We’ll also have information as to how you can get involved with helping build the grassroots liberty movement. Please contact Orin at Orin @ libertyontherocks.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Where: Chinook Tavern | 6380 S Fiddlers Green Circle in Greenwood Village
When: Tuesday, January 31 from 5:30-8:30 pm

Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Liberty On The Rocks (Denver Tech Center).

We will be joined by special guest Brian Ochsner, a political activist with an extensive financial background. He will provide a short presentation on the topic: “What Caused The Financial/Economic Crisis… What We Can Do to Get Out of It… and How Liberty Activists Can Protect Themselves From an Economic Downturn.”

During this brief discussion, Brian will reveal the causes of the financial recession, and share his insights on the only two options currently available to the federal government to fix our economic problems; explaining which option is the best, and which one is the most dangerous (guess which option our government has taken?!). Finally, he will provide tips and strategies for what liberty-minded people can do to protect their wealth and weather this ‘perfect financial storm.’

When: Wednesday, February 1st from 6-9pm
Where: Choppers Sports Grill | 80 S. Madison Street in Denver

LOTR is THE place to network, make new friends and learn of opportunities to become informed or involved. This week we will kick things off with a 15-20 minute game that will not only be entertaining, but a great lesson in economics and free trade! We will also be joined by special guest Anders Ingemarson who immigrated to the United States from Europe in 1994, becoming an American citizen in 2002. He will discuss his perspective on the topic of immigration, and why he believes it is an extremely important topic to consider.

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 6-9 pm
Where: Choppers Sports Grill | 80 S. Madison Street in Denver
What: Free Market Activities + Immigration + Beer!

So bring your family and friends and come on out to celebrate liberty with your free market friends! RSVP on Facebook.

Specials:
$5 Burger & Fries

Our special guest for this bonus happy hour will be Randal O’Toole of the CATO Institute, who will spend 10-15 minutes (followed by Q & A) discussing the harmful impact high speed rail has on the environment (despite claims that it is about “going green”).

When: Wednesday, October 12th (Bonus happy hour!) from 7-9 pm
Where: Choppers Sports Grill | 80 S. Madison Street in Denver, CO

***About Randal O’Toole***
Website: http://ti.org/antiplanner/

Mr. O’Toole is a Cato Institute Senior Fellow working on urban growth, public land, and transportation issues. He travels extensively and has spoken about free-market environmental issues in dozens of cities. In his book The Best-Laid Plans, O’Toole calls for repealing federal, state, and local planning laws and proposes reforms that can help solve social and environmental problems without heavy-handed government regulation.

O’Toole’s latest book is Gridlock: Why We’re Stuck in Traffic and What to Do About It, in which he presents a wide range of innovative ideas and policy recommendations for creating an effective transportation system.

Join us for a special “Bonus” happy hour event on Monday, August 29th as we are joined by Oleg Atbashian, author of Shakedown Socialism, and the creator of www.ThePeoplesCube.com.

When: Monday, August 29, 2011 from 7-9 PM
Where: Choppers Sports Grill | 80 S. Madison Street in Denver

There will be trivia, group discussion, a brief talk followed by Q & A, and of course, lots of social networking and beer drinking!

More info about Oleg:

Oleg Atbashian was born and raised in the Ukraine; he has been a teacher, a translator, a freelance journalist, and at one time a propaganda artist, creating graphical agitprop for the local party committee in Siberia. In 1994 he emigrated to the USA hoping to live in a country that was ruled by reason and common sense. He is the creator of ThePeoplesCube.com and author of Shakedown Socialism. He will have autographed copies of his book available for purchase.

Where: Choppers Sports Grill (back room) | 80 S. Madison Street, Denver
When: 6-9 PM on Wednesday, August 17

RSVP on Facebook!

Special Guest Jude Sandvall to briefly discuss: The Danger TIF (Tax-increment financing) Poses to Taxpayers

Mr. Sandvall is a local businessman and entrepreneur who has spent time researching TIF, and consequently has plenty to say about it as it relates to the new Aurora Economic Stimulus Plan (also known as the Gaylord Entertainment Deal). But it’s not just a danger to the people of Aurora, it’s something we must all be concerned about as it may be coming to a city near us! Read the below article by Randle O’Toole of CATO to get a better idea of the topic. It’s important, because it can easily affect YOU! So be sure to join us for this important discussion by Mr. Sandvall, which will be followed by Q & A and group discussion.

Crony Capitalism & Social Engineering: The Case Against TIF

Mock Debate: Should the government play a role in creating jobs and stimulating the economy?

Mr. Sandvall will join us early for our mock debate! So be sure to get to Choppers by 6:00 to hear Jude debate a “progressive” (quotations indicate they are just pretending!) on whether or not government should play a role in creating jobs. You can expect to walk away with some good talking points, and are also encouraged to share your own thoughts after the 15 minute debate.

Mr. Friedman was a free market economist, statistician, author and Nobel Prize winner for his work with economics. He spent much of his life spreading the message of not only free markets, but liberty and freedom, across the globe.

To celebrate the life and work of this phenomenal man, Liberty on the Rocks will host a night of remembrance, complete with a short video of Mr. Friedman discussing many different aspects of liberty and free markets, which will include a message from Mr. Jon Caldara of the Independence Institute. So join us as we raise our glass to Milton Friedman and his legacy!

Don’t know much about Mr. Friedman? All the more reason for you to attend! Check out this great Youtube video of him on Phil Donahue’s show in 1979. Poor Phil didn’t stand a chance against him ; )

We will have DOOR PRIZES, FREE APPETIZERS (while they last), and FREE DRINK tickets to the FIRST TEN ATTENDEES! (limit $7.00 value) You don’t want to miss this event!

After we conclude the festivities, we will head a few blocks down to Marlowes, where the Centennial Institute is hosting an after-hour get together with Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute. The first round of drinks is on them, so be sure to stick around for that!

What: Happy Hour to celebrate free market economist Milton Friedman
When: Friday, July 29th from 7-9 PM
Where: Jackson’s Sports Grill (back room) | 1520 20th Street in Denver

Why?! To raise a glass to Mr. Friedman and to learn more about his contribution to free market ideas – plus, great networking opportunities, as always!

RSVP on Facebook

***This will be a special LOTR gathering as we will be filmed by Submarine, an Amsterdam based production company specializing in international documentaries.

Filmmaker Alexander Oey is making a road movie on the aftermath of America’s recent recession. He will be portraying how some Americans are taking command of the situation by creating independent local communities.

Alexander is excited about filming LOTR and seeing what the liberty movement in Colorado Springs and the nation is all about.

We will have Trivia, the infamous 30 second soapbox, and a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card. So come on out and  join in the discussion and celebrate our Liberty on this Memorial Day weekend. You won’t be disappointed .

Upcoming …LOTR Events:

June 14th: Flag Day…. Speaker to be annouced

LOTR  – Concealed weapons permit class will be held in  June.

Whistling Pines Gun Club / BBQ fundraiser later this summer.

For more info, contact: David Kelly: david@libertyontherocks.org 719.237.4598

Visit: http://www.libertyontherocks.com/

Colorado Springs LOTR events / discussions can cover subjects on just about every liberty-oriented topic there is.  We encourage participation  and the sharing of ideas. So come on out to happy hour, enjoy a beer and join us. The purpose is to get us talking to each other about our viewpoints on different topics, so we may become better aware of what we believe and why, and what we have no opinion on (yet!). There is no doubt about it – this will be the most fun you’ve ever had while learning at the same time!

Liberty on the Rocks is THE place to meet others interested in free market and/or liberty-oriented principles. It is also the happy hour for you if you’re interested in getting better informed or involved in the liberty movement.

Colorado Springs LOTR  is proud to promote free market and/or liberty-based institutions and groups, both local and across the country. When attending a Liberty on the Rocks happy hour, be sure to grab information near the door to learn about think tanks and groups in your area.

Disclaimer: Speakers/Guests/Articles do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Colorado Springs Liberty On The Rocks, and Colorado Springs LOTR does not endorse or support any candidate in any election.

Mock Debate: 6-7PM
Happy Hour: 7-8PM
Featured Guest: 8-8:30PM

Special Guest Diana Hsieh!

Diana Hsieh is a young philosopher who specializes in practical ethics. She received her Ph.D in philosophy from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2009. She is a prolific writer and dedicated educator. She hosts a blog called NoodleFood and also conducts podcasts, including one solely dedicated to exploring Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. If you want to know more about Objectivism, Atlas Shrugged, or Ayn Rand in general, Diana is the one to ask!

Mock Debate: Is Capitalism Moral or Immoral?

We hope you will join us early for our mock debate (6-7PM). Anyone is welcome to participate and engage in the discussion following the “debate”. To learn more, visit http://tiny.cc/k23ve.

Win a Pair of Tickets to see Atlas Shrugged!

Test your knowledge of Atlas Shrugged! Liberty on the Rocks Denver will be giving away a pair of tickets to the opening night of Atlas Shrugged in Westminster to the person who answers our trivia question correctly. So come with your thinking caps on for your chance to win!

Liberty on the Rocks is THE place to meet others in the liberty movement – or those simply interested in the values of freedom. We welcome and encourage all to attend! So grab a beer, whiskey or glass of wine and get to know the other liberty enthusiasts in the area, all while having a great time. Hope to see you Wednesday!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a night early – and join fellow freedom lovers for happy hour with Liberty on the Rocks! We meet at Choppers Sports Grill (in the back room) located at 80 S. Madison Street in Denver.

Ladies Drink FREE*!

You won’t want to miss happy hour this Wednesday, especially if you’re a lady! In an effort to get more women involved in the liberty movement, we’d like to do what we do best – bribe them with drinks (after all, isn’t that what we do each month by hosting happy hour?)!

All ladies attending our March 16th happy hour will receive one free drink ticket, so bring your friends and come on out! It may be a double standard, but it’s our right to do it – and we’d like to celebrate that right!

Chance to Win $100

Liberty on the Rocks is looking to expand – so we need your help! In exchange for a small donation, attendees at LOTR can enter to win a $100 Visa gift card! (This contest is optional to attendees)

Open Mic Night

In addition to our pre-happy hour mock debate (see below), we will also be hosting a 20-minute open mic night where we will give participants 2 minutes to get in front of the mic to talk about anything liberty related – whether it’s a joke, a short story, or an idea for promoting liberty – anyone is welcome to come up and share!

Mock Debate

This week’s mock debate will surround the important topic of free trade. Participants will be asked: Should Government Regulate Free Trade? We already have volunteers for the pro-liberty side, but could use one more on the “progressive” side. To learn more about the mock debates or to sign up for a role visit: http://bit.ly/fnEJcD

*Free drinks are limited to one per female attendee