Pick an Inaugural Bash to Celebrate President Obama's Big Day

MoveOn and cosponsors that include True Majority, AFSCME, Color of Change, CREDO Mobile, Courage Campaign, Young Democrats of America, and Keystone Progress are helping to organize grassroots Inaugural Day Bashes all over the nation on January 20, 2009. Celebrate Barack Obama being sworn in as President and wave buh-bye to Bush -- at last! Click and enter your zip code to find an event near you.

The celebrations range from small gatherings at people's homes to large, public events. Here are several noteworthy events in New Mexico -- all set for the big day on January 20th unless otherwise noted -- but be sure to check for more. (Click on highlighted names to RSVP.)

Informal Event 6:45 PM
El Rey Theater
7th and Central, Downtown
Hosted by Barbara Grothus
This event is open to all, but those under 21 MUST have parent present as liquor will be available. Music by Le Chat Lunatique and The Rebbe's Orkestra. Doors will open at 6:45 PM. Admission $5-10 (sliding, pay what you can afford) at the door. Light refreshments. All proceeds over cost will be donated to local non-profits, and attendees will decide which organizations. We will project live video feed from Washington, DC parties and/or swearing-in ceremonies, if available. Tell your friends!!

Albuquerque Formal Event, 6-9:30 PM
African American Performing Arts Center, EXPO NM
Co-Hosted by Martin Luther King Jr. Commission
Hosted by Dr. Sina-Aurelia Pleasant-Sou
Click here for more info

Noon until 9 PM at
O'Niell's Pub and O'Niell's Event Space,
Albuquerque's Nob Hill, Central at Washington.
Hosted by Leo Dexter
Celebrate this historic presidential inauguration with O'Niell's! In honor of this All-American celebration every one of our domestic drafts will be a dollar off all day. We will have live coverage of the inauguration on the huge projection screen in our flag decorated Event Space. There will also be free inauguration cake. Beer, cake, and a big screen! What better way to celebrate America and our new president?

Darnell Fine Art, 640 Canyon Rd, 5 PM
Hosted by Rachel Darnell, Darnell Fine Art
'YES WE DID!!!" Come celebrate a new America!!! Black Tie Optional

Bareiss Gallery, 6PM
El Prado, NM 87529
Hosted by Erin Sanborn
Description Come celebrate with our community. Bring the whole family. Black tie, evening gowns and dancing attire are welcomed. Pot luck and BYO Bubbly. Watch the Inauguration. Dance with a warm heart!

Northern New Mexico College, 5:30 PM
Espanola, NM 87532
Hosted by Carol Guzman
his public event - from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM - is open to all residents of north central New Mexico with a special invitation to youth, families and voters from the Espanola Valley and environs. There will be food, music, videos of Inaugural Ceremony and President Obama's September visit to Espanola. We will also have informational tables for the Committees that are focusing on continuing change in the region and hope to recruit more volunteers.

Jose Murphy's on Amador, 5 PM
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Hosted by Lloyd Covens/ Vi Ann Beadle
Celebrate President Obama's Inauguration! Join The Obama Cruces' Connection, Democrats of southern NM, local Move-On members and any citizens happy to see the new administration from 5-8pm. "Heavy" Hors D'Oeuvre, a drink ticket, dancing to Disco and Dance tunes. We will watch the Inaugural Speech at 6:15pm. Dress is Denim &/or Diamonds, Tennies &/or Tux. Tickets required ($12 or couple for $20 with food donation for El Caldito). Want to help: email "OCC209@gmail.com"

Hotel Ruidoso, 6-10 PM
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Hosted by Maggie Maly
Celebrate President Obama's Inauguration! Join The Democratic Party of Lincoln County for a "Heavy" Hors D'Oeuvre, BYOB party from 6:00-10:00 PM. Dress is Denim &/or Diamonds, Tennies &/or Tux. Tickets required ($10). Phone Maggie at 802-0214 or Tony at 336-2170.

Elks Club, JANUARY 24 (SAT), 6 PM
Farmington, NM 87401
Hosted by Claudia Anderson
Dinner Dance at the Elks Club,Saturday January 24th 6:00. Full Dinner, Cash Bar, After Midnight will play. There will be a Silent Auction as well Come Celebrate with us. Tickets are 50.00 each. Call 505 327-2111, leave a message and we'll get back to you with tickets.