Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Monday, Jan 21 2013
Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Lecture
Given by Academy Award-Winning Actor, Director, Producer and Humanitarian Forest Whitaker
Monday, January 21, 2013 4:00 P.M.
Metcalf Ballroom
, George Sherman Union
, 775 Commonwealth Avenue Second Floor
Free and Open to the Public
The mission of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture Series is to bring speakers to the Boston University community who serve as leaders in the quest for maintaining social justice, human rights, peace and reconciliation.
archives@bu.edu. bu.edu/archives. 617-353-3696
The RoxVote Coalition’s Commemorative MLK Day / Presidential Inauguration Watch Party Brunch!
On Monday, January 21, 2013, The RoxVote Coalition is hosting a commemorative MLK Day / Presidential Inauguration Watch Party Brunch at Hibernian Hall (184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119). Join us at our community celebration as we hear from guest speakers about civil rights and the ongoing fight for social justice today, enjoy live performances from community members, and find out information on how to get involved in social justice causes in your own neighborhood! Free
Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
When: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Contact: 617-849-6321
Keeper of the Dream, A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.
Program will focus on some of Dr, Martin Luther King’s work with some discussion featuring Gospel, Spoken Word and Testimonies. Event is open to the Public, no charge
Where: United States, 1850 Washington St., Boston
When: 12 Noon – 4:30PM
Contact: 6179669594
The Ties that Bind Martin Luther King Celebration
Opera unMet brings their critically acclaimed performance The Ties That Bind to Lexington on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 4PM. Through music, readings and interactive participation, this celebration has drawn diverse audiences together in Boston for over 20 years to reflect on the great works of Dr. Martin Luther King. Featuring Alan Rias, Marta Rymer, Mark H Rooney, Ron Murphy, Marisol Green, Cliff Blake, Ellen Polansky and Marshall Hughes. The performance is family friendly, thought provoking and inspiring. It has been called ‘one of the brightest lights to shine on MLK Day’. $15, $10 for Students and Seniors
Where: First Parish Church, on the Green, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA
When: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Contact: 617 445 7669