dcdeb Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced the full line-up for the organization's 15th Annual National Dinner on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Delivering the keynote address will be President Barack Obama; New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will receive the National Ally for Equality Award; Representative Tammy Baldwin will be a featured speaker; Artists Cyndi Lauper and Greyson Chance will perform; and Mika will give an after-party concert. "This has been a remarkable year in the fight for LGBT equality," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "We're thrilled to be joined by national leaders and inspiring artists as we celebrate our victories and redouble our efforts for the fights that remain ahead." As previously announced, President Obama will deliver the keynote address — his second appearance as President at the HRC National Dinner. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will receive the National Ally for Equality Award for his advocacy on marriage equality in New York State and Representative Tammy Baldwin will also deliver remarks. Music icon Cyndi Lauper will perform as will Greyson Chance, a 13 year old phenom who rose to fame through a YouTube cover of Lady Gaga. Finally, pop sensation Mika will give a full concert as the entertainment for the event's after-party. The sold-out event will draw more than 3,000 attendees the evening of Saturday, October 1st to the Washington Convention Center. More information is available at http://www.hrcnationaldinner.org . Edited September 26, 2011 by Blue Sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Whaaaaaat?? He's coming to visit you Deb!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 So.... close ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaraMay Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 This is awesome! So happy that Mika's performing for such a positive event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well we all knew something was coming after Cherisse's tweet, but.... WOW!! This is impressive!! And to think you will miss him Deb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Whaaaaaat?? He's coming to visit you Deb!!! Well we all knew something was coming after Cherisse's tweet, but.... WOW!! This is impressive!! And to think you will miss him Deb.... I can't even believe it... not only will I miss it, I won't even be in town! I'll have to see if any my friends are going to this event... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Well, here's how the two PREVIOUS events went down: A Night Out: Human Rights Campaign National Dinners Posted at 11:26 AM/ET, 10/12/2009 http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/13810.html and Posted at 03:04 PM/ET, 10/11/2010 http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/17041.html I want/need to be there this year! Edited September 26, 2011 by A. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Wow, sounds an impressive event!! Oh, Deb, so sorry to hear you won't be there that day!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francoise Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well done I hope we get some echoes of the after party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I can't even believe it... not only will I miss it, I won't even be in town! I'll have to see if any my friends are going to this event... sometimes, there just isn't good words to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 wow...thanks for posting! Mika is choosing the right places to be! so sorry Deb, you already know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillibet Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Mika+Obama, pff, it's marvellous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposa Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) That good news! Such a great event! And Greyson is also performing...nice! Sorry Deb you can't make it Hopefully some of the other US fans will make it there though. Edited September 26, 2011 by mariposa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Wow what a positive and important event!!! It's really great that he's performing there So sorry to hear that you wont be in town at the time Deb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposa Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Sorry for the double post. My computer is not working as it should today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 May I say that my year is officially made by this incredible, sensational, awesome news!!! This is wonderful and will get Mika more known in the USA, ahead of his 'Origin' album!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaImogen Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 This is absolutely brilliant!! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Tsssk Mika, rubbing shoulders with the president:mf_rosetinted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloise.shaw Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Wow! Cyndi Lauper too? I love her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm so excited that he's doing something in North America. Hopefully the first of many gigs/appearances in the next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Sorry Deb you can't make it Hopefully some of the other US fans will make it there though. I hope so, too! Surely I must know someone going to this event -- I have to ask around. If nothing else, though, it will be in the news since the president will be there... so we'll definitely hear something about it. Wow! Cyndi Lauper too? I love her! I know -- I wouldn't have minded seeing her again, too. I haven't seen her live since 1985 or so! I'm so excited that he's doing something in North America. Hopefully the first of many gigs/appearances in the next year. Yes! We can only hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 May I say that my year is officially made by this incredible, sensational, awesome news!!!This is wonderful and will get Mika more known in the USA, ahead of his 'Origin' album!! Here's some more about these dinners-- http://www.hrcnationaldinner.org/about/2010-dinner/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeirdDuck Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I KNEW I should have gone to college in DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 SERIOUSLY impressive stuff So sorry to hear you won't be around Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreacher Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 awww, i'm so proud of our Golden Boy, getting all this attention! ...but He should play the first part (and the after party too!), Mika's way better than Cyndi Lauper or Greyson Chance (well, i've never actually heard of Greyson Chance before but i think it's safe to assume!) i wonder if the prez will be at the afterparty & i wonder if Da Boss will be at the first part of the event... sweet Holy Johnny i hope somebody gets pix or video if they meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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