Showing posts with label inauguration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label inauguration. Show all posts

Friday, January 16, 2009

Inaugural Parties in the 35th District

For those of you who won't be able to make it to Washington, D.C. for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, feel free to participate in any of the following activities on inauguration day!

"The Hideout" Cocktail Lounge
The weekend kicks off Jan.16th through the 20th, with a 10% discount on all drinks from 7pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday; and from 7pm-closing on Sunday; The Hideout will open on Tuesday morning at 9am, to view the inauguration ceremony on a flat plasma screen, while serving coffee, tea, muffins, sandwiches, all complimentary.

266 Adelphi Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 855-3010

Free Screenings of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration

Emmanuel Baptist Church
279 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y.
1/20/09

You may call (718) 622-1107 for further information.
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Grace Agard Harewood Center (Fort Greene Senior Citizens Center)
966 Fulton St. (b/w Grand Ave. & St. James Pl.)
Brooklyn, N.Y.
1/20/09

TIME: 9AM-4PM

Lunch will be served at 12:30pm.
Donation: $3.00

The Center may be reached at (718) 638-6910.
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Fort Greene Senior Center
196 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(at the corner of Prospect Place)
1/20/09

Inaugural breakfast from 9:30AM-11AM. The inauguration ceremonies will be broadcast live on a big-screen television. At 1PM, lunch will be served. The event is open to adults 60 and older.

DONATION: $2.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd
N.Y., N.Y. 10037
1/20/09

TIME: 11AM

Please call (212) 491-2200 for further information.
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Two Steps Down Restaurant
240 Dekalb Ave.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
1/20/09

TIME: 6PM

Free Admission. Please call (718) 399-2020 for further information.
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Hope City Empowerment Center
650-656 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(between Bergen & Dean Streets)
1/20/09

TIME: 8:30AM-10:30AM

Breakfast served. Please call (718) 857-5698 for further information.
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The following information is from The Daily News (the article may be found here: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/01/15/2009-01-15_brooklyn_ready_to_salute_historic_barack.html).

1/16- Jazz 966 hosts a Pre-Inauguration Ball, featuring the Tulani Kinard Sextet. Patrons are urged to wear of display Obama paraphernalia. Doors open at 7 p.m. Shows are at 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. Donation: $15. Dinner, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages will be available (BYOB permitted). 966 Fulton St. between St. James Place and Grand Ave.

1/18- Rock the Vote, Kevin Powell, the Fort Greene Association present "Dr. King, Hip Hop and Barack Obama" at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts at Long Island University on Flatbush Ave., across from Junior's Restaurant. Doors open at 3p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Also on Sunday at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy., WNYC Radio will present "A Journey of Hope: From Protest to Presidency, an Afternoon of Conversation, Celebration, Music and Poetry," hosted by Brian Lehrer. The RSVP list for this event, from 3 to 5 p.m., is full, but there will be a standby line at 2:30 p.m.

1/20/09 The Brooklyn Academy of Music, 430 Lafayette, Ave., will broadcast the inauguration ceremonies, including the parade after the swearing-in of President-elect Obama, in its Rose Cinemas. The event is free and open to the public, with tickets available beginning at 11 a.m.

Medgar Evers College will broadcast the inauguration in Founders Auditorium, 1650 Bedford Ave., Crown Heights. Doors will open at 10 a.m.

The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold a screening of the swearing-in ceremony at the Flatbush Caton Market on Flatbush Ave., between Lenox Road and Caton Ave.

1/20/09 NIGHT PARTIES Peaches Restaurant, 393 Lewis Ave., Bedford-Stuyvesant will host a four-course dinner. Cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m.

From 7 to 11 p.m., a Brooklyn Inaugural Ball benefitting Public School 261 will take place at the Bell House, 149 7th St., between Second and Third Aves. The evening will include food, wine, music and dancing. For ticket information, go to www.ticketweb.com and search under Brooklyn Inaugural Ball.

The City Council Inauguration Day Viewing has reached capacity, but other viewing information may be seen on the front page of the City Council website here: http://council.nyc.gov/html/home/home.shtml.

Monday, January 12, 2009

OBAMA INAUGURATION EVENTS AROUND THE DISTRICT


Obama-inspired special menus, drinks, discounts and other offers.
Friday, January 16-Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Brooklyn, NY-January 8, 2009 Twenty-eight restaurants, cafes, boutiques and retail stores of the Dekalb Avenue Merchants' Association in Fort Greene, (a Brooklyn neighborhood long known for its multi-cultural diversity) invite you to "Celebrate the Inauguration on Dekalb" and continue the electrifying celebration that began in the streets on election night and continues right through Inauguration Weekend, Friday, January 16-Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

Participating Dekalb Avenue businesses will be offering discounts, coupons, reduced-price prix-fixe menus, drink specials, vouchers for discounts on return visits or 2-for-1 specials all weekend long. Plus on the day of the Inauguration, locations with big screen TVs will be opening early to broadcast the ceremony and will have live music, DJs and even more specials throughout the day.

The list of participating merchants and their offers include... 20% discounts to celebrate the 20th of January, 2009... 44% discounts to celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th President... special menu creations reflecting President-elect Obama's multi-cultural background... plus coupons, vouchers and other special offers.

ALSO: "Obama" posters created by students at Dekalb Avenue's Ronald Edmonds Learning Center, Middle School 113, will be exhibited in windows up and down Dekalb during the celebration weekend. Come see the work of these young artists who have been so profoundly inspired. Plus students from the school's Academy of Performing Arts Choir and Band will be performing at select locations on Inauguration Day.

This event re-launches the Dekalb Avenue Merchants' Association (DAMA). The Association covers Dekalb Avenue from Washington Avenue to Ashland Place, plus businesses on intersecting side streets. The association is about businesses working together on issues of mutual interest, connecting with the community and promoting this vibrant strip in the heart of one of Brooklyn's great neighborhoods.


PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES AND OFFERS

CELEBRATE THE INAUGUATION ON DEKALB AVENUE
Friday, January 16-Tuesday, January 20, 2009 (unless otherwise noted below)


NORTH SIDE OF DEKALB FROM VANDERBILT TO FORT GREENE PARK
* -->Indicates locations also showing the live broadcast of the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

BONITA
(243 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-622-5300)
Special Menu Item: Tacos Al Pastor with a shot of tequila and blood orange juice, $12.00.

BROOKLYN SPORTING GOODS
(241 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-638-2537)
10% off all baseball caps and other gear (Sat and Tues only)

KIKI'S PET SPA
(239 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-857-7272)
25% off grooming Fri-Mon. 44% off grooming on Inauguration Day.

IMPRESSIONS SALON
(233 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 917-704-9237)
10% discount on all Salons Enhancement Services offered (Fri and Sat). Monday: Beauty in the Body Belly Dancing, 6:30pm-9:00pm (participation a must). Inauguration Day: 20% off Haircuts, Regularly $40. Appointments recommended (selected stylist only). Call 917-704-9237 for information.

THE GENERAL GREENE
(229 Dekalb @ Clermont / 718-222-1510)
Inaugural Luau - January 20, 2009
$20.09 Suckling Pig Dinner: Suckling Pig, Sweet Potato Mash, Grilled Pineapple,
Coconut Banana Cream Pie. $5 Mai Tai's all weekend.

MALCHIJAH HATS
(225 Dekalb @ Clermont / 718-643-3269)
10% off in-stock items. Free T-Shirts to first purchasing customers, Fri-Mon (while supplies last). Inauguration Day: 20% discounts.

THISTLE & CLOVER
(221 Dekalb @ Clermont / 718-855-5577)
10% off all non-sale items

KIF*
(219 Dekalb @ Adelphi / 718-852-7273)
Lunch: $15 Prix-fixe menu with Free Mimosa or Bloody Mary - 11am to 5:30pm. Dinner: Prix-fixe 3-courses $20.09. On Inauguration evening: $5 Special B'amatini

CHEZ OSKAR
(211 Dekalb @ Adelphi / 718-852-6250)
Prix-fixe for Peace: 3-courses prix fix menu Monday to Friday from 11-5:30 pm - $20.09 plus a very special cocktail menu consisting of: Rotten Republicans, Dirty Democrats and Yes-we-can-ohitos... all at $5 each

HIDE OUT LOUNGE*
(266 Adelphi @ Dekalb / 718-855-3010)
10% off all drinks 7pm-9pm on Friday/Saturday, 7pm til closing Sunday. Closed on Monday. On Inauguration Day: 10am-4pm, complimentary coffee, tea, juices, and sandwiches. 10% off all drinks 7pm til closing.

SUSHI D
(207 Dekalb @ Adelphi / 718-858-0058)
Special $4 Hawaiian and Indonesian appetizer menu.
Free glass of sake w/entrees.

MADIBA RESTAURANT*
(195 Dekalb @ Carlton Avenue / 718-855-9190)
Free Obama Mama Cocktails, Bloody Mary or Mimosa with lunch or dinner. Inauguration Day: Open at 11am, live music and drink and lunch specials.

SMOOCH*
(264 Carlton @ Dekalb / 718-624-4075)
20% discount on all items

THIRST WINE MERCHANTS
(187 Dekalb @ Carlton / 718-596-7643)
20% off Champagne, to celebrate the 20th.

URBAN SPRING
(185 Dekalb @ Carlton / 718-237-0797)
Free cup of "Brownstone Beans" coffee with the purchase of a homemade muffin.


SOUTH SIDE OF DEKALB FROM VANDERBILT TO ASHLAND PLACE
* -->Indicates locations also showing the live broadcast of the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.

TILLIES OF BROOKLYN
(248 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-783-6140)
15% discount on everything.

ICI
(246 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-789-2778)
Diners receive a voucher for 30% of their check total to use on next visit.

ALIBI
(242 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-783-8519)
$4 Pints of Stella (20% off) Sat-Tues

TWO STEPS DOWN
(240 Dekalb @ Vanderbilt / 718-399-2020)
2 for 1 drinks (Fri-Mon, excluding private party times). Inauguration evening: music, dancing and light buffet for customers, free.

BLACK IRIS
(226 Dekalb @ Clermont / 718-852-9800)
Complimentary Loomi citrus drink (Sat-Tues)

MARIOS PIZZA
(224 Dekalb @ Clermont / 718-260-9520)
20% off

RED BAMBOO*
(271 Adelphi @ Dekalb / 718-643-4352)
$10 coupon for your next visit. $5 drink specials. Inauguration day: complimentary hors dourves, DJ.

CATHERINE'S CAFÉ
(184 Dekalb @ Carlton / 718-858-3712)
Breakfast: 44% off small coffee/tea with a koblihy pastry. Lunch: Brooklyn Omelet for only $5 (reg. 7.50) plus free soda or bottled water.

BITTERSWEET
(180 Dekalb @ Carlton / 718-852-2556)
Free 10 oz. latte or cappuccino coupon when you spend $10 (good for next visit)

RICE
(166 Dekalb @ Cumberland / 718-858-2700)
$11 pre-fixe brunch special (Sat-Tues). Wine, sake and beer specials at dinner and free drink coupon for next visit.

SPECIAL GIFT OCCASSIONS
(114 Dekalb @ St. Felix / 718-855-5870)
Purchase one custom-made hat at regular price, get 2nd hat at 44% off.

CAFFE e VINO
(112 Dekalb @ St. Felix / 718-855-6222)
Free bottle of wine for tables of 3-4 people. Free glass of wine or beer for each person at tables of 1-2 people.

GREEN APPLE CAFE
(110 Dekalb @ St. Felix / 718-625-1248)
2 for 1 "Black & White" Cookies. 2 for 1 "Obama Latte" (Chocolate & Vanilla)