Our annual Gala has sold out each year to a room full of passionate, powerful feminists who have enjoyed an incredible evening full of entertainment, amazing food, and fellowship.
On November 18th, 2023, PerSIStence Theatre hosted our 7th annual Gala at the CLB Armoury to fundraise for our feminist initiatives - which this year includes our queer-themed season in 2024. Accordingly, this year's Gala was RAINBOW Tie!
This year's Gala was hosted by Ottawa-based Two-Spirited comedien Janelle Niles and featured a live performance from the Spectrum Queer Choir as well as all new recitations from returning Gala highlight performer El Jones. Plus DJ and Producer Shauna Gilpin (of Lavi Seks and SELENIUM Techno) cranked up the tunes for the cocktail hour.
Auctions & raffles for unique gifts and experiences - this year's live auctioneer was the fabulous drag performer Barbra Bardot!
We were overjoyed to have this year's menus crafted by Chef Amy Anthony (protein) and Chef Stephanie O'Brien (vegan):
On November 18th, 2023, PerSIStence Theatre hosted our 7th annual Gala at the CLB Armoury to fundraise for our feminist initiatives - which this year includes our queer-themed season in 2024. Accordingly, this year's Gala was RAINBOW Tie!
This year's Gala was hosted by Ottawa-based Two-Spirited comedien Janelle Niles and featured a live performance from the Spectrum Queer Choir as well as all new recitations from returning Gala highlight performer El Jones. Plus DJ and Producer Shauna Gilpin (of Lavi Seks and SELENIUM Techno) cranked up the tunes for the cocktail hour.
Auctions & raffles for unique gifts and experiences - this year's live auctioneer was the fabulous drag performer Barbra Bardot!
We were overjoyed to have this year's menus crafted by Chef Amy Anthony (protein) and Chef Stephanie O'Brien (vegan):
Chef Amy Anthony’s Protein Menu
Amuse
Beet cured salmon with nasturtium and edamame purée, spiced blueberry foam, lemon yuzu caviar, carrot purée, micro greens and crispy wonton
with Chayee Bourass Bonarda
Salad
Miso roasted pumpkin with local greens, candied nuts, pickled sweet onion, and apple
with Bread & Butter Pinot Grigio
Main
Nam Chim style beef with seared Thai style greens, seasoned jasmine rice, and a cucumber mango salad
with Chayee Bourass Reserva
Dessert
A wide variety to select from by auction
with Astoria Fano Asolo Prosecco Superiore
Amuse
Beet cured salmon with nasturtium and edamame purée, spiced blueberry foam, lemon yuzu caviar, carrot purée, micro greens and crispy wonton
with Chayee Bourass Bonarda
Salad
Miso roasted pumpkin with local greens, candied nuts, pickled sweet onion, and apple
with Bread & Butter Pinot Grigio
Main
Nam Chim style beef with seared Thai style greens, seasoned jasmine rice, and a cucumber mango salad
with Chayee Bourass Reserva
Dessert
A wide variety to select from by auction
with Astoria Fano Asolo Prosecco Superiore
Chef Stephanie O’Brien’s Vegan Menu
Amuse
Faux gras cannoli with duckless pate, cherry anise gel, whipped vegan cheese and port gelee
with Chayee Bourass Bonarda
Salad
Tomato tartare, compressed watermelon, smoked carrot and cucumber herb salad with ginger lime dressing and sesame brittle
with Bread & Butter Pinot Grigio
Main
Pecan sage squash with apple leek purée and a wild mushroom ragu, polenta fries and maple miso jus
with Chayee Bourass Reserva
Dessert
A wide variety to select from by auction
with Astoria Fano Asolo Prosecco Superiore
Amuse
Faux gras cannoli with duckless pate, cherry anise gel, whipped vegan cheese and port gelee
with Chayee Bourass Bonarda
Salad
Tomato tartare, compressed watermelon, smoked carrot and cucumber herb salad with ginger lime dressing and sesame brittle
with Bread & Butter Pinot Grigio
Main
Pecan sage squash with apple leek purée and a wild mushroom ragu, polenta fries and maple miso jus
with Chayee Bourass Reserva
Dessert
A wide variety to select from by auction
with Astoria Fano Asolo Prosecco Superiore
