BLENd for OBAMa is not a political event. It’s celebrating the President of the United States, Black History Month and the cultural change taking place in Pittsburgh and across this great nation of ours.

A Totally Eco-Conscious Global Diversity “Coming Together” Event Saturday February 28, 2009 at 10pm at the Red Room & 2 Red Lounge, 134 S Highland Ave (Corner of Centre and S. Highland). (412)362-5800 www.redroomcafe.net

Red Room sits on South Highland Avenue and offers an upscale glamorous dining experience. With deep tomato red painted walls an oak bar, tables seated near the plate-glass storefront windows, leather sofas and armchairs, clustered around tables flickering with candlelight, all lending to an ambience of lavish comfort. Adjacent on Centre Avenue is the swanky 2 Red Lounge. The high-end cocktails are a good match for the industrial-chic décor, luxurious sofas, intimate semi-circle booths and handsome bar. Both are elegant but not intimidating…a perfect BLENding.

Mingle with leaders from local government, their staff and the mayoral candidates. They are not here to campaign but to get to know you and your needs. Meet the members of Pittsburgh’s green, global, cultural and nonprofit organizations find out what you can do to make Pittsburgh a better place for each other and the future generations.

This event will be taped live and hosted by Aki Durham. Music by Dave “DJ Assassin” Collins the Turntablist, Art by Kristoffer A. Smith, Live Performances and videos of Barack Obama speeches playing in the background on flat screens in silence.

BLENd the international face of diversity and image that transcends language and culture. A Totally Eco-Conscious Global Diversity Event Movement (themed based events) that promotes global and cultural unity through, the arts, live entertainment, drink, food, networking, fun and plenty of laughter. BLENd is America and the World in a Green atmosphere that celebrates the uniqueness of our differences by allowing people to express their personalities while connecting with liked minded people from different cultural backgrounds. Through this event movement we will begin to really acknowledge and recognize what must be done to bridge cultural differences locally, nationally and globally. We can and must work together to help save the environment within ourselves and around the world by becoming more Green and Diverse in the way we live, think and act. Coming together is the key.

There is a $10 admission and all guests must be 18 and over.

All guests will receive a BLENd raffle ticket. And a chance to win a $300 Gift Basket from Unforgettable Creations, 2 Izzazu Fab Bags, Tickets to Pittsburgh Public Theater upcoming productions, Bottle of Boyd and Blair Potato Vodka, MCG Jazz concert tickets, Passes to Phipps Conservatory, free pair of Kashi Kicks and Kashi Accessories plus other great prizes. Attendees can also buy BLENd raffle tickets to increase their chances of winning the prizes 3 for $5 or an arm’s length for $20.

Our sponsors are Boyd and Blair Potato Vodka, G-Tech, Global Pittsburgh, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Izzazu Salon, Kashi Kicks, MCG Jazz, New York Life, Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh 250, Pittsburgh Public Theater, Soul Pitt Media, and the Emmy Award winning YaMomzHouse Studio.

Free Parking is available across the street in the lower garage on Centre Avenue or in the upper parking lot on South Highland Avenue.

A Portion of Proceeds benefits Public Allies Pittsburgh.