The Creative Coalition will celebrate the debut of CQ Press’ “First Street” next month with a star-studded event at Art & Soul. First Street is being billed as a “groundbreaking” platform that will track money and influence in Washington.

A sampling of the stars: Tim Daly (“Private Practice”), Matthew Modine, Steven Weber (“Brothers and Sisters”) and Laura Innes (“Brothers and Sisters”, ER).

See the full details…The event is by invitation only. No crashers.

WHAT: Washington, Capitol Hill and Hollywood leaders come together to celebrate the launch of CQ Press’ First Street™, the groundbreaking platform that consolidates congressional, government and lobbying data to track money and influence in Washington.

WHO: Tim Daly, Actor and President of The Creative Coalition (“Private Practice,” “The Sopranos”); Matthew Modine, Actor (“Weeds,” Short Cuts, Full Metal Jacket); Steven Weber, Actor (“Wings,” “Happy Town,” “Brothers & Sisters”); Laura Innes, Actor and Director (“The Event,” “ER,” “Brothers & Sisters”); Rachael Leigh Cook, Actor (Josie and the Pussycats, Antitrust, She’s All That); Andrea Bowen, Actor (“Desperate Housewives”); Esai Morales, Actor (“NYPD Blue,” “Caprica,” Gun Hill Road); CCH Pounder, Actor (Avatar, “The Shield,” “Warehouse 13”); Gloria Reuben, Actor (“ER,” “Raising the Bar”); Art Smith, Executive Chef, Art & Soul; Sara Miller McCune, Publisher and Chairman, SAGE Publications; Blaise Simqu, President and CEO, SAGE Publications; John Jenkins, President and Publisher, CQ Press; Robin Bronk, CEO, The Creative Coalition

WHERE: Art & Soul Restaurant 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001

WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Press Call/Red Carpet/Photo Ops: 5:45 pm Event begins at 6:00 pm