Mayoral Candidate Charlie Hales, Attorney General winner Ellen Rosenblum and KGW's Reggie Aqui

PARTY ON: On Tuesday night, with the help of my team, I sped all over town to take part in various election night parties so I could report from them for the "Beck and Burns" radio show on KXL. I was able to make five of them...and then I ended up in the emergency room...but that's another story. Overall the mood was as sunny as the weather. Here are a few pics I snapped from the night.

Kristy Edmunds speaks in front of a packed crowd at P:ear Blossom X

P:EAR PARTY: This year's P:earblossom was a night to remember. On their occasion of their ten year anniversary Pippa and Beth welcomed friends and supporters to a night of auctions and actions, from live music to dance performances. The event was held at the Leftbank Annex where attendees gathered early before dinner to place their bids on a wide selection of products and services from across the state. The fantastic dinner service was punctuated by speeches from the founders and their closest supporters, giving the audience a just small taste of what p:ear has accomplished for homeless and struggling youth in Portland. With so much poverty and destitution, marked in Oregon by huge numbers of homeless, it is easy to see why organizations like p:ear are so vital to our community and what a difference they can make.—Diego Giovanni

Crystal Umphrey and Sam Worthington (photo courtesy of National Enquirer)

CUTE COUPLE ALERT: According to The National Enquirer (a "trusted source" if there ever was one) actor Sam Worthington is now shacking up in Hawaii with Crystal Umphrey.

Don't know her? You might if you are a regular to late night downtown Portland boite spot, Saucebox.

Seems about a year ago the Avatar actor met Crystal while he was in town and she was working at the Pan-Asian eatery.

For more on the story I suggest you check out the Enquirer. They make a super cute couple, don't they?

FASHION FORWARD: Ok, so I know for a fact I described the Planned Parenthood fashion show last year with one word. That word was fun—and not to sound like a broken record here, but if I could use one word to describe The Portland Mercury’s eighth annual spring fashion show, Open Season, it would be FUN!

Last year was my first year attending this fashion show and despite a great line up and funny emcee’s (Portland’s Comedy is OK) it was nowhere near as awesome as this year. In it’s eighth year, this show wanted to be bigger and better than ever before, with a new swanky venue, Sandbox Studios, and mega sponsor, Red Bull, it was just that.

With 13 designers, yes you heard me, 13; this show was well worth your money. In order it went Haunt, Jesseca Anne, R.A.W., Bridge & Burn, Julia Barbee, Reif, Siljan, Isaac Hers, Martine, Poler, Shadow Sisters, Sara Bergman, and Dawn Sharp. With so much to take in and there not being any seats, it was standing room only, I didn’t take many notes on the looks. Honestly this was a huge social event, it’s "a see and be seen, get dressed up and drink some vodka event." So I apologize because I really slacked at taking pictures and notes, but here’s what I can tell you.

At the core we were there to watch local designer looks go down the runway, but it really wouldn’t be Portland without a few surprises, the biggest one of the night being designer, Julia Barbee, sending out belly dancers in gigantic headdresses down the runway, by far, she got the most hoots, and howls. Many of these designers you’ve heard me talk about before and review for other fashion shows I’ve attended so hopefully you probably have an idea of thes e others designers I’ve listed. If not, I’m sorry I failed you, but just go next year, this was more fun than I could possibly express in words.—Marissa Sullivan

China Forbes (top), Film Center cutie, Bill Foster, Paige Powell (center), Kim DeMent, Steve Smith, Brian Ferriso, Chris Rauschenberg, John Ripper, Guests, China, Michou Jardini, Jane Beebe, Jon Raymond, Sheila Hamilton, Colin Maclean, Kristy Conrad, guests, Michou, Thomas Phillipson, Susan Hoffman, Diane Hall, and guests

FILM FETE: It was a night where classic Hollywood hobnobbed with classic Portland.

The event was the NW Film Center's first-ever gala in celebration of its 40th Anniversary . In keeping with the whole 40-year thing the evening, held at the always glam Portland Art Museum, had a 1940's theme and included film-related auction items, delicious food and drink, and A-list company. Lights! Camera! Action! Gala + Fundraiser was hosted by Honorary Chair Gus Van Sant, who unfortunately couldn't make it due to the fact he is directing a film about fracking in Pennsylvania with Matt Damon (Gus did send a very sweet little message he made via his cell phone).

The gala kicked off with red carpet arrivals, cocktails, and a silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by a dinner in the Grand Ballroom (expertly decorated by Kim Foren of Geranium Lake Flowers), an exciting live auction emceed by Andrew Dickson, and a dazzling musical performance by China Forbes headlining the Bureau of Standards Big Band. A post-gala after party was held at the Hotel DeLuxe late into the evening.