A list of events for the months of March, April, May and June 2007 follows.
This information is supplied to our readers for informational purposes only, and does not necessarily comprise an endorsement of the identified candidate, club, activity, meeting agenda, or topic. All information is believed to be accurate as of the original publication date. Readers are still advised to independently verify event particulars -- including admission fees or other requirements -- with the respective hosts. Unless otherwise indicated, you may assume all events are in Manhattan.
Thursday, March 29, 2007, 6:00 PM
Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer celebrates Women's History month by honoring Ruth Messinger at a reception at FIT in the Great Hall -- D Building, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street. Followed at 7:30 PM by special screening of "the Devil Came on Horseback," a film about the genocide in Darfur. RSVP to (212) 669-4462 or screening@manhattanbp.org
Thursday, April 12, 2007, 7:30 PM
Meeting of Eastside Democratic Club on the First 100 Days of Democratic Power in Albany and Congress (featuring Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and State Senator Liz Krueger) at the Brown Gardens Community Room, 225 East 93rd Street (between 2nd & 3rd). This club does not hold a fundraiser, but requests attendance at meetings instead.
Thursday, April 12th, 2007, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Governor Eliot Spitzer Celebrates the New York State Democratic Committee (Chair, June O'NeillCo-Chair, Dave PollakExec. Comm. Chair, Reginald Lafayette) at Boylan Daylight Studios , 601 W. 26th Street, 14th Floor. Individual tickets: $500. To R.S.V.P. or for more information please contact Celeste Wolter, at 212-725-8825 or celestew@nysdems.org
Thursday, April 19, 2007, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Annual fundraiser of United Democratic Organization (UDO ) in conjunction with Speaker Sheldon Silver at YoGee Noodle, 85 Chrystie Street. Tickets $100. RSVP: Virginia Kee at (212) 219-8461.
Sunday, April 22, 2007, Noon to 3:00 PM
Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club's Spring Brunch honoring Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, at the Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue at 44th Street. Price: $250 nonmembers. For more information: Call Dinner Chair, Debby Buchwald 212-687-6874. Make checks payable to Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club, P.O. Box 1157, Murray Hill Station, New York, NY 10156
Thursday, April 26, 2007, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tilden Dinner at Tavern on the Green, honoring Borough President Scott Stringer and Executive Director of Stuyvesant Cove Park - Joy Garland. Price: $80 for members, $175 for regular tickets. RSVP to tilden@tildendemocrats.com Call Julie Torres, dinner chair, at 212 689 7654 with any questions.
Thursday, April 26th, 2007, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Democratic Club of El Barrio Candidate Night at Tiano Towers Crystal Ballroom, 240 East 123rd Street, 4th Floor. Call 212- 410-1263 to register to speak.
Saturday, April 28th, 2007, Noon – 3:00 PM
Columbian Lawyers Association Annual Rapallo Award Luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria (Grand Ballroom) honoring U.S. Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. at the Waldorf-Astoria – 301 Park Avenue, between 49th & 50th Streets. Tickets: $135.00. Mandatory RSVP by April 9th to Irma Clemente, Esq., c/o Regal Title Agency, 90 Broad Street, (18th Floor), New York, NY 10004.
Sunday, April 29, 2007, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Broadway Democrats' annual Spring Fling, at Nacho's Kitchen, 2893 Broadway, between 112th and 113th Streets. Ticket price to be announced. Call 917-757-6058 or e-mail LuisAngelRoman@aol.com to RSVP or for further information about sponsorship.
Sunday, April 29th, 2007, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Three Parks Independent Democrats' spring fund-raiser at Meridiana, 2756 Broadway @ West 106th Street. Couvert: $125. To RSVP or additional information, please email ThreeParksDems@aol.com or call Lynn Max at 212-666-3129.
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007, cocktails at 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:30 PM
The Lexington Democratic Club's annual dinner, honoring Assemblyman Jonathan Bing, at the Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue at 44th Street. Tickets: regular $175, supporter* $200, sponsor* $300, benefactor* $500. (*listing on invitation & in program). For more information and to RSVP, please contact Dinner Co-Chair Trudy L. Mason at TLMpr@aol.com or call 212-744-8841 or 917-443-3315.
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club's Pre-Gay Pride Celebration at Elmo's Restaurant, 156 Seventh Ave. (Bet. 19th & 20th Sts.) honoring Michael Colosi and the stars of "Queer As Folk" (Michelle Clunie and Thea Gill). Award Presenters: Hon. Anthony Weiner and Kyan Douglas. To RSVP or for more information on sponsorship, contact Allen Roskoff at AROSKOFF@aol.com or 212-741-3677.
Saturday, May 5, 2007, Noon to 3:00 PM
Chelsea Reform Democratic Club's Annual Spring Brunch at Nisos Restaurant, 19th Street and 8th Avenue. This year's honoree's are Lt. Governor David Paterson, Janet Weinberg, Director of Development at GMHC, Katharine Roberts, neighborhood activist and longtime CRDC member, and the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center. Tickets are $50 (members), $125 guests, $200 sponsor, $300 patron and $500 benefactor. For additional information contact: Doris Corrigan at 212-924-5920.
Sunday, May 6, 2007, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Community Free Democrats' annual dinner at Arte Cafe, 106 West 73rd Street (west of Columbus Ave.). Tickets: $200. For more information, contact Suzanne Jacobson at cfdnyc@aol.com or (212) 362-5635.
Thursday, May 10, 2007, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Village Independent Democrats' 50th Anniversary dinner at the Manhattan Penthouse, located at 80 Fifth Avenue at 14th Street. Couvert and RSVP information to be provided.
Monday, May 14, 2007, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
McManus Club's Spring Fundraiser at Charley O's, 713 8th Avenue @ 45th Street. RSVP to Carlos Manzano at theclub@nyct.net . Regular tickets are $125. They can be purchased online at: https://www.mcmanusdemocrats.com/fundraiser/fundraiser.php .
Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 6:00 PM, cocktails, 7:00 PM program
The Metropolitan Black Bar Association honors Lt. Gov David Paterson at its Annual Awards Dinner on at the Roosevelt Hotel (45th St and Madison). Ticket price: $185. To RSVP or for information, please contact Sonia Wilson, Publicity and Fundraising Consultant at 718-251-1348.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 6:00 to 8:30 PM
New York Womens Bar Association's annual installation gala (in new format with extended reception) at Puck Building, corner of Lafayette and Houston. Ticket price: $185. RSVP to dinner@nywba.org
Thursday, May 17, 2007, cocktails at 6:00 PM, dinner from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
GLID's annual awards dinner at Porcao, 360 Park Avenue South. Tickets from $125. Contact the GLID dinner hotline at 800-517-7861 to RSVP.
Sunday, May 20, 2007, 7:30 PM
Ansonia Democrats' annual dinner at Josephina's, 1900 Broadway. RSVP and couvert information to be provided.
Friday, June 8, 2007, 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM
The Anti-Bias Committee of the Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County, Fourth Annual Celebration of Unity in Diversity at the 60 Centre Street Rotunda. All welcome. No couvert.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Annual Fundraiser of Park River Independent Democrats (PRID). Details to be provided.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007, time to be announced
Network of Barleaders' annual dinner honoring Justice Juanita Bing Newton as "Friend of the Bar" at Tavern on the Green. Price and RSVP information to be provided.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 6:00 PM cocktails, 7:00 PM dinner
JALBCA's annual dinner at the Water's Edge in LIC. For additional details call (212) 289-9720.
