Obama Fundraiser at Mona’s in the East Village

Politics in the East Village? Why yes.

Last night’s political events included an East Village-style fundraiser at the venerable Mona’s located at 224 Ave. B between 13th and 14th Streets.

Organized by Jonathan Woodward and billed as a lead-up event to the thrilling Guam primary, a $10 donation at the door got you a drink ticket and the chance to talk about Barack Obama - or any of his competitors for that matter. And, $6 got you a pint of beer. $7 got you a Makers Mark on the rocks.

In the back of the bar was an Obama “store” which had posters and t-shirts ranging in price from $10-20.

Though Barack Obama never appeared, his spirit was felt throughout the evening as the Yankee game played on a wide-screen projection T.V. (The Yankees injury-depleted line-up took it on the chin losing 6-2 to the Detroit Tigers.)

A plucky, three-piece band kept the bar rocking. Overall, the fundraiser provided an excellent excuse to visit Mona’s.

Thank you, Barack Obama.

 

May 1st, 2008

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