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Republican National Lawyers Association, Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse, 300 South 6th St.

Republican State Leadership Committee Hospitality Evening, Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W.

4:30 p.m.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee Reception, The Union Depot, 214 E 4th St.
 
5 p.m.
 
California Delegates Reception, sponsored by AT&T, Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Ave.
 
Financial Services Industry Reception, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St.
 
7 p.m.ÿ

Convention Proceedings begin at the Xcel Center, Kellogg Boulevard and West Seventh St.
 
7:30 p.m.
 
Convention Kick-off featuring the Beach Boys, Atrium at International Market Square.

8 p.m.
 
Space Foundation Space Jam 2008, Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd.

9 p.m.

Spirits of Minneapolis Party, sponsored by Distilled Spirits Council and The Hill newspaper, with Times of London, Daimler, Amgen, Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Verisign, Weekly Standard, Lockheed Martin, Astra Zeneca, Direct Marketing Association, Federation of American Hospitals , Solera Restaurant, 900 Hennepin Ave.
 
All Star Fundraiser for the Katrina Recovery Victims and the Tipitina Foundation, sponsored by Friends of New Orleans, First Avenue, 701 First Ave. N.
 
Coalitions United featuring Smash Mouth, sponsored by Coalition for A Conservative Majority & Citizens United, Aqua Night Club, 401 First Ave.
 
Magnum Entertainment Event featuring Bobby Yang and Big Head Todd, sponsored by Magnum Entertainment, Fine Line Music Café, 318 First Ave. N.
 
10 p.m.
 
Reception for Michigan delegates, sponsored by AT&T, Karma Nightclub, 315 First Ave. N.
 
Political Chicks: Every Woman Counts Reception with LeAnn Rimes and Bellamy Brothers, sponsored by Lifetime/RightNOW!, Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Ave.
 
 
After Hours Hospitality, sponsored by Patron Express, Club Car Train.

TUESDAY, Sept. 2:

8 a.m.

Advancing the Indian — Jewish Relationship , American Jewish Committee & Jewish Community Relations Council, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, STE 500
408 Saint Paul St.

Agriculture Issues Conference, sponsored by the Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee, Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S.

9:30 a.m.
National Journal Group Daily Briefings, Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall.

10 a.m.
 
FSR Brunch, Windows on Minnesota 80 South, 8th, 50th Floor, IDS Tower.

American Solutions for Winning the Future, Education Forum, Minneapolis Marriott City Center, 30 S 7th St.

Connecticut Republicans Gangster Tour and Lunch, Washaba Street Caves.

McNally Smith College of Music Takin' It To The Streets!, Streets of Downtown Saint Paul.
 
10:30 a.m.
 
A Day of Fun & Fashion at the Mall of America sponsored by ICSC and IFA, Mall of America, Bloomington, Minn.
Kansas Delegation Hospitality Suite, Westin Edina Galleria, 3100 West 69th St.
11 a.m.
Republican State Leadership Committee Brunch, Dakota Jazz Club, 1010 Nicollet Mall.

12 p.m.
 
State of Housing Industry luncheon sponsored by National Apartment Association, History Center Capitol Concourse, 345 Kellogg Blvd W.