New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein To Speak At Creative Coalition Event

New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein To Speak At Creative Coalition Event

Event Marks Chancellor Klein’s First Formal Statement to the Leaders of the Entertainment Industry; Remarks to Address Arts Education and Challenges Facing Public Schools

New York – The Creative Coalition and its president, actor William Baldwin, will host newly-appointed New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein at their 2002 annual meeting on Thursday evening, September 26, 2002. An audience of New York City’s entertainment, business, policy, education and community leaders are expected to attend the event. ABC News reporter Christopher Cuomo will moderate the question-and-answer session with Chancellor Klein.

WHO:
Joel I. Klein, William Baldwin, Christopher Cuomo

WHAT:
New York City Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein to address arts and entertainment leadership

WHEN:
September 26, 2002,
7 p.m., cocktails; 8 p.m., program; 9 p.m., reception
Arrivals begin at 7 p.m.

WHERE:
GQ Lounge, 110 University Place, New York City

Arrivals are between 7-8 p.m. Photographers should arrive no later than 6:45 p.m. Members of the media who would like to cover the event should call Kate Andrews at 718.522.7171 ext 20.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE COALITION
The Creative Coalition is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating its members on issues of public importance, primarily the First Amendment, arts advocacy, campaign finance reform and public education. Headquartered in New York City, The Creative Coalition also has offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Creative Coalition does not endorse or raise funds for political parties or candidates.