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Barack Obama in Los Angeles
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is scheduled to make a stop in Los Angeles Monday at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk.
From his campaign:
Barack Obama in Los Angeles Monday, December 10th Doors open 6:00 p.m. With performances by Ne-Yo and The Goo Goo Dolls
Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
For security reasons, do not bring bags. No signs or banners permitted.
Purchase tickets now:
http://donate.barackobama.com/LAconcert
Perhaps his campaign makes up for that with Ne-Yo, whose black and Chinese heritage may just embody the kind of kind of cross cultural heritage Obama, who was born to a Kenyan father and white American mother hopes to sell.
Tickets are $250.00 VIP Seating, $50.00 General Admission and $25.00 Students.
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