Beyond all the great events on our official agenda, groups and people like to hold other events as well. This page will be updated with outside events as we are made aware of them.
If you would like your event posted here, please email Nolan at Nolan (at) netrootsnation.org.
Netroots Nation is not the organizer of any of these events. We are only the messenger. If there are problems or you go to an event and it is not as fun as you wish it had been, that is between you and the event organizer!
WEDNESDAY, August 12
| Keystone Progress Training: YouTube 101 |
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| So you have a video camera but you’re not sure what to do with it. This training gives you the basics on messaging with online video and then shooting, editing and posting a video online. You start the day getting the low down on messaging and visual storytelling and then you are given an assignment and sent out to create and post your video online. By the end of the day, everyone will have created and posted video online. We will hold the training in Pittsburgh on August 12. The classes start at 10:00 AM and run until 5:00 PM on the second floor of the United Steelworkers Building, Five Gateway Center, Pittsburgh 15222. The cost for the training is normally $150. Keystone Progress has received a matching contribution, allowing us to offer this training to our partners for only $75, including lunch. Each class is limited to the first 16 students who register. You can register online here. Or you can mail your registration to: Keystone Progress Education Fund, 641R Penn Ave., Second Floor, West Reading, PA 19611 |
| LGBTQ Women of Color Reproductive Justice Series 2009 |
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Reproductive Justice Allies Roundtable This space is open to all people of color and allies. We will discuss and share strategies for being supportive allies and how to work cooperatively to support Women of Color organizing for reproductive justice. Join as we learn more about reproductive rights as Human Rights and challenge ourselves by looking at our privilege and learning how to redistribute and share power. 6pm – 8pm. New Voices Pittsburgh Office, Liberty Building, 6101 Penn Avenue, Suite 302, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 – East Liberty. Please RSVP at newvoicespgh@gmail.com or call 412.362.7927 |
THURSDAY, August 13
| VoteVets / Rep. Pat Murphy Summer Reception |
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6:00 p.m. at Piatt Place, 301 Fifth Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh www.murphy08.com/Pittsburgh |
| 9pm-11pm: The Official "Unofficial Opening Night After-party" |
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The National Blogger and Citizen Journalist Initiative invite Netroots Nation attendees to join the local Pittsburgh community at the Warhol Museum for cocktails and conversation. Sponsored by Finlandia, featuring Finlandia's new Tangerine Vodka. The Warhol is a short walk from Netroots Nation or grab a shuttle from the Convention Center. The museum collection will be open for your viewing pleasure. Join us for a cocktail at one of Pittsburgh's best know museums. Free for Netroots Nation attendees. Warhol Museum 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 |
FRIDAY, August 14
| Longwall Coal Mining Tour |
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The tour will leave the front door of the Convention Center at 12:30 (please arrive at 12:15). We will be going to Ryerson State Park where once there was a 62 acre lake used for fishing, boating and other recreation use. In 2007, the lake had to be drawn down due to concerns for the safety of the dam. The structure of the dam was compromised by nearby long wall mining operations. The demise of the lake significantly impacted the number of visitors, and thus the economy of the surrounding community.
At Ryerson, we will be meeting with local resident and activist Tilley Shoemaker. After visiting the lake we will take a short ride to a nearby farm where we will hear the story of how long mining has impacted agriculture in the area. We will return to the Convention Center by 4:30 in time for the evening sessions. Along the way, we will be hearing from Aimee Erickson, a resident of Washington County Pa as she tells stories of how long wall mining has changed her life and her hope for the future of her home place. Space is limited. Please RSVP with Nithin Coca, Nithin.coca@sierraclub.org or 913-735-3316 |
| Netroots Take Action - Phonebank for the Healthcare Bill With Organizing for America. |
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Join Organizing for America on Friday to make critical phone calls to Pennsylvania residents and generate support for healthcare reform.
Bring your charged up cell phone, and your laptop if you have one. We will be in the lounge area near the escalator, to the left of Registration, across from Room 310. Sign up for one of three 45 minute shifts (10:15 - 11:00 a.m., 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. or 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.) here. The best way to drown out the opponents of reform is by reaching out personally to the everyday Americans who need the healthcare bill to pass this fall and encouraging them to make their voices heard. Questions? Email Yeswedidnn09@gmail.com. |
| NN Meet the Candidates Night and Pub Quiz III |
| Location: Mullen's Bar and Grill Address: 200 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA Date/Time: Friday, Aug 14 / 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Admittance: Must have Netroots Nation Credential Event Info Here |
| Gov. Howard Dean M.D. and Democracy for America Host a Healthcare Public Option Happy Hour! |
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With special guests: Adam Green (PCCC and BoldProgressives.org); Jane Hamsher (FireDogLake.com); Chris Bowers (OpenLeft.com) Friday, August 14th | 6:00pm (or on conclusion of keynote) till 7:30pm No cover | Free drink tickets to first 100 attendees | Light hors d'oeuvres Location: Bossa Nova, 123 7th Street (two short blocks east of convention center) Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
| J Street Happy Hour at Netroots Nation |
| Join J Street for our Netroots Nation happy hour on Friday, August 14th, 5PM to 7PM at Tonic Bar & Grill. Tonic is located at 971 Liberty Ave on the corner of Liberty Ave and 10th Street (one block away from the Convention Center and across the street from the Westin). There will be drink specials until 7PM and we'll provide the food. J Street is the political arm of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement. J Street was founded to promote meaningful American leadership to end the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israeli conflicts peacefully and diplomatically. We support a new direction for American policy in the Middle East and a broad public and policy debate about the U.S. role in the region. Learn more at http://www.jstreet.org. Click here for the Facebook event page |
| Andy Warhol Museum Mixer for Local Activists and NN09 Attendees |
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Keystone Progress Education Fund (the PA affiliate of ProgressNow) and PA VOICE (PA’s c3 civic engagement network) invite all NN09 attendees to join us at one of Pittsburgh’s true cultural treasures—the Andy Warhol Museum on Friday, August 14, 5:00 until 8:00 PM. This will be one of the few events where NN09 attendees can mingle with local Pittsburgh progressive activists, elected officials and supporters. The Warhol is about a ten minute walk from the NN09 venue. Beverages (both alcohol and non), light fare, music provided. Look for notice of special guests! Tickets are only $25, but the number is limited. Reserve your spot now here. All proceeds benefit Keystone Progress Education Fund and PA Voice for civic engagement work in PA. Click here for more info |
| Meet James Perry and Melissa Harris Lacewell |
| Meet James Perry, Candidate for Mayor of New Orleans and Melissa Harris Lacewell, Princeton Professor and MSNBC Political Analyst at the Firehouse Lounge (2216 Penn Avenue) at 5:30pm on Friday August 14th. Mr. Perry has worked tirelessly to ensure equal housing opportunities for all citizens of New Orleans. Recently, he won a lawsuit against St. Bernard Parish for trying to implement racist housing policies and has testified six times before Congress on behalf of the citizens of the Gulf Coast. Share the information on this event with anyone who cares about New Orleans and electing young progressive candidates. Facebook Event page is here |
| A Night at PNC Park, Home of Pittsburgh Pirates! |
| Netroots Nation attendees: Join us for batting practice on the field, plus food, drinks and fun. Or just come to watch and eat. Take yourself out to the ball game on Friday the 14th, from 7-10 p.m. to stretch your legs, get in some batting and fielding practice at the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The event is sponsored by the Alliance for American Manufacturing and the Campaign for America’s Future. Tickets are FREE and available at the AAM Netroots Nation booth in the Exhibit Hall or online at www.ourfuture.org/batsandbeer. Free Food and Beverages Await. Drinking starts after taking your swings in batting practice (No drinking of alcohol prior to playing on the field). Rain or Shine! First come, first served—so get your tickets now! Address: |
| MoveOn.org, OBEY Giant, and Netroots Nation Shepard Fairey Unveriling (AT CAPACITY - NO TICKETS REMAIN) |
| MoveOn.org, OBEY Giant, and Netroots Nation invite you to a special party to commemorate the unveiling of a new outdoor installation by Shepard Fairey "Clean Energy for America". Directly across from The Warhol Museum at 117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5890. Friday August 14th from 7 to 10p.m.. Open bar - Delicious hors d'oeuvres - Music. Retro-soul-dance-party-throw-down by DJs Viper Soul Club and a special DJ appearance by Shepard Fairey. Free full size poster give-aways of "Clean Energy for America". Space for this event is limited and you must RSVP in advance to shepardfaireywarholmuseumparty@gmail.com |
| The Young Turks LIVE |
| Join Cenk Uygur as The Young Turks is performed for a live audience for the first time ever! The event will take place in the Butler Room at the Westin Convention Center. The cost is just $10 to help cover costs and more info can be found here and advance tickets can be bought here. |
| LGBTQ Women of Color Reproductive Justice Series 2009 |
| A Night of Fun and Games at Dave & Busters! Join us for a great evening of fun, laughs and shenanigans as we enjoy outrageous games, good people and great times! 8pm: Meet, Drink, Mingle and get ready to Play! 9pm: Game Time - Let the fun begin... Dave & Busters, 180 E Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120 |
SATURDAY, August 15
| Great Nationwide Kiss-In, 2:00 PM |
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| Netroots Nation edition After nationwide incidents in which gay and lesbian couples were harassed or detained by for the simple act of kissing in a public place, we need to make a strong statement to everyone everywhere: kissing is not a bad thing, nor has it ever been. It's not vulgar or inappropriate. It's a sign of affection that is as old as time itself -- a beautiful thing that we share with our loved ones every single day. At 2pm, bring your husband/wife/partner/boyfriend/girlfriend/friend to the public space in front of Westin portico/driveway on 10th between Liberty Ave and Penn Ave (1000 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222) as we participate in this national event. http://www.GreatNationwideKissIn.com |
| LGBTQ Women of Color Reproductive Justice Series 2009 |
| Celebrating Audre Lorde, Celebrating Ourselves! Enjoy a special film screening of “A Litany for Survival: The Life and Work of Audre Lorde” presented by New Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice. Discussion to follow with filmmaker Ada Gay Griffin. Delicious food and refreshments provided by Hoi Polloi Vegetarian Café and Coffee House. Doors open 6pm | Film starts at 7pm Donation $10 – universal sliding scale pay what you can, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. 937 Liberty Ave. 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Call to reserve your tickets and RSVP at newvoicespgh@gmail.com or call 412.362.7927 |
| This Ain't No Tea Party - DailyKos Party |
| Join us at the Altar Bar (1620 Penn Avenue) on Saturday, August 15th as we surround the bar and enjoy two hours of complimentary cocktails, a rockin' band, and a special performance by actor/comedians Sam Seder and David Cross. Doors open at 8:00pm and ska/reggae/funk sensation Spiritual Rez will take the stage at 8:30pm and will keep us gooving until the midnight hour. (Space is limited, convention badge required for entry) |
SUNDAY, August 16
| LGBTQ Women of Color Reproductive Justice Series 2009 |
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| ONEChurch - This is the service where everybody gathers as ONE in worship. Join New Voices Pittsburgh on Sunday as ONEChurch continues to cultivate a spiritual space inclusive of all people right here in Pittsburgh. Service starts at 1pm, 937 Liberty Ave. 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
