The Kansas Democratic Party will join the Presidential Inaugural Committee by conducting a Day of Service across Kansas and the United States to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Due to COVID-19 we have decided to opt out of in-person service projects and will instead host a clothing drive! Check here to find the County Party Drop Off Site closest to you! Don’t see a county near you? Reach out to the KDP at 785-234-0425 to see how you can help.

Celebrate democracy and the Biden-Harris administration with a very special Jewish Dems Inaugural event you won’t want to miss! We’ll be joined by comedian Sarah Silverman, elected officials, and activists. We will also celebrate esteemed voting rights attorney, Marc Elias, for his tireless work preserving and protecting our democracy by presenting him with JDCA’s first Ruth Bader Ginsburg Justice Award. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for additional information!

You will receive instructions on how to view this program via email in advance of the event.

RSVP HERE

The PIC will host a first of its kind virtual inaugural concert, hosted by Keegan-Michael Key and Debra Messing.

The event will feature performances from Carole King, James Taylor, and Fall Out Boy, with special appearances from Kal Penn, Will.i.am, Sophia Bush, Connie Britton, and more.

The event is open to donors who give any amount to Biden’s inaugural committee.

Join the Wyoming Democratic Party (WDP) on the Presidential Inauguration Committee’s MLK Day of Service. Too many Wyoming families face chronic food insecurity and undernourishment, issues severely compounded by the Covid19 crisis.

In lieu of a virtual or distanced event on MLK Day, WDP invites you to participate on your own in our statewide Day of Service: Donate healthy, nutritious food to your local food bank or shelter or consider giving a monetary gift. It’s easy, distanced, safe, and makes a real impact on the lives of your neighbors.

Sign up here to show the world that Wyoming celebrates the election of President-Elect Biden and Vice-President-Elect Harris by helping others in need!

Find your local food bank: https://wyomingfoodbank.org/find-food/

The Kansas Democratic Party will join the Presidential Inaugural Committee by conducting a Day of Service across Kansas and the United States to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Due to COVID-19 we have decided to opt out of in-person service projects and will instead host a clothing drive! Check here to find the County Party Drop Off Site closest to you! Don’t see a county near you? Reach out to the KDP at 785-234-0425 to see how you can help.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) will kick off inauguration week with the traditional National Day of Service — to celebrate and honor the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Committee will partner with organizations across the country to host service events that focus on COVID-19 relief and address challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, such as poverty, hunger, racial injustice, homelessness, mental health, and educational disparities. The day “is an opportunity for all Americans to unite and serve at a time when the global pandemic calls on all of us to work together and support our communities.”

PIC offers a series of virtual and socially-distanced volunteer opportunities to get involved, from creating cards for patients recovering from COVID-19 and virtual read-alouds to students, to hosting a non-profit grassroots virtual fundraiser and collecting food donations. 

Sign up to participate here.

Those hosting a service event can register here.

For the Inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris, the Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) will host a National Day of Service in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  PIC is partnering with FDP and organizations across the Country to host service events that focus on Covid-19 relief and address challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, such as poverty, hunger, racial injustice, homelessness, mental health, and educational disparities. 

Here in Florida, Feeding America reports that one in eight people, an estimated 2,768,480 Floridians, are struggling with hunger and one in five children is hungry. This is unacceptable, and while Ron DeSantis and the GOP led legislature continue to fail us, we are asking you to join us to help people in need. 

In support of PIC’s National Day of Service, on Monday, January 18, 2021, the Florida Democratic Party is collaborating with organizations throughout the State, to support local food banks.   We would like to have at least 100 individual events, County Parties, Caucuses and Clubs step up and organize their friends, members and family to collect nonperishable food and deliver food collected to a local food bank.   

FDP will provide everyone with a list of food banks in each county where the donation can be received.  To agree to collect food and donate it to a food bank on January 18, 2021, please sign up here.  

To help volunteers recruit other volunteers and to support the volunteer’s collection efforts, FDP created a Social Media Toolkit.  Included in the Social Media Toolkit, are the hashtags to publicize the food drive.  To access the Social Media Toolkit, click here.  

A financial gift of any size may be made to Feeding Florida, the State’s network of food banks working to solve hunger.   To donate to Feeding Florida, click here.  

For more information or questions, please contact Herlande Rosemond at hrosemond@floridadems.org.  

United We Serve,

Florida Democratic Party

On Monday, January 18th the NDP will coordinate a food drive across the state as a way to give back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many families are struggling with food insecurity and food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Our goal is to help ease that burden.

Please gather some non-perishable foods, write a note or make a small sign, take a picture and share it with us (using the hashtag #NebDemsCare #BidenHarris on social media or email info@nebraskademocrats.org), then take it to your local food pantry.

Sign up for more info and how to get a commemorative sticker.

https://www.mobilize.us/nationaldayofservice/event/369132/

As part of the National Day of Service, we encourage you all to reach out and support your local food banks in helping to bring essential food to those in need, especially at a time like this. 

Click here to find your nearest food pantry and how you can be of service. 

Want to host your own event?  Please go here for more information.

• Click here for the service event idea sheet. 

• Click here for the Service Leader Toolkit.

Join Women of Praize for the National Day of Service as we pray for President Elect Joe Biden, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris, cabinet nominees, and Administration staff. We will pray virtually for 3 days starting January 18th through January 20th from 7:00am – 7:30am.

Join Democratic Municipal Officials and the the Biden-Harris Intergovernmental Affairs team to discuss how cities can participate in the inauguration, and engage with the incoming Administration.

With Democrats back in the White House, cities once again have a President they can rely on. Be sure to register now, and submit your questions for the incoming Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

North Dakota Dem-NPL Day of Service

In conjunction with the National Day of Service, the Dem-NPL is hosting a Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During these trying times, help our North Dakota neighbors by dedicating time for one of the following efforts:

• Card-writing drive for Frontline Healthcare Workers
• Virtual Food drive. Additional information available on the Facebook event page

On Monday, January 18, 2021, thousands of volunteers across the country will participate in the National Day of Service – an opportunity for all Americans to unite and serve at a time when the global pandemic calls on us to work together and support our communities.

The day will culminate in an hour-long celebration that will feature a diverse array of entertainers, inspiring speakers, and stories celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to service. Confirmed participants include Aloe Blacc, Rev. Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III, Chesca, Rep. Sharice Davids, Rosario Dawson, Andra Day, Yo-Yo Ma, Rev. Al Sharpton, Sean Patrick Thomas, Diane Warren, Lynn Whitfield, Bebe Winans, and more.

The event will stream live on Monday, January 18 from 8:00-9:00 PM Eastern at bideninaugural.org and on PIC social media platforms.

Join Women of Praize for the National Day of Service as we pray for President Elect Joe Biden, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris, cabinet nominees, and Administration staff. We will pray virtually for 3 days starting January 18th through January 20th from 7:00am – 7:30am.

Please join the Biden-Harris Administration on January 19, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. ET as they honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Covid-19. Presidential Inauguration Committee is inviting cities and towns around the country to join Washington, D.C., in illuminating buildings and ringing church bells in a national moment of unity and remembrance.

Click here if you or your community would like to participate. 

The Woman’s National Democratic Club was founded in 1922 at a historic time in American history — just two years after the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which began the enfranchisement of American women. As the first organization for Democratic women in Washington, DC, WNDC is proud to host a welcome reception for new Democratic legislators as they undertake the great responsibility of representing the will of the American people.

This year’s Zoom program will continue this tradition of welcoming new legislators to Congress as we look hopefully to our country’s future. The WNDC is thrilled to celebrate the re-election of over 200 Democratic congresspeople in this landmark year for political action, advocacy, and community building, resulting in the trifecta win of the Presidency, Senate, and the House. The evening will include guest speakers from the Hill and a special meal prepared by our talented kitchen staff (option of celebratory bubbly) for curbside pick-up prior to the event.

Programming will begin at 5:15 PM to participate in the COVID Memorial hosted by the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. Reserve dinner and attendance at bit.ly/WNDC117thCongress

The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) will host a national memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19.

The memorial will take place at 5:30pm ET on January 19, 2021 and will include a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the nation’s Capital.

The committee is inviting cities and towns around the country to join Washington, D.C. in illuminating buildings in the color amber and ringing church bells at 5:30 p.m. ET in a national moment of unity and remembrance.

“The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris represents the beginning of a new national journey.

“However, in the midst of a pandemic — when so many Americans are grieving the loss of family, friends, and neighbors — it is important that we honor those who have died, reflect on what has been one of the more challenging periods in the nation’s history, and renew our commitment to coming together to end the pandemic and rebuild our nation.” – PIC Communications Director Pill Tobar

Sign up to participate here.

Join us at 4:30 pm CST (5:30 pm EST) as we remember those who lost their lives in the battle against COVID-19.  We ask you to light a candle for a moment of silence at home in remembrance of these Kansans.

On Monday, January 18th the NDP will coordinate a food drive across the state as a way to give back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many families are struggling with food insecurity and food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Our goal is to help ease that burden.

Please gather some non-perishable foods, write a note or make a small sign, take a picture and share it with us (using the hashtag #NebDemsCare #BidenHarris on social media or email info@nebraskademocrats.org), then take it to your local food pantry.

Sign up for more info and how to get a commemorative sticker.

https://www.mobilize.us/nationaldayofservice/event/369132/

Please join us on “Inauguration Eve” – Tuesday, January 19th – for a celebration of of President Elect Joe Biden and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris! We are so excited to close the books on this dark era in American politics and drive forward to a brighter, more hopeful future.

Attendees will hear from terrific Democratic leaders from Washington State and across the nation including superstar Jaime Harrison! This will be a celebration you do not want to miss — and stay tuned for more speaker announcements in the coming days!

Tuesday, January 19th

6:00pm to 7:00pm PT (9:00pm to 10:00pm ET)

Zoom Link Provided Upon RSVP

Suggested Contribution Levels

$50 | $100 | $250

Inauguration Day is January 20, 2021, when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn-in as the 46th President and Vice President of the United States!

The inauguration, which is themed “America United”, will be held largely virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, but most of the official ceremonies will proceed with a “limited” footprint.

Otherwise, the traditional parties, balls and celebrations will be virtual. If the Democratic Convention is an indication, however, there will still be at least 200 events nationwide for participants and watchers.

All individual official and unofficial events are posted on the DemList Presidential Inaugural Calendar and will be updated daily.

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Presidential Inauguration Committee (PIC) event time is tentative, pending official confirmation

At a time when Americans cannot gather together in person for the inauguration, the PIC will install an extensive public art display on the National Mall that will include approximately 191,500 U.S. flags of varying sizes, including flags representing every state and territory, and 56 pillars of light.

This Field of Flags, which will cover the National Mall up to 13th Street, will represent the American people who are unable to travel to Washington, DC, and reflect PIC’s commitment to an inclusive and safe event that everyone can enjoy from their home.

To include the American people in the inaugural ceremonies, PIC is welcoming Americans to become a symbolic sponsor of the Field of Flags in exchange for a donation to PIC’s partners in service. More information can be found here.

Join Women of Praize for the National Day of Service as we pray for President Elect Joe Biden, Vice President Elect Kamala Harris, cabinet nominees, and Administration staff. We will pray virtually for 3 days starting January 18th through January 20th from 7:00am – 7:30am.

The New Hampshire Democratic Party is partnering with the NHDP African American Caucus, the NHDP Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus, and the NHDP Women’s Caucus to host a celebratory event the morning of the Presidential Inauguration – Wednesday, January 20th.

The historic nature of electing President-elect Joe Biden and America’s first black, first Indian American, and first women Vice President-elect Kamala Harris cannot be understated. This program will be an exciting way to start the day of inaugural festivities and to hear from NH leaders in each of these communities on the impact the Biden-Harris administration will have on our country’s future!

Once this celebration is over, we will transition the programming to stream the official Inauguration program hosted by C-SPAN.

Just before the President-elect takes the oath of office on Inauguration Day, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will step forward on the Inaugural platform and repeat the oath of office, becoming the next Vice President of the United States.

Harris makes history as the first woman, and the first person of color to hold the office.

Time: TBC

At noon on January 20th, President-Elect Joseph Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.  The Oath will be administered by John Roberts, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Following his swearing-in ceremony, President-elect Joseph R. Biden will deliver his inaugural address to the nation, continuing a tradition that dates back to George Washington.

Inaugural Addresses have varied remarkably over the years, with the shortest address, delivered by George Washington at his second Inauguration, beinga  brief 135 words. The longest address, delivered by William Henry Harrison, was a remarkable 8,445 words and lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Although the content of his speech is not yet known, President Biden is expected to lay out his vision to beat the virus, build back better, and bring the country together.

We will be hosting a virtual watch party as we celebrate the swearing-in of President-Elect Joe Biden as the 46th  President of the United States. 

Click here to register to watch with us. 

Pass in Review, held on the East front of the Capitol, is a long-standing military tradition representing the transition of power between administrations. During the ceremony, the President-elect, the First Lady, Vice President-elect, and Second Gentleman, hosted by the Commander of Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, will review the readiness of the troops, represented by every branch of the military. Participants will be socially distanced and PIC will have vigorous health and safety protocols in place.

The President-elect, Dr. Biden, the Vice President-elect, and Mr. Emhoff will visit Arlington National Cemetery following the swearing-in ceremony and Pass In Review at the U.S. Capitol following the Inaugural ceremonies. They will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring our men and women in uniform who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our common values. This will be one of the President-elect’s first acts as Commander-in-Chief, and he will be joined by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, and President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton.

The President and First Lady, Vice President and Second Gentleman, will be escorted from 15th Street to the White House, providing “the American people with the iconic images of a new president, a new vice president, and their families making their way to the White House,” without attracting large crowds and gatherings.

Due to COVID, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) will produce a televised virtual parade “across America” that promises to be an innovative and diverse production featuring dynamic performances from communities across the country. The parade will celebrate America’s heroes, highlight Americans from all walks of life in different states and regions, and reflect on the diversity, heritage, and resilience of the country as we begin a new American era. The PIC will announce participants in the coming weeks.

This programming will honor long-standing inaugural traditions; provide the American people with the iconic images of a new president, a new vice president, and their families making their way to the White House; and feature musical acts, local bands, poets, dance troupes, and more paying homage to America’s heroes on the frontlines of the pandemic. – The PIC

Join CT Dems for a low-dollar fundraiser with our US Senators to hear their perspective on what can be done  with a Democratic majority in the Senate.

Click here to register.

The Woman’s National Democratic Club cordially invites you to our virtual Champagne Celebration on Wednesday, January 20th, from 6:00–7:00 pm in honor of the Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris.

Join us for a memorable evening with fellow WNDC members and special guest speakers as we commemorate this historic moment. We will raise our glasses and toast the new Administration, including our first female Vice President, Kamala Harris. This event also features an Activism Marathon with sponsorship tiers – see image and registration link for more info.

More event details, including Zoom connection information, to follow upon registration. You can reserve your spot for this special evening by purchasing your ticket at bit.ly/2021ChampagneCelebration.

Please join the Minnesota DFL on Wednesday January 20th from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST) for an uplifting evening with musical artists, speakers from all levels of government, and even a silent auction with items signed by President-Elect Biden.  

We will celebrate together this new era for our state and country with Emmy winning music group Sounds of Blackness, Congresswoman Craig, Attorney General Ellison, Mayor Carter, and President of the MN Nurses Association, Mary Turner, and so many more!

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Join us to virtually congratulate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris! In addition, we’ll celebrate the rich legacy of African Americans who have worked at the White House, especially the culinary professionals, and help support some great programs for African Americans in the food industry. This event will include live interviews, pre-recorded presentations, food, and entertainment. We’ll wind things up by partying and dancing with DJ Big Styles! We’ve got a lot to celebrate!

Attendees will receive a commemorative program and recipe booklet that will allow them to prepare one of the tribute meals contributed by chefs around the country. For example, here’s the tribute menu for President-elect Joe Biden:

First Course–Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms, Jonah Crabmeat & Herbs, and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Former Assistant White House Chef John Moeller, Lancaster, PA.

Second Course Tequila-Agave Salmon with Cucumber Pico de Gallo by Sandra A. Gutiérrez.

Dessert–Apple pie with French Vanilla Ice Cream, former Executive Chef of the White House Mess, Charlie Redden, Maryland.

There’ll also be a menu for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a menu jointly celebrating Biden & Harris, and a vegan menu.

HOUR ONE

To kickoff this festive occasion, we’ll start off with a mini-contest by SUCH, a former American Idol contestant and All Africa Music Award winner.

We’ll then welcome our first guests:

Chef Charlie Redden, the first Certified Executive Chef in the history of The White House Mess, owner of Chef Charlie’s Catering, and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Senior Master Sgt. (retired) Wanda Joell, the first African American woman to serve on Air Force One. She served Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.

You’ll hear from them, and you’ll have the chance to ask them questions via a live chat!

HOUR TWO
Choreographer and dancer Parijat Desai opens up our second hour with a dance performance.

Then we’ll hear about the enslaved people who worked in the White House from Jesse J. Holland, author, The Invisibles: The Untold Story of the Slaves Who Worked in the White House, and Black Men Built the Capitol : Discovering African-American History in and Around Washington, D. C.

HOUR THREE . . . maybe more, depending upon how much you want to dance!

Adrian Miller, that’s me, will share some favorite stories about the African Americans who have cooked for our presidents., based on the book The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families from the Washingtons to the Obamas.
We’ll close out with a live dance party with music provided by DJ Big Styles

A portion of tickets sales will go to the following food-related BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) causes

The Food

Attendees will receive a commemorative program and recipe booklet that will allow them to prepare one of the tribute meals contributed by chefs around the country. For example, here’s the tribute menu to President-elect Joe Biden:
First Course–Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms, Jonah Crabmeat & Herbs, and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Former Assistant White House Chef John Moeller, Lancaster, PA
Second Course Tequila-Agave Salmon with Cucumber Pico de Gallo by Sandra A. Gutiérrez.
Dessert–Apple pie with French Vanilla Ice Cream, former Executive Chef of the White House Mess, Charlie Redden, Maryland.
There’ll also be menus for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a menu jointly celebrating Biden & Harris, and a vegan menu.

The Causes

A portion of tickets sales will go to the following food-related BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) causes:
Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture
Food Studies Program, Spelman College
The James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and Indigenous Americans
Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice at the Lee Initiative

Unable to attend, but still want to donate?

Any amount that you give is greatly appreciated! You may any of the following methods:
PayPal–adrian@adrianemiller.com
Venmo–@soulfoodscholar
Email soulfoodscholar@gmail.com for instructions on how to give with a check.

PLEASE NOTE: This event IS NOT affiliated with the Presidential Inaugural Committee for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The date and time of this event may change if the Presidential Inaugural Committee decides to host a free virtual event the night of January 20th. If that happens, this event will happen at the same time, but on January 19th.

The star-studded TV event “Celebrating America” will be hosted by beloved Hollywood figure Tom Hanks, with appearances from other notable performers, including Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato, and Ant Clemons. Actresses Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington will introduce segments throughout the night ranging from stories of young people making a difference in their communities to musical performances

The 90-minute special will air on January 20th (Inauguration Day) at 8:30pm ET/PT on ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, MSNBC, and PBS. Audiences can also stream the program live on PIC social media channels: Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Twitch. The PIC’s streaming partners, including Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Bing, NewsNOW from Fox, and AT&T DIRECTV and U-verse, will also be carrying the program live.

The President-elect and Vice President-elect are scheduled to speak during the program, which will celebrate the diversity of America, the resilience of American democracy, and the efforts of American heroes, including essential workers.

WHAT: The Creative Coalition will host its famed Inaugural Ball virtually on January 20, 2021. The signature quadrennial event — hosted by Hollywood talent, members of Congress, and other influencers from the arenas of business, policy, and media — commemorates the Presidential Inauguration and shines a spotlight on the arts as a national treasure. This historic virtual take on one of DC’s most legendary events will be an experiential and interactive party with VIP guests enjoying a gourmet dinner, entertainment, and intimate gathering opportunities.

Featuring special performances by Tony Award-nominated “Hamilton” star Christopher Jackson and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter KT Tunstall

WHO: Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Edward J. Markey, Representative Nanette Barragán, Representative Karen Bass, Representative Earl Blumenauer, Representative Brendan F. Boyle, Representative Jim Cooper, Representative Angie Craig, Representative Suzan DelBene, Representative Mark DeSaulnier, Representative Ted Deutch, Representative Debbie Dingell, Representative Lloyd Doggett, Representative Veronica Escobar, Representative Virginia Foxx, Representative Jimmy Gomez, Representative Derek Kilmer, Representative Barbara Lee, Representative Doug Lamborn, Representative Michael McCaul, Representative A. Donald McEachin, Representative Jamie Raskin, Representative C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Representative Haley Stevens, and others TBA.

Kevin Alejandro (“Lucifer,” “Arrow”); Jason Alexander (“Harley Quinn,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”); Mädchen Amick (“Riverdale”); David Arquette (“Cougar Town,” “Scream”); Karamo Brown (“Queer Eye”); Yvette Nicole Brown (“Big Shot,” “Elena of Avalor”); Ellen Burstyn (“Lucy in the Sky,” “Pieces of a Woman”); Carly Chaikin (“Mr. Robot,” “Suburgatory”); Lea DeLaria (“Orange Is the New Black,” “Reprisal”); Ben Feldman (“Superstore,” “Silicon Valley”); Judy Gold (“Better Things”); Nicholas Gonzalez (“The Good Doctor,” “Borrego”); Harry Hamlin (“Unsinkable,” “Graves”); Cheryl Hines (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “This Close”); Jon Huertas (“This Is Us,” “Castle”); Penn Jillette (“Penn & Teller: Try This at Home,” “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”); Elle Key (“Brain Games”); Keegan-Michael Key (“The Prom,” “The Lion King”); Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs,” “Reno 911!”); Katherine McNamara (“Arrow,” “The Stand”); Alyssa Milano (“Insatiable,” “Mistresses”); Denis O’Hare (“The Nevers,” “American Horror Story”); Mandy Patinkin (“Homeland”); Sarah Rafferty (“Suits,” Grey’s Anatomy”); AnnaSophia Robb (“Little Fires Everywhere,” “The Act”); Taylor Schilling (“Orange Is the New Black,” “The Second Wave”); Reid Scott (“Veep,” “Why Women Kill”); Iliza Shlesinger (“The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show,” “Pieces of a Woman”); Julie Taymor (“The Glorias,” “The Lion King”); Olivia Thirlby (“The L Word: Generation Q”); as well as The Creative Coalition President Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary”), The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk, The Creative Coalition Board Chair Michael Frankfurt, and others TBA.

WHEN: Inauguration Night
Wednesday evening, January 20, 2021
6:00 PM Pacific/9:00 PM Eastern

WHERE: Via virtual platform. For ticket and sponsor information, CLICK HERE
or contact Barb Horvath, bhorvath@thecreativecoalition.org

**SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED**

MORE: “Since its inception, The Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball has been one of most storied events of Inauguration Day,” said The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. “Although we can’t come together in person this year, our first-ever virtual ball will be an unforgettable evening featuring some of today’s most legendary icons from across screen, stage, music, and the who’s who of our nation’s capital — all for a great cause. This is one you won’t want to miss.”

Previous participants in The Creative Coalition’s Washington, DC delegations include Elizabeth Banks, Sharon Stone, Spike Lee, Barry Levinson, Tracy Morgan, Emily Ratajkowski, Patricia Arquette, Gabourey Sidibe, David Schwimmer, Christina Hendricks, Marisa Tomei, Anne Hathaway, Alfre Woodard, Josh Gad, Kerry Washington, Tim Robbins, Alan Cumming, Marlon Wayans, Connie Britton, Matt Bomer, Taraji P. Henson, and John Leguizamo, among others. Musicians who have participated in Creative Coalition events include Fergie, The Black Eyed Peas, Sting, Elvis Costello, Blues Traveler, Melissa Etheridge, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Sam Moore, among others. Music industry vet Jonathan Levine will serve again as Musical Director for the event. 

THE CREATIVE COALITION is the premier nonprofit, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan charity of the entertainment industry dedicated to using the power and platform of the arts and entertainment communities in award-winning public service and advocacy campaigns. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s president. www.TheCreativeCoalition.org

MEDIA CONTACT:
Seth Adam, The Lead PR
e. seth@theleadpr.com

The Kansas Democratic Party will be teaming up with the Missouri Democratic Party to celebrate the swearing-in of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. We will be joined by the KDP Chair and Vice Chair as well as the Biden Campaign Whip Chair for Kansas, Ty Dragoo! Keep an eye out for additional details for this virtual reception, which will take place on January 20th, 2021 at 8:00 pm CST (9:00 PM EST)!

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will meet for the 2021 Winter DNC Meeting on Thursday, January 21st at 4:00 p.m. EDT.

Normally, the DNC meeting that is held after the inauguration is in-person, but following the example of the incoming Biden administration and in order to protect the safety of members and the community, this DNC meeting will be virtual.

At this meeting, the DNC will elect its officers for the 2021-2025 term. The rules of the election will be developed by the Rules and Bylaws Committee and announced in advance of the election. The DNC Officer positions, as provided in Article Three, Section 2 of the Charter, are listed below. These positions are required to be as equally divided as practical.

Chair

Vice Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Participation

Vice Chair

Vice Chair

Vice Chair

Vice Chair & ASDC President (elected by ASDC)

Secretary

Treasurer

National Finance Chair

For this meeting, there will only be a General Session. The Regional Caucuses, Constituency Caucuses and Councils, and Standing Committees will not meet.

Join us for a panel discussion designed to discuss sexism in politics– particularly experienced in this last election cycle. Panelists include:

Lori Fernand, DTC Chair of Simsbury

Rebekah Harriman Stites,  State Rep Candidate for the 106th District

Patricia Billie Miller, State Representative of the 145th District

Christian Nunes, President of the National Organization for Women (NOW)

Click here to register. 

Pandemic.  Insurrection.  There’s a lot going on.  It’s possible for each of us to become overwhelmed, burned out, and paralyzed. Join us for evidence-based mindfulness practice and brave conversation about the new normal we have had to create in our lives and communities.

CT Democratic Party has partnered with the Copper Beech Institute to provide this self-care series.  The sessions will take place @ 9 AM on 1/23, 1/30, 2/6 and 2/3. 

Click here to register at the Copper Beech Institute website.

In these sessions we will:

1. Connect with our colleagues on a human level.

2. Experience evidence-based practices proven to reduce stress and increase focus and clarity.

3. Explore habit change and set intentions for moving forward.