TODAY: Hollywood and Capitol Hill Come Together
To Underscore Need for Federal Funding of the Arts
Washington, DC (April 28, 2017) — Today, The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts Delegation, headed by the organization’s President, actor Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary”) and The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk, along with actors Justin Bartha (The Hangover), Sarah Wayne Callies (“Prison Break”), Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”), Chad Lowe (“Pretty Little Liars”), Kathrine Herzer (“Madam Secretary”), Keegan-Michael Key (“Key & Peele”), Alyssa Milano (“Mistresses”), Denis O’Hare (“American Horror Story”), Nick Sandow (“Orange Is the New Black”), Aaron Staton (“Mad Men”), Matt Walsh (“Veep”) and others TBA, will be on Capitol Hill to promote the importance of the arts, art education, and the critical need to fund the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
In addition to meeting with Members of Congress, The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts delegation will be meeting with White House Administration staff and will be visiting Walter Reed Hospital to learn about various arts therapy treatments being utilized to help wounded service men and women.
The #RightToBearArts Capitol Hill Day concludes with a Gala Benefit Dinner co-hosted by the celebrity delegation, along with an Honorary Bi-Partisan Congressional Co-host Committee. The dinner is Co-Chaired by Todd Hitt (Kiddar Capital), Lori Gordon, and Michael Mimeles. The event is graciously sponsored by Hollywood on the Potomac at the Georgetown restaurant Flavio DC. Maestro Dobel Tequila, Blue Moon, Blackwing, and Line 39 Wines partner to make this official A-List Communications “Supper Suite.” The Creative Coalition is supported by GLAMSQUAD, the on-the-go pro team for hair, makeup and nails anytime, anywhere. Glamsquad’s vetted professionals transform your look in up to an hour with a full VIP experience. Available in NYC, LA, Miami, Washington DC and now South Bay. www.glamsquad.com
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WHAT: The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts Benefit Gala Dinner
WHO: Justin Bartha, Sarah Wayne Callies, Tim Daly, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kathrine Herzer, Keegan-Michael Key, Chad Lowe, Alyssa Milano, Denis O’Hare, Nick Sandow, Aaron Staton, Matt Walsh, and others TBA.
with
Honorary Congressional Co-hosts: Senator Michael Brown, Senator Ben Cardin, Senator Maggie Hassan, Senator Edward Markey, Senator Jack Reed, Senator Paul Strauss, Representative Nanette Barragan, Representative Marsha Blackburn, Representative Suzanne Bonamici, Representative Anthony Brown, Representative Wm. Lacy Clay, Representative Barbara Comstock, Representative Charlie Crist, Representative Charles Dent, Representative Mark DeSaulnier, Representative Debbie Dingell, Representative Bill Huizenga, Representative Hank Johnson, Representative Adam Kinzinger, Representative Stephen Lynch, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney, Representative Jerrold Nadler, Representative Jimmy Panetta, Representative Erik Paulsen, Representative Jamie Raskin, Representative Adam Schiff, Representative Carol Shea-Porter, Representative Louise Slaughter, Representative Maxine Waters, and others TBA.
WHERE:
Flavio DC
1073 31st Street NW, Washington, DC
WHEN:
TODAY Friday, April 28th
7:30 PM Press Call
​8:00 PM Red Carpet Arrivals/Photo Ops/Cocktail Reception and Dinner
**ALL PRESS MUST BE CREDENTIALED PRIOR TO EVENT**
About the Creative Coalition: The Creative Coalition (www.TheCreativeCoalition.org) is the premier nonprofit, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan charity of the entertainment industry dedicated to using the power and platform of the arts and entertainment communities in award-winning public service campaigns. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating its members on issues of public importance. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s president.
CONTACT:
David O’Brien, CRAFT Media|Digital
dobrien@craftdc.com
215.760.8617
Alex Arad, The Creative Coalition
Alex@TheCreativeCoalition.org
646-717-9908