State Fair events
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009 - Posted by Rich Miller
* Here’s what I have so far. If you are hosting an event not listed or know of any other events, put them into the comment section. If you want to get on this list tomorrow, e-mail me at capitolfax (at) aol (dot) com.
* Today…
* Springfield Open House for Dan Hynes. 5-7 PM
Hilton Springfield, Vista Rooms 4, 5, & 6 (29th Floor)
700 East Adams Street
To RSVP, please contact Ian Roberts at 312-266-2010, or info@friendsofdan.com.
* Walmart will present a considerable donation to a program that helps Illinois kids learn about agriculture. The donation will occur during a luncheon Tuesday at the Director’s Lawn. The event also is expected to include Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Tom Jennings and Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson. The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. and the formal program begins at 1 p.m.
* US Sen. candidate Alexi Giannoulias. 7-9pm.
3rd Annual Eve of Democrat Day Celebration
The Alamo.
* Rep. Mike Boland free reception at Celtic Mist Pub. 7 - 9 pm.
117 S. 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
For more information call 630.251.1538
* Wednesday…
* The Illinois Democratic County Chairmen’s Association is proud to announce that Iowa Governor Chet Culver, one of the fastest rising stars of the national Democratic Party, has committed to be the keynote speaker for the annual Governor’s Day Brunch on Wednesday, August 19th… The Governor’s Day Brunch is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2009. The brunch will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. In addition to Iowa Governor Culver, all of Illinois’ statewide constitutional officeholders will speak at the brunch, including Governor Pat Quinn, Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Secretary of State Jesse White, Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, and Comptroller Dan Hynes. Also speaking at the brunch will be State Senate President John Cullerton and State House Speaker and Democratic Party of Illinois Chairman Michael Madigan. Many of the Democratic candidates for statewide office in next year’s Democratic primary election are also expected to attend the brunch.
* Illinois State Senator and Candidate for Governor Kirk Dillard Pre-Republican Day Reception. 6:00-9:00 P.M.
D H Brown’s
231 East Monroe
Refreshments provided
RSVP: 630-571-0390
or rsvp@dillardforgovernor.com
* Reception and pizza party for State Rep. Mike Boland. 5 - 7 pm.
Joe Gallina’s Pizza
432 East Monroe
Donation: $20.00
For more information call 630.251.1538
* Thursday…
Senator Bill Brady Republican Candidate for Governor 2010. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Free Illinois State Fair Republican Day Reception
Sangamon County Republican Party Headquarters
1132 E. Sangamon Avenue, Springfield
(just east of the Fairgrounds’ Main Gate)
* Sen. Matt Murphy for Governor. 2-4pm
Stadium Sports Bar
2300 N Peoria Rd
Springfield
Beer and pizza
- Gordy Hulten / Dillard for Governor - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 11:07 am:
Also this: Please join the Dillard for Governor campaign on Thursday, August 20, at the Miller Tent on the Fairgrounds, from 2:30-4:30 PM. Live music and refreshments.
- Fried Twinkie Guru - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 11:25 am:
Matt Murphy doesn’t have the cash to cover beer and pizza.
Be prepared to pay your own tab!
- Waxum - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 11:29 am:
Chet Culver? So we have to bring in other Governors from other states to talk at a county chairmens brunch? I dont get the logic by the chairmen on this one. Poor taste.
- wordslinger - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 11:46 am:
Waxum, what’s the problem? There’s going to be a primary. In fairness, you bring in an outsider.
I recall covering an Illinois GOP Lincoln Day Dinner in the 80s where Doc Adams brought in as keynote speaker the hottest politician of the moment — Gov. Mario Cuomo, D-NY.
Big Jim was honked, bought it sold tickets and got national press.
- Candidate for Governor - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 12:35 pm:
Dillard at the Miller Tent, huh?
I think I’m going to announce for governor tomorrow and hold “reception” in front of the giant slide…. yeaaaaaahhhhhh….that’s the ticket.
- I support Scott - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 4:21 pm:
**ALSO**TONIGHT**
Tuesday, August 18th:
Please join Scott Lee Cohen, candidate for Lieutenant Governor, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Capitol View Room -12th Floor for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
6:30pm - 9:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Capitol View Room - 12th Floor
3000 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
Contact: Gina Baratta, 312.441.0300
- Cecil - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 8:12 pm:
Why is a democratic county chairman, who is employed at a state agency, working in the Governor’s tent at the state fair and not having to use leave time? Something doesn’t seem ethical about this.
- Liz Eilers - Tuesday, Aug 18, 09 @ 10:22 pm:
Adam Andrzejewski for govenor is hosting a reception following the rally at Vic’s Pizza from 2-5. Beer/wine and wings.