Here are some details and answers regarding our special movie night event this Thursday night, January 19 at the Paragon 13 at Cocowalk in Coconut Grove.

We'll be seeing The Iron Lady, the story of Margaret Thatcher. The film starts at 7:00 pm.

This is not a showing for the general public, we're getting our own special screening and our own theater!

When you arrive, you'll see in the lobby a table with the Miami Young Republicans banner. Come by the table and purchase your ticket for the special screening.

The movie costs $11 (I know... movie prices keep going up! Beyond our control.) Please bring cash or a check, we won't be able to take credit cards. There is an ATM nearby if you need it. We'll give you a special pass for our screening.

If you haven't been to the new theaters at Cocowalk since they re-opened, you're in for a treat. The theater has a restaurant attached to it where you can order real food (sandwiches, wraps, etc.), and they will deliver it into your movie for you! The concessions have all the usual, popcorn and nachos... and beer and wine!

The real treat for the evening is our special guest for after the film. Consul General Kevin McGurgan, OBE, is the UK's representative to Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and he'll be sharing with us his insights about Lady Thatcher, her work with Ronald Reagan, and conservatives in London.

The discussion will be held in the same theater, immediately following the show.

The event's open to anyone who is interested, and we should have space so bring a friend! That being said, several people have already RSVPed, so they'll be the first ones guaranteed spots.

That should cover it... don't look for the tickets on the Paragon website, this is a special arrangement we've made with the theater!

Any questions, please let us know.

The Florida primary will be upon us before we know it. Absentee ballots are already out. As a reminder, we're hoping to provide to the local Republican party names of people who can be available to drive Republican voters to the polls. Is this something you might be available for? If you can give a Republican a ride, whether it's for early voting or on January 31, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your info, incl. what part of town you're in and any dates that might work.

We have a great, unique event coming up this week that you surely won't want to miss.

Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 pm we're going to CocoWalk for a special screening of The Iron Lady, the new film chronicling the life and times of Lady Margaret Thatcher.

Following the movie, we will be honored to welcome in Consul General Kevin McGurgan, OBE. Mr. McGurgan is the lead British representative to Florida, and has agreed to join us to share a few thoughts about the real Margaret Thatcher, conservatives (aka "Tories") in England, and the relationship between the UK and the US throughout the Reagan administration.

The cost of the event is only the cost of the movie ticket... but we do ask you to please let us know if you're planning to attend, as we need to make preparations with the theater, which means knowing how many people to expect.

This is an open event, and would be a great opportunity to invite friends even if they're not (yet) Republican... the more the merrier!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 24 at The Globe Restaurant & Bar, which is located at 377 Alhambra Circle, near LeJeune Road, in Coral Gables.

We begin with a happy hour from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm and the business of the meeting around 7:30 pm. Featured speakers list is still being finalized (watch here for updates), but you can be sure it will be connected to the January 31 primary. A reminder, our meetings are open to Republicans of all ages!

Some community events announcements...

• The Newt Gingrich for President campaign asked that we pass along the invitation to join them at Town Kitchen and Bar in South Miami Monday night, January 16 at 8:30 pm. They will be having a debate watching party. Contact Crissy Mas, National Hispanic Inclusion Coordinator for the campaign, at 305-349-2004.
• Our "amigas" in the Old Cutler Republican Women's Club meet Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm at the Red Lobster near The Falls shopping center. Guests will include Ozzie DeFaria, candidate for US House District 20 (currently "occupied" by Debbie Wasserman-Schultz.)
• The Hispanic Leadership Network is hosting an Inspiring Action Conference January 26-27 at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa. Guests will include former Governor Jeb Bush, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. You can learn more about the conference here: http://hispanicleadershipnetwork.org/our-events/. Additionally, they are looking for volunteers to help with the conference. If you're interested. let us know and we'll pass along the information on helping out. Volunteers get access to the speeches, meals, and more!

It will be a busy year, and South Florida will give you opportunities to get involved throughout the year. Will you get out there and make a difference?