Charlotte

It's history!

Feeling restless and excited? Thrilled that Barack Obama will give his nomination address in front of a crowd of 75,000? Wondering where you'll watch the history-making event? Options abound, but if you don't have plans...

Why not consider Drinking Liberally?

Tonight we'll gather a bit later than usual, at 8:30. Obama's speech is scheduled to begin at around 10 o'clock. On such short notice, we decided to play it safe and meet at our usual spot, Dolce Vita, in the sweet heart of NoDa.

Wait, there's more!

To add extra excitement to an address that's already sure to be both a stirring call to action and a message of hope for better times ahead, join political hipsters everywhere as we immerse ourselves in Drinking Liberally's "Official Barack Obama Convention Speech Drinking Game Drinking Liberally's "Official Barack Obama Convention Speech Drinking Game."

That's right, Drinking Liberally's "Official Barack Obama Convention Speech Drinking Game."

We're not certain how a game like that is going to go down in Dolce Vita, but it promises to be big gulps o' fun!

Join us if you can!

Where: Dolce Vita, at 3205 North Davidson St., in NoDa
When: Today, Thursday August 28, anytime after 8 o'clock
Who: Liberals galore! Progressives! Fans of free-thinking! Policy wonks! Those who hope! Clintonites! Bidenophiles! Obamaniacs! And, it goes without saying, those with a knack for drinking games! You know who you are!

We can't wait to see you!

Mark, Marcus, Andy, Jeremy, and Kendall

It has been so long since I sent an email that I forgot to mention the location and date. I put it on the website but forgot to add it to the email announcement.

Screening Liberally Presents: Crawford.
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Location
Charlotte Energy Solutions
337 Baldwin Ave
Charlotte, NC, 28204
United States

Hi gang. It has been awhile since Screening Liberally has made an appearance in Charlotte. But in honor of the Living Liberally National Convention (Sept. 5-6 in Charlotte), Screening Liberally along with Mark Englander of Charlotte Energy Solutions, will be presenting an advance showing of the Documentary, Crawford.
The screening is free but please feel free to donate $5 or $10 towards the cost of Charlotte hosting the Living Liberally National Convention. Also please invite anyone you think might enjoy the film.
Bring your own drink and food! Beer and wine are ok.
About Crawford
What happens to the 705 residents of Crawford, Texas when George W. Bush decides to call it "home"? This is a small town with a big story -- a microcosm of the last seven years. When Bush moves in, the insular town explodes overnight with flocking press, droves of tourists and booming opportunity. While the President uses their town as the perfect set-piece to project a folksy image, Crawford sees behind the scenes. Soon, the town's compelling characters feel the human impact of political stagecraft. The spotlight exacerbates tensions between conformity and freethinking, pushing a progressive teacher and her favorite student to the brink -- and beyond.
In 2004, the town newspaper endorses Kerry; it's promptly boycotted. By 2005, the President's mounting problems follow him home, where 20,000 protestors do battle in Crawford's tiny streets. Now, tourist traffic has stopped. The town's boom is busting like the Presidency itself and left to pick up the pieces are the real people of Crawford. Their lives are changed forever. And their story is our own.
DAVID MODIGLIANI (Producer/Director) makes film and theater at the intersection of the personal and political. He recently concluded his three-year fellowship at the Michener Center for Writers with the Austin production of his play, WIRELESS-LESS (nominated by the Austin Critics Table for ?Best New Play.?) In May 2006, he produced and directed a 30 second TV spot for Austin mayor Will Wynn, which aired on all local networks. In July, 2006 his first documentary film, BAREFOOT AT BEETLEBUNG was screened on Martha?s Vineyard. He has a BA from Harvard University and an MFA from UT Austin.
For more info and to RSVP contact
Marcus@drinkingliberally.org

Hi gang. It has been awhile since Screening Liberally has made an appearance in Charlotte. But in honor of the Living Liberally National Convention (Sept. 5-6 in Charlotte), Screening Liberally along with Mark Englander of Charlotte Energy Solutions, will be presenting an advance showing of the Documentary, Crawford.

The screening is free but please feel free to donate $5 or $10 towards the cost of Charlotte hosting the Living Liberally National Convention. Also please invite anyone you think might enjoy the film.

Bring your own drink and food! Beer and wine are ok.

About Crawford

What happens to the 705 residents of Crawford, Texas when George W. Bush decides to call it "home"? This is a small town with a big story -- a microcosm of the last seven years. When Bush moves in, the insular town explodes overnight with flocking press, droves of tourists and booming opportunity. While the President uses their town as the perfect set-piece to project a folksy image, Crawford sees behind the scenes. Soon, the town's compelling characters feel the human impact of political stagecraft. The spotlight exacerbates tensions between conformity and freethinking, pushing a progressive teacher and her favorite student to the brink -- and beyond.

In 2004, the town newspaper endorses Kerry; it's promptly boycotted. By 2005, the President's mounting problems follow him home, where 20,000 protestors do battle in Crawford's tiny streets. Now, tourist traffic has stopped. The town's boom is busting like the Presidency itself and left to pick up the pieces are the real people of Crawford. Their lives are changed forever. And their story is our own.

DAVID MODIGLIANI (Producer/Director) makes film and theater at the intersection of the personal and political. He recently concluded his three-year fellowship at the Michener Center for Writers with the Austin production of his play, WIRELESS-LESS (nominated by the Austin Critics Table for “Best New Play.”) In May 2006, he produced and directed a 30 second TV spot for Austin mayor Will Wynn, which aired on all local networks. In July, 2006 his first documentary film, BAREFOOT AT BEETLEBUNG was screened on Martha’s Vineyard. He has a BA from Harvard University and an MFA from UT Austin.

For more info and to RSVP contact
Marcus@drinkingliberally.org

Why join the Drinking Liberally discussion?

The Russians are acting spooky, Pakistan is getting new leadership, and the Jamaicans are the fastest runners on the planet. Here at home, Tropical Storm Fay gathers strength, Barack Obama's selection of a running mate is likely to happen any minute now, and, well, what can you not say about Michael Phelps?

There's so much to talk about.

Each time we meet, more and more of you come out to raise a glass, share your ideas, and make new friends. Best of all, there's a great bunch of stuff coming up, including the impending Democratic and Republican National Conventions, our own Drinking Liberally National Conference just two-and-a-half weeks off, and a handful of Presidential debates on the horizon. Stay tuned for the special events we have lined up for each.

There's never been a better time to stop by.

Whether you pop in every time, swing by occasionally, or are eager to show up but in the past haven't quite mustered the gusto, this is a great opportunity to grab a glass of wine or an ice-cold beer and mull over the events of the day with people who are just as interesting--and interested in their world--as you are. We're a group who's smart, casual, thoroughly engaging, occasionally a little rowdy, and always fun.

We can't wait for you to join us!

What: Drinking Liberally
Where: Dolce Vita, 3205 North Davidson Street
When: Wednesday, August 20, anytime after 7 o'clock
What: A couple of drinks and plenty of free-wheeling discussion
Who: Our usual cohort of Liberal thinkers, movers, and shakers, plus YOU
Why: Because adding your voice to the discussion makes it better
Plus: Each Wednesday Dolce Vita offers half-price wine by the glass

See you Wednesday!

Peace,

Marcus, Mark, Jeremy, and Andy

Languid? Sweltering? Downright torrid? Suspicious that things are going to get even hotter? Well, perhaps you're right: it's time for another session of Drinking Liberally!

No, this isn't a heat-induced hallucination. Indeed, just the opposite: it's the perfect chance to chill. For a couple hours of conversational cool, join us Wednesday, August 6, at the ever-funky Dolce Vita Wine Bar, in NoDa. You'll be glad you did.

What's in store? In addition to a belated birthday shout out to Barack Obama, who turned 47 a day or two ago, we're thrilled to report that the Drinking Liberally National Conference is nearly upon us.

Drinking Liberally National Conference? Yep. Over the first weekend in September, fellow D.L. movers and shakers will scramble in from all corners of the country for a day-long series of seminars and workshops, and we'll be throwing them a truly awesome, delightfully rollicking shindig the evening of Saturday, September 6th, so stay tuned. More on this tomorrow night at Dolce Vita, and, by email, later this week.

What else is cookin'? Oh, the usual: endless Vice-Presidential chatter (it could happen any day), ongoing snickers about John McCain's technology foibles ("I am forcing myself--let me put it this way, I am using the computer more and more every day," he assured the Times), snickering about John McCain's age (he turns 72 later this month), and any other conversational hot topics you bring to the table.

As always, the heat of your discussion will be tempered by the icy-cold pint of beer in your hand--or, if you prefer, the sanguinity of that glass of wine you're holding will also do the trick.

Either way, Drinking Liberally offers a world of relief. But we need your input, so regardless of what you're drinking, or, for that matter, whether you're truly hot or just think you are, swing by and join the discussion at Dolce Vita. It'll be sooo cool!

Where: Dolce Vita, at 3205 North Davidson Street
When: Wednesday August 6, from around 7 o'clock until well after dark
Who: Any and all who'd like to join the fun! Windbags are fine, but please: no haters.
Who, especially: If you've read this far and yet never come by, or if you're someone who hasn't attended in a long while, well: this is your week to swing in. We'd love to have you join us!
Why: Relief from the mundane!
Plus: Dolce Vita's "Wino Wednesday" means you enjoy half-price wine by the glass!

Peace,

Andy, Jeremy, Marcus & Mark