Slide Show: The Annual SEI Here & Now Party

- Advertisement -

1 of 6

All Smiles

(well almost): Vanessa Keitges, Scott Demorest (Here+Now committee co-chair), Craig Wessel, Julie Pierce (Here+Now committee co-chair), and Ben Wahlstrom.

Image: courtesy Michael Smith of NW Photo Pros

2 of 6

Lights, Camera, Getaway!

SEI students direct, film, and edit guests pretending to be bank robbers on the run as part of Here+Now’s educational tour.

Image: courtesy Michael Smith of NW Photo Pros

3 of 6

The Actor and the Auctioneer

Auctioneer and Trail Blazer vice president of corporate partnership Tom Fletcher (right) pauses for a photo opp with Leverage star Aldis Hodge.

Image: courtesy Michael Smith of NW Photo Pros

4 of 6

Bring on Besaw’s

This perennial Portland favorite was one of several restaurants—including Gravy and Produce Row—who donated their time and delicious food to Here+Now.

Image: courtesy Michael Smith of NW Photo Pros

5 of 6

Stars of the Show

Emcees (and SEI graduates) Sadiki Stone (left) and Nyla Moore (center) show off their smiles with SEI president and founder Tony Hopson.

Image: courtesy Michael Smith of NW Photo Pros

6 of 6

A Good paddlin’

Guests helped raise $167,000 dollars in support of SEI’s summer programs at the standing-room-only Here+Now party.

Image: courtesy Michael Smith of NW Photo Pros

YES! Subscribe me to these newsletters:

Eat Beat
Every Wednesday: Enjoy restaurant tips, cheap eats, recipes, and booze news from all over the city delivered by Portland Monthly's expert food and drink team.
On the Town
Every Thursday: Your source for the city's best arts and entertainment bets, can't-miss events, plus artist interviews, charity benefits, and ticket giveaways.
Shop Talk
Every Thursday: Get the goods on fashion and shopping. Portland Monthly's style editor spots the trends and gives the inside scoop on the hottest sales and bargains.
Tripster
Twice a month: Weekend escapes, travel deals, lodging and dining picks, and getaways to destinations around the Northwest and beyond, delivered by the Portland Monthly travel team.
At Home
Every Tuesday: Get tips and trends in design and décor, entertaining and cooking and, in general, savoring the domestic life.
Bright Lights
Monthly: Discussions about the city that bring the region's thought leaders to the stage in an informal, conversational setting. Presented with the City Club of Portland.
Events & Promotions
It's no secret: we throw the best parties in town! Become one of our VIPs and get advance notice and special offers for all of our great events.
Portland Pages
The city’s pre-eminent who’s who in pictures and words, highlighting the remarkable people and events that make our city so vibrant, exciting, and generous.
Special Offers
Would you like to be notified about special deals from our trusted partners? They run the gamut from Hawaiian travel to free gelato!