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Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential and memorable people of our time. His life touched and changed other lives. Celebrations to commemorate his life and his works are already under way and some continue beyond the official celebration date of Jan. 19. Some celebrate his life indirectly. Plan to participate in one or more of these events. It may change your life.
Jan. 15
Hands on Atlanta Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Summit
Explores civil rights history and current social issues through films, interactive workshops, panel discussions and performances.
Jan. 15 - Jan. 19
Prices vary.
Hands On Atlanta, 600 Means St., Atlanta.
404-979-2800
www.handsonatlanta.org
Jan. 15
Candlelight Vigil 6 p.m.
Speaker: The Rev. Harry Wright Jr., Office of Student Services, Morehouse College
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Statue
http://www.morehouse.edu/
Jan. 15
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 17th Annual “A King Celebration” Concert 8 p.m.
ASO Music Director Robert Spano leads the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Morehouse and Spelman College glee clubs in works celebrating Abraham Lincoln and his connection to music.
Tickets: $25 general admission; $7 students (Purchase advanced tickets through ASO Box Office at (404) 733-5000, via email at boxoffice@woodruffcenter.org or at Morehouse College ticket office on day of event). Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
www.woodruffcenter.org
Jan. 18
A book signing with Christine King Farris and Bernice A. King.
3 to 5 p.m. at the King Center.
Open to the public.
www.thekingcenter.com
Jan. 19
The Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Horizon Sanctuary, featuring the Rev. Rick Warren.
10 a.m.
Open to the public.
http://www.historicebenezer.org
Jan. 19
MLK Breakfast
The Conyers-Rockdale Branch of the NAACP and the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce sponsors this sixth annual commemorative breakfast.
7:45 a.m.
Longhorn Steakhouse-Conyers, 1300 Iris Drive S.E., Conyers.
770-483-7049
www.longhornsteakhouse.com
January 19
March and Rally (Atlanta)
For information on the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Rally, visit www.mlkmarchaaar.orgor contact Pamela Orange at 404-584-0303 or pam@mlkmarchaaar.org.
Jan. 19
2009 Martin Luther King Parade and Program (Gwinnett County)
The annual parade runs from the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse to Central Gwinnett High School, where a King Day program featuring elementary through high school students follows the parade.
10:00 a.m. parade; noon program.
Free.
Gwinnett Courthouse Square, 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville.
770-963-9356.
Jan. 19
Remembering Martin Luther King Through Service
8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Emory University
1380 S. Oxford Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30322
Info: 404-727-6268
http://www.emory.edu/MLK/
Jan. 20
MLK Chapel Service
11:00 am
Emory University Cannon Chapel
515 Kilgo Circle
Atlanta GA 30322
Info: 404-727-6226
Cost: Free
http://www.candler.emory.edu/
Jan. 20, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Sweet Auburn Historic District, in historic Sweet Auburn/MLK National Park District, hosts an inauguration celebration. Live music and entertainment, featured speakers and a special and exciting community celebration.
A few of the speakers (live in person or via video presentation):
President Elect Barack Obama
Mrs. Michelle Obama
Mayor Shirley Franklin
Mr. Charles Johnson - Spirit of Sweet Auburn
Ms. Nan Orrock - State Representative
Mr. Andrew Young - former U.S. Ambassador
Rev. Raphael G. Warnock - Ebenezer Baptist Church
and many more.
For more information, visit www.sweetauburn.com
Jan. 21
MLK Concert and Birthday Cake Celebration
8:00 pm
Emory University
1380 S. Oxford Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30322
Choral concert featuring the Voices of Inner Strength gospel choir. In Dobbs University Center.
Info: 404-727-6123
Cost: Free
http://www.students.emory.edu/vois/
Jan. 21
Boys to Men: A Dialogue for Change
6:00 pm
Emory University
1380 S. Oxford Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30322
High school students will present poems and essays. In Dobbs University Center. Reception to follow.
Info: 404-727-6123
http://www.emory.edu/MLK/
Jan. 21
Words That Changed the World
12 Noon
Emory University
1380 S. Oxford Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30322
Emory students, faculty and staff read from speeches and letters written by civil rights leaders from around the world, including Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mohandas Gandhi, César Chávez, and Aung San Suu Kyi. In Dobbs University Center.
Info: 404-727-6123
http://www.emory.edu/MLK/
Jan. 21
MLK Chapel Service
11:00 am
Emory University Cannon Chapel
515 Kilgo Circle
Atlanta GA 30322
Info: 404-727-6226
http://www.emory.edu/MLK/
Jan. 21
Women Talking With Women: Reflecting on Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
4:00 pm
Emory University
1380 S. Oxford Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30322
Info: 404-727-6123
http://www.womenscenter.emory.edu/
Jan. 22
Jazz Vesper Service
7:00 pm
Emory University Cannon Chapel
515 Kilgo Circle
Atlanta GA 30322
Info: 404-727-6226
Featuring Dwight Andrews
Cost: Free
http://candler.emory.edu/MLK/
Jan. 22
Xernona Clayton
4:00 pm
Goizueta Business School
1300 Clifton Road
Atlanta GA 30322
Civil rights leader, broadcasting executive and founder of the "Atlanta Trumpet Awards" program will speak at this community service awards announcement. Reception will follow. In Boynton Auditorium.
Info: 404-727-6270
http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/
Jan. 23
Slave, Soldier, Citizen: The Journey of William H. Scott
1:30 pm
Robert W. Woodruff Library
540 Asbury Circle N.E., Emory University
Atlanta GA 30322
Works of the American radical activist, intellectual, and religious leader. William H. Scott (1848-1910) was one of the original 29 members of the Niagara Movement (the predecessor organization to the NAACP), a Baptist minister and a lifelong political activist. Born a slave, he escaped to Union troops in 1862 and served throughout the Civil War. After the war, Scott received an education and graduated from Wayland Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., where he was active in both church and politics.
Info: 404-727-6861
Cost: Free
http://web.library.emory.edu/MLK/
Jan. 23
Soul of Justice: Thelton Henderson’s American Journey
6:00 pm, 8:00 pm
Emory University
1380 S. Oxford Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30322
Award winning film profiling the life of Thelton Henderson, one of the first African Americans to be appointed to the federal bench. In Dobbs University Center.
Info: 404-727-6123
Cost: Free
http://www.emory.edu/MLK/
Jan. 23
Julian Bond
4:00 pm
Emory University Cannon Chapel
515 Kilgo Circle
Atlanta GA 30322
Chairman of the board, NAACP, will be a guest speaker at this lecture entitled "Civil Rights: Then and Now."
Info: 404-727-6226
http://www.candler.emory.edu/
Jan. 25
MLK Worship Service
11:00 am
Emory University Cannon Chapel
515 Kilgo Circle
Atlanta GA 30322
Info: 404-727-6226
http://www.candler.emory.edu/
Jan. 27
MLK Ecumenical Celebration
7:00 pm
Oxford College
100 Hamill St.
Oxford GA 30054
Annual service remembering Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Info: 770-784-8392
http://www.oxford.emory.edu/
Jan. 27
MLK Worship Service
11:00 am
Emory University Cannon Chapel
515 Kilgo Circle
Atlanta GA 30322
Info: 404-727-6226
http://www.candler.emory.edu/MLK/
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