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Live music. Food from around the world created by some of Portland’s most exciting chefs. Delightful libations. Auctions. Celebrity hosts. You. Please join us as we gather together for an intimate and dynamic evening wholly unique to Ovations and our commitment to gathering people, sharing cultures, and creating community through the power of live performance.
Up-to-date vaccinations or a negative test required to attend.
What's on the menu?
Black Betty’s Bistro serving love, laughter, nourishment and soul
Coffee By Design roasted locally since 1994
Dean’s Sweets gourmet Maine chocolate truffles
Flores Hispanic food with recipes originated from El Salvador
Hifi Donuts artisanal donuts handmade daily
Mumbai to Maine authentic Indian flavors and spice blends
Niyat Catering traditional Ethiopian food and flavors
Sichuan Kitchen authentic Chinese Sichuan cuisine
Yardie Ting authentic Jamaican dishes with a modern twist
Chef Zema Ahmadov handmade traditional Azerbaijan cuisine
Special thanks to chef Stephanie Brown and the staff at North 43 Bistro
Who's performing?
“Honored Artist of Azerbaijan” and an awardee of the Montreux Jazz Festival, pianist Emil Afrasiyab brings his unique blend of jazz, classical and Azerbaijani folk music to stages around the world from international jazz festivals to Carnegie Hall to POP. This very special appearance features guest vocalist Leyla Afrasiyab.
Who's hosting the party?
Rachael & Justin Alfond
Olivier te Boekhorst
Mike Boyson & Nancy Grant
Maile Buker
Jamie Issacson & Kristen Lape
Mary Allen Lindemann
Jack Lufkin
Jim Morgan
Mary Noyes
Daniel Nuzzi & Dana McEnroe
Aimée M. Petrin
Tania & Joseph Powers
Sig & Anne Schutz
Daniel Spratt & Patricia Naddaff
Michael & Dawn Stillings
Felicia Knight & Towle Tompkins
April Ylvisaker & Jon Tardiff