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Join the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy on the evening of TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008 to celebrate our 2008 DRUM MAJORS FOR JUSTICE.
This year, we will present our DRUM MAJOR FOR JUSTICE award to*:
DAVID SIMON
Creator/Producer of HBO's landmark television series THE WIRE
for deftly exploring the realities of America's neglected cities
&
STEVE PHILLIPS
Social justice donor activist and chairman of PowerPac.org
*additional honorees to be announced
Cocktail Reception Plus
No boring rubber-chicken dinners for the Drum Major Institute. It's a festive affair celebrating our honorees and our work. Mingle with a diverse crowd of New Yorkers committed to creating social change. Eat great food, enjoy stimulating conversations and meet our inspiring honorees.
RSVP by May 12, 2008
AT Cipriani 23rd Street, 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
*Buy Your Tickets Now!
Tickets are $225. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. If you would like to purchase a block of more than 8 tickets please call Lauren Su at 646-274-5700 or email at lsu@drummajorinstitute.org
Discounted tickets available for activists and students, please contact 2008benefit@drummajorinstitute.org
*Be a sponsor or place an ad in our program!
Please contact Lauren Su with any questions at 646-274-5700 or lsu@drummajorinstitute.org
Brought you by DMI, our Board of Directors and 2008 Host Committee.
Marketplace of Ideas
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April 30, 2003
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