Posted on 09/24/2002 7:30:51 PM PDT by RonDog
Streisand to Headline Benefit for Democrats
Tue Sep 24, 8:51 PM ETLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Barbra Streisand is emerging from self-imposed retirement as an entertainer to help out her old pals in the Democratic Party.
Reuters PhotoTwo years after bidding farewell to her career as a public performer Streisand will sing nine songs at an upcoming Hollywood benefit for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, organizers said on Tuesday.
The 60-year-old entertainer, a long-time democrat, will headline the concert event Sept. 29 at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, sharing the bill with Barry Manilow and comedian Steve Harvey, among others.
Streisand helped generate more than $5 million for the Democratic Party with an appearance at a star-studded concert in Los Angeles in August 2000 immediately following then-Vice President Al Gore ( news - web sites)'s nomination for president.
The next month, Streisand gave four final concerts -- two in Los Angeles and two in New York City -- billed as her farewell to her career as a public performer.
But she was coaxed back into the limelight to raise money for Democrats seeking to regain a majority from Republicans in this year's mid-term elections for the U.S. House of Representatives.
"Barbra's passionate belief in the importance of the Democratic Party's regaining control of the House ... is so deep that she has decided to sing three times as many songs as was originally planned," said David Foster, producer of the upcoming event. One number will be a "political parody that will raise a few eyebrows," he said.
Her personal publicist, Dick Guttman, said Streisand initially had planned to sing only three songs.
Streisand also sang at President Clinton ( news - web sites)'s first inaugural ball in January 1993 and a 1996 political benefit that raised $4 million for his reelection campaign.
In addition, she staged the 1986 "One Voice" concert at her Malibu estate that raised several million dollars for political candidates she supported.
With hits such as "People," "The Way We Were" and "Evergreen," Streisand has more than 40 gold-certified albums in a career spanning 40 years.
Need FReep ideas for Democratic fundraiser in Hollywood (9/29)
with Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow
Streisand Plans One-Off Comeback for Democrats (Dry heaves alert) ^ | August 21, 2002 | Paul Atreides
Posted on 09/19/2002 10:34 PM Pacific by RonDog
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two years after her farewell shows. |
The bill? Is that like The Donald?
The bill? Is that like The Donald?LOL! Not sure, but here are The Dopes -
PRESS RELEASE
Stars Align for a Democratic Majority in the U.S. House
August 21, 2002
Streisand, Manilow, Three Mo' Tenors Sing for September 29 National Democratic Gala
with
The Honorable Richard A. Gephardt, House Democratic Leader
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Whip
The Honorable Nita M. Lowey, DCCC Chairwoman, and
The Democratic Congressional Caucus
with performances by
in a David Foster Production
benefiting
The Fundraising Effort to Win a Democratic Majority in the U.S. House of Representatives
ARTIST COMMITTEE:
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Contributions and gifts to Democratic Majority 2002
are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Paid for by Democratic Majority 2002,
a joint fundraising committee
authorized by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
and Gephardt in Congress Committee,
FEC ID C00378133.
All of those misguided fools. Sure are alot of them, though.LOL! And you KNOW what they say about "a fool and his money..."
From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (People in the News)
Gephardt's got connectionsHouse Minority Leader Richard A. Gephardt has talked Barbra Streisand into singing for her supper ... and the Democratic Party's Congressional Campaign Committee.
Streisand, 60, is a lifelong Democrat and activist, though she has maintained a low political profile since pal Bill Clinton left office. Streisand, according to the Philly Inquirer, will sing three songs at a $500-a-ticket gala Sept. 29 at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. The Dems hope their little party can raise $4 million for their party.
A "DumpDAVIS" FReep is currently scheduled for:"Dump DAVIS!"
Sunday (9/29) - 6 pm to 8 pm - Kodak Theatre in Hollywood - confirmed
(note NEW times)
Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow will be raising $4 million for the DNC
theme: "Keep the Hookers in Hollywood, NOT Sacramento"
(Hooker/pimp costumes encouraged, but not required!)
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