar\, 1400 SE Morrison St\, Portland\, OR When:  Friday\, July 13th from 9pm to 2am Cost: $5 cover Benefit for Basic Rights Oregon's Racial Justice Program! Come to a party that’s “Hotter Than July!”  Basic Rights Oregon’s Racial Justice Program is throwing a dance party for Queer and Trans People of Color\, Our Friends and Families on July 13th from 9pm to 2am at Crush Bar (1400 SE Morrison St.\, Portland\, OR).  There will be great music\, tasty food and even a special drink\, the “BROBerry Crush!”  There is a $5 cover\, with proceeds going to benefit BRO’s Racial Justice Program.  For more information find us on the web (www.basicrights.org / www.crushbar.com) To contact the organizer\, please email Kodey@Basicrights.org.   LOCATION:1400 SE Morrision St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/hotter-than-july-crush-dance-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T120059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120522T124317 LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T124317 UID:2733-1338631200-1338638459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation in Astoria for a Majority for Marriage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meeting in Astoria on Saturday\, June 2nd to discuss our marriage work and to find out how you can get engaged in winning the freedom to marry in Oregon. LOCATION:1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/community-conversation-in-astoria-for-a-majority-for-marriage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120522T123056 LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T123056 UID:2728-1337796000-1337803259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation in Newport for a Majority for Marriage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meeting in Newport on Wednesday\, May 23rd to discuss our marriage work and to find out how you can get engaged in winning the freedom to marry in Oregon. LOCATION:SW 9th and Hurbert, Newport, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/community-conversation-in-newport-for-a-majority-for-marriage/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120609T160059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120522T121753 LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T123457 UID:2720-1339250400-1339257659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation in Corvallis for a Majority for Marriage DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community meeting in Corvallis on June 9th to discuss our marriage work and to find out how you can get engaged in winning the freedom to marry in Oregon.   LOCATION:645 Northwest Monroe Ave, Corvallis, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/marriage-road-trip-corvallis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120423T164954 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T165116 UID:2362-1337450400-1337457659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Question One – Same-Sex Marriage Documentary & Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be a community partner and to facilitate a panel discussion following the film! Directors Joe Fox & James Nubile and subject Darlene Huntress will be in attendance for the film! Event info: Question One Saturday\, May 19th 6pm Kennedy School Theater (5736 NE 33rd Avenue) Tickets: Film-only $9 general\, $7 senior/student Buy your tickets here: More on the film from Q Doc: On May 6th\, 2009\, Maine became the first state in this country to legislatively grant same-sex couples the right to marry.  Seven months later\, on November 3rd\, 2009 Maine\, thru a referendum election\, reversed\, becoming the thirty first state in this country to say “no” to gay and lesbian marriage.  “Question One”\, a new documentary by award winning filmmakers Joe Fox and James Nubile\, chronicles the fierce and emotional battle that took place in Maine during that time. Closely mirroring California’s Prop 8 battle\, the film chronicles in “War Room” fashion the behind the scenes workings on BOTH sides of the campaign (the first time this has ever been done).  The filmmakers spent the duration of the campaign imbedded in the war rooms and strategy sessions as they captured the private thoughts\, insights\, fears and conflicts expressed by key leaders as they crafted and created their messages and strategies. With the state of Washington facing its own voter referendum this year\, and the equality movement in Oregon carefully strategizing its next move\, Question One provides an insightful and timely examination of the inner workings and cross-continental tactics that are being employed in marriage equality battles across the country. Panel discussion facilitates by Basic Rights Oregon following the film. Question One: Directors Joe Fox & James Nubile 2011 USA 113 mins. Community Partners: Basic Rights Oregon\, Human Rights Campaign Portland\, Equal Rights Washington   LOCATION:5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/question-one-same-sex-marriage-documentary-panel-discussion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120423T164351 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T164438 UID:2360-1337281200-1337288459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Q Doc Opening Night Film – Chely Wright: Wish Me Away DESCRIPTION:Basic Rights Oregon is a proud sponsor of Chely Wright: Wish Me Away – opening film at this year’s Q Doc Film Festival. Chely Wright will be in attendance for the film night! Event info: Wish Me Away Thurs\, May 17th  7 pm Kennedy School Theater (5736 NE 33rd Avenue)   Tickets: Film-only $9 general\, $7 senior/student\, Film & Party $25 Buy your tickets here:   More info on the film from Q Doc: As The Dixie Chicks learned all too well\, the world of country music isn’t the most inviting place for anyone who deviates from the narrow Nashville norms. In 2010\, singer Chely Wright put this conservative environment to the test when she became the first major country music performer to publicly come out as lesbian. Having made a strong debut as the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Female Vocalist in 1995\, Wright went on to score big hits with “Shut Up and Drive” and “Single White Female.” She was romantically linked with superstar Brad Paisley and was invited to perform at “The Mother Church of Country Music\,” the Grand Ole Opry.   Behind the scenes\, though\, Wright was struggling with her sexuality and her Christian faith\, and she was haunted by a difficult childhood in rural Kansas. After attempting suicide\, she decided to risk her career by releasing Like Me\, a memoir about her years in the closet. Named after a track from Wright’s album “Lifted Off the Ground\,” Wish Me Away is a candid profile of a groundbreaking figure in music history.   Wish Me Away: Directors Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf 2011 USA 96 min. Sponsored by Q Center and Basic Rights Oregon   LOCATION:5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/q-doc-opening-night-film-chely-wright-wish-me-away/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120418T092701 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T094152 UID:2286-1337191200-1337198459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:A Night with Chely Wright DESCRIPTION:A Night with Chely Wright Wednesday\, May 16th 6pm Mother's Bistro 212 Southwest Stark Street Portland\, OR 97204 Delicious food and festive beverages provided $75 per person\, or $100per couple Purchase tickets here In anticipation of QDoc's 2012 Opening Night film\, Chely Wright: Wish Me Away\, Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be a sponsor for the film and welcome you to attend this up close and personal meet and greet with Chely at Mother's Bistro. Delicious food and beverages will be provided. We have limited capacity for this event–tickets will go fast so be sure to get yours today! $75 per person\, or $100 per couple. Reserve your tickets here! LOCATION:212 SW Stark St, Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/a-night-with-chely-wright/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T203000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T230059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120418T085210 LAST-MODIFIED:20120523T164332 UID:2284-1340224200-1340233259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Rice, Beans and Collard Greens DESCRIPTION:An all ages dance party for queer & trans people of color and our friends and family! What:  Rice\, Beans and Collard Greens All Ages Dance Party For Who:  Queer and Trans People of Color\, Our Friends and Our Families When:  Wednesday\, June 20th @ 830pm Where:  Holocene (1001 SE Morrison Street\, Portland\, OR) Sponsored By:  Basic Rights Oregon\, Asian and Pacific Islander Pride\, Black Pride\, Portland Latino Gay Pride\, the Portland Two Spirit Society and Pride Northwest Join BRO\, API Pride\, Black Pride\,  Portland Latino Gay Pride\, Portland Two Spirit Society \, and Pride Northwest at our Wednesday\, June 20th dance party for QUEER and TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR and our friends and families! All-ages dancing at Holocene with a $5 cover (but no one turned away for lack of funds) and a bar open for 21+. Fundraiser for the Racial Justice program with Basic Rights Education Fund. LOCATION:1001 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/rice-beans-and-collared-greens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120417T131128 LAST-MODIFIED:20120510T135546 UID:2275-1336762800-1336770059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Swing the House (and Senate)! DESCRIPTION:Celebrate five years of domestic partnership and non-discrimination laws in Oregon and help us swing the House (and Senate!) The 2012 Annual Equality PAC event is just around the corner. Join us in true country-western style as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the passage of Domestic Partnership and Non-Discrimination and raise the resources that will help us win a pro-equality majority in Salem: Swing the House (and Senate)! Friday May 11th\, 2012 Doors open at 7pm SHERATON PORTLAND AIRPORT HOTEL 8235 NE Airport Way Tickets: VIP - $100\, General Admission - $50 Theme Attire Encouraged CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We will have amazing food\, drinks\, drawings for fantastic prizes and your favorite elected officials ready to line-dance right along-side you!  We have a lot to celebrate in Oregon! Five years of non-discrimination protections and legally recognized relationship. So dust off your boots and polish up your belt buckle\, its time to Swing the House (and Senate)! A Special Thank You to the Swing the House Host Committee:  Representative Chip Shields Jon Isaacs Compass Media StrategyWorks NW LLC John Halseth & Robin Castro Jeff Heatherington Terry Bean Doug Davault & Clark McDonald Al Machemehl & John Harrell Shelly & Kristin Casteel   LOCATION:8235 NE Airport Way, Portland , OR, 97220, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/swing-the-house-and-senate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T160059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120416T150924 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T155547 UID:2269-1347112800-1347120059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Eugene Autumn Party DESCRIPTION:Regional Statewide Summer 2012 Event Series Please join us for Eugene's annual Autumn Party to benefit Basic Rights Oregon. Basic Rights Oregon is racking up the miles as we travel the state increasing access to trans-inclusive health care\, advancing racial justice and expanding support for the freedom to marry. Enjoy a lovely afternoon of good food\, great wine and entertainment. We'll share our tales from the road - and maybe even share a slide show of our travels! Please join us or the Eugene Autumn Party 3pm-5pm Sunday\, September 30\, 2012  Temple Beth Israel 1175 East 29th Avenue Eugene\, Oregon   Welcome from Mayor Kitty Piercy and Entertainment provided by The Comforters   Suggested $25 donation admission   Please click here to RSVP Thank You to Our Sponsors: Golden Arbor Chiropractic Nancy Lynchild and Linda Campbell Silvery Golden Realty     Territorial     Springfield Creamery     The Davis Restaurant and Bar   Bronzed Ninkasi   Unique Eugene   Lynda Lanker A Special Thank you to Our Host Committee: Ron BurleyJoshua Burstein Jessica Calsada and Monique Garcia-Lopez Bruce Carlson and Matthew Friday Rebecca Flynn Harriet Merrick Karuna Neustadt Bo Perry Tonya Valadez Victoria and Nicole Smith Weiland Dena Zaldua-Hilkene The Garden Party series will take place in the following communities across the state: Salem on July 29th Portland on August 12th Bend on August 19th Corvallis on August 26th Eugene in September 30th Ashland in October (Date TBD) 2011 Summer Garden Party Attendees For more information\, contact Joe@basicrights.org LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/eugene-garden-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130721T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130721T160059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120411T141748 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T100709 UID:2213-1374415200-1374422459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us in Corvallis! DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, July 21st for our regional event party at the Home of Merry and Harry Demarest. Regional Event Series Summer 2013 Statewide We have amazing volunteers from all around the state who open up their homes\, gardens and host picnics in the park. These events provide opportunities to find out more information about Basic Rights Oregon and our efforts for equality for all Oregonians.             Summer Garden Party Attendees in Bend   Oregon’s Secretary of State\, Kate Brown and BRO’s Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini in Salem During these events we will be sharing with folks the latest information on our campaign to build a majority for the freedom to marry\, updates on our efforts to remove insurance exclusions that trans and gender non-conforming Oregonians face\, and how we are working to increase racial equality and visibility with the Our Families program. Summer Garden Party attendees in Eugene Join us for a lovely afternoon of hor d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and entertainment to show your commitment to LGBT equality in Oregon. Delicious goodies in Bend Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@Basicrights.org or 503-222-6151 x104 for more details. LOCATION:6015 NW Rosewood Drive, Corvallis, 97330, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/corvallis-ice-cream-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120819T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120819T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120411T141514 LAST-MODIFIED:20120802T124100 UID:2212-1345392000-1345402859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Bend Garden Party DESCRIPTION:Regional Event Series Summer 2012 Statewide Please join us for Bend's annual Summer Garden Party to benefit Basic Rights Oregon. Basic Rights Oregon is racking up the miles as we travel the state increasing access to trans-inclusive health care\, advancing racial justice and expanding support for the freedom to marry. Enjoy a lovely afternoon of good food\, great wine and entertainment. We'll share our tales from the road - and maybe even share a slide show of our travels! Please join us for the annual Bend Summer Garden Party 4pm-7pm Sunday\, August 19th\, 2012 At the home of Sue and Mike Hollern 511 NW Drake Road Bend\, Oregon 97701 Please click here to RSVP Entertainment provided by 5 Pint Mary A Huge Thank You to Our Event Sponsors Fred Meyer Ninkasi Beer Whole Foods Zivo Wine The Garden Party Series will take place in the following communities across the state: Salem on July 29th Portland on August 12th Bend on August 19th Corvallis on August 26th Eugene on September 8th Ashland in October (Date TBD) Our statewide summer event series will soon be under way. We have amazing volunteers from all around the state who open up their homes\, gardens and host picnics in the park. These events provide opportunities to find out more information about Basic Rights Oregon and our efforts for equality for all Oregonians. Summer Garden Party Attendees in Bend For more information\, contact Joe LeBlanc at joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x113. LOCATION:511 NW Drake Road, Bend, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/bend-garden-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120729T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120729T170059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120411T141134 LAST-MODIFIED:20120703T130856 UID:2209-1343581200-1343581259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Salem Garden Party DESCRIPTION:Regional Event Series Summer 2012 Statewide Please join us for Salem's annual Summer Garden Party to benefit Basic Rights Oregon. Basic Rights Oregon is racking up the miles as we travel the state increasing access to trans-inclusive health care\, advancing racial justice and expanding support for the freedom to marry. Enjoy a lovely afternoon of good food\, great wine and entertainment. We'll share our tales from the road - and maybe even share a slide show of our travels! Please join us…. 4pm-7pm Sunday\, July 29\, 2012 at Broken Bread 1128 Edgewater St NW Salem\, Oregon 97304 Suggested $25 donation admission   Please click here to RSVP   The Garden Party series will take place in the following communities across the state: Salem on July 29th Portland on August 12th Bend on August 19th Corvallis on August 26th Eugene on September 8th Ashland in October   Summer Garden Party Attendees in Bend Oregon’s Secretary of State\, Kate Brown and BRO’s Executive Director\, Jeana Frazzini in Salem During these events we will be sharing with folks the latest information on our campaign to build a majority for the freedom to marry\, updates on our efforts to remove insurance exclusions that trans and gender non-conforming Oregonians face\, and how we are working to increase racial equality and visibility with the Our Families program. Summer Garden Party attendees in Eugene Join us for a lovely afternoon of hor d’oeuvres\, drinks\, and entertainment to show your commitment to LGBT equality in Oregon. Delicious goodies in Bend Interested in participating as a sponsor or volunteer? Contact Joe LeBlanc at joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x113 for more details. LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/salem-garden-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T220059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120405T095224 LAST-MODIFIED:20120413T104442 UID:2122-1335034800-1335045659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:UnderU4Men fashion Show and Benefit DESCRIPTION: Join us Saturday\, April 21st from 7pm to 10pm for a free festive evening of fun and shopping in downtown Portland with Models\, Music\, Champagne and more for a benefit Basic Right Oregon. You and your friends will get to explore the new store as you cast your eyes on our models wearing the hottest Spring fashions in mens underwear\, swimwear and gymwear.  We've moved right around the corner to an amazing space\, come check it out and have some fun. As you shop you will feel the beat of Andy & Team Bonzai spinning from the stores DJ booth.  Champagne and hors d'oeuvres are sure to add to the festive mood. Guest will receive a discount shopping pass for the night & validated parking at any Star or Smart Park. FREE TicketsClick Here to Register Now! LOCATION:800 SW Washington St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/underu-for-men-fashion-show-and-fundraiser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120812T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120812T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T153659 LAST-MODIFIED:20120724T171432 UID:2095-1344787200-1344798059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Portland Summer Garden Party DESCRIPTION:Regional Event Series Summer 2012 Statewide Please join us for Portland's annual Summer Garden Party to benefit Basic Rights Oregon. Basic Rights Oregon is racking up the miles as we travel the state increasing access to trans-inclusive health care\, advancing racial justice and expanding support for the freedom to marry. Enjoy a lovely afternoon of good food\, great wine and entertainment. We'll share our tales from the road - and maybe even share a slide show of our travels Portland Garden Party Sunday\, August 12th 4pm-7pm Sunday\, August 12\, 2012 At the home of Geof Beasley and James Sampson 24050 SW Baker Road Sherwood\, OR  97140 Suggested $50 donation admission Purchase your tickets and RSVP here!! Entertainment will be provided by Valerie Day and the Vibes Quartet – this event will be her only performance in 2012!  Join us for the amazing views of the Gardens of Sampson and Beasley officially known as Bella Madrona – also the inspiration for local band Pink Martini for their song that has become a fan favorite!  A Special Thank you to Our Portland Garden Party Host Committee: Jeff Heatherington Bob Speltz & Dwight Adkins Robert Goman & Stephen Beaudoin Vanessa Usui & Kimberlee Stafford Norm Kalbfleisch & Neil Matteucci Charles Stilwell Gregg Macy & Eric Steinhauser Foy Renfro Geof Beasley & Jim Sampson A Huge Thank You to Our Event Sponsors: Devil’s Food Catering Sokol Blosser Ninkasi Cupcake Jones The Garden Party series will take place in the following communities across the state: Salem on July 29th Portland on August 12th Bend on August 19th Corvallis on August 26th Eugene on September 8th Ashland in October (Date TBD) 2011 Summer Garden Party Attendees   For more information\, contact Joe LeBlanc at joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x113 for more details. LOCATION:24050 SW Baker Rd, Sherwood, OR, 97140, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/portland-summer-garden-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T100349 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T100349 UID:2076-1335036600-1335043859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T100203 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T100203 UID:2075-1334950200-1334957459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120419T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T100017 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T100017 UID:2074-1334863800-1334871059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120415T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120415T160059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T095553 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T095553 UID:2073-1334498400-1334505659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T095401 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T095826 UID:2072-1334431800-1334439059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T095217 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T095742 UID:2071-1334345400-1334352659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T233059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T095017 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T095652 UID:2070-1333836000-1333841459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120406T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120406T233059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T094745 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T094745 UID:2069-1333749600-1333755059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ DESCRIPTION: Artists Rep offers a special run of ‘Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays’ Nine\, 10-minute plays by renowned playwrights In partnership with Basic Rights Oregon Artists Rep will add a short run of Standing On Ceremony to their 11/12 Season with eight performances of plays written by some of America’s most illustrious playwrights. This run is a follow up to a one-night event last November where over 30 theatre companies internationally presented the plays in solidarity to increase public awareness about marriage equality. Enthusiastic audiences from that event encouraged Artists Rep to bring the show back. Performances will be offered April 6 through April 21. Standing On Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of very well-known playwrights on topics and issues surrounding gay marriage\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. The playwrights whose short plays are featured in the Standing On Ceremony anthology are Obie and Ace Award winner Mo Gaffney\, Heideman Award winner Jordan Harrison\, Pulitzer Prize winner and Tony Award nominee Moisés Kaufman\, Tony Award nominee Neil LaBute\, Sundance Jury Prize winner Wendy McLeod\, Obie Award winner José Rivera\, Obie and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Paul Rudnick\, and Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Doug Wright. To produce these plays rights-holders require that a portion of the proceeds be donated to a local organization working toward marriage equality and request that a wedding cake be served after each show. Standing On Ceremony is the brainchild of Los Angeles’ Brian Shnipper who began producing it in 2009\, as a series of benefit events. Artists Rep’s Standing On Ceremony will be directed by Jon Kretzu and Stephanie Mulligan. Casting is underway. Artists Rep has partnered with Basic Rights Oregon\, who will share the proceeds of this production. “This compelling collection of plays is a powerful way to open up the conversation on why marriage matters\,” said Juan Martinez\, Development Director at Basic Rights Oregon who attended the benefit performance in November. “Basic Rights Oregon is proud to be working with Artists Rep to shine the light on this issue through this presentation that will undoubtedly change hearts and minds.” More information specifically about Standing on Ceremony can be found here: http://www.artistsrep.org/onstage/2011--2012-season/standing-on-ceremony.aspx “Standing On Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays” Written by: Mo Gaffney\, Jordan Harrison\, Jeffrey Hatcher\, Moisés Kaufman\, Neil LaBute\, Wendy McLeod\, José Rivera\, Paul Rudnick\, Doug Wright. Directed by: Jon Kretzu & Stephanie Mulligan Conceived by: ‘Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays’ Brian Shnipper Featuring: Cast TBD Performance Dates: Friday & Saturday\, April 6 & 7 @ 10pm Friday & Saturday\, April 13 &14 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 15 @ 2pm Friday – Sunday\, April 19-21 @ 7:30pm Venue: Artists Repertory Theatre - Morrison Stage (15th and Morrison St.) Benefit Partner: Basic Rights Oregon www.basicrights.org Tickets: $15 10pm performances; $25 all other peformances Box Office: 503.241.1278 or www.artistsrep.org On the web: Website\, Facebook\, Twitter The short plays that make up Standing On Ceremony: 1. The Revision by Jordan Harrison\, an amusing look at how two men might rewrite their vows to more accurately reflect the limited options available to a gay couple. 2. This Flight Tonight by Wendy MacLeod\, which asks if there is any hope for happiness when a lesbian marriage begins in Iowa. 3. The Gay Agenda by Paul Rudnick\, a sadly hilarious plea for understanding by an Ohio homemaker and member of Focus on the Family. 4. On Facebook by Doug Wright adapted from an actual Facebook thread chronicling one long fight among friends on the subject of gay marriage. 5. Strange Fruit by Neil LaBute\, the story of two men in love whose plans to get married “the old-fashioned way” are stymied when reality rears its ugly head. 6. A Traditional Wedding by Mo Gaffney\, a long-married lesbian couple reminisce about their wedding.(more) 7. My Husband by Paul Rudnick\, which puts a hilarious gay twist on the stereotype of the Jewish mother desperate to marry off her children. 8. London Mosquitoes by Moisés Kaufman\, a poignant story in which a widower tries to make sense of the loss of his longtime lover. 9. Pablo and Andrew at the Altar of Words by José Rivera\, a moving play about two men who use their marriage vows to “say the things we never really say.” THE FULL COLLECTION OF PLAYS INCLUDED IN THE PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Artists Repertory Theatre Basic Rights Oregon has partnered with Artists Rep for Standing on Ceremony. The media partner for this production is PQMonthly. Standing on Ceremony is sponsored by the Pride Foundation. Now in our 29th season\, Artists Repertory Theatre is the longest-running professional theater company in Portland. Artists Rep strives to challenge artists and audiences with plays of depth and vibrancy in an intimate setting. Artists Rep explores the strengths\, frailties\, and diversity of the human condition primarily through regional premieres\, commissioned works and selected classics appropriate to contemporary issues.   LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony-the-gay-marriage-plays-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T213000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T235559 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120403T084039 LAST-MODIFIED:20120530T135441 UID:2053-1339795800-1339804559@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Join us for Gaylabration! DESCRIPTION:                                         Featuring Grammy-nominated DJ / REMIXER / PRODUCER CHRIS COX ALONG WITH DJ SKIDDLE AND DJ VIZE Get your tickets now! Jason Scott\, Sponsorship Coordinator: (503) 799-6272 jason@gaylabration.org LOCATION:101 N Weidler, Portland, OR, 97227, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/join-us-for-gaylabration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120501T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120402T092807 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T092807 UID:2035-1335895200-1335902459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Meet & Greet the Portland Mayoral Candidates! DESCRIPTION:Join Basic Rights Oregon as we partner with the QCenter on hosting a Portland Mayoral Candidates Meet and Greet!!  Basic Rights is excited to partner with the Q Center on this great event.  Join us to mingle with 18 of the candidates running for Portland Mayor.  LOCATION:4115 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/meet-greet-the-portland-mayoral-candidates/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120401T134032 LAST-MODIFIED:20120401T134104 UID:2030-1337626800-1337634059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:JOIN US FOR GAY SKATE NIGHT AT OAKS PARK! DESCRIPTION:Gay Skate\, sponsored by FabulousPDX.com\, announces GAY SKATE and GAME NIGHT for the RACIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM of BASIC RIGHTS OREGON (BRO) on Monday\, May 21st from 7-9 pm. We have now added GAMES for the non-skaters among us who still want to hang out: Trivial Pursuit\, Cranium\, Spoons\, plus anything appropriate you want to bring along.  Come skate or play games with your friends\, make new friends\, just hang out and have a good time - all while benefiting the Racial Justice Program of BRO. As if the skating were not enough\, we are working on some other fun activities for the evening. There will be a raffle for prizes\, so be sure to bring a little extra "play money" so you can win some cool things. As we get prizes\, we will update this event wall. The entry fee for Gay Skate/Game Night is $6. Please also bring some non-perishable food items or unused toiletry items that we can amass and deliver to Esther's Pantry. One dollar of every entry fee goes to the Racial Justice Program of BRO (thanks Oaks Park!) so be sure to tell your friends! ABOUT BASIC RIGHTS OREGON: Basic Rights Oregon works to ensure that all lesbian\, gay\, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement\, shifting public opinion\, and achieving policy victories. ABOUT FABULOUSPDX.com: FabulousPDX.com is a web portal for the fabulous LGBT community of Portland\, Oregon. Get the latest news\, find out what is going on and discover the most fabulous businesses in Portland. LOCATION:7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR, 97202, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/gay-skate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120505T220059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120316T115759 LAST-MODIFIED:20120316T115759 UID:1931-1336240800-1336255259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Not Afraid of Beauty: Women's art show and unconventional fashion show DESCRIPTION:The women artists of the Gallery Zero present: Not Afraid of Beauty Art that challenges the viewer to cast aside preconceptions of beauty and explore new possibilities Opening reception and unconventional fashion show Saturday\, May 5\, 2012 6:00 – 10:00PM 936 SE 34th Avenue\, Portland Nine diverse women artists create dazzling work around themes of beauty and fear. The exhibition explores the idea of beauty and what it means to each individual as they question conventional stereotypes. This show will be dark\, sexy\, delicious and thrilling.  Strike a pose and show us your own flavor of beauty in front of paintings\, photography\, food art and more. The exhibit will be on display throughout May and June.  The artists and gallery are honored to support Basic Rights Oregon with 20% of all proceeds during both months. For questions about the show you can email artist edithcasterline@gmail.com For gallery info including hours open: www.thegalleryzero.com LOCATION:936 SE 34th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/not-afraid-of-beauty-womens-art-show-and-unconventional-fashion-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T220059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120307T093053 LAST-MODIFIED:20120307T093217 UID:1834-1331839800-1331848859@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:A night at the theatre to benefit Basic Rights Oregon! DESCRIPTION:Bag & Baggage Productions\, Hillsboro's resident professional theatre\, is proud to partner with Basic Rights Oregon for an evening of provocative Shakespeare! Join us on Thursday\, March 15th at 7:30pm at the beautiful Venetian Theatre (253 East Main Street) in downtown Hillsboro for a thrilling\, exciting new production of Joe Calarco's "Shakespeare's R&J" $5 from every ticket purchased will be donated back to Basic Rights Oregon! This adaptation tells the tale of four students living in a conservative boarding school who engage in a clandestine reading of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet they find hidden under the floorboards of the chapel. Their school has banned Shakespeare for fear it will “enflame the passions” and the young men suddenly find themselves plunged into this passionate and rebellious story\, living out their own fears\, joys\, and youthful awakenings right alongside Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. More information and tickets are available online at www.bagnbaggage.org or by calling the Venetian Theatre box office at 503-345-9590. LOCATION:253 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, 97123, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/a-night-at-the-theatre-to-benefit-basic-rights-oregon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T113000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120426T130059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120227T134052 LAST-MODIFIED:20120524T095813 UID:1817-1335439800-1335445259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon Thank You for Your Support! We wanted to take this moment to thank everyone who attended our 19th annual Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon last Thursday! We saw over 450 business and community leaders gather at the Oregon Convention Center in support of LGBT equality. There were special moments in the program\, everything from the rousing welcome from our emcees – Secretary of State Kate Brown and State Treasurer Ted Wheeler to the standing ovation in acknowledgement of our 2012 Equality Advocate Honoree Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian. This year’s event was a great success for the organization\, raising just under $120\,000! This is the largest amount ever raised from the luncheon – thank you again for your continued support of our work for fairness and equality! Click here to see photos from the big event! And mark your calendars for the date of next year’s 20th Anniversary of our Business Leaders Luncheon: Thursday\, April 18\, 2013! Presenting Sponsor Jeff Heatherington & FamilyCare Liberty Circle Morel Ink Equality CircleMetropolitan GroupNikeNorthwest NaturalPGEStoel Rives LLPThe Standard Justice CircleComcastDavis Wright TremaineEnterpriseFred MeyerJP Morgan ChaseKaiser PermanenteLane PowellNew Seasons MarketOHSUPort of PortlandPortland TrailblazersU.S. Bank Freedom CircleBank of AmericaEmilyG PhotographyMcDowell Rackner & Gibson PCMetroMiller Nash LLPPacific PowerPerkins Coie LLPPQ Monthly (Official LGBTQ Media Sponsor for Basic Rights Oregon)Pride Professional AllianceSamantha Swaim Fundraising\, LLCThe Boeing Company Tonkon Torp LLPTravel PortlandWells Fargo Interested in Sponsorship opportunities for the 2013 Oregonians against Discrimination Luncheon or have questions? Contact Juan Martinez juan@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x106. LOCATION:777 NE M L King Blvd, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/oregonians-against-discrimination-business-leaders-luncheon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121012T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121013T000059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120227T133632 LAST-MODIFIED:20121005T163302 UID:1811-1350070200-1350086459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:It's almost time to IGNITE! DESCRIPTION:IGNITE - Basic Rights Oregon Annual Gala! Friday\, October 12th\, 2012 Portland Art Museum 5pm - VIP COCKTAIL HOUR Sponsored by Key Private Bank 6pm - VIP DINNER VIP Tickets: $250 Hosted by Ann Schatz Seating is limited so click here to buy your tickets today! 7:30pm - IGNITE'S MAIN EVENT With Special guest emcee - the amazing Storm Large! Tickets: $75 Purchase your tickets today! IGNITE! The Basic Rights Oregon Event is BRO's largest "don't-miss" event of the year! Click here to purchase your tickets today! Thanks Absolut for sponsoring IGNITE! 2011 IGNITE! Jeana Frazzini Executive Director\, Basic Rights Oregon We have made our signature event better with new energy\, a new location and an updated format. 2011 IGNITE! Special Guest Kate Kendall\, Executive Director National Center for Lesbian Rights The evening begins with an exclusive dinner for 350 VIP guests\, followed by a party (with a purpose) for 900! IGNITE! Crowd dancing the night away The event celebrates Basic Rights' yearly accomplishments and recognizes community leaders\, business executives\, lawmakers\, supporters\, and activists who have gone to extraordinary lengths to further equality. Click here to purchase your tickets today! Interested in 2012 IGNITE! Sponsorship opportunities or have questions? Contact Juan Martinez at juan@basicrights.org LOCATION:1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/ignite/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120622 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120227T133148 LAST-MODIFIED:20120601T144412 UID:1807-1340236800-1340323200@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Bites for Rights DESCRIPTION:Our most delicious fundraiser of the year! 2012 marks the 13th annual Bites for Rights Event. On June 21st\, 2012\, restaurants\, coffee shops\, bars and bakeries around the state will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. On this one day\, you can feast to promote fairness for all LGBT Oregonians. In 2011 restaurants state-wide took part in Bites for Rights including the Astoria Coffeehouse in Astoria and Left Coast Siesta in Manzanita.  Along with Byways Café\, Cupcake Jones\, The Gilt Club\, Crush\, Genoa Restaurant\, Big Ass Sandwiches and Mother’s Bistro & Bar to name a few from Portland. Take a stand for equality by going out for coffee\, brunch\, drinks\, dinner and dessert. With your help\, we can send a powerful message to business owners that supporting LGBT equality is not only the right thing to do\, but it’s good business too! By dining out all day long\, YOU can help sustain Basic Rights Oregon’s efforts in transgender justice\, racial justice and marriage equality. Are you a restaurant\, bar\, coffee shop\, food cart interested in participating in this year’s Bites for Rights? Does your business\, organization\, or community group want to take part in Bites for Rights for your monthly meeting with a restaurant near you? Contact Joe LeBlanc at Joe@basicrights.org or 503.222.6151 x113 for more details. Mark your calendars for this year’s Bites for Rights – Thursday\, June 21\, 2012. Bon Appetit! For a full list of participants\, please click here!   Click here for a list of our 2012 Bites for Rights Participating Restaurants We would like to thank our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor Media Sponsors LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/bites-for-rights/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120311T163000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120311T190059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120221T170608 LAST-MODIFIED:20120221T170608 UID:1795-1331483400-1331492459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Film screening benefit for BRO: "Austin Unbound" and "Married in Spandex" at POW Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special screening of the films “Austin Unbound” and “Married in Spandex”\, part of the Portland Women’s Film Festival (POW Fest)\, and a fundraiser for Basic Rights Education Fund.   Sunday\, March 11\, 2012 Hollywood Theatre\, 1st floor – 4122 NE Sandy Blvd\, Portland 97212 Filmmakers reception 4:30pm\, screening at 5:00pm ASL Interpretation provided Purchase tickets online here For more information about the films\, follow this link. LOCATION:4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR, 97212, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/film-screening-benefit-for-bro-austin-unbound-and-married-in-spandex-at-pow-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120227T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120227T230059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120213T154749 LAST-MODIFIED:20120213T154805 UID:1729-1330367400-1330383659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:1st Annual Salute to Black History Makers DESCRIPTION:S.E.I.& Portland Prime Presents: 1st Annual Salute to Black History Makers: Monday Feb. 27th\, 2012 Time doors open: 6:30pm cocktails and strolling dinner Time event/entertainment begins: 8:00pm In honor of Black History Month\, Portland Prime restaurant will be saluting the 1st annual Black History Makers Event on Monday Feb. 27th\, 2012 at 6:30pm. Join hosts Robin Givens and Brenda Braxton as we honor:1.W.G. Hardy- Highland Christian Church 2.Avel Gordly- Former Oregon State Senator3.Mel Brown- Legendary Jazz Musician4.Larry Miller- Blazer President5.Bernie Foster- Skanner News Pubilsher6.Lorett Smith - Commissioner 7.Margaret Carter - Former Senator8.Phil Walden9.Ernest Hartzog10.Vesia Deweese-Loving LOCATION:121 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/1st-annual-salute-to-black-history-makers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120219T180059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120207T181329 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T181331 UID:1683-1329559200-1329674459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:OREGON ASIAN CELEBRATION CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON DESCRIPTION:The Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is proud to present the 27th annual Oregon Asian Celebration! Join the celebration February 18th and 19th as we celebrate the year of the Dragon.  This years theme is "The Future is in Your Hands."  The two day event\, being held at the Lane Events Center/Fairgrounds offers cultural activities for all ages. Celebration co-chair David Tam says the idea behind this year’s theme is to let people know “the future of our planet is dependent on the actions we take today.” 2012 is also the year of the Dragon\, a symbol of passion and nobility.  The celebration will feature cuisines from countries such as India\, Japan\, Vietnam\, Korea and the Philippines. The Celebration will also feature its traditional art and Asian history exhibits\, martial arts expos and youth room. Highlighted main stage performances include drum dancers from the Jindo province of South Korea; the music of KOHALA\, Hawaii’s acoustic guitar trio ; a duet between the Iron Mango Orchestra and the North Eugene High School 'ukulele Orchestra; Portland Taiko; and the Balinese dancers sponsored by the Indonesian Consulate. Weaver\, Susan Pavel\, will bring "Weaving Words" to the Celebration Atrium Stage on both afternoons. Admission is $6 per day ($10 for the weekend) for adults; children 12 and under are FREE.  The event closes at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. A complete schedule of activities and performances is available at the door or at www.asiancelebration.org The mission of the Eugene/Springfield Asian Council is to create opportunities that foster friendships and harmonious relations among all people by presenting events and activities that will stimulate a better understanding of Asian and Asian-American cultures.   LOCATION:796 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/oregon-asian-celebration-celebrates-the-year-of-the-dragon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T063000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T210059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20120117T170941 LAST-MODIFIED:20120117T173044 UID:1469-1327905000-1327957259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:OUTSIDE THE FRAME: PREMIERE SCREENING DESCRIPTION:For the second year in a row Outside In's Guerilla Theatre youth have created films about issues that are important to them. Young filmmakers\, who have experienced homelessness\, participated in an intensive film internship in an effort to inspire and educate their peers and the community. Be the first to see this years films at a free premiere screening hosted by film director Todd Haynes at the Gerding Theatre at the Armory on Monday\, January 30th. A reception\, catered by Voodoo donuts\, begins at 6:30 and the screening starts at 7pm. This years films boldly deal with domestic abuse\, mental health\, stigma and more in genres ranging from documentary to music video. A documentary about the filmmakers process and experiences will also be screened. GERDING THEATRE ARMORY MONDAY\, JANUARY 30TH Doors 6:30\, Screening 7pm. FREE    RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE   LOCATION:128 NW 11TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/outside-the-frame-premiere-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111205 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20111121T164910 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T164910 UID:1214-1322611200-1323043200@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:WORLD AIDS DAY DESCRIPTION:On December 1st 2011– around the world and throughout the United States – communities will come together to mark the 23rd Annual World AIDS Day. Take time to ensure we not only recognize the 25 million individuals lost to HIV and AIDS\, but the 33 million global citizens living with the HIV virus today. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of the first known case of AIDS. Now is the time for action! What are you doing on World AIDS Day?  Luckily you are invited to all these events.   This year a landmark study showed that putting healthy people living with HIV on antiretrovirals early can limit their transmission of the virus by 96 percent. Through knowledge\, prevention and early testing we can continue to slow the rate of HIV transmission. So how will you take action this World AIDS Day?   Visit our list of 30 actions for 30 years to gain ideas. In the US\, there are over 1.1 Million Americans living with HIV and more than 20% of those infected do not even know they carry the virus.  HIV affects every community\, so take action this World AIDS Day to make a difference in yours. LOCATION:Oregon URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/world-aids-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111208T200059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20111121T162757 LAST-MODIFIED:20111121T162757 UID:1208-1323367200-1323374459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:CAUSA COMING OUT PARTY! DESCRIPTION:Causa\,  Oregon’s largest Latino organization and one of Basic Rights’ closest and strongest coalition partners\, will be showcasing their LGBT work and the importance of and history behind creating alliances and conversations between Oregon’s LGBT and Latino community.   We are excited to join Causa and celebrate their “Coming Out” as an organization\, while recognizing the LGBT Latino immigrant community! Thursday December 8th\, 20116 p.m.–8 p.m. TheSLATE2001 NW 19th Ave. #104Portland\, OR A $15 entrance comes with a selection of Mexican appetizers\, wine\, beer\, or a nonalcoholic beverage and contributes to a wonderful cause. Buy your tickets before the event\, tickets bought at the door are $25! Live Latin American music will be played by Xavier y Su Banda Clasica and live jazz and Broadway music will be played by David Hastings. Emcees: Melanie Davis\, Publisher of El Hispanic News and Star Empress 34\, FabuLanzaa Come celebrate with us! LOCATION:2001 NW 19th Ave #104, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/causa-coming-out-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111117T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111117T120059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20111115T150616 LAST-MODIFIED:20111115T155726 UID:1152-1321516800-1321531259@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:GET ON THE BRIDGE DESCRIPTION:On November 17th we declare a state of ECONOMIC EMERGENCY for the 99%! 25 million Americans are looking for work-but Congress won't pass a jobs bill Super-Committee budget cuts could kill millions of more jobs This economy works for the richest 1%-not the 99% Thursday\, November 17th @ 8am meet up on the East side of the Steel Bridge! The Steel Bridge is structurally deficient and in need of repair.  This is work that needs doing\, even while thousands in Portland are unemployed! On November 17th we say enough is enough-we can't wait any longer! For more information contact WE ARE OREGON: 503 674 2207 or WEAREOREGON.ORG     LOCATION:Downtown Portland, Portland, OR, 97217, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/get-on-the-bridge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111205T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111205T180059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20111114T161309 LAST-MODIFIED:20111114T161309 UID:1077-1323108000-1323108059@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Mark your Calendars for Notorious Noel: Thrice is Nice! DESCRIPTION:Mark your Calendars for Notorious Noel: Thrice is Nice! The third annual Notorious Noel with Poison Waters is back! Join us for this fantastic and festive holiday extravaganza – and support equality at the same time! Monday\, December 5 6pm The Original 300 SW 6th Ave Don’t miss the holiday party of the year and see a live taping of Earth2World's internet talk show "Have You Heard”. Special guests will be announced soon and a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Basic Rights Oregon. For details\, contact Juan at 503-222-6151 x106. LOCATION:300 SW 6th Ave, Portland, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/mark-your-calendars-for-notorious-noel-thrice-is-nice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111107T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111107T213059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20111021T162551 LAST-MODIFIED:20111021T170120 UID:952-1320694200-1320701459@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Standing On Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible evening at the theater and support Basic Rights Oregon! Artists Repertory Theatre presents Standing on Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays A benefit event for Basic Rights Oregon Monday\, November 7\, 7:30pm 1515 SW Morrison Tickets: $50 advance\, $75 at the door Artists Repertory Theatre will join 25 theatres in 19 states\, along with a growing number of other countries\, to present Standing on Ceremony – The Gay Marriage Plays in solidarity for marriage equality. This event is aimed to increase public awareness while raising critical funds for Basic Rights Oregon’s efforts for equality!  Standing on Ceremony consists of nine\, 10-minute plays written by a variety of well-known playwrights on issues surrounding the freedom to marry\, performed in a staged-reading format by local performers. And some incredible wedding cake\, provided by Pastry Girl\, will be served after the show!  Remember\, this special event is in Portland for one night only and you won’t want to miss it! Get your tickets today! LOCATION:1515 SW Morrison, Portland, OR, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/standing-on-ceremony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111029T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111029T170059 DTSTAMP:20130619T223658 CREATED:20111018T222020 LAST-MODIFIED:20111027T134054 UID:855-1319878800-1319907659@http://www.basicrights.org SUMMARY:Trans Justice Healthcare Summit: No Exclusions, No Excuses DESCRIPTION:With the recent victory with the City of Portland - Oregon is now home to two of the three municipalities in the US who have added trans–inclusive health care for its employees! This is a historic win in the fight to end the discrimination that transgender and gender non-conforming Oregonians face every day in accessing basic health care. And we are not stopping there! That's why Basic Rights Oregon is hosting a one-day leadership conference to empower trans Oregonians and our allies in our work to end health insurance discrimination. We'll develop a shared strategy to win health care\, explore how health care discrimination plays out in our community\, and build the skills we need to make Oregon the first state to ban trans health care discrimination. You can be part of a groundbreaking strategy to make Oregon the first state to ban health insurance discrimination against transgender people. It’s one full day at the Q Center in Portland. Lunch and snacks will be provided for all attendees and participants. Limited space available\, click here to register today! Please go here for a list of workshops and presenters! LOCATION:4115 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97204, United States URL:http://www.basicrights.org/event/trans-justice-healthcare-summit-no-exclusions-no-excuses/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR