OutRising: An Evening for Global LGBTIQ Equality
Our guest speakers will include OutRight’s Executive Director Jessica Stern, who has recently traveled to Beirut and Iraq, and was cited in the recent decision by the Supreme Court of India to strike down their anti-homosexuality law. We will also welcome OutRight’s Columbia Law School Public Service Fellow Ping “Hoping” Hou, who works with OutRight’s Asia and United Nations programs. Hoping is a lawyer from Suzhou in South China who founded an LGBTIQ organization and plans to help corporations become better human rights advocates.
Live Auction Items
ITEM #1 – Weekend at Ruby Montana’s Coral Sands Inn in Palm Springs :: Spend two sunny days and two nights at the most gay-friendly and kitschy spot in Palm Springs! Renowned collector and Seattle icon Ruby Montana has created a vibrant, tasteful medley of distinct retro theme rooms, including the Roy Rogers, Liberace, Poodles, and Yiddish Cowgirl suites. Relax by the pool and enjoy the mountain views, play with Ruby’s rescue Chihuahuas, or walk through the neighborhood with the original homes of Marilyn, Elvis, and the Kennedys. While you’re there, enjoy dinner downtown at Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge. Dates: Mutually agreed date with owner by 2/28/20 Value: $500 Thank You: Ruby Montana, the Coral Sands Inn and Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge |
ITEM #2 – Spend a Relaxing Weekend on Whidbey Island :: Leave your cares behind as you spend 3 days and two nights in a lovely home near downtown Langley, on Whidbey Island. This house sleeps up to four and has a beautiful garden to relax in. You’ll be minutes away from great shopping, hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and world-class wineries. Includes dinner at Prima Bistro, home to Langley’s best French-inspired dining. Dates: Mutually agreed date with owner by 2/28/20 Value: $600 Thank You: Jeff Natter & Jeff Buchan and Prima Bistro |
ITEM #3 – 5-Course Gourmet, Seasonal Dinner Party for Ten :: Host your own gourmet dinner party with friends and family with five seasonal courses and fine wine pairings! You and nine guests will enjoy a memorable evening together as local chef Tom Black (Gourmando, Bis on Main) prepares a delicious meal in your home or the home of your choice (within King County). OutRight’s Katie Hultquist will also be on hand to serve your party. Date restrictions: Mutually agreed date with Chef Black Value: Priceless Thank You: Chef Tom Black, Citation Wines, Howard & Katie Rossbach |
ITEM #4 – Up to One-Week Stay in Colonial Home (Plus airfare!) in Newport, RI :: Spend up to a week in a beautiful, Colonial-era home in the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island. Founded in 1639 and boasting coastal scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, and a thriving waterfront downtown, Newport is considered the shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. Tour the famed Gilded Age mansions, visit scenic vineyards, enjoy the Newport Jazz Festival, or go sailing, Relax and enjoy with up to 5 family/friends. Includes up to 100,000 Delta miles for 2 round-trip, nonstop tickets from Seattle to Boston. Dates: Mutually agreed date with owner 4/1/19-7/31/19 Value: $4,000+ Thank You: Tom Hurley & Frank Black |
ITEM #5 – Get Away for a Long Weekend in the Cascade Mountains :: Spend three relaxing nights in the Chiwawa River Bunkhouse, a 1960’s- era log cabin, perfectly located in the Central Cascades (Plain, WA), near Lake Wenatchee State Park and Fish Lake. Stevens Pass skiing, Leavenworth, and trails for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling are all nearby. The cabin sits on the bank of the Chiwawa River and is filled with vintage fixtures, furniture, and art, as well as modern-day comforts (WiFI, flatscreen TV, dishwasher). Sleeps 6 people (no pets, please). Visit www.chiwawariverbunkhouse.com for more information. Dates: Mutually agreed date with owner before 4/30/20 Value: $600 (Note: Blackout dates include most major holiday weekends. $300 security deposit required & returned after checkout) Thank You: Larisa Didis & Sarah Littlefield |
ITEM #6 – Two Lower-Level Tickets to See Michelle Obama TOMORROW :: When they go low, you can go high with Michelle Obama at the Tacoma Dome! This is the First Lady Forever’s only Puget Sound stop on her Becoming book tour, and it is sold out! This may be your last chance to buy 2 lower-level seats (Section 108, Row X, Seats 15-16) for tomorrow night’s event. Don’t miss it! Dates: Friday, February 8, 2019 Value: Priceless Thank You: Michele Klaiss |
ITEM #7 – Limited-Edition Levi’s Pride Jean Jacket :: This limited-edition jean jacket from Levi’s 2018 Pride collection says “I Have Seen The Future.” Levi’s donated 50 of these jackets for OutRight’s annual UN Advocacy Week last year. They were the hit of the party, and only OutRight staff and our global activists snagged one. Bid tonight and you can rock one, too! Value: Priceless Thank You: Levi Strauss & Co. |
Silent Auction Items
ITEM #1: Four Tickets to any 2019 Production of ACT Theatre. Thank You: Becky Witmer & ACT Theatre.
ITEM #2: Four Seattle Sounders Tickets to Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps. Saturday, 6/29/2019 at 7pm. Thank You: Si & Leena Daniels.
ITEM #3: Two Pairs of Tickets to Fiona Goodwin (A VeryBritish Lesbian) Comedy Show. 2/9/2019 at The Collective or 2/12/2019 at Gay City. Thank You: Fiona Goodwin (www.fionagoodwin.com).
ITEM #4: Two Tickets to any 2018-19 Seattle Public Theater Show. Thank You: Annie Lareau & Seattle Public Theater.
ITEM #5: A Family Pack of Four Passes to Pacific Science Center. Thank You: Paul Chiocco & Pacific Science Center.
ITEM #6: Two Front-row Tickets to Screening of Oscar nominated Film from Cuba, Strawberry and Chocolate. 2/23/2019 at 6pm. Thank You: Matt Steffen & Springboard Cuba (www.springboardcuba.com/film).
ITEM #7: Two Premium Tickets to Seattle Women’s Chorus, Legends of Rock Show. 4/28/2019 at Benaroya Hall. Thank You: Steve Smith & Seattle Women’s Chorus.
ITEM #8: Four Tickets to The Diary of Anne Frank at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Two passes to the Holocaust Center for Humanity and a copy of Anne Frank’s Diary, The Graphic Adaptation. (Note: SCT voucher is good for any remaining production in 2018-19 season). Thank You: Bob Evans, Seattle Children’s Theatre & Holocaust Center for Humanity.
ITEM #9: Wine Tasting for Six at any Patterson Cellars Location. Thank You: Patterson Cellars.
ITEM #10: Four Fucking Feminist T-Shirts. Thank You: Laura Michalek, Fundraising Auctioneer.
ITEM #11: One Complimentary Premium Shipment From Citation Wine Club. Thank You: Katie & Howard Rossbach, Citation Wines.
ITEM #12: 750ml Bottle of Hennessy X.O Cognac.
ITEM #13: Two Tickets to Any 2018-19 Seattle Repertory Theatre Show. Thank You: Nancy Ward, Seattle Rep.
ITEM #14: Four Tickets to Any Reign FC 2019 Home Game (at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma) Thank You: Reign FC.
ITEM #15: Four Tickets to WNBA Champions Seattle Storm 2019 Home Game (at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett or UW Alaska Airlines Arena). Thank You: Seattle Storm.