The Fund-raiser Schmooze-Fest at Cipriani 23rd Street (at 5th Ave) is pricey but fun; features "the wire" creator David Simon, NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito; California lawyer, activist donor Steve Phillips. As an activist-blogger you can get cut rate tickets. Bargain hard; DMI wants you to attend. How low will they go?. Call 646-274-5700. email: 2008benefit@drummajorinstitute.org [1]