Senate District 65 is located entirely in St. Paul and includes most of the Precincts in Wards 1 and 2 and part of Ward 5. We are one of the most diverse Senate Districts in the state.

SD65 Fundraising Activities

Thank you for your interest in the fundraising activities of DFL Senate District 65. Our fundraising activities support voter outreach and mobilization efforts in our community.

Our primary fundraising activities are our annual summer garage sale, events like "Liberal Arts" (see below) and private donations. We would welcome your private donation in any amount, at any time. If you have questions, please contact our Chair, John Stiles. To make a contribution now, please click on the "Donate" icon.


Liberal Arts!

“We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.” John F. Kennedy

Liberal Arts: A fundraiser for DFL Senate District 65
Saturday, January 21, 2006
7:30 -10:30 PM

The Saint Paul Gallery / Madhatter’s Tea House
943 West Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-290-2584

Directions to the gallery

Download the PDF invite

Purchase tickets

Art Gallery Show

Silent Auction

Thank You!

Why Liberal Arts? Because, as Andy Warhol said, “They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”

Taking care of Minnesota’s Capital City will be critical to the success of statewide races, and SD65 is the core of Saint Paul. To ensure high levels of voter participation our outreach efforts in SD65 must be supported. In short, an artful approach, and additional funding will be critical to our success.

Please join us for an evening celebrating the diverse cultures and artistic talents of our vibrant urban community. Purchase original, politically-themed, art in the gallery; bid on unique items in our silent auction; chat with DFL officials and candidates; and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment.

Tickets are on sale now! Order online using our secure PayPal account. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Your PayPal receipt will serve as your ticket.Act now as gallery space is limited!

Your hosts for this event are:
Senator Sandy Pappas (SD65),
Representative Cy Thao (65A),
Representative Carlos Mariani (65B),
Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter,
Ramsey County Commissioner Rafael Ortega,
City Councilman Dave Thune,
Amy Klobuchar (Candidate for U.S. Senate),
Patty Wetterling (Candidate for U.S. Senate),
Ford Bell (Candidate for U.S. Senate),
Senator Becky Lourey (Candidate for Governor),
Senator Steve Kelley (Candidate for Governor),
Attorney General Mike Hatch (Candidate for Governor),
Mark Ritchie (Candidate for Secretary of State),
Christian Sande (Candidate for Secretary of State),
Rebecca Otto (Candidate for State Auditor),
Cory Tennison (Candidate for Ramsey County Attorney),
Brigid McDonough,
Bao Vang,
Mary Rosenthal,
Rod Halvorson, and
SD65 Executive Committee

For more information, please contact SD65 Associate Chair Allison Thrash (Allison_Thrash@yahoo.com).

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Directions to the Gallery

The Saint Paul Gallery and Madhatter's Tea Shop is located at 943 West Seventh Street in Saint Paul, halfway between Randolph and the old Schmidt brewery. To view a map of the area, click on the link below.
Map of Saint Paul, MN 55102-3501, US

Purchase Tickets

Advance tickets for this event are no longer available. You may purchase tickets at the door for $25.Checks can be made out to DFL Senate District 65. Thank you.

 
 

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Art Gallery Show

We are very pleased to feature the following artists in the Saint Paul Gallery during the Liberal Arts event. Original and limited edition items from each of the following artists will be for sale during the fundraiser. Artists will be donating 15% of the profits from the sale of their pieces, on January 21st, to DFL Senate District 65.

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Silent Auction

A key component of "Liberal Arts" is a silent auction. DFL candidates, local elected officials, and SD65 activists have been asked to donate art themed items to be auctioned off at this event. The following items have been donated thus far:

  • Theatre tickets (2 pair)
  • A signed copy of the book "Christmas on West Seventh"
  • A signed copy of the book "Resurrecting the Countryside"
  • A signed copy of the book "The Truth, With Jokes" by Al Franken
  • A can of "Billy Beer"
  • One-of-a-kind campaign t-shirt quilt
  • "House of Sand and Fog" DVD signed by the Screenwriter
  • Poetry book, signed by author, hand-bound and set by Paulette Myers Rich

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Thank You!

Senate District 65 would like to thank the following individuals for their support of this event. We couldn't do this without you!

Dave Thune For donating space in his gallery and tea shop.
Jason Barnett For development of original artwork for the invitation.
All our hosts For their support, and silent auction donations.
Our contributing artists For their support and outstanding "liberal" art work.
SD65 Central Committee Especially Pat Banks, John Hines, Pamela Marentette, Jason Barnett, John Stiles and Allison Thrash for their assistance in planning this event.

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Updated: 01.21.06