The Mises Institute is holding an 80th birthday party for the great leader of liberty. Be there to cheer and salute him. We'll meet at the Dow Academic Center of Brazosport College (see map), 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas — that's Ron's hometown — from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15th. And the price, for Texas BBQ, a country music band, a photo with Ron, birthday cake and the thrilling and moving occasion of a lifetime, is just $20 per person! (Children and students free.) Really, you can't miss it, can you?

Reservations are required. Attire is very casual. A list of hotels in Lake Jackson is here. The Hampton Inn in Clute is also nearby. Driving directions to Brazosport College are here.