The door donation was $4.70. Attendees performed for either four minutes and seven seconds or delivered a 47-second birthday wish. The cake was imaginary. Celebrating the Democratic Presidential candidate's birthday a day early at St. Nick's Pub in Harlem.
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Photo by Deidre Schoo
Before coming to St. Nick's Pub for Obama's 47th birthday celebration, Rice spent the afternoon in Central Park at the Obama Summerfest, where she customized her hat and shirt for the occasion.
Comment by Ms. Bfrom New Yorkon Aug 5th, 2008, 18:53 pm
HEY VILLAGE VOICE-- WOULD BE GOOD IF YOUE EDIT STAFF COULD GET THE NAME OF THE BAR RIGHT!! IT'S ST. NICK'S PUB NOT ST. JOES. I MEAN, SERIOUSLY......
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Comment by Storyboard Pfrom Brooklynon Aug 12th, 2008, 16:13 pm
Thank You for including me however the name of our group is "Family In Deed" www.myspace.com/familyindeed E-Mail: familyindeed@yahoo.com Check out our original music also the poem for OBAMA!!!!!
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