Hot, Hot, Haute: Q Center's Very Cool Winter Gala
DRESSED FOR THE NINES: When I asked Tahoe Jackson how she was preparing herself for the onslaught of fabulousness that was Saturday night's Q Center's Winter Gala, Ms. Jackson, just prior to hitting the stage of The Nines Hotel sixth floor ballroom, replied: "I survey the venue first, find out where the fire exits are, block them off with my band, pour the kerosene on with my voice, and then drop the match with my performance."
And, ladies and gents, on that night, Ms. Tahoe definitely dropped it like it was very, very hot.
In fact, calling the Q Center's big annual soiree a "winter gala" (actually, it used to be called The Mayor's Gala, but that's another story) is actually a bit of a misnomer, because that place was as sizzling as any hot (and haute) August night.
From the swanky VIP pre-function with its foie gras lollilops, pork belly and crab cakes apps (prepared by Urban Farmer Executive Chef Matt Christianson and his crew) to the incredibly delicious desserts (created by a team led by Pastry Chef Sean Sasser) it was all too tasty to be true.
It was also very, very posh: from Brenda Braxton's bright red gown, to the icy winter "wonderland" lounge seating, to the incredibly well-dressed (and very handsome) gents and glam gals including a slew of politicos, priests, activists, business leaders, wonks and drag artists. Well, Portland has just never looked better.
And here are some photos to prove my point (photo above clockwise from left: City Commissioners Amanda Fritz and Nick Fish, Bob Speltz's Community Service Award Winner Gwenn Baldwin and Q Center Executive Director Kendall Clawson):
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