Inauguration West (Meeting)
CHANGE IS COMING! - "A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM"
If you're not going to DC, San Francisco is the place to be!
Visit www.inaugurationwest.com
EAT DRINK MINGLE CELEBRATE!
Count down to the Bay Area's Inauguration West, the official West Coast celebration for the historic inauguration of our 44th President, Senator Barack Obama, taking place in San Francisco.
The year's biggest celebration! Come together with your fellow campaigners, supporters, and friends. Mark your participation in this historic moment in time.
HONORARY EVENT COMMITTEE
Cathy Adams, Aimee Allison, Jennifer Azzi, London Breed, Supervisor Keith Carson (Alameda County), Kuji Chahal, Dwight Clark, Roger Craig, Michael D, Alan Dones, Supervisor Bevan Dufty (San Francisco County), MC Hammer, Stephen Jackson, California State Senator Mark Leno, Ronnie Lott, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi (San Francisco County), State Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Ave Montague, Erik Moore, Cindy Pawlcyn, Victor Scargle, Issac Vaughn and Monetta White
HONORARY CULINARY COMMITTEE (invited or participating)
Nate Appleman, Jan Birnbaum, Ron Boyd, Irene Contreras, Chris Cosentino, Mark Dommen, Bruce Hill, Traci Des Jardin, Pablo Jacinto, Erasto Jacinto, Michael Mina, Nancy Oakes, Peter Pahk, Charles Phan, Mitch Rosenthal, Ron Siegel, Xavier Solomon, Hiro Sone, Craig Stoll, Staffan Terje, Monetta White
SUPPORTERS
100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Accenture Northern California African American Interest Group, African American Art & Culture Complex, All Seasons Ski Club, Inc., All Stars Helping Kids, Alpha Nu Omega Chapter - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Black Women Organized For Political Action, Capital Talent, Demetrie Broxton, Charles Houston Bar Association, Cityflight Media Network, Coalition of 100 Black Women - Oakland Bay Area Chapter, Coalition of 100 Black Women - San Francisco Chapter, First Fridays of the Bay Area, Glass House Communications, InfoBayArea, John George Democratic Club, La Niece Jones, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, Museum of the African Diaspora, National Black MBA Association - San Francisco Chapter, Oakland Bay Area Chapter - The Links Inc., Omega Boys Club, Cesar Plata, Sac Cultural Hub, San Francisco Bay Area African American Musicians and Associates, San Francisco Black Film Festival, San Francisco National Association of Black Accountants, Merl Saunders, SFNoir, Shelly Tatum Presents, Jewell Sparks, Stanford Black Alumni Association - Northern California, The PR Lady, Varner PR Agency, Women of Color Action Network
HOURS & LOCATION
- City View @ Metreon in San Francisco (4th & Mission), a dramatic indoor event space with a breathtaking cityscape panorama and stunning views of Yerba Buena Gardens from a heated outdoor terrace
- 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
EVENT
Entertainment
- Morris Day and the Time (formerly with Prince!)
- The Bay Area's popular Rick and Russ Show
- Dancing to DJ and live music
Special Guests
- Former 49ers Ronnie Lott, Dwight Clark, Roger Craig and Tim McDonald. Current 49er Eric Heitmann. Golden State Warriors Jamal Crawford, Stephen Jackson, Corey Maggette, DeMarcus Nelson and Ronny Turiaf. Olympic Gold Medalists Jennifer Azzi and Natalie Coughlin, and Don Johnson (IUSTA Tennis Hall of Fame)
- Hosted by Kevin Brown (KBLX, The Morning Show) and Janice Edwards (NBC Bay Area)
Plus...
- Red carpet entrance and photo wall
- President's Lounge VIP area *
- Big screens for live Inaugural Ball coverage from the nation's capital
- Film clips from "Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey" courtesy of the San Francisco Black Film Festival
- The Election Trail (multi media presentations)
- Inaugural Highlights
- Chinese Dragon Dancers
- Obama inspired art exhibition
- Brazilian Dance
- Commemorative event keepsake souvenir **
- Complimentary champagne toast
- Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
- No host bar
* For CABINET level ticket holders
VIP Reception in the President's Lounge, hosted by VIPLineup.
- Includes sumptuous fancy foods, special video screens, one complimentary drink, jazz reception, event photo and a place to mingle with special guests
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS, PURVEYORS & WINERIES
(invited or participating)
Go Fish, Rasselas on Fillmore, Sheba Lounge, New Orleans Bill, Esterlina Winery, Radio Africa and Kitchen, 1300 on Fillmore, Mustard's, Cindy's Backdoor Kitchen, Mina Restaurant, Aqua San Francisco, Ritz Carlton San Francisco, Epic Roast House, One Market, Incanto, Slanted Door, Ame, Jardiniere, Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, Mustard's Grill , Perbacco, Silverado Resort, Absinthe, Town Hall, Ritz Half Carlton, Moon Bay, Delfina, Picco, Boulevard, A16
PURCHASE TICKETS (Advance Sales Only!)
** Regular Pricing
- $75 - Community Organizer
- $100 - Candidate (includes 1 drink ticket + commemorative event keepsake)
- $125 - Cabinet (includes 1 drink ticket, commemorative event keepsake + access to VIP Reception/President's Lounge area)
With each ticket sold, the event will help to raise money for All Stars Helping Kids, Omega Boys Club, Museum of the African Diaspora, and San Francisco Black Film Festival Urban Kidz Program
Visit www.inaugurationwest.com - Advance Sales Only!
ATTIRE
- Business Casual or Cocktail
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
- Mission Street Garage (across street)
- BART (1 block away at 4th/Market)
STAYING OVERNITE? (within 2 blocks)
- St. Regis Hotel
- W Hotel
- Hotel Palomar
- Palace Hotel
Presented by KBLX in association with Ave Montague and Associates, and VIPLineup (remember Global Groove?)
Event Management by Dominic Phillips Marketing
Public Relations assistance by SC Consulting and Etheridge PR
NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.
| Time: |
Tuesday, January 20 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Host: |
Michael DeFlorimonte |
| Contact Phone: |
415.771.9271 |
| Location: |
Metreon - City View Terrace (San Francisco, CA)
101 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
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| Directions: |
4th and Mission St, SF (across from Marriott Hotel and Mission St Parking Garage) |
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