The view from St. Joe’s, 6:17a (Image: CHS)
Here’s how Beth put it when we posted this picture to Facebook this morning:
It was fun to see everyone in Capitol Hill waiting for their buses with their heads tilted back and people in crosswalks pausing to get photos. Definitely made going to work a little easier.
CHS agrees. Benjamin saw it, too:
So did @rare_medium:
We’re also certain that @alexjon is correct — Friday morning’s early sky was prophecy:
While we’re talking R74 and rainbows, here’s a list of upcoming marriage equality events we ran with the pictures from last weekend’s Party to Raise $20,000 for Marriage Equality. You also might consider stopping by the Washington United for Marriage “action center” on E Pike to pick up some yard signs or volunteering — especially if you are straight.
Upcoming Capitol Hill R74 Events
- SOSea March for Marriage — Oct. 6th:
- Capitol Hill Supports Marriage Equality! MME Fundraiser — October 7th
Cal Anderson — Calling ALL LGBTQ and allied communities in WA state: Social Outreach Seattle and defend the freedom to marry Saturday, October 6, 12 – 2 p.m. for the Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) MARCH FOR MARRIAGE!
Saint John’s, Solo Bar and Ghost Gallery have teamed up to raise money in support of marriage equality.
Join us on Sunday, Oct. 7th from 5-10pm for a celebratory fundraising event!
DJ’s Nitty Gritty (Sophisticated Mama), Mike Steve and Gin & Tonic!
Silent Art, Jewelry and Gift Auction including fabulous pieces by Ellen Forney, Derek Erdman, Jody Joldersma, Jennifer Zwick, &c. Jewelry, Joan Hiller, Marc Tweed, Joey Veltkamp & TONS More!Raffle for local Gift Certificates and other prizes!
Silent Auction will run from 5-9pm (plenty of time to outbid one another), with the winners announced at 9:30pm
***100% of proceeds from the raffle, silent auction and drink specials will go to MUSIC FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY!***
- A Night at Q for Marriage Equality — Oct. 10th:
Join Q Nightclub and Music for Marriage Equality in support of Referendum 74: Featuring Q resident DJs Riz Rollins (also of KEXP), Nark (Q creative director), and Almond Brown… with guest Terry Hecker (aka DJ TROUBLE), Emmy Award recipient for the “It Gets Better” Project. Bar hosted by Q & food provided by Cupcake Royale, Poquitos, Marination, Skillet, and Madison Park Conservatory. Ticket purchase covers entry, food, and drinks. Contact Mea with questions at [email protected].
