Party Report: Basic Rights Oregon’s “Ignite” at Art Museum
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Byron Beck, GoLocalPDX Features Editor
Mayor Charlie Hales and Governor John Kitzhaber at Ignite. Photo by Byron Beck.
More than 900 guests, including Gov. John Kitzhaber, attended Basic Rights Oregon’s annual fundraising gala—IGNITE—on Friday night at the Portland Art Museum.
The annual celebration raised close to $300,000 for BRO, the Northwest’s largest organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The packed gala attracted several politicians, those both in and running for higher office. Emcee state Rep. Tina Kotek, speaker of the Oregon House, paved the way for Kitzhaber to speak. The governor, who congratulated BRO on its victories this year, encouraged the crowd to continue the fight for full equality and to make sure their voices are heard.
This year’s celebration occurs in the wake of historic victories for LGBT equality in Oregon, including winning the freedom to marry, and securing Oregon Health Plan coverage of medically necessary health care for transgender Oregonians.
SLIDESHOW: See more from Ignite below.
The evening included a gala dinner, both live and silent auction, and a memorable performance from the cast of Dreamgirls, who performed The Beatles classic, “All You Need Is Love.” The night concluded with a dance party deejayed by Hold My Hand.
“The event was an opportunity to celebrate the many victories of the past year and also build momentum for the work ahead,” said Jeana Frazzini, Basic Rights Oregon executive director. “Our work is far from over, and Basic Rights Oregon will continue to work towards achieving not only legal equality, but also lived equality for every Oregonian.”
For even more photos from Ignite check out Byron Beck's photos here.
Related Slideshow: Basic Rights Oregon Celebrates Ignite
900-plus guests, including Governor John Kitzhaber, attended Basic Rights Oregon’s annual fundraising gala—IGNITE on Friday night at the Portland Art Museum.
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Andy, Amy and Buster
Dr. Andrew and Amy Mendenhall, Buster Ross at Ignite at the Portland Art Museum.
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The Mayor and The Guv
Mayor Charlie Hales and Governor John Kitzhaber at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Sam, Ivan and Stephen
Sam Adams, Ivan Gold and Dr. Stephen Baugh at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Tia, Gregory and Robert
Tia Vanich, Gregory Gourdet and Robert Goman at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Joseph, Mary and Sam
OHSU Dr. Joseph Robertson, Mary Soterberg and Sam Adams at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Sam and Suzanne
Sam Adams and Suzanne Bonamici at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Maura and Nick
Maura Roche and Nick Fish at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Charles, Tina, Walter
Charles McGee, Tina Kotek and Walter Robinson at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Collin and Jeana
Collin McFayden and Jeana Frazzini at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Gov. John Kitzhaber
Gov. John Kitzhaber speaks at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Portland Fire
A table from Portland's Fire Department at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Amy and Erin
Amy and Portland Fire & Rescue Chief Erin Janssens at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Karol and Roey
Karol Collymore and Roey Thorpe at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Portland Art Museum
A sculpture in the Sunken Ballroom at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Misha Issak
Misha Isaak speaks on behalf of the lawyers who fought for the right to marry in Oregon at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Guests at Ignite
Lisa Watson, Michelle DeCourcy, Doug Fish and Peter Shankey at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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John, Jules and Jeremy
John Halseth, Jules Bailey and Jeremy at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Crystal and Stephen
Crystal Lamb and Stephen Cassell at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Juan, Jeana and Collin
Juan Martinez, Jeana Frazzini and Collin McFayden at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Guests at Ignite
Byron Beck, Juan Martinez, Jeana Frazzini and Collin McFayden at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Juan, Vanessa and Jeana
Juan Martinez, Vanessa Morgan and Jeana Frazzini at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Diane and Deanna
Commissioner Diane McKeel and Boeing's Deanna Haley at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Rob Nosse
Rep. Rob Nosse at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Jake, Iaen and Jason
Jake Kindrachuk, Iaen Nylund and Jason Zidell at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Jon and Rob
Jon Isaacs and Rep. Rob Nosse at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Dance Party
A giant dance party was featured at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Love
Guests spell out "LOVE" at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Guests at Ignite
Guests at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Brenden, Kristen and Sam
Brenden Butler, Kristen Steel and Samantha Swaim at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Dance, Dance, Dance
Dancing the night away at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Gabe and Caleb
Firefighters Gabe and Caleb at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Dancers
Getting into the groove at Basic Rights "Ignite" at the Portland Art Museum.
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Andy, Amy and Buster
The Mayor and The Guv
Sam, Ivan and Stephen
Tia, Gregory and Robert
Joseph, Mary and Sam
Sam and Suzanne
Maura and Nick
Charles, Tina, Walter
Collin and Jeana
Gov. John Kitzhaber
Portland Fire
Amy and Erin
Karol and Roey
Portland Art Museum
Misha Issak
Guests at Ignite
John, Jules and Jeremy
Crystal and Stephen
Juan, Jeana and Collin
Guests at Ignite
Juan, Vanessa and Jeana
Diane and Deanna
Rob Nosse
Jake, Iaen and Jason
Jon and Rob
Dance Party
Love
Guests at Ignite
Brenden, Kristen and Sam
Dance, Dance, Dance
Gabe and Caleb
Dancers
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