STRUT FOR EQUALITY AT BRO FUNDRAISER
by: Karynn Fish, Basic Rights Oregon, OIA Newswire

"STRUT" CELEBRATES FASHION FOR A CAUSE

Local Designers Showcased in Benefit for Basic Rights Oregon

What: STRUT Fashion Show, a benefit for
Basic Rights Oregon: More than 500 fashionistas will don fierce
attire for the third annual event.

Where:The Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E.
Russell Street.

When: Friday, May 16. Red carpet:
6:30-7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8
p.m.


Who: Fair-minded fashion lovers and the best
and brightest local designers. STRUT will feature the latest
collections from local cutting edge designers that include: Adam
Arnold, Sofada, Magali Corzo, Revivall Clothing, Idom, Popina
Swim, Emily Katz, Amai Unmei, and under U 4 men. STRUT is
produced by Jonny Shultz & Q6 Model and Artist Management.

This year's sponsors include: Q6, Fred Meyer, under U4 men,
makelike, Ultrapdx, Willamette Week, Seizure Palace Screen
Printing, Queenbee Creations, Rudy's Barbershop, Wells Fargo,
Royce's Prop Shop, Powell Phones, New Seasons Market, The
Standard, Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams, Nicolle Shops Portland,
Cacao, and Kiehl's, Urban Humanity and Witham and Dickey.


Why: "STRUT is about glamour, style and an
over-the-top celebration of local designer talent," said Juan
Martinez, Development Coordinator for Basic Rights Oregon. "And
Basic Rights Oregon is defending Oregon's domestic partnership
and anti-discrimination laws from attacks by out of state
anti-gay groups, so community support is especially important
right now."

How: Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in
advance, available from Ticketmaster (503)224-4400 or online at
www.strutpdx.com . Tickets can also be purchased at the Wonder
Ballroom box office (503)284-8686, which is open from noon to 6
p.m. weekdays. VIP tickets are $75 and include a swag bag,
private cocktail service and reserved runway seating.

For more information or to reserve
press seating, or
for advance interviews with designers, call
Juan Martinez at Basic Rights Oregon
(503) 222-6151
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About Basic Rights Oregon


Basic Rights Oregon is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide
advocacy organization whose mission is to end discrimination
based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Oregon. For
more information, please visit our website at
www.basicrights.org. Full Story. [5/14/08]