Obama! Local Candidates! Drinking Liberally!

Hoping for a diversion this Sunday afternoon? Tired of the mundane? Seeking a change of some sort?

You're in luck! We have two great suggestions.

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* Barack Obama will visit Charlotte for a rally!

Where: 4th Street between Davidson St. and McDowell
When: Sunday, September 21
Doors open: 11 o'clock
Program begins: 1 o'clock
For more info: Click here

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* "Your Voice. Your Vote." A huge gathering of state and local candidates will be Charlotte's largest information forum and voter registration drive.

Confirmed speakers to the event include U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan, Gubernatorial candidates Pat McCrory and Bev Purdue, State Reps Beverly Earle and Robert Pettinger, State Senator Malcolm Graham, County Commission candidates Harold Cogdell, Hal Jordan, Dan Ramirez, Jennifer Roberts, and more.

The event is sponsored by the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists, in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and Generation Engage.

Where: Levine Museum of the New South, at 200 East 7th St
When: Sunday, September 21
Program time: Noon till 4 o'clock
For more info: Click here

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Plus, as always, we'll be Drinking Liberally! So whichever of these options you choose, swing by Brixx afterward for an ice-cold beer and some friendly banter.

Where: Brixx Pizza, at 225 East 6th St
When: Sunday, September 21
Program time: All afternoon
Why: To unwind! To connect! To share what you've learned! To get involved!

It should be a great Sunday! We can't wait to see you!