Can’t decide whether to go out on Mardi Gras and laissez les bon temps rouler, or stay in and feed your inner political junkie with results from the Super Tuesday primaries?
Well, then, behold SUPER FAT TUESDAY: mardi gras bacchanalia and up-to-the-minute primary coverage all rolled into one! Yes, Traction’s at it again, stirring up a blend of the two best things to happen in February.*
How, you ask, is this possible? The plan goes like this:
Gather at the Fishmonger oyster bar, because nothing says N’awlins like oysters, cher. If oysters don’t do it for you, we’ll have other bayou faves like gumbo, plus beer, king cake, gen-u-ine Mardi Gras beads, a kickass Cajun soundtrack and a big screen TV for your red vs. blue exit-poll-viewing pleasure.
RSVPs appreciated: superfat@getTraction.org
Traction is teaming up with our friends at FairVote NC and Democracy NC, who go to the mat all year to make real the promise of democracy and make sure that We, the People, own the elections.
Here are the details:
SUPER FAT TUESDAY
Fishmongers Oyster Bar (upstairs)
806 W. Main St. in Durham
Tues, Feb 5, 2008
7 pm ’til the results are in or they kick us out
Costumes and festive gear encouraged.
The first round of drinks and eats is on us, so come early! And if you’re a rockstar monthly donor, we’ll treat you right even after that first round… so what better time to become a monthly donor than now?
And, what better way to celebrate the aligning of the stars that brought us these two events on one fabulous night than with a political drinking game? Sneak peek: any time you hear or see Chuck Norris, take a drink and do a karate chop. Bonus points for the best Chuck Norris fact.
It’s going to be awesome. Be there.
Heidi Hubbard
scientist, avocado lover, Tractivist
*You may argue that Valentine’s Day is the best thing to happen in February – or the worst. Either way, you’re on your own there, unless sparks fly at SUPER FAT TUESDAY and you find yourself with a new Valentine’s honey. I’m not saying it *will* happen. I’m just not saying it won’t.