Playboy Foundation Presents 21st Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards To Benefit The Creative Coalition

Playboy Foundation Presents 21st Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards To Benefit The Creative Coalition

New York, NY (May 18, 2001): The Creative Coalition President William Baldwin will join Playboy CEO Christie Hefner to host the Playboy Foundation 2001 Hugh. M. Hefner First Amendment Awards. Proceeds from this noon luncheon will benefit The Creative Coalition. This years winners include Penn & Teller, and John Seigenthaler, Founder, The First Amendment Center.

WHAT:

Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Awards to benefit The Creative Coalition

CONFIRMED:
WILLIAM BALDWIN, JAMES BARBOUR, LISA BIRNBACH, MARIA CUOMO COLE, CHUCK D, GIANCARLO ESPOSITO, GINA GERSHON, CHRISTIE HEFNER, RON REAGAN

WHERE:
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Empire Room
301 Park Avenue

WHEN:
Friday, May 18
Noon Luncheon
12:45 pm Awards

Photo-ops and interviews available for credentialed press only. For additional information, credentials and luncheon passes, call (212) 512-5508.

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.

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Press Release:

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