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Summer Jazz & Fund-Raiser

July 24, 2008

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Featuring the following Candidates:

Kay Hagan - U.S. Senate
Harry Taylor - U.S. Congress District 9
Torre Jessup for Rep. Mel Watt - U.S. Congress District 12
Beth A. Wood - State Auditor
Harold Cogdell, Dan Murrey & Jennifer Roberts - County Commission At-Large

Entertainment:

Buff Dillard & Uniq' Blend Jazz Band

Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

Location:

Ballantyne Village Theatre - On the Mezzanine

14215 John J. Delaney Drive Suite 300

Tickets: $25.00

AVOID THE LINES, order your tickets now
and pick them up at the "Will Call" table at the event.

Click here to purchase advance tickets

Candidates & Party Dignitaries, please contact Brenda McMillian, Events Chair at 704.804.0441 for more information.

Should you have additional questions, please call MCDP Headquarters at 704.525.5843, or John Kniffley, Entertainment Coordinator at 704.957.3659.

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