Those who frequent blogs like The Standard may be aware that there is an international leftish organisation called Drinking Liberally, which has recently started up a chapter in Wellington. They've had three well-attended events in the capital so far - Nandor spoke at the launch, Cullen at the second one, and the last one was a bring a friend night. A group of like-minded Aucklanders* have been in discussion for a couple of weeks about setting up in the Queen City and we've finally got something to post about:What: Auckland City Drinking Liberally launch
When: 7.30pm next Wednesday night (2nd July)
Where: The London Bar, corner Queen and Wellesley Sts, opposite the Civic.
With: special guest star David Slack (of Public Address, National Radio, and Bullshit and Backlash) who says he’ll be talking about ‘New Zealand the way you want it’. Intriguing!
Drinking Liberally aims to bring together people from across the left-leaning wing of the political spectrum for discussion, debate and a bit of drinking if you are so inclined.
Future regular events will take place on the fourth Wednesday of every month, same bat time, same bat place. The next one will be on Wednesday the 23rd of July, and the speaker is pretty much confirmed but I think we have determined to leave you all in suspense for a little while. Let's just say it's someone who will probably be of some interest to those of a feminist bent. Guesses welcome in comments!
For more information visit www.drinkingliberally.org or you could join the ‘Drinking Liberally NZ‘ Facebook group.
* I should note that there are at least two people involved in organising this that don't have blogs. I know, I know, it is amazing to think that there are people in this day and age who don't have a blog, but apparently they still exist. Who knew?
3 comments:
Hmmm.... Marilyn Waring?
I'd come, but I really don't consider myself a Liberal
Ah, less exciting than Waring I'm afraid, but she would be one to aim for in the future I hope!
The "liberally" part comes from the American origins of the organisation. They're aware that it doesn't have quite the same lefty/progressive meaning overseas, and once there are more chapters overseas I think they may be prepared to discuss a different name offshore. We'll see.
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