AAPI Grassroots "Sushi and Champagne" Gala

by Asian Pacific Americans for Progress PAC

PLEASE NOTE - THERE ARE ONLY 10 TICKETS LEFT FOR THE GRASSROOTS GALA FROM 8:00-11:00 PM. If you know someone who is interested in coming or reserved, but has not paid yet, please encourage them to do so ASAP! Thanks!
AAPI Grassroots "Sushi and Champagne" Gala and Bollywood Afterparty Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Commemorate this historic inauguration in one of the most elegant private party venues in D.C.— Perry’s Restaurant in the heart of Adams Morgan. Come join your fellow grassroots activists and organizers as we celebrate our achievements, recognize our leaders and look towards the future! All proceeds will benefit APAP PAC’s activities, including the Civic Project.

DATE: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 TIME: 5 p.m. to closing PLACE: Perry's Restaurant 1811 Columbia Road Washington, D.C. 20009 http://www.perrysadamsmorgan.com/
VIP Cocktail Reception (5:00 - 7:30 pm) Celebrating the Asian American Civic Project (Detailed information below)
Grassroots Gala (8:00 – 11:00 pm) Celebrating the Grassroots! Guests attending this distinctively stylish gala celebration will enjoy a five-star selection of sushi, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a partial open bar while listening to live jazz performed by world-class musicians. General Admission - $125 per ticket SAFO, FFO, CAFO, AAFO and other groups – $100 per ticket Students – $75 per ticket
Bollywood Afterparty (midnight to closing) Featuring Ashu Rai and DJ Bobby, Resident DJs for the NYC-based Desilicious parties. A cash bar will be available for revelers until closing. General Admission - $50 per ticket Students and Group Rate – $25 per ticket
Asian American Civic Project VIP Cocktail Reception (5:00 – 7:30pm) The Asian American Civic Project – an APAP-sponsored initiative designed to encourage and increase the number of Asian Americans serving in politics – will be sponsoring a cocktail reception with various AAPI elected officials, civic leaders, community activists, and celebrities. Guests attending this exclusive reception will enjoy a five-star selection of sushi, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and a full open bar. General Admission - $150
TICKET OPTIONS: All- Access Pass to all three events (includes the APAP Civic Project VIP Cocktail Reception, Grassroots Gala and Bollywood Afterparty) (5 p.m. to closing) – $250 per ticket

VIP Cocktail Reception (5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) General admission - $150

Grassroots Gala (8 p.m. - 11 p.m.) General admission - $125 SAFO, FFO, CAFO, AAFO - $100 Student rate - $75

Bollywood Afterparty (midnight - closing) General admission - $50 Student/group rate - $25
For people who purchase tickets to the Bollywood Afterparty, feel free to come a little early. At 11:30 pm, Kajal Mehta from the renowned dance troupe, Dhoonya Dance, will be giving free bhangra lessons! So come party with your friends and learn a few cool dance moves!
OTHER EVENT INFORMATION: 1. Attire - The attire for this event is Formal/Semi-Formal/Cocktail Attire. 2. Parking - Parking will be extremely limited. Guests are encouraged to consider other modes of transportation. Perry's Restaurant in Adams Morgan is accessible via metro (Woodley Park Metro on the red line). Limited valet service may be available for VIPs. Please e-mail APAPinauguration@gmail.com for more information. 3. Dining – Seating will be limited. For the VIP Cocktail pre-gala Reception and the Grassroots Gala, cuisine will be presented through a combination of sushi/hors d’oeuvres/dessert stations and passed hors d’oeuvres. The Pre-Gala VIP Cocktail Reception will include an open bar and the Gala will include a partial open bar (wine and beer). For the After-Party, a cash bar will be available and light fare will be provided.