The Holiday Rainbow Affair & After Party
FRIday, DECEMBER 6, 2024
Maine Studio Works
170 Anderson St, Portland, Maine
Don we now our gay apparel!
Please join us to support the Equality Community Center, Maine’s first and only LGBTQ+ and social justice-focused community hub providing a safe haven and support for marginalized communities across the state. The Holiday Rainbow Affair will be a celebration of our major accomplishments since our founding in 2015, and all funds raised will help ensure a sustainable future of programming and operations for the Center.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Maine Studio Works, 170 Anderson Street, Portland
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Host Reception | Open Bar | Lite Bites
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Reception | Heavy hors d'oeuvres | Cash Bar | Music | Live Auction
Catering by Black Betty's Bistro
Bar service donated by Sagamore Hill Lounge
9:00 PM to Midnight
After Party with beats by DJ Liz Rhaney
Featured performance by the stunning Tasha Tektite
ASL Interpreted
Encouraged semi-formal holiday cocktail party attire in all colors of the rainbow!
Thank you to our Host Committee! (in formation)
Ed Gardner & Ray Nagel, Dwight Sholes & Glenn Mayer
Jim Bishop & Steve Ryan, Catherine Fisher, Alex Kasser & Nichola Samponaro, Mary Allen Lindemann, Dr. Andrew Phan & Jeff Maine,
Jana Rich & Jill Nash, Betsy Smith & Jennifer Hoopes
Gabi Bérubé and Bryant Richardson, Peter Callnan & John Hennessy, Willis Higgins, Sarah McDaniel, David Pease & Ed Tobolski,
Steven Quattrucci & Bill Farrell, Barb Wood & Carol Capomaccio
Alexandria & Maureen AuCoin, Christine & Alexandra Caulfield, Sydney Clifton & Heidi Fisher, Benjamin Coolidge-Gagnon & Seth Knowles,
Matt Dubois & Lou Demers, Dr. Rae Egbert, Jeffrey Ehrenberg & Blake Sanborn, Nora & Marc Fagan, April Fournier & Kevin Gray,
Ashley & Alex Kirzinger, Sean McCabe & Jack Hickey, Marie McCarthy & Jennifer McNulty, Jill Moriarity, Grace & Mat O'Brien,
Michelle Patrick & Shahida Keen, Anna Schwartz & Sarah Holmes, Carolyn Thomas & Jennifer Curran, Rich Waitzkin
Alex Beal, Andrew Bossie, Celine Burrows, Timothy Diehl, Kristian Fore, Theo Greene, Anton Lund, Rodney Mondor,
Michael Patterson, Charles Pollock, Katie Rutherford, Jeffrey Weeks, Dicle Turkoglu
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Norway Savings Bank, Bernstein Shur, Bath Savings Institution, NBT Bank,
cPort Credit Union, Androscoggin Bank, Five County Credit Union, LL Bean
Gardner Real Estate Group
Charter Communications, Maine Beer Co
AARP Maine, TD Bank
Camden National Bank, Cross Insurance, Cunningham Security, Hyatt Place Portland, Springer’s Jewelers
Kennebunk Savings Bank, Prevention. Action. Change
Mechanic’s Hall, Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition, Mirastar Photobooth, One Stop Event Rentals, PFLAG-Portland,
Portland Downtown, Portland Ovations, Southern Maine Agency on Aging
For more info about Sponsorship Opportunities, please email Chris at chris@eccmaine.org.
Ticket Options
*Note:A limited # of pay-what-you-can and free community tickets available. Please email events@eccmaine.org.
Individual tickets: $100 (include access to After Party)
After Party only tickets: $10
Click HERE to purchase tickets!
Host Committee Opportunities
Please consider supporting the ECC by making an additional contribution to serve on the host committee!
*Note: The groundbreaking ceremony and reception for our affordable senior housing project will be held on Friday, October 4 at 4pm at the ECC.
Community Friend: $150
includes admission for 1, host reception w/ open bar, and access to host loungeCommunity Advocate: $300
includes admission for 2, host reception w/ open bar, and access to host loungeCommunity Partner: $500
includes admission for 2, host reception w/ open bar,, reserved parking, host lounge accessCommunity Defender: $1,000
includes admission for 4, host reception w/ open bar,, reserved parking, host lounge accessCommunity Champion: $2,500
includes admission for 8 host reception w/ open bar,, reserved parking, host lounge access
The Equality Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Our EIN # is 82-3939533.
If you prefer to donate by check, please email your RSVP to Chris O’Connor at chris@eccmaine.org, make check payable to Equality Community Center and mail to 15 Casco Street, Portland, ME 04101.
If you cannot attend, please consider making a regrets donation to support the event and help us realize our vision for a safe and welcoming community center and affordable housing for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Your support of The Holiday Rainbow Affair will help us to:
break ground on Maine’s first affordable housing complex for LGBTQ+ older adults
finish renovations at our new home in downtown Portland
develop new, dynamic, and impactful programs to support the most marginalized in our community, including but not limited to LGBTQ+ youth and elders, trans and non-binary folks, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers, and BIPOC Mainers.
sustain the operations of the Center which provides quality office, meeting and event space for 16 LGBTQ+ and allied social justice-focused non-profit organizations and community programs.
Business and Organization Sponsorship Opportunities
Would your business or organization like to support the Equality Community Center as a sponsor of The Holiday Rainbow Affair? It is a great way to engage with our community and feel great about doing something that is making a difference in the state. Packages include tickets to the events and broad range of brand exposure opportunities leading up and during the event. Please contact Chris O’Connor at chris@eccmaine.org for more details.
Need more information?
Please email events@eccmaine.org or call 207-613-9633.
