Malibu Democratic Club

Sen. Amy Klobuchar at Santa Monica Library @ Santa Monica Library, MLK Auditorium

Santa Monica Democrats Facebook Page

May 28 @ 1:00 pm

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) will be the guest of the Santa Monica Democratic Club for their May membership meeting.

Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Time: Doors open @ 1:00pm, Program starts @ 1:30pm
(afternoon event)
Place: Santa Monica Main Library – MLK Auditorium
601 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica

Klobuchar is the senior senator from Minnesota, serving since 2007. She serves on the Judiciary, Economic, Commerce-Science-Transportation, Agriculture, and Rules Committees. Throughout her time in the Senate, she has been an outspoken leader on important progressive issues such as consumer product safety, abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, the $15/hr minimum wage, gun control, fighting the opioid crisis, and improving our infrastructure.

In her run for President, Sen. Klobuchar faces a crowded field of 20+ opponents. She joins us to discuss why she would make the best choice to defeat Trump and lead our nation forward.

Free and open to the public.

Refreshments and light lunch provided.

Thu

CNN Reporter Jim Acosta: “A Dangerous Time To Tell the Truth in America” @ Writers Guild Theater

Jun 20 @ 8:00 pm

Jim Acosta

in conversation with

Comedy Central’s Larry Wilmore

discussing his book,

The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America

Jim Acosta is CNN’s chief White House correspondent, currently covering the Trump administration. He previously reported on the Obama administration from the White House and around the world. He regularly covers presidential press conferences, visits by heads of state, and issues impacting the executive branch of the federal government.

From CNN’s veteran Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta, an explosive, first-hand account of the dangers he faces reporting on the current White House while fighting on the front lines in President Trump’s war on truth.

In Mr. Trump’s campaign against what he calls “Fake News,” CNN Chief White House Correspondent, Jim Acosta, is public enemy number one. From the moment Mr. Trump announced his candidacy in 2015, he has attacked the media, calling journalists “the enemy of the people.”

Acosta presents a revealing examination of bureaucratic dysfunction, deception, and the unprecedented threat the rhetoric Mr. Trump is directing has on our democracy. When the leader of the free world incites hate and violence, Acosta doesn’t back down, and he urges his fellow citizens to do the same.

At CNN, Acosta offers a never-before-reported account of what it’s like to be the President’s least favorite correspondent. Acosta goes head-to-head with the White House, even after Trump supporters have threatened his life with words as well as physical violence.

From the hazy denials and accusations meant to discredit the Mueller investigation, to the president’s scurrilous tweets, Jim Acosta is in the eye of the storm while reporting live to millions of people across the world. After spending hundreds of hours with the revolving door of White House personnel, Acosta paints portraits of the personalities of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, Sean Spicer, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner and more. Acosta is tenacious and unyielding in his public battle to preserve the First Amendment and #RealNews.

Emmy Award winner Larry Wilmorehas been a television producer, actor, comedian, and writer for more than 25 years. He can currently be heard as host of Larry Wilmore: Black on the Airon The Ringer Podcast Network. The show features Wilmore’s unique mix of humor and wit as he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.

Wilmore is perhaps best known for his role as host of Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, which debuted in January 2015 and ran for nearly two years. Wilmore received praise from critics for carving out a “uniquely powerful space” and providing “complex, destabilizing commentary on racial issues that were otherwise lacking in late-night” (Slate, 8/16).

Off-screen, Wilmore serves as co-creator and consulting producer on HBO’s Insecure, a half-hour comedy series starring Issa Rae that details the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman. Wilmore also helped to launch ABC’s Black-ishas an executive producer. Previously, Wilmore made memorable appearances as the “Senior Black Correspondent” on The Daily Show with Jon Stewartand hosted his own Showtime “town hall”-style comedy specials, Larry Wilmore’s Race, Religion & Sex.

He has written for In Living Color, The PJ’s(which he co-created),The Office(on which he has appeared as Mr. Brown, the diversity consultant), and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.He also served as creator, writer, and executive producer of The Bernie Mac Show, which earned him a 2002 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series” and a 2001 Peabody Award. In April 2016, Wilmore hosted the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, DC.Wilmore released his first book, I’d Rather We Got Casinos and Other Black Thoughts, in January 2009.

He has previously interviewed Madeleine Albright, Dan Rather, Doris Kearns Goodwin and David From at Live Talks Los Angeles.

Tickets:
$53 Reserved Section Seat + book
$43 General Admission Section + book
$20 General Admission seat (on sale June 7 10am)

Ticket sales are final. No refunds.

Wed

Democratic Presidential Debates – 1st Night Watch Party in Santa Monica @ Gramercy

Jun 26 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Watch the first night of the first Democratic Presidential Debates tonight, with fellow Democrats.

CoHosts:

Santa Monica Democratic Club and

Pacific Palisades Democratic Club

Where: The Gramercy, 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

When: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

All Democrats welcome.

Free. No Rsvp required.

Parking: Metered parking on the street or Valet Parking ($8).

Of the 24 Democratic Presidential candidates, 20 made the cut for the First Debate. 10 will debate on Wed., June 26, 6-9 pm, LA Times, and another 10 will debate on Thurs., June 27, 6-9 pm, LA Time.

On Wednesday, the candidates will be arranged on stage from left to right, in the following order: Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York; Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio; Julián Castro, the former housing secretary; Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey; Ms. Warren; Mr. O’Rourke; Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota; Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington; and former Representative John Delaney of Maryland.

The lineup for Thursday is as follows, from left to right: Marianne Williamson, a self-help author; former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado; Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Biden; Mr. Sanders; Senator Kamala Harris of California; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado; and Representative Eric Swalwell of California.

The candidates will stand in a tight semicircle on a debate stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, surrounded by 600 square feet of screens that include a wraparound image of the White House. The lecterns are made of Plexiglas and carry the presidential seal. NBC, using five moderators, is hosting the debate.

Thu

Democratic Presidential Debates – 2nd Night Debate Watch Parties in Santa Monica @ Earth, Wind & Fire, or Gaslite

Jun 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Watch the Second Night of the 1st Democratic Presidential Debates tonight, with fellow Democrats.

There will be 2 Debate Watch Parties on June 27 in Santa Monica.

(Details one each below.)

CoHosts:

Santa Monica Democratic Club and

Pacific Palisades Democratic Club

Westside Democratic HQ

When: June 27, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: See details for each party below. Choose the one you want.

All Democrats welcome.

June 27 Debate Watch Party # 1

Earth, Wind & Flour

2222 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

*** RSVP Required for Earth, Wind & Fire.

To RSVP, Click Here.

We will be watching the debate in a private room at Earth Wind & Flour (2222 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica). A buffet of Italian food will be provided, but in order to prepare for the right number of guests we need your RSVP below.

Cost: At EW&F, guests must purchase $15 worth of food or beverage plus tax and tip, but valet parking is free

Children Welcome. ADA Compliant.

Parking: Free Valet Parking.

June 27 Debate Watch Party # 2

The GasLite
2030 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

Doors open 5 PM
Debate 6 – 9 PM Pacific Time
We’ll be ordering pizza or bring your food in (Veggie Grill across the street)
(Karaoke starts at 9:00 PM)
Hosted by West L.A. Democratic Club & Drinking Liberally.

Co-Hosted by Westchester-Playa, Pacific Palisades and Stonewall Democratic Clubs

Please RSVP HERE for the GasLite Night (especially if you want pizza!)

INFO ON THE DEBATE

Sat

MSNBC’s Joy Reid, in Conversation with Rob Reiner @ Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle

Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm

Saturday, June 29, 2019, 4:00pm. Buy tickets here. At Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Just west of La Cienega. We suggest ride-sharing, carpools and looking at parking signs in the area. Limited metered parking is available. A suggested parking lot is at the La Cienega Tennis Center, 325 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, just a short walk from the theater.

Your ticket(s) will be mailed to you by Brown Paper Tickets unless you select Will Call.

Ticket: $20 One General Admission Ticket

Really Special Deal! $40 One General Admission ticket with one copy of Joy Reid’s The Man Who Sold America.

Is Donald Trump running the “longest con” in U.S. history? What will be left of America when he leaves office? How did we get here? Joy-Ann Reid examines why he succeeded, and whether America can undo the damage he has done.

Candidate Trump sold Americans a vision that was seemingly at odds with their country’s founding principles. Now in office, he’s put up a “for sale” sign– on the prestige of the presidency, on America’s global stature, and on our national identity. At what cost have these deals come? The Man Who Sold America delivers an urgent accounting of our national crisis from one of our foremost political commentators.

Three years ago, Donald Trump pitched millions of voters on the idea that their country was broken, and that the rest of the world was playing us “for suckers.” All we needed to fix this was Donald Trump, who rebranded prejudice as patriotism, presented diversity as our weakness, and promised that money really could make the world go ’round.

Trump made the sale to enough Americans in three key swing states to win the Electoral College. As president, Trump’s raft of self-dealing, scandal, and corruption has overwhelmed the national conversation.

What is the hidden impact of Trump, beyond the headlines? Through interviews with American and international thought leaders and in-depth analysis, Reid situates the Trump era within the context of modern history, examining the profound social changes that led us to this point.

(Text Courtesy of Amazon.com)

In conversation with political activist, producer, director and actor Rob Reiner. Reiner is an informed and brilliant moderator. He has played a part in some of the most iconic television shows and films for decades, from his role in All in the Familyto director of This is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride and so many more.

ALL BOOKS MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE EVENT. WE DO NOT MAIL OR HOLD BOOKS.

Your ticket(s) will be mailed to the shipping address you listed. If you do not receive your ticket(s) in the mail, please contact Brown Paper Tickets at support@brownpapertickets.com. We can only refund orders if there has been a significant change made to an event, and we have announced that refunds are available. We cannot offer any refunds or exchanges due to scheduling conflicts, location change, illness or other personal issues.

Sun

Ted Lieu – Reception at Private Residence @ Private Residence, Brentwood/BelAir Area

Jun 30 @ 3:00 pm

* KICK OFF 4TH OF JULY WEEK RIGHT!*

Talk to Ted Lieu Right After the First Democratic Presidential Debate

Get the Latest Update on What’s Going on in Washington

JOIN

CARL ALBERT & SUSAN SCHAEFER ALBERT

LEAH MENDELSOHN & KEN CLAYMAN

DANIEL WILLIAM SCHAEFER, MD, DFAPA

for a Reception Supporting

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE TED LIEU

33^rd District

3:00 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2019

AT THE HOME OF CARL ALBERT & SUSAN SCHAEFER ALBERT ADDRESS TO BE PROVIDED UPON RSVP

LOS ANGELES, CA 90077

SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION LEVELS:

$250 PER GUEST

($ 125 for Malibu Democratic Club Members*)

$500 SILVER SPONSOR

$1,000 GOLD SPONSOR

$2,800 PLATINUM SPONSOR

$5,600 DIAMOND SPONSOR

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.

FOR MORE INFO or QUESTIONS:

CALL Genelle Buchert at 562-981-2111 or

EMAIL Genelle.Buchert@gmail.com or

Info@MalibuDemocraticClub.org.

* To Join the Malibu Democratic Club, Click Here.

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Meet Presidential Candidate Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) @ Skirball Center, Ahmanson Ballroom

For More On Sen. Bennet’s Background, Click Here.

Jun 30 @ 4:30 pm

“Meet the Candidate”

On the Heels of the 1st Democratic Presidential Debate

Come Meet

Presidential Candidate

Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado.

Organized & Hosted

Screenwriter & Democratic Activist Billy Ray

No Donation Requested, but RSVP Required.

Please RSVP to williamray5229@gmail.com.

ABOUT MICHAEL BENNET

Businessman, Lawyer, Politician

BA, History, Wesleyan U.

JD, Yale Law School

Editor-in-Chief, Yale Law Journal

Counsel to Deputy Attorney General, Clinton Administration

Ass’t Sec’y of State for Int’l Organization Affairs, Clinton Administration

Moved to Colorado in 1997

Managing Director, Anschutz Investment Company

Chief of Staff, to John Hickenlooper, Mayor of Denver

Superintendant of Denver Public Schools, 2005

Early Obama Supporter

In Jan. 2009, Bennet was named US Senator (D-CO) to replace former Sen. Ken Salazar when Salazar became Obama’s Sec’y of the Interior.

Won Re-Election to the Senate in 2010 and 2016.

Declared his run for the Presidency in May 2019.

Big supporter of investing in Education.

Jul

Thu

Be in the Fantastic 71st Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade @ Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade

Jul 4 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The Pacific Palisades July 4 Americanism Parade is one of the best and most fun July 4 parades in LA, and indeed, one of the best July 4 Parades in the nation.

It’s a joy to watch, the perfect way to celebrate July 4.

BUT EVEN BETTER! THIS YEAR YOU CAN BE IN THE PARADE!

The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club is one of the community groups walking in the Parade, and invites all Dems to walk with them in this years’ Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade. You can bring your children if they are able to do the walk – about 1.5 – 2.0 miles.

IF YOU WANT TO BE IN THE PACIFIC PALISADES PARADE WITH THE PACIFIC PALISADES DEMOCRATIC CLUB, YOU NEED TO RSVP asap. To RSVP: Click Here *** Please also be sure to read important Participant Information Below.****

Started in 1948, the Palisades Parade starts with skydivers, and has over 100 groups, including great marching bands from all over the country, equestrian units, celebrities, elected officials and many community groups, children, and one of the best groups, “The Patriotic Pups” (Palisadians dress up their dogs for July 4 to be in the “Patriotic Pups” section of the Parade.

QUESTIONS: 310-230-2084 • info@palisadesdemclub.org

More Info on July 4 Events in the Palisades: www.Palisades4th.com

DRESS CODE FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS: Wear red, white &/or blue. OR you can wear the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club T-shirt. You can buy a PPDC T-shirt by emailing Info@PalisadesDemClub.org . Please specify your size(s) (XL, L, M, S). If still available, PPDC T-shirts can be bought when you arrive at the parade, but cash only and exact change will be needed ($ 25.) If you pick your t-shirt up at the Parade, women can wear tank tops, etc., and slip t-shirt over if desired

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Check the weather forecast on July 4 to see how hot it will be. Wear Comfortable Shoes. Bring Water, and Sunscreen and/or a Hat or Parasol.

NOTE FOR THOSE IN THE PARADE: The Pacific Palisades July 4 Americanism Parade is a celebration where all in the community come together to celebrate July 4 and the founding of our great nation. It’s a community, non-political, non-partisan event, where the community celebrates each other, our country and the holiday. The PPDC participates as part of the community. Rather than a protest march, this is a day of celebration. So issue or protest signs or T-shirts are not appropriate. This is a time when Dems can come together, have some fun, and celebrate the democracy that we were so lucky to inherit, and we will always fight to protect.

SCHEDULE FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS

1:00 pm: Arrive and Park.

1:30 pm: Those walking in the parade with the PPDC are to meet at 1:30 pm at the intersection of Via de la Paz & De Paux

1:50 pm: Skydivers Begin Parade at Sunset & Drummond

2:00 pm: Parade Begins

4:00 pm: Estimated end of Parade

PACIFIC PALISADES JULY 4 STREET CLOSINGS

Morning from 4:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. (5K/10K route):

La Cruz Drive from Swathmore Avenue to Sunset Blvd.
Alma Real Drive, from La Cruz Drive to Altata Drive
Corona Del Mar, from Altata Drive to Chautauqua Blvd.
Toyopa Drive, from Corona Del Mar to W. Pampas Ricas Blvd.
E. Pampas Ricas Blvd., from El Cerco Place to Sunset/Chautauqua Blvd.
W. Pampas Ricas Blvd., from Sunset Blvd. to El Cerco Place
Toyopa Drive, from Pampas Ricas Blvd. to Alma Real Drive
Drummond Street, from Ocampo Drive to Sunset Blvd.
Sunset Blvd., from Drummond Street to Amalfi Drive
Will Rogers State Park Road from Sunset Blvd. to State Park Entry Gate
Chautauqua Blvd., from Sunset Blvd. to Drummond Street
Drummond Street, from Chautauqua Blvd. to Sunset Blvd.
Sunset Blvd., from Drummond Street to La Cruz Drive/Monument Street
Carey Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Toyopa Drive
Ocampo Drive, from Alma Real Drive to Drummond Street

Afternoon from 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M. (Parade assembly and disbanding areas):

Hartzell Street from Sunset Blvd. to Albright Street
Albright Street, from Hartzell Street to Via de la Paz
Haverford Avenue, from Temescal Canyon Road to Antioch Street
Via de la Paz, from Via de las Olas to Bowdoin St.
Antioch Street, from Sunset Blvd.to Haverford Avenue
Bowdoin Street, from Via de la Paz to Swarthmore Avenue
Carthage Street, from Via de la Paz to Swarthmore Avenue
DePauw Street, from Haverford Avenue to Swarthmore Avenue
Earlham Street, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
Friends Street, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
Via de las Olas, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
Swarthmore Avenue, from Bowdoin Street to Monument Street
La Cruz Drive, from Swarthmore Avenue to Ocampo Drive
Alma Real Drive, from La Cruz Drive to Ocampo Drive (through 5 P.M.)
Ocampo Drive, from Alma Real Drive to Drummond Street

• Drummond Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Ocampo Drive

Afternoon from 1:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Parade route):

Via De La Paz, from Bowdoin St. to Albright St.
Sunset Blvd., from Temescal Canyon Road to Hartzell St.
Drummond Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Ocampo Drive
Toyopa Drive, from Pampas Ricas to Alma Real Drive
Ocampo Drive, from Pampas Ricas to Alma Real Drive

Evening from 5:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. (Concert and Fireworks):

• Bowdoin Street, west from Temescal Canyon Road to Erskine Drive.

Evening from 8:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M. (Concert and Fireworks):

• Erskine Drive between El Medio and Miami Way.

Evening from 8:55 P.M. to 9:35 P.M. (Fireworks):

• Temescal Canyon Road between Pacific Coast Highway and Bowdoin Street

(per request of LAFD, for emergency vehicle access/exit for area).

Jul

Sun

Improv Comedy to Benefit the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club – Sunday Matinee @ Theater Palisades