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The stage is set for Barack Obama to accept the Democratic Party nomination for president | Photo by Rocky Mountain News via flickr.
Unless you've been living underground or roaming the state trying to start fires, you're well aware that tonight Barack Obama will finally accept the nomination as the Democratic candidate for President of the United States after 19 months of campaigning. He'll do so at the 50-yard-line of the elaborately decked-out Mile High stadium (or Invesco Field, or where the Broncos play) in Denver, before 80,000 people.
The word of the evening will undoubtedly be historic (if not ridiculous) as the likes of Stevie Wonder, will.i.am, Olympian Shawn Johnson, and Michael McDonald will grace the stage sandwiched by the likes of Al Gore, Bill Richardson, and a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who delievered his "I Have a Dream" speech on this day 40 years ago (see the full schedule -- in Denver time -- here).
So what are you gonna do about it? Where will you be watching if at all? Anyone up for The Barack Obama Acceptance Speech Drinking Game or Obama Bingo?
UPDATE: The link on the map is outdated -- if you're still looking for a place to watch Obama's speech in a festive atmosphere, try Generation Obama's shindig at Cinespace.
Click here to view the interactive version of this map of events posted at My.BarackObama.com.
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this is going to be bigger than the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.
nice The Barack Obama Acceptance Speech Drinking Game, unfortunately my drinking tolerance is zip. We used to do the same in college when watching Pee Wee's Big Adventure.
Bike = 1 drink
The Alamo = 1 drink, etc
Drinking or no drinking I will be watching the Acceptance Speech!
Not to mention the appearence of THE BOSS!!
Hmmm, anybody know of any places in OC where people will be watching?
Why is the media going on and on about the resemblance to a Greek theater? Is it (the media) trying to imply some form of stage craft or illusions of godhood?
The fact is this form of public presentation works, as it did for the Greeks, because everyone around the center stage can hear the speaker.
Sheesh!
Hindinwood: The appearance of Springsteen is still only a rumor (as is the appearance of Bon Jovi)
As I type, will.i.am and John Legend are recreating the "Yes We Can" video live.
Sheryl Crow on deck.
Events are "scheduled" only until 9pm MT / 8pm PT, which leaves plenty of time for surprises.... but still, the boss is only a rumor as far as i can tell.
(I'm streaming at work via http://c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx)
airickoo: It's not quite OC but if you're near Long Beach looks like there are people watching at Smooth's according to this Yelp post.
Go forth and watch your new king take the throne ... for he is 'change,' your 'hope' and your SLAVERY!
Wake up people.... Obama is another neocon in sheep clothing... there's a rabid beast behind that false facade... do your research, things are not going to get better, but worst
Er...well, for those who don't regard an Obama presidency as representing slavery, MP3 highlights from Obama's speech are up here.