( – promoted by lowkell)
In 2008, a group of Democratic activists organized a low-cost Inauguration celebration for 500 of the volunteers who worked hard on the campaign but weren’t interested in the formal big-ticket Balls. So that the event would represent Democratic values in action, all profits went to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). We raised over $7,000 and 3,000 lbs of food that night – and everyone had a GREAT time. So we decided to do it again this year, to celebrate another exceptional effort and to provide a fitting finale for the National Day of Service on January 19th. We’d love for you to join us for this very special event. Order your tickets online from the State Theatre or buy them in person at the State Theatre box office.


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