An only in L.A. kind of fundraiser

A fundraiser on behalf of Sen. Barack Obama, featuring Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, is planned for Saturday at The Edison in downtown Los Angeles, a former power plant now serving as a meeting place for power players. Council President Eric Garcetti is one of the hosts.
Billed as an environmental fundraiser, among the items noted about the event are fully compostable plateware and flatware is being provided by California Recycles , an offsetting of green house gas emissions through organizations such as Tree People and The Climate Registry and organic food and drink.
"Angelenos will come together to express their concern for the environment and show their support for Presidential candidate and environmental supporter Senator Barack Obama," the invitation says.
"This event aims to be an evening that will take a more thoughtful approach to political fundraising through environmental and sustainable means, while raising campaign funds for the last push of Senator Obama."
Cost of the event is $500 per perwson, $2,500 for those who want to go to a VIP reception with Clinton.