January 17, 2008 — Vol. 43, No. 23
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THURS., JANUARY 17

Civic Round Table Discussion
If you are a youth and are tired of seeing the destruction of your community be glorified instead of the positive, take a stand and join the Dorchester Youth Council in their first Civic Round Table Discussion from 6-7:30 p.m. at 450 Washington St., Dorchester. In this discussion, you will take part of voicing your concerns and then follow with reasonable active solutions. This is a place where youth can speak up, share their opinions, be heard and see results. For more information, please contact Grace Ejiwale at 617-822-8297 or via email Gejiwale@sci
dorchester.org.

One Voice…Igniting Change, Transforming Humanity A program to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Boston Public Schools invites the community to attend the 26th Annual Celebration Event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event showcases the outstanding talents and academic achievement of our students and will feature dance, music, choral and spoken word performances by students of all ages from schools across the city. 6:00 p.m. John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., Boston. Contact: Maricel Sheets-Ortiz, 617-635-9655 or visit http://boston.k12.ma.
us/mlk.htm.

MON., JANUARY 21

A Celebration of the Life And Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Museum of African American History presents Boston Symphony Youth Orchestra in a Family Concert: A Celebration of the Life And Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading from the words of Dr. King are special guests: Ron Bell, Director — Office of Civic Engagement, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Klare Shaw, Senior Advisor — The Barr Foundation. 3 p.m. Walsh Theatre, Suffolk University. No admission fee. Donations accepted. RSVP: 617-725-0022 ext. 25 or rsvp@afroammuseum.org. Take the Red Line to Park St. or the Green Line to Government Ctr.

MON., JANUARY 21

The Museum of Fine Arts FREE Open House
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a FREE Open House, sponsored by Citizens Bank from 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Activities include two highly anticipated performances by Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Jazz Orchestra, a screening of short films on power and social justice, and artmaking for families. Members of the MFA’s Teen Arts Council — a group of teenagers engaged in a year-long apprenticeship — will give special tours of the exhibition Walk This Way, a treasure hunt through the galleries that pairs the MFA’s historic collection of shoes with Museum masterpieces. In addition, all exhibitions will be free, including Jewelry by Artists, a stunning collection of contemporary studio craft jewelry, and Drawing: A Broader Definition, a survey of drawings on a variety of surfaces (paper, ceramic, metal, cloth) from diverse cultures. Visitors are invited to think about how communities gather strength and what objects and symbols are important to them as they tour the exhibition Symbols of Power: Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style, 1800-1815. Guided gallery tours will also be offered throughout the day and are available to those who are hearing impaired, blind, or have low vision. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.

Kennedy Library Forum: A Civil Rights Milestone — June 11, 1963
On June 11, 1963, two African American students — James Hood and Vivian Malone — were barred entry to the University of Alabama by Governor George Wallace. In response, President Kennedy called out the National Guard, Governor Wallace stepped aside, and the President delivered a major civil rights address to the nation. After President Kennedy’s speech, the civil rights leader Medgar Evers was tragically murdered. Join James Hood, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Nicholas Katzenbach and Theodore Sorenson as they discuss the events of this historic turning point in American history. Callie Crossley will moderate. Free and open to the public. To make a reservation, call 617-514-1643. Registration online and check for updates to any schedule at www.jfklibrary.org. Reservations guarantee a seat in the building but not the main hall. Doors to main hall open one hour before the program begins.

Ode to the Common People: A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Featured guests: Temple University Professor and renowned poet Sonia Sanchez and Boston University Professor and opera performer Simon Estes. 2 p.m. George Sherman Union, Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union, Boston University, 775 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Open to the public. Free admission. Seating first come first serve. Call the Office of the Dean of Students at 617-353-4126 or dos@bu.edu for more information.

 

MON., JANUARY 21

Martin Luther King Celebration “Ties That Bind”
 Opera unMet presents it annual concert The Ties that Bind: A Different Kind of Musical Celebration for Martin Luther King Day. 4 p.m. at First and Second Church, 66 Marlborough St., Boston. This inspirational meditation includes performances by Alan Rias, Marshall Hughes, Marisol Green, Ellen Polansky, and Japanese Taiko Drummer Mark Rooney. For over twenty years, this event has given people a vehicle to reflect on the teachings of Martin Luther King interactively through words and music of great authors and composers from Langston Hughes to Margaret Bonds. Tickets are $10, $5 for children and seniors. This performance is suitable for all ages. For more information, please call 617-445-7669. Wheelchair accessible.

Martin Luther King, Jr. & Gandhi: A People’s Day of Peace!
A diverse community celebrates the shared traditions of peace and non-violence/“ahimsa”, exemplified by these two great leaders. Free and open to all. Featuring: Music, Video, Dance, Spoken Word, “Moments of Peace” meditations, Food, and more! Ongoing 5:30- 8 p.m. The Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephen St., Boston. The event is most readily accessible by public transportation on the T. (Symphony stop, green E-train). Sponsored at Northeastern University by the Spiritual Life Center, the John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute, and Residential Life. For information, call the SLC 617-373-2728 or the JDOAAI 617-373- 3143.

WED., JANUARY 23

ONEin3 Boston Announces Dorchester Neighborhood Night
ONEin3 Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s Advisory Council on the affairs of young Bostonians (age 20 to 34), will host their second Dorchester Neighborhood Night at The Blarney Stone, 1505 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester. The evening will provide a relaxed, casual atmosphere of food, drink and raffle prizes for young Boston residents, a demographic with an increasing need for social and professional networking opportunities. ONEin3 Boston has recently implemented several successful Neighborhood Nights in other Boston areas, including the North End, South End, and Back Bay. The organization hopes to connect its target demographic young, vibrant and active Boston residents with each other, with local businesses, with civic engagement and with city resources. This is another exciting opportunity for locals to meet, greet, make friends and forge professional connections with other young Boston residents. This event is free and open to the public. Young residents from other Boston neighborhoods are strongly encouraged to attend. Media is cordially invited for party pictures and event coverage. RSVPs are requested. Please RSVP to dorchesternight@gmail.com to be added to the ONEin3 guest list. For more information on ONEin3 Boston, visit www.onein3boston.org.

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