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Inaugural Happenings NYC: January 20th!
I don't know about you but I'm not staying home! Certainly there will be many, many more happenings in the city but, here's what I've got if you're in New York (especially Harlem!) and looking for someplace special to go ;-)
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EVENT:The Official Inaugural Ball
SPONSORS: Godbrother's Countdown, Def Jam Recordings, Uptown, Carol's Daughter, Fuzion, and more
VENUE: Cipriani
55 Wall Street
NYC 10005
DETAILS: Black-Tie Gala, 3 Course Meal, VIP reception and Post-Reception, Performances by Rakim, Talib Kweli, Boys Choir of Harlem et al.
TICKETS: $250, $500, and $1,000
URL: http://www.nycinauguration.com
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EVENT:Obama Presidential Inauguration NYC Dance Party & Networking Salon
HOST: Media Coalition for Artists of Color
VENUE: Tribeca Cinema 54
54 Varick St
New York, NY 10013
DETAILS: "Drinks, Music, Dancing, and HOPE." Networking MC: Denise Richardson, WNET TV Host
TICKETS: $20 - includes 2 free drinks/purchase tix @ http://www.tribecacinemas.com/calendar/Media_Coalition_Inauguration_Event.html
URL: http://65.110.71.154/
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These are good friends of mine and they have good food and fun parties...if you're in Brooklyn or up for the trek:
EVENT: Inauguration Party & Celebration
HOST: Two Steps Down Restaurant
VENUE: Two Steps Down Restaurant
240 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
TIME: 6 pm
DETAILS: Free Admission! Call Two Steps Down for more info - 718.399.2020
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I will admit, I know nothing about this event or its host:
EVENT: New York City's Inaugural Ball
HOST: http://oninaugurationday.com
VENUE: Hudson Terrace NYC
621 West 46th St
New York, NY 10036
TIME: Doors open @ 6 pm
DETAILS: Champagne reception & hors d'oeuvres/VIP: Table + premium open bar from 7pm - 11pm/Formal attire suggested.
TICKETS: General Admission $20 - VIP $75
URL: http://oninaugurationday.com
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I spent Election Night Watch @ The Shabazz Center. If you've never been there, it's a beautiful space dedicated to the life and work of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. This should be a nice event if you're in Harlem or feeling the Uptown vibe:
EVENT: Inaugural Celebrations
HOST: The Shabazz Center
SPONSORS: Rent-A-Center, Uptownlife.net, MNN, Best Cellars, TFC Insurance Planning LLC, Community Association of Progressive Dominicans, Inc
VENUE: The Shabazz Center
3940 Broadway
@ 165th Street, Harlem
TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
DETAILS: Caribbean food served by El Presidente + an informal fashion show featuring ObamaWear by Brooklyn-based designer, Brenda Brunson-Bey...
URL: http://www.theshabazzcenter.net or email admin@theshabazzcenter.net admin@theshabazzcenter.net
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EVENT: Inaugural Dinner Evening @ Settepani
HOST: Settepani
VENUE: Settepani
196 Lenox Ave @ 120th Street
New York, NY 10026
TIME: Starts @ 6pm
DETAILS: Featuring political comedy, Streamlining Inaugural ceremonies, Live music, performances
TICKETS: Dinner $40/Dessert & drinks after 9pm $15. RSVP recommended: 718.349.6524
URL: http://www.settepani.com
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EVENT: Tuesday is Oba-mania
HOST: La Pregunta Arts Cafe
VENUE: La Pregunta Arts Cafe
DETAILS: "Come and celebrate Inauguration all day long." RSVP recommended
TIME: 11:00am - 11:00pm
URL: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=839025471&k=Z5CXY3T6UY3CUEBBRDZXYW
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EVENT: Inaugural Day Party
HOST: The White Box
VENUE: WHITE BOX
329 Broome Street (between Chrystie and Bowery)
New York, NY
(212) 714-2347
TIME: 6 pm until
DETAILS: Featuring political comedy, Streamlining Inaugural ceremonies, Live music, performances
TICKETS: Free before 8pm
URL: http://www.whiteboxny.org
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EVENT:Inauguration Day at Exit Art
VENUE: Exit Art
475 10th Ave @36th Street
NYC
DETAILS: Big screen projection of the ceremony, Food & refreshments available, art exhibit, cash only.
For more info call Exit Art @ 212.996.7775
TIME: 10am until
TICKETS: Donations accepted
URL: http://www.exitart.org
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More Uptown-ness (This just in!):
EVENT: Inaugural Celebration @ Lenox Wines
HOST: The Children's Epilepsy Foundation
SPONSORS: Rent-A-Center, Uptownlife.net, MNN, TFC Insurance Planning LLC, Community Association of Progressive Dominicans, Inc
VENUE: Lenox Wines
381 Lenox Avenue
@ 129th Street, Harlem
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
DETAILS: All you can eat & drink. Food provided by Harlem's Pizza Party, with premium wines from around the world.
TICKETS: $50 tax-deductible donation to The Children's Epilepsy Foundation of America/Please RSVP by email to info@lenoxwines.com
URL: http://www.lenoxwines.com
Wine We Can Believe In: Available @ Lenox Wines >>> |
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Family/Daytime Events:
EVENT:2009 Inauguration Watch on the Big Screen
HOST: Symphony Space
VENUE: Symphony Space/Peter Jay Sharp Theater
2537 Broadway (@ 95th Street)
N.Y., N.Y. 10025
TIME: 10 am
DETAILS: Pack a lunch, order in, or enjoy light snacks and beverages available for purchase by unWINEd.
TICKETS: Free and open to the public.
URL: http://www.symphonyspace.org
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NY
1 NY1 will have big screens outdoors ALL DAY at three Manhattan locations:
- Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building - Harlem
- Time Square
- Foley Square - Lower Manhattan
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EVENT:2009 Inauguration Ceremonies Watch & Live Screening
HOST: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
VENUE: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd
N.Y., N.Y. 10037
TIME: 11 am
TICKETS: Free Admission. First Come, first served.
URL: http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/sc.html
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EVENT: Inauguration of a DREAM: A Celebration of Choice, Voice & Democracy in Harlem
HOST: Democracy Prep Charter School
VENUE: Harlem Armory
40 W. 143rd St.
(Between Lenox Ave. and Harlem River Dr.)
TIME: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
DETAILS: For students and families, teachers, community members, elected officials, and armed service members.
TICKETS: Free Admission/Call 917-509-7185 for ticket information
URL: http://www.DemocracyPrep.org
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New York City Hall is also hosting an event, but cannot accommodate anymore guests :-(
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If you're still thinking about braving WDC, CLICK HERE for a guide to DC events, housing, etc.
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Also, this just came in from the WDC Friends (Quakers):
Visiting Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration?
Come enjoy some Friendly hospitality at the
INAUGURATION COMFORT STATION
offered by the Friends Meeting of Washington (Quakers)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
10:00am to 6:00pm
-- Come in from the cold
-- Rest your feet
-- Enjoy a Simple Meal (hot soup!)
-- Get directions and information
-- Meet Friends and other travelers
ALL ARE WELCOME! It is not a partisan event, but an opportunity to offer hospitality to visitors
and activists advocating for peace and justice in the new presidential administration.
The Friends Meetinghouse is located near Dupont Circle at
2111 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
We’re accessible by public transit: Take the Red Line to Dupont Circle and use the Q Street (north) exit. Walk north (uphill) along Connecticut Ave. Turn left at R Street (at Starbucks). Turn right on Florida Avenue (at Nora’s Restaurant). Turn left on Decatur Place, and you’ll see our welcome signs.
MetroBus Route 42 also stops near the meetinghouse.
Transit conditions are expected to be crowded, and the bus and rail schedules somewhat unpredictable. We recommend checking the Metro website for updates:
http://www.wmata.com/getting_around/metro_events/inauguration.cfm
Official information about the inauguration is available here (note Key Topics menu):
http://inaugural.senate.gov/2009/index.cfm
For more information about hospitality, please contact Robin at 607-592-7443 or metrogrrl@gmail.com metrogrrl@gmail.com
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