THE CREATIVE COALITION’s #RightToBearArts Bound for Capitol Hill
Washington, DC (April 6, 2017) – The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts Delegation is heading to Capitol Hill on Friday, April 28th to focus national leaders on the efficacy of the arts. Headed by the organization’s President actor Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary”) and The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk, the delegation also includes Justin Bartha (The Hangover), Sarah Wayne Callies (“Prison Break”), Wendi McLendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”), Chad Lowe (“Pretty Little Liars”), 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.
The #RightToBearArts Capitol Hill Advocacy Day concludes with a Gala Benefit Dinner co-hosted by the celebrity delegation, along with an Honorary Bi-Partisan Congressional Co-host Committee including Senator Michael Brown, Senator Ben Cardin, 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 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 Louise Slaughter, Representative Maxine Waters, and others TBA. The dinner is Co-Chaired by Todd Hitt, KIDDAR Capital; Lori Gordon, Cardinal Health and Michael Mimeles.
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WHAT:
The Creative Coalition’s #RightToBearArts Benefit Gala Dinner
WHEN:
Friday, April 28th
7:30 PM Press Call
8:00 PM Red Carpet Arrivals/Photo Ops/Cocktail Reception followed by Dinner
WHERE:
Flavio Restaurant DC
1073 31st Street NW
Washington, DC
The event is graciously sponsored by Hollywood on the Potomac with restaurant, Flavio DC in Georgetown and returning partners Maestro Dobel Tequila and Line 39 Wines as an official “Supper Suite” by A-List Communications event.
**ALL PRESS MUST BE CREDENTIALED PRIOR TO EVENT**
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 and advocacy campaigns. The Creative Coalition is the premier nonprofit, 501(c)(3) nonpartisan charity of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance. The Creative Coalition uses the power and platform of the arts and entertainment communities in award-winning public service and advocacy campaigns. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organization’s president.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Alex Arad, The Creative Coalition
Alex@TheCreativeCoalition.org
646-717-9908
Brian Donahue, Craft Communications
bdonahue@craftdc.com
202-997-5650
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