Storm Large's Surprise Birthday Party: A Big, Big Love!

[Byron Beck]

It was quite the Monday night at Mississippi Studios, the site for a (not-very-well-kept) "surprise" birthday party for musician/muse/righteous muthaf@#ka Storm Large. Not only was the just cleared of all charges Mayor Sam Adams and his boyfriend Peter Zuckerman in attendance (as well as a feaher-boa-ed Earl Blumenauer), but there were honest-to-god, real, live movie stars including actor Timothy Hutton (Taps, Ordinary People, and the currently shooting in Portland Leverage that's him in the photo above with his new pal Storm) as well as the incredible actor/director Griffin Dunne (After Hours, American Werewolf in London and Who's That Girl he's the son of scribe Dominick Dunne).

The night included toasts, roasts, tears and the first public viewing of James Westby's spectacular video for Storm's "(My Vagina is) 8 Miles Wide."
But that's not all.
I would be remiss if I didn't share this story with you. Last night I asked Mr. Hutton, who came to the party with casting guru Lana Veenker, if we would like a drink. He said "sure." We both approached the bar. He was looking for a "light Northwest lager." The lady who was tending the bar suggested a PBR. Right before she handed him his beer she turned back toward me and said, "Don't I know you? Aren't you famous or something?" I turned my head to Tim Hutton. He smiled. I smiled. He grabbed his beer. I almost peed myself. Here some pics from the awesome party.


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[Steve Sharp]

This was a super fun night (complete with a nice scratchy BB kiss), and I couldn't imagine topping it (as it were). Then came last night. Storm's (and my) birthday at Crazy Enough. Cheese and crackers, what a night! Party hats and tears all around.

Thank you, Byron, for consistently scooping everyone and keeping us all in the loop!

xoSteve

PS:
I'll be having a talk with Ms. L before this thing with Mr. H goes any farther. I have stories. OK, just one story. Still...

[Byron Beck]

one more update: also heard that Mr. H is smitten with Ms. L and that there might be some sort of "opportunity" in the near future for them to work together...just gossip.

[Byron Beck]

except earl, lol!

[Denise Chanterelle DuBois]

Awesome photos Byron. Everyone looks so Happy!!