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Written by Staff
Saturday, 02 August 2008
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CIGAR RIGHTS OF
AMERICA LAUNCHES NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
WITH “CRA FREEDOM TOUR 2008” ON AUGUST 19
LOS ANGELES, July 30 – Formed to advance the interests of cigar
enthusiasts across the nation, the Cigar Rights of America Freedom
Tour 2008 will kick off the organization's national membership drive
with a five-state blitz beginning on August 19 in New York City.
Driven by increasing calls from cigar enthusiasts, CRA was formed in
early 2008 by a consortium of cigar manufacturers and premium cigar
retailers to give cigar enthusiasts a forum to collectively showcase
their outrage at continuing legislative and regulatory attacks which
deprive them of reasonable opportunities to enjoy premium, handmade
cigars . . . even when all alone on a city street!
The Freedom Tour will commence with a blitz of five states in four
days, beginning with CRA's Launching Gala Dinner overlooking the
Hudson River on Tuesday, August 19 in New York City at Hudson Terrace.
The Tour's first leg schedule includes:
August 19:
New York City
August 20:
Minneapolis and
Milwaukee
August 21:
Chicago
August 22:
Orlando
All events include
refreshments, musical entertainment and the ticket price includes a
one-year Cigar Rights of America membership. Tickets can be purchased at
local retailers listed below.
A phalanx of cigar stars will be on hand at
each stop to greet cigar enthusiasts and underline the importance of the
CRA's mission. Among the legends already committed to attending one or
more of the CRA Freedom Tour 2008 kickoff events are:
Avo Uvezian, Avo Cigars
Carlos and Carlito Fuente, Arturo Fuente Cigars
Charlie Torano, Torano Cigars
Christian Eiroa, Camacho Cigars
Eric Newman, Cuesta Rey and Diamond Crown Cigars
Ernesto Perez Carrillo, La Gloria Cubana Cigars
Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars
Jorge Padron, Padron Cigars
Jose Oliva, Oliva and NUB Cigars
Keith K. Park, Prometheus/God of Fire Cigars
Litto Gomez, La Flor Dominicana Cigars
Nick Perdomo, Tabacelera Perdomo
Peter Baenninger, Davidoff Cigars
Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
Robert Levin, Ashton Cigars
Rocky Patel, Rocky Patel Cigars
Tim Ozgener, CAO Cigars
Each event will be geared to
informing cigar enthusiasts of the crucial role they play in balancing
the debate between anti-cigar advocates and those who enjoy cigars for
pleasure, and asking for their help in recruiting CRA members
nationwide.
You can joining Cigar Rights
of America via its web site (www.CigarRights.org);
news concerning CRA activities and legislative and regulatory issues are
covered on the site as well.
Join us in celebrating the
formation of Cigar Rights of America. Meet the cigar makers and fellow
cigar enthusiasts at CRA Freedom Tour. Let's unite to fight for our
freedom and right to enjoy cigars.
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August 19th: CRA
Launching Gala, New York City
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When: August 19th (Tuesday), 7:00 pm - 11:00
pm
Where: Hudson Terrace
621 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Tickets: $300 for Advance Purchase, and $350 at the Event if available.
300 Advance Tickets are available until they sell out.
Ticket price includes:
- 1 Year Membership to CRA
- Finest Cigars and DJ Music
- Premium Open Bar
- Hors D'Oeuvre
- Sumptuous Summer Dinner
Meet the following cigar makers (in
alphabetical order of their first names):
Avo Uvezian, Avo Cigars
Carlos and Carlito Fuente, Arturo Fuente Cigars
Charlie Torano, Torano Cigars
Christian Eiroa, Camacho Cigars
Eric Newman, Cuesta Rey and Diamond Crown Cigars
Ernesto Perez Carrillo, La Gloria Cubana Cigars
Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars
Jorge Padron, Padron Cigars
Jose Oliva, Oliva and NUB Cigars
Keith K. Park, Prometheus/God of Fire Cigars
Litto Gomez, La Flor Dominicana Cigars
Nick Perdomo, Tabacelera Perdomo
Peter Baenninger, Davidoff Cigars
Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
Robert Levin, Ashton Cigars
Rocky Patel, Rocky Patel Cigars
Tim Ozgener, CAO Cigars
Tickets are sold by the below retail tobacconists (in order of zip
codes):
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Santana Tabacalera
481 Franklin Ave.
Nutley, NJ 07110
Tel) 973-667-6688
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O.K. Cigars
383 W. Broadway # A
New York, NY 10012
Tel) 212-965-9065
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The Cigar Inn
1314 First Ave.
New York, NY 10021
Tel) 212-717-7403
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J. Barbera Tobacconist
990 Franklyn Ave.
Garden City, NY 11530
Tel) 516-284-7806
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Barclay Rex
75 Broad St.
New York, NY 10004
Tel) 212-962-3355
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De La Concha America
1390 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Tel) 212-757-3167
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Davidoff on Madison Avenue
535 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Tel) 212-751-9060
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Holt's Cigar Company
1522 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19102
Tel) 215-732-8500
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Barclay Rex
70 East 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017
Tel) 212-692-9680
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Davidoff at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle #S104A
New York, NY 10019
Tel) 212-823-6383
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Barclay Rex
570 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Tel) 212-888-1015
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Holt's Cigar Company
12270 Townsend Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Tel) 215-676-3926
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August 20th:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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When: August 20th (Wednesday), 6:00 pm -
11:00 pm
Where: Seven Skybar of r.Norman's Restaurant
700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Tickets: $60 for Advance Purchase, and $75 at the Event if available.
Ticket price includes:
- 1 Year Membership to CRA
- Fine Cigars
- Limited Edition CRA Freedom Tour
T-shirt
- Appetizers and Cash Bar
- DJ Music
Meet the following cigar makers (in
alphabetical order of their first names):
Carlito Fuente, Arturo Fuente Cigars
Christian Eiroa, Camacho Cigars
Jose Oliva, Oliva and NUB Cigars
Keith K. Park, Prometheus/God of Fire Cigars
Nick Perdomo, Tabacelera Perdomo
Paolo Garzaroli, Graycliff Cigars
Rocky Patel, Rocky Patel Cigars
Tim Ozgener, CAO Cigars
CRA Freedom Tour Minneapolis is hosted by Cigar Store Alliance of
Minnesota and the event tickets are sold by its members listed below (in
order of zip codes):
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Burn Premium Cigar
Specialists
409 W. Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN 44337
Tel) 952-808-9259
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Perfect Ash
809 Sibley Memorial Hwy
St. Paul, MN 55118
Tel) 651-457-4953
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Cigar Jones
17643 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55391
Tel) 952-475-3131
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Sarna's Tobacco Depot
2501 University Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Tel) 612-782-6940
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Stogies on Grand
961 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Tel) 651-222-8700
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Tobacco
Grove
8063 Wedgewood Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Tel) 763-494-6688 |
Golden Leaf
3032 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Tel) 612-824-1867
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August 20th:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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When: August 20th (Wednesday), 4:00 - 8:00
pm
Where: Western Lakes Golf Club
(Exit SS from I-94 West; Left on Oakton)
W287 N1963 Oakton Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Tickets: $45 for Advance Purchase, and $60.00 at the Event if available.
Ticket price includes:
- 1 Year Membership to CRA
- Fine Cigars
- Limited Edition CRA Freedom Tour
T-shirt
- Food and Cash Bar
- Live Music
Meet the following cigar manufacturers:
Charlie Torano, Torano Cigars
Eric Newman, Cuesta Rey and Diamond Crown Cigars
Ernesto Perez Carrillo, La Gloria Cubana Cigars
Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars
Jorge Padron, Padron Cigars
Litto Gomez, La Flor Dominicana Cigars
Peter Baenninger, Davidoff Cigars
Robert Levin, Ashton Cigars
CRA Freedom Tour Milwaukeeis hosted by Cigar Store Alliance of Wisconsin
and the event tickets are sold by its members listed below (in order of
zip codes):
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Jack's Tobacco & MCS
13640-A W. Capitol Dr.
Brookfield, WI 53005
Tel) 262-783-7473
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Andrea's
2401 60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
Tel) 262-657-7732
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Havana Lounge & Cigar
9505 W Greenfield Ave
West Allis, WI 53214
Tel) 414-258-8219
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Lake Country Cigars
2566 Sun Valley Dr.
Delafield, WI 53018
Tel) 262-646-7530
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Nice Ash
327 W. Main St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Tel) 262-547-9009
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Tobacco World
4818 S. 76th Street
Greenfield, WI 53220
Tel) 414-281-1935
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Metro Cigars
W182N9606 Appleton Avenue#104
Germantown, WI 53022
Tel) 262-255-1996
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Uhle's Premium Cigars, Pipes &
Tobacco
114 W. Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Tel) 414-273-6665
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St. Croix Cigar Co.
525 Second Street
Hudson, WI 54016
Tel) 715-386-4030
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August 21st:
Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago Event #1
When: August 21st (Thursday), 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Up Down Cigar
1550 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel) 312-337-8505
Tickets: $40 for Advance Purchase, and $50 at the Event if available.
Ticket price includes:
- 1 Year Membership to CRA
- Fine Cigars
- Limited Edition CRA Freedom Tour
T-shirt
- Food and Drinks
- Live Music
Meet the following cigar manufacturers:
Carlito Fuente, Arturo Fuente Cigars
Charlie Torano, Torano Cigars
Christian Eiroa, Camacho Cigars
Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars
Jose Oliva, Oliva and NUB Cigars
Keith K. Park, Prometheus/God of Fire Cigars
Peter Baenninger, Davidoff Cigars
Robert Levin, Ashton Cigars
The tickets for CRA Freedom Tour Chicago Event #1 are sold by the below
retail tobacconists (in order of zip codes):
Cigars & More
314 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Tel) 847-918-9999 |
Jack Schwartz Importer
141 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
Tel) 312-782-7898
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Iwan Ries & Co.
19 S. Wabash Ave.
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel) 312-372-1306
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Up Down Cigar
1550 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Tel) 312-337-8505
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Chicago
Event #2
When: August 21st (Thursday), 4:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m.
Where: 8 To 8 Cigar
302 E. St. Charles Rd.
Villa Park, IL 60181
Tel) 630-993-1234
Tickets: $40 for Advance Purchase, and $50 at the Event if available.
Ticket price includes:
- 1 Year Membership to CRA
- Fine Cigars
- Limited Edition CRA Freedom Tour
T-shirt
- Food and Drinks
- DJ Music
Meet the following cigar
manufacturers:
Eric Newman, Cuesta Rey and Diamond Crown Cigars
Ernesto Perez Carrillo, La Gloria Cubana Cigars
Jorge Padron, Padron Cigars
Litto Gomez, La Flor Dominicana Cigars
Nick Perdomo, Tabacelera Perdomo
Paolo Garzaroli, Graycliff Cigars
Rocky Patel, Rocky Patel Cigars
Tim Ozgener, CAO Cigars
The tickets for CRA Freedom Tour Chicago Event #2 are sold by the below
retail tobacconists (in order of zip codes):
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LaVita Cigars
2015 Dean St. Unit 4
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel) 630-513-7799
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Cubana Cigar
1422 W. 55th Street
Countryside, IL 60525
Tel) 708-482-4545
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8 To 8 Cigar
302 E. St. Charles Rd.
Villa Park, IL 60181
Tel) 630-993-1234
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August 22nd:
Orlando, Florida
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When: August 22nd (Friday), 8:00 pm - 11:00
pm
Where: Rooftop Lounge at Stirling's Global Gallery,
Penthouse Floor at The Plaza
127 S.Orange Ave., Downtown Orlando, Florida
Tickets: $75 for Advance Purchase, and $90 at the Event if available.
Ticket sales are limited to 300 guests only. So purchase your tickets
early.
Ticket price includes:
- 1 year Membership to the CRA
- Meet & Greet With The Industry's Top
Cigar Makers
- Limited Edition CRA Freedom Tour
T-shirt & Poster
- CRA Freedom Tour Cigars
- Super Premium Open Bar
- Live Cigar Auction
- Live Entertainment
Meet the following cigar makers (in
alphabetical order of their first names):
Avo Uvezian, Avo Cigars
Carlito Fuente, Arturo Fuente Cigars
Charlie Torano, Torano Cigars
Christian Eiroa, Camacho Cigars
Eric Newman, Cuesta Rey and Diamond Crown Cigars
Ernesto Perez Carrillo, La Gloria Cubana Cigars
Jonathan Drew, Drew Estate Cigars
Jorge Padron, Padron Cigars
Jose Oliva, Oliva and NUB Cigars
Keith K. Park, Prometheus/God of Fire Cigars
Litto Gomez, La Flor Dominicana Cigars
Manuel Quesada, Fonseca Cigars
Nick Perdomo, Tabacelera Perdomo
Paolo Garzaroli, Graycliff Cigars
Peter Baenninger, Davidoff Cigars
Robert Levin, Ashton Cigars
Rocky Patel, Rocky Patel Cigars
Tim Ozgener, CAO Cigars
Tickets are sold by the below retail tobacconists (in order of zip
codes):
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Corona Cigar Company & Avo
Lounge
1130 Townpark Ave
Lake Mary-Heathrow, FL 32746
Tel) 407-333-3453
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Corona Cigar Company & Diamond
Crown Lounge
127 South Orange Ave
Downtown Orlando, FL 32801
Tel) 407-404-5344
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Sosa Family
Cigar Co.
1520 E. Buena Vista Dr. #B-20
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
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Cigarz on the Avenue
333 Park Avenue South
Winter Park, FL 32789
Tel) 407-647-2427
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Corona Cigar Company & Cigar
Bar
7792 W. Sand Lake Rd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel) 407-248-1212
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Tinder Box #416
1547 Town Center Dr.
Lakeland, FL 33803
Tel) 863-802-1800
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The following spirits will be poured at
separate stations during the event with the manufacturers
representatives present:
Famous Grouse Scotch
Highland Park Single Malt Scotch
The Macallan Single Malt Scotch
Remy Martin Cognac
Cointreau
Don Q Rum
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Blanton's Bourbon
Eagle Rare Bourbon
Rain Vodka
Van Gogh Vodka
Baluarte Reposado Tequila
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