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ANNOUNCING THE FREE REPUBLIC W2 INAUGURAL BALL, FEATURING GOV HUCKABEE AND CAPITOL OFFENSE
Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball ^

Posted on 12/01/2004 1:46:39 PM PST by Jim Robinson

Edited on 01/18/2005 11:18:17 AM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]

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ANNOUNCING
THE FREE REPUBLIC W2 INAUGURAL BALL
FEATURING
GOV. HUCKABEE AND CAPITOL OFFENSE

Free Republic’s 2001 Inaugural Ball and Count the White House Silverware Party was such a rousing success that 61 million Americans demanded we do it again in 2005. So, we are!

The Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball, featuring Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and his rock and roll band, Capitol Offense, will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2005 in Washington, D.C.

The Ball, which will celebrate the reelection of President Bush and Vice President Cheney, as well as honor our men and women serving in the Armed Forces, will be held at the Washington Plaza Hotel from 7 p.m. to Midnight.

Admission to the Free Republic W2 Inaugural Ball is currently $175 per person for those purchasing advance reservations by December 31st and will be $200 per person thereafter, and $250 at the door if not sold out beforehand. A limited number of restricted children’s admissions are available for $30 for those children under 13 years old. Please note that paid admissions are nonrefundable.

Attire for the Ball is black tie optional.

We are very honored that Governor Huckabee and Capitol Offense accepted our invitation to play a return engagement at our Ball. Everyone was so thrilled by their performance at the 2001 Ball that asking the band to play at this Ball was our first priority on November 3rd.

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Governor Mike Huckabee (left) and the Capitol Offense Band

Only 1,000 admissions to the Ball will be sold. We’d love to have you join us. FReepers worked very hard this year, on the forum and off, to help secure President Bush’s reelection. This will be your night, too. See you there!

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FAQs for THE FREE REPUBLIC W2 INAUGURAL BALL

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What is the address for the hotel where the Ball is being held?

The Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle
Washington, D.C. 20005
202 842-1300

What attire is appropriate for the Ball?

Black tie and evening gowns are preferred, however business attire and business casual are acceptable. Cowboy boots and dress jeans are also appropriate. Active duty, reservists and retired military are encouraged to wear their dress uniforms.

We appreciate that not all FReepers like to dress up, so use your best judgment. However, wearing shorts, thongs or vulgar t-shirts will not get you in the door.

Why does admission to the Ball cost $175?

Prices for events like this at D.C. hotels have doubled since our 2001 Ball. The price covers the costs associated with paying for all expenses for the Ball. This is not a fundraiser for Free Republic. We are hoping to just break even.

What does the price of admission cover?

The price of admission includes: Buffet style salads, pastas, cheese and fruit, sliced turkey, ham and salmon, desserts, coffees and teas. There will be open bars serving liquor, beer, wine, bottled water, juices and sodas. Free coat check and reduced parking rates at the Washington Plaza are also included. If feasible, we will arrange to hire shuttle buses to give free rides from the McPherson Square Metro station to the hotel and back.

What methods of payment are being accepted?

American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and PayPal.

Checks and money orders are acceptable with the following conditions: Checks and money orders must be received within 10 calendar days of your online order being placed for your request to be honored. Checks returned for nonpayment will be charged $30. Please do not send cash.

A confirmation e-mail will be sent once your payment has cleared. Please save it and print a copy to take with you to the Ball as no tickets will be issued.

Is there a deadline for admission sales?

Credit card and PayPal order requests will be accepted through January 20, 2005, provided the admissions have not sold out by then.

Order requests by check and money order must be placed by December 31, 2004 and received by January 14, 2005, provided the admissions have not sold out by then.

Please note that the price of admission is $175 if purchased in advance on or before December 31, 2004 and will be $200 thereafter until the deadline.

Will admissions be sold at the door?

Maybe. There will only be 1,000 paid admissions available. If they sell out before the Ball, there will be no door sales. If there are door sales, the admission price will be $250. Cash or credit card only. No checks accepted at the door. Government issued photo ID will be required.

Why are tickets not being issued for the Ball?

For security reasons, formal tickets are not being issued for the Ball. When purchasing admissions to the Ball, you will be required to give your name and those of your guests. To gain admission to the Ball, you and your guests will be required to provide a government issued photo ID at the registration table. Any changes as to whom you are bringing to the Ball must be sent via e-mail to Jim Robinson by January 5, 2005. After January 5, please inform Kristinn Taylor by e-mail before January 20.

Are admissions refundable?

No. Because substantial financial commitments must be made for the Ball, we will not be able to refund the admission fee for any reason. If you are unable to attend, you will be allowed to transfer your admission to your designee by following the notification procedure above, or you may donate your admission(s) to a wounded OIF or OEF veteran recuperating at D.C. area military hospitals (contingent upon approval by the hospitals.)

Free Republic reserves the right to refuse admission to the Ball of any known disruptor or antagonist without refunding their admission. Anyone who pays admission and disrupts the Ball shall be removed from the Ball and their admission fee will not be refunded.

Will there be security officers at the Ball?

Yes. For security reasons we will not explain further.

What does the restricted children’s admission cover?

Because some parents don’t wish to leave their children at home on such a special night, we have made arrangements with the hotel for a special children’s room directly adjacent to the Ball. A children’s meal consisting of chicken fingers, french fries, string beans, coleslaw, cookies and fruit punch will be provided.

Parents will be responsible for the supervision of their children. The room can hold about two dozen children under 12, therefore a limited number of restricted children’s admissions will be available.

What about children over 12?

Youths and young adults under 21 and over 12 will have to pay the regular admission price of $175. They will be able to participate in all Ball activities. By law, they are prohibited from possessing alcohol. The hotel reserves the right to card anyone. Persons under age 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Is smoking allowed at the Ball?

Smoking will only be allowed in the hotel bar ( a very short walk from the Ball area) and outside the hotel.

Does having an open bar mean I can drink as much as I want?

No. The hotel reserves the right to refuse to serve anyone appearing intoxicated. The hotel will not serve alcohol to those under 21 years old. The hotel reserves the right to card anyone requesting or drinking an alcoholic beverage.

Is parking available?

Yes. Some street and garage parking is available. The Washington Plaza has a pay parking garage underneath the hotel. Ball guests will be able to self-park at the discounted rate of $9 for the event. Please note the garage has a 6 foot maximum clearance and that it only has about 300 parking spaces. A small lot for taller vehicles will be available next to the hotel on Vermont Avenue.

Street parking is available, but limited as the hotel is near residences and small businesses. If at all feasible, take a cab or Metro to the Ball.

What’s the closest Metro station?

The closest Metro station is McPherson Square on the Orange and Blue lines. It is about a four block walk from the Washington Plaza. We are looking into hiring a shuttle bus to ferry Ball guests from the McPherson Square station to the Ball and then back afterward. We will decide later whether this is feasible and make an announcement about it. Metro normally closes at midnight on weekdays, but should stay open late for the Inaugural. We should get confirmation of that closer to the Ball.

For more information about Metro, go to http://www.wmata.com

What will a taxi ride cost me?

The non-rush hour single passenger fare within one zone is $5.50 The Washington Plaza is located in D.C. Taxi Zone 1, which covers most of downtown D.C. Fares and zone maps can be found at the following: Click for Taxicab Zone Map

Driving directions:

Click for map to hotel

Hotels:

Most hotels, including the Washington Plaza, are requiring a three night stay for the Inauguration. Less expensive rooms can normally be found outside the city in Northern Virginia (Arlington, Crystal City, Alexandria and Falls Church) and suburban Maryland (Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg.) Look for hotels that are close to Metro stations.

Will there be a pre-Inaugural Wednesday night FReeper dinner?

Probably, but we’re not working on that now. We will post a thread in early January to gauge interest. If there is sufficient interest, one will be arranged.

Will there be a souvenir Ball video or DVD available after the Ball?

Maybe, depending on whether there is sufficient interest.

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(Please direct press inquires to Kristinn Taylor.)



TOPICS: Breaking News; Free Republic; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: freerepublic; inauguralball; w2; w2ball
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To: adam_az

I want to know whose job it is to check people for thongs? and can I get that job. I'll fax my resume right over.


321 posted on 12/02/2004 7:22:13 AM PST by escapefromboston (manny ortez: mvp)
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To: StayAt HomeMother; Jim Robinson
Just received my first hate e-mail about the Ball:

Someone would actually PAY to attend this? You people are sad; 135 PEOPLE died in Iraq in NOVEMBER alone and now you are going to celebrate?

Get used to more death and dying, he's YOUR dumb little President now, I'm moving to France in January!

Au revoir,

Name withheld to protect the stupid

My response: "Our loss is France's gain. Bon chance."

322 posted on 12/02/2004 7:36:27 AM PST by kristinn
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To: hispanarepublicana
And FReepers tend to have rather large balls, don't they?

We've got the biggest balls of them all.

323 posted on 12/02/2004 7:39:15 AM PST by NeoCaveman (http://route-82.blogspot.com (Now with 20% more stuned beebers))
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To: tgslTakoma

me+2 all taken care of. Thanks for the ping!


324 posted on 12/02/2004 7:56:50 AM PST by BufordP ("I wish we lived in the day when you could challenge a person to a duel!")
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To: WVNan; Mama_Bear

Tell hubby that everyone is expecting you!!!

Would love to meet you, Nan.

MamaBear and I are arriving the evening of the 18th and staying until the morning of the 24th. We are hoping to meet lots of FReeper Friends.


325 posted on 12/02/2004 8:16:16 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: kristinn
My response: "Our loss is France's gain. Bon chance."

You reversed "loss" and "gain" by mistake. Or were you just trying to be nice? PSHAW!

326 posted on 12/02/2004 8:16:49 AM PST by BufordP ("I wish we lived in the day when you could challenge a person to a duel!")
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To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; SpookBrat; JimWforBush; The Mayor; T'wit; larryjohnson; ...

We're going! We're going! I'm so excited. Just ordered tickets!!! Jen and MrJen (Matt) are #1092!!!


327 posted on 12/02/2004 8:16:58 AM PST by Jen (See you at the FReeper Ball!!! I'll be wearing my Red beaded dress and fuzzy elephant slippers! hehe)
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To: Jen

Wonderful!! See you there. :-)


328 posted on 12/02/2004 8:20:07 AM PST by Mama_Bear
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To: Mama_Bear; JustAmy; deadhead

I can't wait to meet you Galz!!!


329 posted on 12/02/2004 8:23:17 AM PST by Jen (See you at the FReeper Ball!!! I'll be wearing my Red beaded dress and fuzzy elephant slippers! hehe)
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To: The Mayor

Rus ... if you can't make the ball, try to come for dinner on the 19th and the parade. Hope you will bring the children.

I would love to meet you and your family.


330 posted on 12/02/2004 8:33:24 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: Jen

Great!!!

Looking forward to seeing you on the 20th.


331 posted on 12/02/2004 8:37:42 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: BufordP

Well, I am the nice one.


332 posted on 12/02/2004 8:48:57 AM PST by kristinn
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To: Jen

Congrats, Jen! Looking forward to meeting you and Matt.


333 posted on 12/02/2004 8:49:58 AM PST by kristinn
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To: Jen; Jim Robinson

No, just the kids and me. DH can't get off work. The ONLY reason we can come is because they are offering tickets for the kids at a discounted rate. I couldn't afford 3 $175 tickets and I wouldn't feel right leaving the kids in the hotel room all alone while I partied. LOL So this is a plus for us.


334 posted on 12/02/2004 9:02:49 AM PST by SpookBrat
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To: kristinn

Do you know if there is any chance to take a White House tour at the time we'll be in DC? I haven't visited there since I was 13 years old.


335 posted on 12/02/2004 9:27:58 AM PST by queenkathy (Still learning everything at my age)
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To: nutmeg; jellybean

ping


336 posted on 12/02/2004 10:23:48 AM PST by stanz (Those who don't believe in evolution should go jump off the flat edge of the Earth.)
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To: Jim Robinson

Will there be seating available as opposed to the last ball where there was not seating at all?


337 posted on 12/02/2004 11:00:26 AM PST by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
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To: kristinn

So, There will be plenty of seating? as opposed to the last Ball where we stood for most of the evening??


338 posted on 12/02/2004 11:03:43 AM PST by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
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To: kristinn

Can I get in with my Matricula Consular??


339 posted on 12/02/2004 11:04:15 AM PST by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
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To: ramseye

Any relation to Tamsey?


340 posted on 12/02/2004 11:05:01 AM PST by chicagolady (Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
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