The Obamathon: TOMORROW, BATTERY PARK, Noon to 3pm

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The Obamathon is a fundraising walk and festival in Battery Park being held May 12th organized by New York for Obama. New York State Senator Bill Perkins will be out guest of honor, speaking at the event in support of Senator Obama's presidential run.
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Live musical performances on the lawn of Battery Park from Noon to 3:00PM include:
Electric Fiction
The Elizabeth Harper Band
The Hanna Madbak Global Fusion Band
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Obama groups from the region will be organizing on the lawn of Battery Park from 11:00 AM to 3:00pm. Friends will be joining together to picnic, enjoy live music, and show their support and interest in Senator Obama's campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Activities for children include face painting and cotton candy.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic and friends.

This event is free and open to the public.

I have attached the current press release which includes links to more information. Check out NY Daily News & Post articles here as well:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/wrby
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/2007/05/09/2007-05-09_hil_of_an_army.html
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05102007/news/nationalnews/minority__pols_bail_on_hill_nationalnews_kenneth_lovett.htm
Thanks!