SECONDING THE FIRST™: A CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT at the REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION featuring a special performance by MAX WEINBERG AND THE MAX WEINBERG 7

SECONDING THE FIRST™: A CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT at the REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION featuring a special performance by MAX WEINBERG AND THE MAX WEINBERG 7

Hosted by Joe Pantoliano, Giancarlo Esposito, Joe Piscopo, George Wendt, Illeana Douglas, Ron Silver, Mike Farrell, Tim Blake Nelson, Hallie Eisenberg, Catherine Dent, John Paul DeJoria, Richard Kind, Tucker Carlson, Chris Lawford, Michele Lee

NEW YORK CITY, NY (August 31, 2004) The Creative Coalition (TCC) announces its invitation-only Gala Benefit – Seconding the First ™, A Celebration of the First Amendment to be held during the upcoming Republican National Convention. Rock and Roll great Max Weinberg (drummer, Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band; musical director, Late Night with Conan O’Brien) and the Max Weinberg 7 will be performing. Congressional Hosts include: Senator Robert Bennett, Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Trent Lott, Senator John McCain, Senator Arlen Specter, Representative Mary Bono, Representative Dave Camp, Representative Michael Castle, Representative Mark Foley, Representative Jim Leach, and Representative Jerry Weller.
Details of this invitation-only VIP event are as follows:

WHAT: The Creative Coalition Presents: SECONDING THE FIRST™ —
A Celebration of the First Amendment with Joe Pantoliano, Giancarlo Esposito, Joe Piscopo, Tim Blake Nelson, Hallie Eisenberg, Catherine Dent, John Paul DeJoria, Richard Kind, Chris Lawford, Michele Lee

Featuring Max Weinberg and the Max Weinberg 7

WHERE: Spirit (530 West 27th Street; New York City)

WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, 2004; (10:00 pm – 1:00 am)

PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. For press credentials please contact Gibson Patterson (212) 614-2505. For tickets and additional information, please contact (212) 614-2121. Space is limited. FOR TICKETING INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 212-614-2121 or www.tcc2004,org

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Gibson Patterson, The Creative Coalition (212) 614-2505 (310) 722-6060