Oct 23 2008
Rock the vote
After marking their ballots LGBT and friends are invited to watch the results and celebrate at an election night party from 6 p.m. to midnight Nov. 4 at The Music Box @ Fonda Theater in
Los Angeles. “People want to be with community,” said Los Angeles Gay and
Lesbian
Center spokeswoman Stevie St. John. Hundreds are expected to observe the climax to defeat Proposition 8 on an on-stage projection or flat screens throughout the theater, while they enjoy a hosted bar and food.The party will feature live updates from community and political leaders, free prizes and giveaways, and music from D.J. Steve Cunningham (Akbar, MJ’s). “We want this party to serve as the festive capstone of an epic battle, a celebration that reflects the historic scope and exuberance of the campaign itself,” said Alan Acosta, director of strategic initiatives at the
L.A.
Gay & Lesbian
Center. Suggested donation: $10No on 8 campaign volunteers are welcomed free of charge.
The Music Box @ Fonda is at
in
Los Angeles.
Details visit: www.lagaycenter.org/election.
I’m fortunate that I was able to vote absentee in California, and will be back in Santa Cruz by the end of the evening on Election Day…it’ll be a refreshing change from the doldrums of Kansas.