Held on Friday November 1, 2019 at the CLB Armoury

Our annual Pink Tie Galas have sold out each year to a room full of passionate, powerful feminists who have enjoyed an incredible time.

The evening brings together an exciting mix of women and men supporting both the arts and our feminist philosophy.

Hosted by Toni-Marie Wiseman

Entertainment by Julia Halfyard & Shelley Neville
as Two Divas, One Spotlight
accompanied by Bill Brennan

Also featured performances by Halifax poet laureate
and fierce feminist icon El Jones

 A four-course gourmet meal,
paired with Argentinian-grown,
Newfoundland-owned Chayee Bourras wines,
was prepared by four of St. John’s finest chefs:

Andie Bulman (Artist Cafe & Catering)
Ashley Kelly (Vu)
Brittany Oram (Blue on Water)
Carolyn Power (Hungry Heart)

Live Auction hosted by Wayne Bartlett

Plus silent auction, raffles and more!

2019 Menus

Regular menu

1st course
A sweet potato and tahani custard, surrounded by shaved turnip, micro greens, edible flowers, bacon and hazelnut crumble, charred onions, in an apple lemony dressing
Created by Andie Bulman

2nd course
Spicy Thai chicken coconut soup
Created by Ashley Kelly

Main course
Smoked beef brisket with bbq sauce, served with a ragout of black eyed peas, squash, mushrooms and greens
Created by Carolyn Power
Vegan menu
Created by Brittany Oram

1st course
Mini toasted quinoa tacos with grilled corn salsa,
red cabbage slaw, spicy sour cream

2nd course
Roasted cauliflower with smoked date puree,
garam masala, pistachios, cilantro, lime

Main course
Sweet potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms,
roasted cashew cream, sage, pumpkin seeds
and vegan parmesan
The dessert course was by table auction with dozens of gourmet goodies to choose from St. John's finest bakers.
d"Pink Tie" is our cheeky take on the masculine "Black Tie" - most folks are take that to dress for formal, but some definitely take it literally to honour the spirit of the event. We encouraged everyone to use their own creative expression as they may have desired for their own level of comfort.
The 3rd annual Pink Tie Gala was proudly sponsored by
PerSIStence Theatre Company is supported by:
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is vital to support the Indigenous people and communities of Newfoundland and Labrador. As settlers, we must work toward understanding our privilege, as beneficiaries of both historical and ongoing colonialism, and acknowledge the horror and injustice perpetrated against the original inhabitants of North America.

We acknowledge the territory upon which we gather as the ancestral and unceded lands of the Beothuk and the island of Newfoundland as the ancestral homelands of the Mi’kmaq and Beothuk. We recognize the Inuit of Nunatsiavut and NunatuKavut and the Innu of Nitassinan, and their ancestors, as the original people of Labrador.

We recognize the historic and ongoing presence and influence of Indigenous people in Newfoundland – recorded and unrecorded, acknowledged and unacknowledged. We recognize that Newfoundland and Labrador has a place in the ongoing legacy of colonial violence, including, but not limited to, the genocide of the Beothuk people, the horrors of the Residential School system, and far too many Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children.

We encourage all to join us in learning more about and supporting the Indigenous people and communities of Newfoundland and Labrador. A great place to start is by connecting with First Light an organization that provides programs and services rooted in the revitalization, strengthening and celebration of Indigenous cultures and languages in the spirit of trust, respect, and friendship. Please visit firstlightnl.ca to learn more.