U.F. Exclusive: Election Day Watch Party Guide
It’s finally here! All the long hours watching CNN and CSPAN! The countless rewinding on your TIVO/DVR of the debates to look for the most subtle clues of invincibility or vulnerability in the candidates’ countenance. You’ve eaten up enough punditry to write your own political column for the New York Times.
In what has been one of the longest campaign seasons in recent American history, you are about to reap the fruit of all those campaign buttons you’ve scarred your clothing and bags with, the arguments about foreign policy experience that have bruised your closest relationships, and the never ending text alerts at 4AM about the nearest cold calling party or bus loads headed to a swing state. The end is finally in sight! Or shall we say a new beginning is in sight.
This race has been followed with the nail biting anticipation and exuberance matched perhaps only by hard core Kentucky Derby audiences at the OTB on 125th street. On Tuesday, November 4th every American will exercise that most sacred of rights and cast a vote for the next President of the United States. It will come down to ‘The Maverick’ versus ‘The Movement’. Here at UF we are aware that there will be a large vacuum to fill once you walk out of that election booth. Do not despair! We are offering an extensive list of Harlem spots where you can unwind and catch the “play-by-play” (or state-by-state) action on the election results. If you know of other locations hosting Election Night Parties, please send us the word at uptownflavor@gmail.com. We’ll be updating the list as late as Tuesday afternoon.
Harlem State Office Building Plaza
163 West 125th Street at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
Hours: 8pm-2am
The election will beamed directly via a giant “Jumbotron” screen. Seating will be provided as well as hot beverages. For more info call 212-792-5102 or email April@bill-lynch.com.
Senator Bill Perkins’ Election Night Party
163 West 125th Street, 9th Floor
Hours: 8pm-until
To RSVP, please contact Keith Lilly at KLILLY513@hotmail.com or 917-684-8564
The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial Educational & Cultural Center
3940 Broadway at 165th Street
Hours: 7PM- Until
Everyone is encouraged to contribute food, refreshments, and hors d’ouevres. To RSVP go to www.theshabazzcenter.net or call 212 -568 -1341.
Lenox Lounge Viewing Party
288 Lenox Avenue (124th/ 125th Streets)
Hours: 9PM-2AM
The Lenox Lounge cordially invites you to an Election Night “Viewing Party” Tuesday, November 4th at 9pm. $25 admission includes a light buffet and champagne toast at midnight. Live TV coverage from CNN, Reuters, and NTV. To RSVP call Jacquelyn Carson at 212-427-0253.
Harlem4Obama Election Night Watch Party
2479 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
8th Ave just below 133rd St.
Hours: 9PM- Midnight
Be able to say that, “On election night, I was in Harlem with H4O”. Our watch parties are always special. Just come. Food, music, and great discussion and fellowship. Upon VICTORY – WE SHALL CELEBRATE LIKE CRAZY!! If you’ve been to the Harlem office, you know you don’t want to be anywhere else this historic night. Donations at the party are encouraged to handle the cost of operating this hugely successful office. For more info call Chet Whye at 347-577-7547.
Shrine All-Night Election Party
2271 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. (bet 133-134 St)
Hours: 7PM-Until
Featuring Barcardi Gold promo free drinks!! Call 212-690-7807 or email info@shrinenyc.com for more info.
Café Largo
3387 Broadway (bet 137th & 138th St)
Hours: 7PM-Closing
Cafe Largo will be showing the election results all night. They will also be extending their normal happy hour specials, $3 beers and $5 well cocktails, from 5PM til closing. For more info call 212-234-1811 or email cafelargo@aol.com.
Billie’s Black
271 West 119 Street
Between St. Nicholas Ave. & Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Hours: 5 PM- Until
Full Coverage of the 2008 Presidental Election and the official kickoff for ‘Obama 2008′! Featuring their “So DAMN Happy Hour you can enjoy $5.00 well cocktails, beers and appetizers.
Mobay Uptown Viewing Party
17 West 125th Street (Bet Lenox and 5th Ave)
Hours: 9PM- Until
“Polls close at 9:00. View the results with us on a 50″ HDTV. We will be open until results are final. DJ until everyone leaves!!! Come and make it a historic party for a historic event. Free appetizers and ‘Obamatini’ drink specials.”
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Langston Hughes Auditorium
515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York
Hours: 7PM
Cost: $10
Book signing with Deborah Willis, co-author of Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Watch the Live Returns on a Big Screen in the Langston Hughes Auditorium. View African Americans and American Politics, a window exhibition.
Food and drinks available for purchase.
Tickets: $10. To purchase tickets, call The Schomburg Shop at (212) 491-2206. Ticket charge hours, Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m. Or buy tickets online through Telecharge
FB Lounge
Street:
172 E. 106th Street
FBLOUNGE@fondaboricua.com
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 2:00am
Renaissance Cigar Emporium
1825 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10035
212-348-7028
Cost: Two Cigar Minimum
Live coverage all day until every vote has been counted!
RSVP
info@renaissancecigars.com
Space is limited!
La Pregunta Today & Tomorrow
La Pregunta Arts Cafe
1528 Amsterdam Avenue
3475916387
lapreguntacafe@gmail.com
Start Time: Today, November 4 at 8:00pm
End Time: Tomorrow, November 5 at 11:00pm
Come see our new exhibit and try our new Revolutionary Sandwich! The OBAMA!!! Good ole American Ham & Cheese with Hawaiian Pineapple Chutney. Free samples all day!
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