We’re taking back January 20th, 2025.
Join us for an evening of artistic expression, storytelling, music, and community action as we raise money for organizations helping trans, non-binary, and queer folks relocate to safety across the United States.
Location
Bishop & Wilde - 2601 Northwest Thurman Street Portland, OR 97210
FAQs
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The event will take place on Monday, January 20th from 6:00-9:00 pm at Bishop & Wilde, a queer-owned and operated bookstore in Northwest Portland.
2601 NW Thurman St. Portland, OR 97210
The 20th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day in the US. We have specifically chosen this day to honor Dr. King’s legacy and to turn a day of mourning into one of hope and action.
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We’re three queers with our own businesses who knew we had to use our privilege, property, and skills to give back to our community.
Melissa Amstutz is a published author who owns Bishop & Wilde, an independent and queer-owned bookstore in NW Portland.
Ollie Alberry is an artist who runs Ollieverse, a new online fashion and lifestyle brand focused on mental health, queer identities, and invisible disabilities.
Andrew Tran is an experienced event marketing manager and wedding planner, who owns FÊTE & FINESSE, specializing in queer weddings.
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We are currently reaching out to several national organizations providing mutual aid to trans, non-binary, and queer individuals and their families. As soon as we finalize our beneficiaries, we’ll let you all know!
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Our primary goal is to keep the event accessible to everyone in our community. We are exploring options that will allow us to support our chosen cause, participating artists, and members of our community.
We may charge a sliding scale fee per ticket, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Stay tuned for updates.
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We’ve opted to make this a family-friendly event. While the queer community as a whole is under fire, trans and queer youth are at the forefront of anti-trans legislation and rhetoric. We want this to be a safe space for them too.
Keep in mind that this is an art event, and it will likely be crowded. You will be the best judge of whether or not to bring your kiddos along for the adventure.
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Yes, please!! We’d appreciate all of the exposure we can get.
You can reach out to Ollie at creator@intotheollieverse.com with more information and we’ll get back to you ASAP.
Get Involved
Want to get involved? Rad! We’re looking for artists, makers, creatives, volunteers, donations, and more. Head to the link below to fill out our form.