The Bus Project Presents:
It's an awards show for people and ideas that are changing Oregon for the better—only it's way more hilarious. (Think bunny suits.)
It's a swanky attire affair at the hottest (and most sustainable) new venue in Portland—only it's for those of us who might not usually be able to afford swanky affairs at hot new venues.
And it's a Bus Project party, only...it's a Bus Project party.
Red carpet interviews. Live music and video. Fancy clothes. Milling political figures. Rousing speechifying. An intriguing after party. And the Bus Project. All under one roof for one night.
Main event featuring Portland Gay Men's Chorus and Lander.
Afterparty featuring Minmae, The Liv Warfield Project, Ohmega Watts and Copacrescent.
Oh—and did we mention The Wheelies will be carbon neutral?
Where & When
Saturday June 9, 2007. Portland Armory (a.k.a. Gerding Theatre a.k.a. Portland Center Stage), 128 NW 11th Avenue.
VIP Party at 6:30 PM, doors at 6 PM. Main Event at 8 PM, doors at 7 PM.
Aspiring filmmakers wanted!
You have sixty seconds to inspire a total stranger to give a day of their lives to democracy. Submit an entry to Zero to Sixty.
Rubber Hits the Road
Choose the nominees and win a prize!
The Wheelie for Outstanding Public Interest Achievement
Criteria for nominees: The Wheelie will be awarded to a recent innovative Oregon public interest accomplishment. What do we mean by that?
1. Recent: We can't just rest on the laurels of the bottle bill. Nothing wilts faster than laurels rested upon. Anything this century is eligible; preference for even more recent.
2. Innovative: Showing public policy leadership.
3. Oregon: Makes Oregon better for the public – whether the whole state, or a locality. Local innovations count!
4. Public Interest Achievement: Something that got done – whether it's a law put in place or a program launched – that has real promise for positive public interest results.
Tickets Available Now!
General admission is $24. That's right, less than 25 bucks for your own personal Oscars—and you won't need Botox to bring a smile to your face. Get them here.
Want special treatment? Fancy food, fancy guests, the music of Pilar French and an exclusive look at where the Bus will drive in 2008? Get your ticket to The Wheelies VIP.
If you're a Bus Project monthly member or a Young Leader (read: you're probably under-30 and the gift bags at the Oscars are worth more than you'd make in 300 years), your price is $14.
Become a Bus Project Monthly Member and we'll pay for your ticket
Last week, we kicked off our Spring Membership Drive, and 19 new Monthly Members have signed up! Thank you so much to our newest "Bus Drivers."
Will you join their ranks? Among the perks: a Bus pint glass and keychain, a signed copy of 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight the Right, and a ticket to the Gala, but only for the next 31 who sign up.
Already a member, but want to do more? Increase your membership (and get yourself one of those pint glasses), refer a new member, or host a house party.