Campaign

Monday, September 1

by Emily Goodin - 08/15/08 3:41 PM ET

8 a.m.

Achieving Energy Independence, sponsored by the American Jewish Committee & Jewish Community Relations Council, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, STE 500, 408 Saint Paul St.

8:15 a.m.

Panel on Faith and Politics with Southern Baptist Convention's Richard Land, Beliefnet.com founder Steve Waldman, and Sojourners Magazine's Jim Wallis, sponsored by the Center for Study of Politics and Governance, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue South.

9 a.m.

National Journal Group Daily Briefings, Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall.

9:30 a.m.

Rebuilding New Orleans brunch, sponsored by Broadway South, The Hotel Minneapolis, 215 Fourth Street South.

10 a.m.

McNally Smith College of Music Takin' It To The Streets!, Streets of Downtown Saint Paul.

10:30 a.m.

Kansas Delegation Hospitality Suite, Westin Edina Galleria, 3100 West 69th St.

11 a.m.

Republican State Leadership Committee Brunch, Walker Art Center, 112 Eatery.

11:30 a.m.

Republican Jewish Coalition National Women's Committee hosts a benefit lunch, fashion show and silent auction for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure with special guests Hadassah Lieberman, Neiman Marcus, Couture Salon, 505 Nicollet Mall.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee Lunch, Atrium at International Market Square.

Panel on Effectiveness of Foreign Aid with German Marshall Fund's Jim Kolbe and Oxfam America President Raymond Offenheiser, sponsored by the Center for Study of Politics and Governance, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue South.

12 p.m.

Affordable Housing Luncheon, sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, Minneapolis Rowing Club, 2968 W River Pkwy.

Labor Salutes the Republican Party, sponsored by the National Education Association, Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall.

2:15 p.m.

Panel on Conservatism Today with Atlantic's Ross Douthat, Aspen Institute's Mickey Edwards, National Review's David Frum and the Washington Post's E.J. Dionne, sponsored by the Center for Study of Politics and Governance, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue South.

2:30 p.m.

Convention doors open, Xcel Energy Center, Kellogg Boulevard and West Seventh St.

4 p.m.

Bank of America Goes Green reception, University Club of St. Paul Penthouse, 340 Cedar St.

TN Productions featuring a different governor each night, downtown Minneapolis.

Women In Leadership Walk the Red Carpet reception, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St.

Republican National Lawyers Association, Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse, 300 South 6th St.

Republican State Leadership Committee Hospitality Evening, Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W.

4:30 p.m.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee Reception, The Union Depot, 214 E 4th St.

5 p.m.

California Delegates Reception, sponsored by AT&T, Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Ave.

Financial Services Industry Reception, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St.

7 p.m. 

Convention Proceedings begin at the Xcel Center, Kellogg Boulevard and West Seventh St.

7:30 p.m.

Convention Kick-off featuring the Beach Boys, Atrium at International Market Square.

8 p.m.

Space Foundation Space Jam 2008, Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd.

New Orleans All-Star Jam-Balaya with Bill Tauzin, Tommy Thompson, Mary Matalin, and John Larroquette, First Avenue Nightclub, First Ave. and 7th St.

2024 Election Coverage

9 p.m.

Spirits of Minneapolis Party, sponsored by Distilled Spirits Council and The Hill newspaper, with Times of London, Daimler, Amgen, Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Verisign, Weekly Standard, Lockheed Martin, Astra Zeneca, Direct Marketing Association, Federation of American Hospitals , Solera Restaurant, 900 Hennepin Ave.

All Star Fundraiser for the Katrina Recovery Victims and the Tipitina Foundation, sponsored by Friends of New Orleans, First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N.

Coalitions United featuring Smash Mouth, sponsored by Coalition for A Conservative Majority & Citizens United, Aqua Night Club, 401 First Ave.

Magnum Entertainment Event featuring Bobby Yang and Big Head Todd, sponsored by Magnum Entertainment, Fine Line Music Café, 318 First Ave. N.

10 p.m.

Reception for Michigan delegates, sponsored by AT&T, Karma Nightclub, 315 First Ave. N.

Political Chicks a Go-Go, sponsored by Lifetime/RightNOW!, Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Ave.

After Hours Hospitality, sponsored by Patron Express, Club Car Train.