Political Cartoonists, Writers Host Obama Fundraiser

By Amy Mikel in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 14, 2008 5:45PM

Writers and Cartoonists for Obama will be hosting a fundraiser tonight, auctioning off a donated pool of signed books and political cartoons. Funds raised from the auction will go towards the cost of bussing Illinois residents to Iowa to canvass voters for Obama.

Following the auction, a group of local writers will briefly read from their selective work “that is very fun, very interesting, very political (in the broadest sense).” The evening will wrap up with a group viewing of the third and final presidential debate. All money raised from the fundraiser’s ticket sales will be donated to Obama for America.

Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., 10/15, 5:30 p.m., $50 per person in advance online, $60 at the door, 25 and under can pay their ages.

Obama and McCain acceptance speech wordles via Thomas Hawk