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Events 2010

Beyond all the great events on our official agenda, many other groups and individuals host events as well. This page will be updated with events as we are made aware of them.

If you would like your event posted here, please email Navi at Navi (at) netrootsnation.org.

Netroots Nation is not the organizer of all of these events. For many, we are only the messenger. If there are problems with the non-official events, please e-mail that event's organizer.

TUESDAY, July 20

Tuesday Happy Hour & Informal Night Out
Jason and Christy with the newly launched Democratic Hub are hosting an informal happy hour to help bring everyone together who is arriving a day early on Tuesday. We'll treat for free appetizers.

5:30pm to 7:30pm
McFadden’s Las Vegas
3700 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas NV
(Inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino)

Also, we plan on making a night of it and will help people arriving that day and night find everyone else who decided to come a day early with regular updates to our twitter page on Tuesday.

RSVP and More Details Here


WEDNESDAY, July 21

Netroots Nation Happy Hour presented by Democratic GAIN
Free drinks in Vegas and you don’t even need to gamble!
Join Democratic GAIN for a happy hour on the eve of the 5th annual Netroots Nation Convention.

McFadden’s Las Vegas
3700 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas NV
(Inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino)

Come before 6:30 pm for a free drink! Click here to RSVP.

 
Cheers & Jeers Annual Dinner NN10
Carnival World Buffet

Dinner $23.99 plus tax and more if you drink a lot.
Live blog starts promptly at 6:30 PM Pacific at Daily Kos.
RSVP list at http://www.sfkossacks.net or email navajo at nativeamericannetroots dot net.

 
Poolside TweetUp presented by Progressive PST
Join Progressive PST at the Rio Pool anytime after 3:00 PM.
For more information follow @spedwybabs on Twitter

THURSDAY, July 22

Official Karaoke After-party Sponsored by SEIU
9:00 p.m.- Midnight

McFadden’s Las Vegas
3700 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas NV
(Inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino)

Featuring exciting appearances & inspirational words from Mac D'Alessandro, Netroots' own Raven Brooks and SEIU New Media Director Tim Tagaris. Open bar for as long as the alcohol lasts. (Disclosure: if this is actually true...) and raffle prizes.

Take a break from fighting for change with us -- the singing starts at 9:00 pm! RSVP on Facebook: http://seiu.me/nn10sing
Netroots Nation Official Event

 
The Laughing Liberally Comedy Hour
Time: Thursday, July 22nd, 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Room: Brasilia 6

Sometimes we progressives need to laugh to keep from crying. Sometimes we get the last laugh, and thus laugh loudest. And sometimes, we just want to celebrate the fact that we're funnier than conservatives.

Whatever your motivation, come out and laugh...liberally. Our all-star line-up has been seen on Comedy Central, contributed to the Onion and been kicked off Fox News. Check them out live.

Featuring comedy and video from Netroots Nation veterans Baratunde Thurston (The Onion), Lee Camp (Comedy Central), Katie Halper (Huffington Post), Matt Filipowicz (Headzup) and newcomers Elon James White (This Week in Blackness) and Jamie Kilstein (Citizen Radio).
Netroots Nation Official Event

 
Meetup with Manan Trivedi
Please Join Manan Trivedi (Orange to Blue candidate in the PA-06)
All-American Bar & Grille/Ipanema Court
 
Free Drinks + Repro Justice = Awesome Times
8:00 pm, Rio Hotel – Go here on Thursday for the room #!

The Center for Reproductive Rights invites you to join us for food, drink, and a short video preview of our next big campaign.
We'll be convening in a suite at the Rio at 8pm on 7/22. Come mingle with the reproductive rights netroots community, meet the Center's new media team, and share in the movement to advance human rights and freedom in the U.S. and around the world.

For more info click here.

 
Drawdown Informal Happy Hour
Time: Immediately following the Netroots Nation opening program
Come join other anti-Afghanistan-War bloggers and activists for a drink immediately following the Netroots Nation opening program.

McFadden’s Las Vegas
3700 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas NV
(Inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino)

Contact: Derrick Crowe, derrick@bravenewfoundation.org

 
PCCC Parlor
PCCC Parlor -- where smart people come to meet, drink, and think together. Featuring VIP guests each night
11pm-2am
Rio Hotel – Room TBA

FRIDAY, July 23

Netroots Candidates Event
5:45-7:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall
Netroots Nation Official Event
 
Chairman's Quiz Night sponsored by AFSCME at McFadden's
7:00-8:30 p.m.

McFadden’s
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Netroots Nation Official Event

 
Geek Speak Happy Hour sponsored by Salsa Labs
5:30-7pm
McFadden's at the Rio

Are you a techie? Want to use your mad skills for good? Stop by
McFadden's pre Pub Quiz, grab some food and beer, get to know your
fellow progressive geeks, all while learning about Salsa Market, the
App Store for progressives.

 
Bowling party at the Rio Lanes sponsored by the Alliance for American Manufacturing
8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Netroots Nation Official Event
 
Democracy For America Netroots Nation Party
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Hotel Rio, Masquerade Suite TBA (Click here on Friday for the Suite #)

Bring a friend, grab a bite to eat and/or a cocktail and mingle with DFA staff, members and endorsed candidates.

We're thrilled to be back at Netroots Nation and we can't wait to hang out with folks who are as obsessed with organizing for progressive change as we are!

 
Poker Tournament located at tables outside Buzios restaurant in the Rio, sponsored by the Poker Players Alliance
10:00 p.m. - Late
Netroots Nation Official Event
 
Las Vegas Voter Registration Drive with Organizing for America-Nevada
It's time to make a difference. Join Organizing for America-Nevada during the Friday afternoon break. We're hitting the streets to register voters in time for one of this year's pivotal elections.

Starts promptly at 1:15 p.m.
Meet in front of Miranda Room 1

 
Join Stonewall Democrats of Southern Nevada for a weekend of fun Vegas Stylee!
8pm Camp 107, The Arts Factory "Blazing Saddles"

This is where you can come and for only $5 get a free Chocolate Martini and watch the classic Mel Brooks movie “Blazing Saddles” while dipping your feet in our Icee kiddie pools under our cooling misters. This is Vegas for locals in the “18B Arts District” 107 E Charleston 89104 only a short cab ride from the Rio Hotel.
Make sure you buy a Stonewall Raffle ticket! Hosted by Derek Washington

 
AlterNet & Friends Present: Share This! Netroots Nation Book Party
SPONSORED BY ALTERNET, FIREDOGLAKE AND THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER
Featuring LIZZ WINSTEAD
Co-hosted by AMANDA MARCOTTE
Masquerade Suites - Room TBA

Wine and beer will be served on a first-come, first-booze basis. Enjoy the view, the sparkling wit and rocking good time. First 50 people also receive an AlterNet T-shirt!

Books will be sold and signed at the event. Book info: http://deannazandt.com/sharethischange/

 
DemocracyFest
DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features networking, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it!
The 7th Annual DemocracyFest will be held 7pm-11pm on the evenings of July 23rd-24th at the Rio Hotel.
For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit our website http://www.DemocracyFest.net
 
PCCC Parlor
PCCC Parlor -- where smart people come to meet, drink, and think together. Featuring VIP guests each night
11pm-2am
Rio Hotel – Room TBA

SATURDAY, July 24

Closing Party sponsored by Daily Kos and Rock the Vote

What happens in Vegas.....goes on Daily Kos! Join Daily Kos and Rock the Vote for the Netroots Nation Finale party!

This year we'll be rockin' the legendary House of Blues Las Vegas located at Mandalay Bay from 9:00 p.m – Midnight. Complimentary beer and wine will be served from 9-11pm;comedian and creator of "This Week in Blackness," Elong James White, will emcee the night; and we'll feature live music from chart climbers American Bang and Nikki & Rich

Doors open at 9pm and space is limited, so don't be late.
Netroots Nation Official Event

 
Las Vegas Leadership Circle Briefings present by WCF
Join WCF for a complimentary breakfast with WCF-Endorsed Candidates Secretary Elaine Marshall (U.S. Senate, NC), Roxanne Conlin (U.S. Senate, IA), Andrea Dalessandro (State House, AZ-30), and Ellen Spiegel (State Assembly, NV-21).

Join WCF, our candidates, and influential blogger Amanda Marcotte to hear firsthand how the strategies and perspectives of female bloggers have spread awareness and support for women running for and serving in public office.

8:00-9:00am
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino - Amazon Room

Click here to RSVP

 
Reception with U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.)
You are invited to a reception with U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) in support of the Nevada State Democratic Party.

What: Reception with Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.)
Where: Rio All-Suit Hotel, Lambada Room 3700 W Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103
When: Saturday, July 24, 2010, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

$25 suggested minimum contribution. Please make checks payable to "Nevada State Democratic Party Federal Account."

For more information and to RSVP, please contact A.J. Goodman at ajgoodmanpa@gmail.com and click here.

 
Fundraiser for Tarryl Clark's campaign
Featuring Lizz Winstead
8-9 p.m.
Wine Cellar inside the Rio Hotel
Suggested contribution: $25 (more if you can, less if you can't)
 
DemocracyFest
DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features networking, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it!
The 7th Annual DemocracyFest will be held 7pm-11pm on the evenings of July 23rd-24th at the Rio Hotel.
For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit our website http://www.DemocracyFest.net
 
PCCC Parlor
PCCC Parlor -- where smart people come to meet, drink, and think together. Featuring VIP guests each night
11pm-2am
Rio Hotel – Room TBA
 
STONEWALL DEMOCRATS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PARTY AT “HEAVEN @ BARE POOL”!
11pm
All Netroots participants are welcome for free. This week’s party features Tyra from Rupaul’s DRAG RACE!
HOT NEON GOGOS guests get lots of NEON swag!
GUEST DJ MIKE BRYANT
$5 VODKA DRINKS / $5 COORS / $9 VODKA RED BULLS
Stonewall has a VIP Cabana ,so, stop by to experience Vegas Stonewall stylee and we’ll hook you up with VIP service at a discount which is a great way for groups to save money on cocktails!
Tell them you are on Derek Washington’s Stonewall Netroots Guestlist!
Heaven At Bare Pool at The Mirage
3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109