A list of upcoming events follows.
This information is supplied as a public service, and does not necessarily comprise an endorsement of the identified activity, candidate, charity, club, meeting, organization or topic. All information is believed to be accurate as of the publication date of this post.
Readers are advised to independently verify event particulars -- including admission fees or other requirements -- with the respective hosts. Unless otherwise indicated, all events take place in Manhattan.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Lewis Cohen hosts a cocktail reception to benefit Alaska Congressional candidate Diane Benson at the home of Barbara and Morris Pearl, 1020 Park Avenue (at 85th Street). Contribution levels range from $100 - $2,300. Please RSVP to ruth_benedict@comcast.net
Thursday, March 20, 2008. LeGal's Annual Dinner and Art Auction, at the Ritz Carlton, 2 West Street. Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7:30. Tickets: $225. For additional information please contact 212.353.9118.
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 12:00 to 3:00 pm. Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club's ANNUAL SPRING BRUNCH at the Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, honoring State Senator Liz Krueger. For additional information please call 212 687-6874.
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 3:30 to 5:30pm. Fundraiser for NORMAN SIEGEL, who is running for the office of NYC Public Advocate, at Toast (formerly Carne) 2737 Broadway at 105th St. Suggested contributions: GUEST $50--PATRON $500. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and there will be special drink prices at the bar. RSVP: NYCNormanSiegel@aol.com or 212-448-6271; or Lew at 212-368-2403.
Thursday, April 3, 2008, 6-9pm, JLG's Annual Dinner at NY Hilton Hotel (1335 Avenue of Americas) honoring Hon. George Marlow and Cheryl Chambers. Tickets: $215. RSVP to david Fiveson at dfiveson@bffmlaw.com or 212.615.2200.
Thursday, April 3, 2008, 6:00p.m. Village Independent Democrats Annual Awards Dinner honoring District Leaders Keen Berger & Brad Hoylman; Doug Kellner, Co-Chair NYS Board of Elections; and Melissa Sklarz, Director of NY Trans Rights Organization at The Manhattan Penthouse 80 Fifth Avenue (at S/W corner of 14th Street). Cocktails and buffet, program at 7:30, Tickets: $125. RSVP to V.I.D. 26 Perry Street, NY, NY 10014 or (212) 741-2994.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7-9pm. Fundraiser for Jim Neal, Candidate for Elizabeth Dole's Senate seat in North Carolina, at home of Steven and Judy Gluckstern, 54 Thompson Street. Tickets: $500-4,600. RSVP to Arthur Leoplold at 917.359.3920 or arthur@leopoldpc.com
Thursday, April 10, 2008, 7 - 9 p.m., CODA's Spring 2008 Celebration at Reboot, 37 Ave. A [b/w 2nd and 3rd St.] honoring Lucille Carrasquero, Leonor Colon, Retail Action Project for their work on the L.E.S. Ticket prices: Supporter $25 Activist $50, Champion $100, Hero $100. RSVP at 212-774-9404.
Monday, April 28, 2008. NYSTLA's Law Day 2008 Celebration honoring Congressman Charles B.Rangel at the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of Americas. Cocktails 6-7:30pm, 7:30-9pm ceremony. For more information or to RSVP contact Allie Wesson at 212.349.5890 or awesson@nystla.org
Sunday, May 4th, 2008, 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Three Parks Independent Democrats' Annual Dinner Honoring Council Members Inez Dickens and Melissa Mark-Viverito for leadership in neighborhood zoning issues at Meridiana Restaurant, 2756 Broadway (105th -106th Sts). Tickets: Club Members $60.00; Guests $125.00 RSVP to ThreeParksDems@aol.com
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 6:30-8:30 pm, NYDems Sring Gala at Broad Street Ballroom, 41 Broad Street. For ticket price and sponsorship information, contact Rebecca Leal at rebeccal@nydems.org or 212-725-8825.
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 8pm-11pm. The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club's Gay Pride Celebration at Elmo's Restaurant, 156 Seventh Ave. (bet. 19th & 20th Sts.). A night of entertainment, complete with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Honoring philanthropist and entrepreneur, Scott O. Talbot, and the star of Queer As Folk, Peter Paige. To be listed on the host committee please e-mail: jimowlesldc@aol.com . Tickets: $100. 00 and up.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Metropolitan Black Bar Association's 24 Anniversary Awards Dinner honoring Hon. Lewis L. Douglass and Anthony Ricco at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn. Ticket prices to be announced. For more information contact, Sonia Wilson at thewilsongroup2000@yahoo.com
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6-9 pm. Samuel J. Tilden 55th Anniversary Dinner at Tavern on the Green, honoring Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Geoffrey Croft, President and Founder of NYC Park Advocates. Members - $90, Guests - $175, For more information contact: 212 475 5347.
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6-8:30. Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City's Annual Event at Hill Country, 30 West 26th Street, New York, honoring the NYC State Senators Co-Sponsoring the Same-Sex Marriage Bill. Tickets: $125, Sponsorship levels: $150, $250, $500. RSVP: mcarlin@sdnyc.org
Sunday, May, 18, 2008, 1-4pm, Community Free Democrats' Annual Lunch at Arte Cafe, 106 West 73rd Str., just west of Columbus Ave. Price and RSVP information to be provided.
Monday, May 19, 2008, 6-8pm, McManus Spring Fundraiser at Charley O's - 713 8th Avenue @ 45th Street. Special Guest and price to be announced shortly.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Annual JALBCA dinner at Waters Edge. Details to follow.
Thursday, June 5, 2008, 6pm cocktails and silent auction, 7:30 dinner and short program, New York Women's Bar Association's Annual Dinner at Capitale (130 Bowery at Grand Street), honoring Hon. Ann Pfau and Marsika Hargitay. Details to follow.
Sunday, September 7, 2008, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, McManus Birthday Party. Details to follow.
Monday, October 20, 2008, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., McManus Fall Fundraiser at Charley O's - 713 8th Avenue at 45th Street. Details to follow.