Oreo Speaks

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As Matt mentioned in This is It, our own Oreo was interviewed by the Washington Post. And yes, for those of you who only knew him as his cookie avatar, the photo to the left is a more reasonable facsimile.

There are a few things that the Post didn't ask him. He and I had tried to sit down for a DCW interview, but we could only briefly mesh our schedules, so here is a bit of additional information:

I had asked him where he'd be sitting and he told me that bloggers would be in the upper level, except for the state bloggers who will sit with their state delegations. However, they will be getting floor passes on a rotating basis.

Oreo will be carrying around a camera, video camera, laptop "and my trusty blackberry" so he can keep us all informed about what he sees and does.

When I asked him what he was most looking forward to, Oreo was still compiling his personal list from the multitude of choices listed here on DCW, but he was already happily committed to the Rolling Stone Show with Bill Maher, and the luncheon with Annette Bening.

And yes, he's all set on shoes...

LGBT convention event list

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The National Stonewall Democrats report that the 2008 convention boasts the largest number of LGBT delegates. Click here to read the press release on Marketwatch.

The following list of LGBT events is being circulated:

Come Together to Create Change Cocktail Reception
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Date: Sunday, August 24
Location: Lannie¹s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St. Denver, CO 80202
Cost: VIP - $175; General - $75
Target Audience: Everyone welcome;
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP required online at www.thetaskforce.org/denver

Matthew Shepard Cocktail and Dessert Reception
Jointly hosted with Matthew Shepard Foundation, Stonewall Democrats
Time: 7:30-10pm
Date: Sunday, August 24
Location: The Westin Tabor Center - Augusta Room, 1672 Lawrence Street,
Denver, CO 80202
Cost: Tickets - $20; purchase at www.matthewshepard.org
Target Audience: unknown
Invite Only/Public: unknown
RSVP: Not Required
Press: open

LGBT Caucus Opening
Time: Noon to 2pm
Date: Monday, August 25
Location: Denver Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Cost: None
Target Audience: LGBT Convention attendees
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP: None
Press: unknown

Stonewall Democrats Tea Party
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Date: Wednesday, August 27??
Location: Pinnacle Club at Grant Hyatt, 555 17th St Denver, CO 80202
Cost: Suggested contribution of $35
Target Audience: unknown
Invite Only/Public: LGBT Delegates
RSVP: kbailey@stonewalldemocrats.org

Reception for GLBT People of Color
National Black Justice Coalition, Human Rights Campaign,
Somos Latin@s LGBT Coalition, Federation of Black Prides, Valiente LGBT
Latino/a Alliance, API Queers United for Action (AQUA), API Queer Sisters
(APIQS) and API Equality for Celebrating Diversity at the Democratic
National Convention, an event honoring the Congressional Black Caucus, the
Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American
Caucus
Time: 4 to 6 PM
Date: Monday, August 25
Location: Westin Tabor Center 1672 Lawrence Street Denver, CO 80202
Cost: unknown
Target Audience: unknown
Invite only/Public: unknown
RSVP: Email dncc@hrc.org

Lunch for LGBT Delegates
Time: 12-2pm
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Target Audience: LGBT Delegates
Invite Only/Public: invite only

HRC Rock to Win concert with Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, Rufus Wainwright
Time: 7:30pm
Date: Tuesday, August 26
Location: Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St Denver, CO 80218
Cost: Regular Admission - $150; VIP - $500

LGBT Caucus
Time: Noon-2pm
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Location: Downtown Convention Center, 700 14th St Denver, CO 80202
Cost: None
Target Audience: LGBT attendees
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP: None
Press: unknown

HRC, Matthew Shepard, Stonewall Democrats Public VIP Watch Party (tentative)
Time: 6pm
Date: Thursday, August 28
Location: Earl¹s Restaurant, 1600 Glenarm Place Denver, CO 80202
Cost: General Admission - $15
Target Audience: unknown
Invite Only/Public: unknown
RSVP: unknown
Press: unknown

Obama Acceptance Speech: AFTER PARTY
Time: 9pm
Date: Thursday, August 28
Location: Theorie 1920 Market Street Denver, CO 80202
Cost: General Admission - $15
Target Audience: Everyone welcome
Invite Only/Public: Public
RSVP: unknown
Press: unknown

Brad and Angelina to host event during convention

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There is a rumor reported by the Rocky Mountain News that Jolie and Pitt may host a fundraiser during the convention.

I doubt I am on the invite list or have the money to get it... but if Angelina or Brad are reading this, please hook me up.

You can read about this and other happenings by Penny Parker, On the Town Columnist, for the Rocky Mountain News at http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/aug/09/parker-jolie-pitt-may-host-charity-fete-during/

This post also appears at Jeff's Denver Bound Blog at http://jstrater.blogspot.com/ . Jeff is a National Delegate from Texas.