Events
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2010 Martin Luther King Holiday Events
Event: MLK Memorial and Wreath Laying Celebration
Location: Marshall Park at the Statue
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Free lunch provided by Bojangles' while supplies last.)
Cost: Free
Description: Free event held in Marshall Park to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Event: MLK Parade (see parade route)
Location: 9th and Tryon to 3rd and Davidson
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
Event: Bridging Musical Worlds: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date: Sunday, January 17
Location: The Historic Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Road
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Description: FREE event with light refreshments featuring musicians of the Charlotte Symphony and A Sign the Times’ jazz ensemble “Going Through Changes,” the program proclaims Dr. King’s message of unity through the exploration of classical music and jazz. Although they are distinct musical “worlds,” classical music and jazz have learned much from each other and have much in common. In this three-part performance, the Charlotte Symphony string trio will play from the classical repertoire, followed by a jazz set by Going Through Changes. The event culminates in a rousing joint performance of special arrangements for the combined ensemble by A Sign of the Times director Tyrone Jefferson.
Event: Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast
Date: January 18, 2010
Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sponsoring Branch: McCrorey YMCA
Location:Westin Hotel Charlotte
Cost: $35/ticket
Description: The McCrorey YMCA celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a breakfast that joins people of all walks of life together for thanksgiving, selflessness and rededication to the ideals for which Dr. King stood.
Event: City of Charlotte MLK National Holiday Celebration
Location: Halton Theatre- CPCC Uptown Campus (click to view map)
Date: January 18, 2010
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Free event held in recognition of the MLK National Holiday at CPCC's Halton Theater. This year, Lockwood Home Owner Association President, Chris Dennis will be awarded with the Keeper of the Dream Award and Dr. David Jacobs, Associate Medical Director for Trauma Services at the F.H. "Sammy" Ross Trauma Institute at Carolinas Medical Center will be awarded the prestigious MLK Medallion Award. The CMS Arts and Writing Contest winners will be recognized and awarded scholarships for their outstanding writing and artistic abilities. Special guests include violinist Daniel Davis, recording artist Tunesha Crispell and Leap of Faith Dance Company.
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