Join us at the gala!
Not Just A Party!
EQUALUX 2023, on November 18, 2023 is the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and has become the largest LGBTQ+ and friends gala in the Pacific Northwest. Join us for a night of excitement featuring unique silent and live auction items, a delicious four-course meal, photos ops and more!
This is not your average fundraiser. Guests are sophisticated lovers of the arts and culture, they love great wine and wonderful food, and they patron the businesses that support our cause: The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund.
The Westin. November 18, 2023. Doors open at 5:00pm
What to wear? Forget the drab Seattle weather and think festive and fun. Glitter. Sequins. This is your chance to shine as we come together in a night of glitzy glam celebration to raise funds to power the dreams of our future LGBTQ+ and allied leaders.
Meet Your 2023 Host and Emcee: Adra Boo
Seattle soul singer, emcee, curator, coach, City of Seattle Music Commissioner and Black Auntie, Adra Boo, navigates many spaces as a member of both of Simone Pin Productions and Dark Diamonds Burlesque, singer/songwriter for indie-soul duo Fly Moon Royalty and new wave noir band Hotels, as a solo entertainer, and she’s shared stages with local and internationally known music and burlesque performers. She also is the creator of #BlackHotSunday, events and showcases focused on Black people and Blackness to the front! A veteran performer on myriad stages, Boo has been compared to timeless musicians like Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, unafraid to ruffle feathers or rouse would-be audiences. And while all of these efforts cause her to stand out in the city, it’s her work as an artistic liaison that has made her a local legend.
Meet Your 2023 Auctioneer: Sasha Summer Cousineau
Sasha Summer Cousineau, owner of Revel Rouser Events, is a fundraising auctioneer, gala emcee, and wedding officiant based in Seattle, WA. Sasha believes her clients make up the heart and moral compass of our communities which is why she is living her “OccuPassion” every time she gets to serve local non-profit organizations and educational institutions. A lifelong performer passionate about social justice, racial equity, and feminism, she is a skilled, experienced, and caring event professional who has a 360-degree view of events. In-person or online, you can bet that Sasha will bring her experience, talent, sparkle, and genuine care to her work. She is excited to serve as your fundraising auctioneer this evening and thanks you for your generous support of GSBA.
Follow Sasha on Social Media:
Facebook – Seattle Fundraising Auctioneer, Sasha Summer Cousineau
Instagram – SashaSummerCousineau
YouTube – Sasha Cousineau Auctioneer
LinkedIn – Sasha Summer Cousineau
Welcome to the stage: The Supertonics!
This mixed-voice SATB ensemble comprises members from both Seattle Women’s Chorus and Seattle Men’s Chorus, with a focus on singing tight-harmony a cappella repertoire. The Supertonics are directed by Nikki Blackmer, who brings 15 years of experience singing, directing, and teaching a cappella music. The Supertonics are ambassadors, bringing their music and mission of inclusion and justice to community groups and events around the region.
Decadent Delights
Beef Option
Appetizer
Roasted Winter Squash and Turnip Soup Veg/GF
Salad
Ube (purple yam) Panna Cotta Veg/GF
Served with watermelon radish, jicama and micro greens
Entrée
Beechers Oregon Rouge Gratin Beef Filet GF/NF
Served with a Romanesco broccoli smash, charred vegetables, and a Nine Hats Wines Merlot gastrique.
Dessert
Freshly brewed Starbucks and Tazo Teas
Green Tea White Chocolate Tartelette
Accented with black sesame and raspberry caramel sauce NF
Or
Coffee Pot de Crème
Topped with vanilla Chantilly, Amarena cherries GF/NF
Halibut Option
Appetizer
Roasted Winter Squash and Turnip Soup Veg/GF
Salad
Ube (purple yam) Panna Cotta Veg/GF
Served with watermelon radish, jicama and micro greens
Entrée
Halibut
Honey Lavender Glazed Halibut GF/NF
Served on a bed of cauliflower fried rice, green beans, and orange carrot puree
Dessert
Freshly brewed Starbucks and Tazo Teas
Green Tea White Chocolate Tartelette
Accented with black sesame and raspberry caramel sauce NF
Or
Coffee Pot de Crème
Topped with vanilla Chantilly, Amarena cherries GF/NF
Vegan Option
Appetizer
White Bean and Lentil Soup with braised kale garnish
Salad
Candied Granny Smith Apple Salad Vegan/GF
Baby greens, butternut squash, toasted pepitas, and Marigold petals with an agave & chive vinaigrette.
Entrée
Bulgogi Glazed King Oyster Mushroom Vegan//GF
Served with a Jasmine rice cake and rice chip tuile with a Gochujang chili sauce
Dessert
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake
Tickets Available Now!
Special Westin Rates for Equalux Guests!
Make sure to take advantage of this special deal from Westin for a room after Equalux!
Donate an Item
Click Here to donate an item to Equalux 2023!
Your donation will provide visibility for your business and show your community that you support LGBTQ+ & allied students who believe in equality for all.
