Cross-posted at Asian Americans for Obama  Asian Pacific Americans for Progress PAC Presents The AAPI Grassroots Gala and Afterparty Come join your fellow grassroots activists 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:    January 20, 2009 TIME:     8 p.m. to closing PLACE:   Perry's Restaurant                1811 Columbia Road                Washington, D.C. 20009                http://www.perrysadamsmorgan.com/ APA Grassroots Gala (8 p.m. to 11 p.m.) Celebrating our grassroots leaders Advance Sale Ticket: $125 (good through Dec. 31st) Post-Gala After-Party (midnight to closing) Featuring Ashu Rai and DJ Bobby, Resident DJs for the NYC-based Desilicious parties Advance Sale Ticket: $50 (good through Dec. 31st) Please note, there will also be an exclusive Pre-Gala VIP Cocktail Reception from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., celebrating the inaugural year of the Civic Project.  For more info, please email APAPinauguration@gmail.com   EVENT OVERVIEW: Celebrate this historic inauguration in one of the most elegant private party venues in D.C.--Perry's Restaurant in the heart of Adams Morgan.  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. For the after-party, a cash bar and DJ will be available for revelers until dawn. EVENT INFORMATION: 1. Purchasing Tickets Please go to: http://www.actblue.com/page/apap_inaugural_event For questions or group sales, please email: APAPinauguration@gmail.com. You will be sent instructions on payment. Please note, you are not confirmed until you receive a receipt for payment. 2. Attire   The attire for this event is Formal/Semi-Formal/Cocktail Attire.   3. 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.   4. Dining   Seating will be limited.  For the pre-gala reception and the 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. ### Political Advertisement Paid for by APAP PAC