We are excited to have been invited to have a booth at the Utah Brewers Festival on October 6th. It will be held at the Gallivan Center (239 S. Main Street) and will have quite a number of local breweries.

This will be a great opportunity to find more Liberal Drinkers in Salt Lake, extend our liberal social circles, and try some good local beer.

The Brewers Festival has offered to waive the standard booth fee, but we need to get volunteers to thank them. If you’re interested in spending a few hours helping sell T-Shirts, help with a dart tournament, etc. please send us an e-mail and we’ll get you in touch with the organizer. saltlakecity at drinkingliberally.org.

http://www.utahbrewersfestival.com/

Howard Dean’s presidential bid may have fizzled in 2004, but Democracy for America is still alive and kicking. The local chapter, aptly titled Democracy for Utah, still meets monthly and maintains an excellent blog and calendar.

D4U’s president, Carrie Ulrich, visited DL last night and told us about a weekend training workshop put together by Democracy for America. DFA is trying to ensure that we continue to elect progressive leaders in 2007 and beyond. The training if for anyone involved in a progressive group, running for office, working to elect someone, local activists, and grassroots supporters.

Visit Democracy for Utah’s website for more information or www.dfalink.com/uttraining to RSVP and pay online.

Upon departing his presidency, Eisenhower issued a stern, cogent warning about the burgeoning “military industrial complex,” foretelling with ominous clarity the state of the world in 2004 with its incestuous entanglement of political, corporate, and Defense Department interests.

Where: Screening will be held at the home of the DL admins. Email drinking[at]drinkingliberally.org for directions.
When: Sept. 11th, 2006 7pm

Ever felt like throwing on a pair of roller skates and making an ass of yourself? Here is your chance!
Join the Young Democrats of Utah for their “Classic Campaign Kick-off” Party at Classic skating.
Free food, music, fun and give-aways including a new iPod!

When: Thursday, September 7, 2006 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
Where: Classic Skating, 9151 South 255 West, Sandy
More info: www.youngdemsofutah.com or Young Democrats of Utah on Myspace.com

“Electile Dysfunction” is a documentary that chronicles the difficulties of modern voting. A panel discussion follows the screening, put on by the Salt Lake City Film Center.

When: Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006 @ 7pm
Where: Salt Lake City Library Auditorium, 210 E. 400 S.
Cost: Free

It all started just one year ago… less than a dozen strangers gathered at Mo’s Tavern with hopes of finding “others” like them. With no agenda, and no idea what the future would bring, Drinking Liberally of Salt Lake City was born.

One year later, 250 strong and growing, it is time to celebrate! Join us for a night of “guiltless pleasure” as we attend Saturday’s Voyeur 2006 - Bendover: The Tale of Two Cities on Friday, August 11.

For those who have never been exposed to Saturday’s Voyeur, it is Salt Lake Acting Company’s 2½ hour jab at living in Utah. It is also a place where liberals are the majority. Cabaret table seating is available.

Recently reviewed by Jeremiah, he says, “It is funny as hell!” Heather and Beckie gave it a thumbs up and said “Definitely much better than last year!”
Bring a picnic basket (food and drinks of all types are allowed) and join the fun.

To order tickets: Call 363-7522 and say you are with Heather Culligan and Drinking Liberally.
HURRY!! SLAC will only hold our Drinking Liberally seats until July 10th at which time they will be released to the general public.

Already bought your tickets? Simply call and change nights. Or better yet - go again!

From the Utah Democratic News Network:

“On Saturday, July 29 Utah Democrats will be gathering at Washington Park in Parleys Canyon east of Salt Lake for a Democratic Family Reunion. Democrats in all 50 states will be participating in similar gatherings around the country that day as well.

Democrats from all over Utah are invited to bring the whole family to this event. If you can’t make it, plan a reunion of your own for Democrats in your precinct, legislative district or county to participate in and let us know where your event will be taking place.

The Washington Park event will feature games, great food and an excellent opportunity to get to know one another better. At the event we will launch a voter contact effort asking Democrats to contact 100 voters over the course of the 100 days following July 29th to help us build on the momentum we have already established this year.

Please mark your calendars now to attend the Utah Democratic Family Reunion on July 29. Washington Park is located just east of the Mountain Dell Golf Course. Take Exit 134 on I-80 eastbound. Activities will begin at noon. We will let you know as more details become available. “

Our first Ironweed showing is going to be next Monday, July 10th at Heather and Jeremiah’s residence. If you are interested in attending, send an e-mail to saltlakecity[ at ]drinkingliberally.org and we can send you our address and directions.

We will start at 6:30 with shorter clips playing as people trickle in. The feature film will begin at 7:00. The topic for the first screening liberally is “Conflicted”, with each of the selected clips focusing on the Israeli/Palestinian struggle.

If you are not familiar with Ironweed films, it’s a “monthly progressive film festival on DVD”. Go to http://www.ironweedfilms.com/films for more information.

Our last Reading Liberally facilitated by Jed will be Thursday, July 27th on the back patio of the Fiddler’s Elbow. It should be a good time with book discussion and a farewell celebration as Jed leaves us for graduate school.

The book for discussion is Edward Abbey’s “The Monkey Wrench Gang.” There are plenty of copies at the county library if your liberal drinking has left you strapped for cash this summer. Having read it or not, you are sure to have a good time. Contact Jed for more details: jedelison[ at ]hotmail.com

It seems KRCL is trying out their own version of Drinking Liberally, called “Spirited Conversation”. ‘Cept they’ve got the big names: Doug Fabrizio, Greta Dejong and the host, Ryan Tronier.

From KRCL.org:

“Before the Internet. Before Telephones. Before Television. And before radio…people would learn and discuss important issues surrounding their community through conversation at local pubs. In the spirit of fine traditions, KRCL presents “Spirited Conversation”, an ongoing series of conversations about our community. The series will debut on July 13 with “The Importance of Conversation”. Why we talk, listen, when we do it, and why is it important? Come enjoy spirited conversation and community.”

Where: Squatters Pub / 147 W. 300 S. / Salt Lake City
When: Thursday, July 13; 5-7pm