It’s Convention Time! Local Convention Watch Parties
Posted August 26th, 2008 by daniel in News with tags Convention, Coordinated Campaign, East End, Upcoming Events, West Side.
As the Democratic National Convention convenes in Denver August 25-28, a number of local events are planned to allow Democrats here to participate in the enthusiasm, excitement, and history-making activities of the convention:
Monday, August 25 Theme for the day is “One Nation.” Michelle Obama and Senator Ted Kennedy will address convention.
Tuesday, August 26 Theme for the day is “Renewing America’s Promise.” Senator Hillary Clinton will address convention. Senator Mark Warner will deliver keynote address. Watch proceedings at East End Satellite Office, 201 Broadway, starting at 7:00 o’clock p.m.
Wednesday, August 27 Theme for the day is “Securing America’s Future.” President Bill Clinton and Vice-Presidential Nominee Joe Biden will address convention. Watch proceedings with Spring Branch Democrats at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 11623 Katy Freeway at Kirkwood, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 28 Theme for the day is “Change You Can Believe In.” Senator Barack Obama will receive the party’s nomination for President of the United States and deliver his acceptance speech. Al Gore will also address the convention. Convention watch parties are scheduled for the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom, 6 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, 77046 (click HERE to make reservations) starting at 7:00 o’clock; at the Bay Area New Democrats campaign headquarters, 568 El Dorado, starting at 6:30 p.m.; at Maxwell’s – The Club, 9255 S. Main, Houston 77025, starting at 5:00 p.m.; and in the Cy-Fair Democrats area at the home of Jennifer and Andy Lorenz, 14526 Cypress Falls in Fairwood Subdivision, starting at 7:00 p.m.
You can also follow the convention, including streaming video, online at http://www.demconvention.com.
