
A Fundraiser for Barack Obama
Sunday, October 26, 2008
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
City Vista Busboys and Poets
1025 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Help Barack Obama Win the Presidency
►Join socially-conscious poets and activists of Poets and Artists for Obama as they present their third fundraiser
in support of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign at the new Busboys and Poets (City Vista location).
►Listen to poetry from some of the area’s finest poets.
►Enjoy selections from the sumptuous *menu at one of Washington, D.C.’s vibrant new restaurants.
*Restaurant prices apply.
$20.00 minimum donation
Checks payable to: Obama for America
►A portion of artist’s proceeds will go to: Obama for America
►Free cake and champagne for the first 50 attendees.
Featuring Poet and Spoken Word Artist Jason Reynolds.
Other Poets scheduled to perform and/or sign copies of their books & CDs include:
BRENARDO, SISTAH JOY, TY GRAY-EL, MIKE MAGGIO, JOSE ANTONIO CARRILLO
and youth poets, KYNDALL BROWN and MONIQUE BROWN.
Visual artists scheduled to display, discuss, sign and sell their art include
TIM HINTON and ROGER JAMES. Additional art selections from Annie’s Art Gallery (www.anniesartgallery.net/) will be available for purchase.
To register to attend, obtain more information or to make on-line donations visit
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gshw2t
Afro-centric or business casual attire. No sports gear please.
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