That's What Stars Are For: Dionne Warwick Wows Crowd at Power of Purse
POWERFUL PURSE-O-NALITIES: When KGW's Joe Smith lightly stepped down atop Dionne Warwick's bejeweled shoe right before a live interview, I literally thought the evening might be getting off on the wrong foot. But the diva-less and divine Dionne was incredibly gracious with Mr. Smith, as she was with everyone else who had a chance to visit with the living legend at the 5th annual Power of the Purse held Friday night at the Portland Art Museum. Dionne was the big star of the night at this fashionable benefit for Girls, Inc.—which featured handbags designed by “purse-o-nalities” inlcuding the singing sensation herself—as well as the high bidder (at $1,400) on a evening bag designed by none other than KGW President D.J. Wilson (above left with Warwick and Naturally Knotty designer Chris Brien). Other purse-making personalities participating in the swell soiree included NFL Quarterback Joey Harrington and Voodoo Doughnuts creators Kenneth Pogson and Tres Shannon who provided one of the highlights of the evening when he and 99.5 The Wolf morning DJ, Mike Chase, held an impromptu "hand-stand contest" half-way throughout the evening. Way to go, guys!
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