It’s weapons of mass destruction, this Thursday at the now famous “Politics With a Punch”.
Make your reservations early for this Thursday night February 21 at the Cricket Club, 2040 St. Charles Avenue, which will feature we are pleased to have an outstanding panel of celebrities:
·Kevin Belton, N.O.School of Cooking, Comedian, Human Taxidermist
·Brad Edelman, Famous Photographer, Artist & former N.O. Saint
·Gio, Burlesque Queen of N.O., Star of “Stripper,” Marriage Counselor
·Nick Lopez, Comedian, Actor, Improviser and Filmmaker
·Rob Masson, News Reporter, Fox-8 WVUE-TV
·Scott Ritter, Former U.N. Weapons Inspector, Author, National Speaker
·Buddy Roemer, Former Gov. of LA, McCain Campaign Representative
For this show, we are also opening the doors early, at 6 p.m. for a Punch Happy Hour and Dinner. The Cricket Club bar and kitchen will be open and a delicious menu will be offered for Punch patrons. This social time is also a great way to network, explore business opportunities and possibly find your next client, customer or partner.
As usual, the program will begin at 8 p.m. Post event, the bar and the Cricket Club kitchen will remain open for Punch patrons.
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Here are some of the many topics we will discuss:
Jindal’s Chief of Staff in trouble over Hannah Montana tickets, are we making a Montana out of a Molehill? Ethics Session in Baton Rouge has mixed results; Pursuing a Gold or Aluminum Standard? In Jindal campaign violation, who should pay the fine? While New Orleans crime rates soar, Nagin gets into a gun controversy; playing Rambo or caught off guard pointing a rifle at the Police Chief? Aaron Broussard is in hot water over controversial testimony and letter of support for a convicted felon that a judge calls strange. “Free Edwin Edwards” writes former President Bush, what will his son do?
New Orleans shines in All-Star spotlight; Hornets rip up competition while fans start to support team; Perilloux in trouble again at LSU; Clemens--doping or telling the truth?
Obama marching toward nomination, but will Super Delegates save Clinton? Hillary says in her White House she can keep Bill in line, oh really! The Iraq War—should we stay 100 years? McCain says yes; McCain gets all delegates in LA, but loses popular vote, Huckabee calls it “goofy” and typical Louisiana.
With so much serious discussion, it is helpful once a month to be able to poke fun at some of the hilarious, insane and unpredictable events which occur in this state.
On Thursday night Gio will strip away the misconceptions about marriage Clinton style; Brad Edelman will give us insight into professional sports and the current steroid scandal; Buddy Roemer will tell us about the stakes of this election; Scott Ritter will give us his unvarnished views on the Iraq War; Nick Lopez will entertain us with his humorous political analysis; Rob Masson will report on the major news events of the day; and Kevin Belton will enlighten us with his zany, one of a kind observations.
In between, we’ll address the controversies and the crazy antics of our local leaders and have plenty of fun in the process.
Since 2002, along with Steve Sabludowsky of Bayoubuzz.com, I have been a part of one political tradition that has grown into quite a success story. Of course I’m referring to Politics with a Punch, which is held monthly on stage before a live audience. It is our own local version of “Politically Incorrect.” It is a fast-paced, free-wheeling, no-holds barred discussion of what is happening in our city, state and nation.
In our six years of existence, we have featured some of the top political, business, comedic, media and entertainment talent in Louisiana.I am honored to host Politics with a Punch, an event which has attracted sell-out crowds for the past two years.
We are expecting another exceptional performance this Thursday night. Special note, the doors open at 6 p.m. for Happy Hour, dinner & networking; the event begins at 8 p.m.
The event features a legendary burlesque performer; the world’s most famous weapons inspector; a rising star in the world of comedy; a well respected former Governor (despite Bobby Jindal’s inauguration rebuke of “failed leadership”) and presidential campaign representative; a Saints hero and successful artist; a comedy and cooking star known as the human taxidermist, and a popular news reporter with a sterling reputation. It doesn’t get much better than this panel!
Tickets are usually $15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple; however, I am pleased to offer a limited number of VIP discount tickets at the price of $10.00 per person as well as a very few complimentary tickets.
In addition, I need to know the number of people in your party as the tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
Thanks again for your support of Politics with a Punch. Without you and other friends, we could not have such successful events each and every month.
Hey, Jeff and Stephen, I'm really glad to see that you two recognize Scott Ritter's name and respect his voice. When I go about town telling people that we at the First Unitarian Universalist Church have invited him to speak at the Church at South Claiborne and Jefferson Avenues Wednesday night at 7:00, many often ask me who he is. You both seem to appreciate his work, as I judge from the fact that you both signed the above article. I'm not a recognized writer about town, seem to have trouble in my own home town in finding something remunerative to do besides teaching geometry, which I don't want to do anymore, so I guess I have to toot my own horn. Scott Ritter's coming to town because I asked him to include us in his Tour of Duty. Thanks to pledges from the Pax Christi of New Orleans and the Peace Alliance of First Church, he agreed to come. Now we don't have a lot of money, so I'm providing seating for only 140 people. It costs money to rent chairs, and it may be too late to do it anyway If more than that come thanks to your promoting him, I guess they'll have to stand. That sounds good: 'Standing room only!' Anyway, I'm glad to read of your interest. Written by Robert Desmarais Sullivan
on 2/20/2008
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