Bent: A Hallow's Eve Ball

The spirit of Halloween will come to life on October 30th at Portland's new Leftbank Annex to raise money for the Equity Foundation of Oregon. This non-traditional, sophisticated and provocative gala will feature over-the-top costumes, spooky decor, dancing and a whimsical celebration of the haunted season.

More than 800 guests are expected to mix and mingle in the Annex, which will be transformed into an eerie and "off-kilter" environment. Highlights include sipping on creepy cocktails, a costume contest, dancing to the sounds of local and guest DJ's and experiencing unique entertainment and ghoulish surprises throughout the night.

The most anticipated part of the evening will be a festive and competitive costume contest with prizes offered for best costumes in various categories overseen by celebrity judges.

Benefitting Equity Foundation

Founded in 1989, Equity Foundation is a grant-making, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to funding programs dealing with community education, youth and family, health and social services, and arts and culture. The foundation works to promote social justice, education, and welfare of sexual and gender minority communities and of the people of Oregon in general by providing support to non-profit organizations throughout the state.

Bent Halloween at Pride 2010 (Portland, Oregon)