In case you forgot, history is just two days away.
Barack Obama is expected to be sworn in as the nation’s first black president by 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Here, we review how you can watch one of the most anticipated news events in recent memory.
We also make note of the day’s somewhat less historic happenings, including an inaugural breakfast buffet in Marysville and an Edmonds bar serving Obamatinis.
Locally
Washington, D.C.’s celebration is a bit too far away for most Obama supporters in Washington state.
Luckily for them, several events are planned in the area.
Here, a look at a few of the public celebrations taking place Tuesday.
Edmonds inaugural bash: Celebrate Obama’s Hawaiian upbringing at the Very Taki Tiki Bar and Grill, which will broadcast the day’s events on its 11 flat screen TVs and sell Obama-themed drinks, such as the Obamatini and the Obama Mama. 10 a.m. to midnight, Very Taki Tiki Bar and Grill, 518 Main St., 425-778-3548, no cover
Marysville inauguration breakfast: Tickets to this morning event, where the public can watch the event on overhead televisions, include a hot breakfast buffet. 7 a.m. doors, Cedarcrest restaurant, 6810 84th St. NE, $15, brownpapertickets.com, 425-785-4592
Mill Creek viewing party: The University Book Store in Mill Creek plans to project the inauguration for viewing in its event room. 9 a.m. to noon, Mill Creek Town Center, 15311 Main St., 425-385-3530, free, www.bookstore.washington.edu.
Mountlake Terrace inaugural ball: Tickets to this event include a dinner of halibut gratin, bourbon apple pork loin or portobello mushroom stack, music by the 3 Chords Progressives and D.J. hosted dancing. 5:30 to 11 p.m., Nile Shrine Center, 6601 244th St. SW, $75, brownpapertickets.com
Whidbey Island inaugural ball: Bring your own beer, wine and soft drinks, along with a finger-friendly dish, to this celebratory potluck dance with a live D.J. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Freeland Hall, 1515 Shoreview Drive, Freeland, 206-391-1087 for information
5th Avenue Theatre is holding a one day ticket sale and will sell tickets to the first week of the new musicals, “Memphis” and “Hello, Dolly!” for $20.09. The first week of “Memphis” runs Jan. 27 to Feb. 1. The first week for “Dolly” runs March 7 to March 15. By using the not-so-secret promotional code “OBAMA” beginning at exactly 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, purchase discounted tickets in one of three ways: online at www.5thavenue.org and type in the promotion code online when signing in; by phone at 206-625-1900 (toll free 888-5TH-4TIX) and say the code or at the 5th Avenue Theatre box office, 1308 Fifth Ave. The offer expires at midnight for online orders and at 5:30 p.m. by phone or at the box office.
On TV
Major networks are shelving regular programs to follow the inaugural celebration, allowing viewers to watch parts of the event from its opening invocation to the closing benediction.
According to TVGuide.com, most stations intend to begin coverage by 7 a.m. Anchoring broadcasts will be:
Charles Gibson on ABC
Katie Couric on CBS
Brian Williams on NBC
Wolf Blitzer and Anderson Cooper on CNN
Shepard Smith and Chris Wallace with Bret Baier, on Fox News
Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews and Rachel Maddow on MSNBC
Huw Edwards on BBC America beginning at 8:30 a.m.
In DC
Festivities begin in Washington D.C. at 7 a.m., with the Obama’s inaugural speech expected to begin at about 9 a.m. While definite times are not available for each individual event, here is the schedule for Tuesday’s celebration:
Opening musical selections: The United States Marine Band, followed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus
Welcoming remarks: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Invocation: Pastor Rick Warren
Musical selection: Aretha Franklin
Vice President-elect Joseph Biden will be sworn in by Associate Justice John Paul Stevens
Musical selection: Composer John Williams with violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Gabriela Montero and clarinetist Anthony McGill
President-elect Barack Obama will take the Oath of Office, using Abraham Lincoln’s Inaugural Bible, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts
Inaugural Address
Poem: Elizabeth Alexander
Benediction: Rev. Joseph Lowery
National Anthem: United States Navy Band Sea Chanters
Compiled by Andy Rathbun, arathbun@heraldnet.com
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