(Originally Published on The Huffington Post on 10/22/2014)

This past Sunday night in Portland, GIRLS star and Not That Kind Of Girl author Lena Dunham completed her ten city book tour, “Not That Kind Of Tour“, with an intimate conversation with Portlandia star, Sleater-Kinney rock icon and Portland royalty Carrie Brownstein, live on stage at the Newmark Theatre.

Sponsored by Powell’s Books, the event sold out in just six hours — and it’s no wonder. Both of these smart, funny, talented women are at the top of their game right now, each with hit TV shows, and each having just finished books; Carrie’s book, as revealed by Lena during the conversation, is en route.

Local Portland comedian JoAnn Schinderle opened the evening with a hilarious set. Dunham called her “fucking hilarious” when she took the stage, and then proceeded to read two essays from her new book, which is currently enjoying the #1 position on the New York Times Indie Bestsellers List (no big deal).

After talking about her many physical ailments while on tour, asking the audience if we could see her underwear (adding “Not that I care, I just want to know”), Dunham boldly read her strange, brave, beautiful truth to the crowd of (mostly) strangers, eventually inviting Brownstein to join her on stage.

The two are close friends — texting each other frequently in the midst of Read the rest of this entry »

Hello my darling queer & trans friends in Oregon! As you already know, Governor John Kitzhaber has been a lifelong advocate for LGBTQ equality and in his role as Governor, he has continually fought against discrimination. He has appointed more out-LGBTQ Oregonians to leadership positions than any other governor in Oregon history.

Please join me this coming Tuesday (September 30th) for an LGBTQ reception for the Governor at The East Side Exchange Building in Portland to show your support!

Here’s the scoop:
Tuesday, September 30th
6:00 pm—8:00 pm — General Reception

The Exchange Ballroom
The East Side Exchange Building
123 NE 3rd Ave
Portland, OR, 97232
General Reception Admission Rate: $250
Young Politico (under 30 years old): $30
Non-profit Staff: $75

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS, or you can RSVP to Daniel@johnkitzhaber.com or by phone at 804-310-1229.

See you there!