50th Anniversary Gala

After a half century of supporting aspiring and published writers, it’s time to party!

Join Willamette Writers on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 7:00 PM for our 50th Anniversary Gala.

IMG_1126-4We’ll have a “moveable feast” of Portland-style cuisine with opportunities to mingle and carouse with our honorees, including guest of honor and winner of this year’s Willamette Writers’ Lifetime Achievement Award, the literary legend Tom Robbins.

Portland’s Latin Jazz band Pérola will provide the music, featuring the smooth and sultry voice of Kitty Lambkins. While Kitt is considered one of the finest tango singers in Portland (known worldwide for its vibrant tango community), her band achieves its unique sound by blending swing, blues, tango, flamenco, and classical styles into their jazz.

W logo StackedWe’ll have fun and games, door prizes, a festival buffet and literary libations.

Scrabble around in the “beer garden” courtesy of Widmer Brothers Brewing.

Yes, that means free beer…

It’ll be an evening you’ll not want to miss. Get your tickets now!

Or consider buying a Lifetime Membership in Willamette Writers and get your Gala ticket included.

Gail Pasternack

Gail Pasternack has been a member of Willamette Writers since 2010 and joined the Board of Directors in 2015. Since stepping up as President of the Board, she has provided leadership for the organization and worked closely with the Executive Director and the board to run the daily business of Willamette Writers. She is a storyteller and writer who tells re-envisioned folktales to live audiences and has published short stories and essays for magazines and anthologies. She is the founding member of the Women’s Storytelling Collective. They will publish their first anthology in 2025.