President-elect Barack Obama will board a train in Philadelphia, home of the American Revolution and American Independence. It’s a very fitting start for a man who is making a history as he prepares to pave the way for a renewed and optimistic American independence in the 21st century. His festivities include pit stops in Delaware and Maryland until his destination Washington. Inauguration event organizers predict two million people will attend the start studded event. But what about those who can’t attend like me? The following is a list of San Francisco parties and events that look interesting:
SOCK IT TO ME: Free event will be held at the Civic Center Plaza in front of City Hall. They will have live coverage. This will be huge. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to attend since they open the barricades at seven in the morning and traffic will be a bear. Will see. Instead of an entrance fee, organizers are asking the public to donate unused socks to benefit the homeless and underprivileged. http://www.nextarts.org/concerts/inauguration_faq.php
THE BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION SKATERS' BALL: This evening dance party looks fun. Roller skate and dance to old school disco beats. People are encouraged to dress as their favorite politician: Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom or whatever tickles your affiliation. Maybe I’ll dress like Sarah Palin since I have the glasses and hair. The entrance fee is $10. If you’ve ever perused the Golden Gate Park on Sunday, these are the dancers that boogie all day long along a strip of Kennedy Drive. I first saw them in 1993 and they looked like Dance Fever (showing my age) alumni but on roller skates: fluid, awesome and entertaining. http://www.cora.org/ObamaParty09.htm
INAUGURATION WEST: Held on the top 360 view floor of The Metreon with live music and dancing. Guests include former San Francisco 49er football greats among other local celebrities. Ticket prices are $75 to $125 for general to VIP admission. Proceeds benefit Omega Boys Club and other non profit organizations. With these high $$$, I believe more people will attend Sock it to Me and several smaller parties and venues which won't burn your recession lined pockets.
http://www.inaugurationwest.com/
Following up on my “Amazing Spiderman #583” hunt, as I had suspected, my neighborhood comic (geek) book store ran out of all first and second print issues on the first day of the release. Marvel is printing their third release which won’t hit stands until mid-late February. The second publication will ship on Inauguration Day. I’m #30 on the store’s waiting list.
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