8:00 p.m.
7 Stages Theater 1105 Euclid Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307
January 17 and January 18 (Hands On Atlanta Nights)
Additional Shows Monday, January 21 8:00 p.m. January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, February 6, and February 13 at 6:00 p.m.
$10 previews January 17 and January 18 (Hands On Atlanta Nights) $25 all other performance, $5 off for students, seniors over 65, and educators for all other performances. Visit www.7stages.com or call 404-523-7647 (box office).
Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight For It – presented by the Atlanta History Center Join the Atlanta History Center for the public opening of its newest exhibition, Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight for It. This award-winning, groundbreaking exhibition tells the story of Rev. J.A. De Laine and other brave citizens of Clarendon County, South Carolina. Most of these citizens were outside the traditional power structure, without wealth and often had little classroom education. Through photographs, oral histories and key artifacts, this exhibition explores the grassroots community activism that one community initiated to begin the process that ended legal segregation of all races in America’s schools.
Atlanta History Center
Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Sunday, June 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305 For more information, please call 404-814-4116 or visit
www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com
Dubconscious in a Community Concert Enjoy this multicultural seven piece reggae/dub band from Athens, as it celebrates its newest entitled "NonViolent" that was recorded with legendary producer Robert Hannon (Outkast's "The Love Below) at Atlanta's Tree Sound Studios ( www.treesoundstudios.com). Inspired by the story of the King legacy and the Civil Rights Movement's use of nonviolent resistance to achieve human rights and justice in America, the concepts of one love, unity, sustainability, cultural diversity, environmental justice and celebration surround the message and music of Dubconscious. Live performance painters, video clips, projections and special guests will make this a night to remember as we celebrate the art of social change. January 19, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m., $15 Variety Playhouse 1099 Euclid Avenue Atlanta, GA 30307 Tickets are sold at the Variety Playhouse box office and Ticketmaster. A portion of proceeds from this concert go toward volunteer projects taking place on the Monday, the Day of Service.
Voices of Inspiration Join the Oglethorpe University community, its "Voices of Inspiration" gospel choir, and Dr. Kendra A. King, Associate Professor of Politics, as she shares in a lecture and discussion on the transformative power of paying it forward. "Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., Hands On, and the Power of Rediscovering Lost Values" will examine the six steps and principles of nonviolence, agape love, and benevolence as modern day change agents.
Thursday, January 17, 7:00pm Lupton Auditorium Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30319
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta Peace Doves 10:30 a.m. Imaginators lead guests in making “Peace Doves,” to honor Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes Noon and 3:00 p.m. Join our Imaginators and listen to some of the inspirational words from Martin Luther King. Jr. Afterward, listen to his most famous speech, “I Have a Dream.” Drum Major Batons 1:30 p.m. Imaginators lead guests in making drum major batons celebrating and honoring Dr. King’s role as a drum major for justice. Then join in a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade through the museum. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr, Atlanta, GA 30313 Admission: $11 plus tax for persons aged 2 and above. Children under the age of 2 are free. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations. www.imagineit-cma.org
A King Celebration" with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra The 16th anniversary of A King Celebration, is the annual musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorating the life and work of the celebrated civil rights leader. The program features Andrew Young providing narration on the work Lincoln Portrait by Copland, along with spirituals featuring the Glee Clubs from Morehouse and Spelman Colleges . Thursday, January 17, 2008, 8:00 P.M. The Martin Luther King Jr., International Chapel on the Campus of Morehouse College 830 Westview Drive, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30314 Thursday, January 17, 2008 Admission: $25. All seats are general admission or charged by calling 404-733-5000, www.atlantasymphony.org Student tickets, priced at $10 or buy one get one free, thanks to Target, are also available for purchase in person at the Woodruff Arts Center. A valid Student ID is required for purchase.
The King Center and the National Parks Service King Historic Site Families can enjoy A Day On, Not A Day Off puppet show about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and why it is important to celebrate the King holiday each year.
· The Birth Home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Visit the birth home on a park ranger-led tour.
· Civil Rights Tours and Exhibitions – The home of the Martin Luther King visitor’s center, The Peace Plaza lies between the National Park Service Visitor Center and Auburn Avenue, home to the famous "BEHOLD" statue.
· Fire Station No. 6 was built in 1894 and served the Sweet Auburn community until 1991. Hear about the desegregation of the Atlanta Fire Department and view a 1927 American LaFrance fire engine at the museum. The Eastern National Bookstore is also located here.
· Freedom Hall – Home of the King Center gift shop
· The Eternal Flame - Symbolizes the continuing effort to realize Dr. King’s ideals for the “Beloved Community Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church – Here Dr. King served as the co-pastor.
State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Program The Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr., King Holiday Commission program guests include: Ms. Xernona Clayton, Mr. Darryl R. Matthews, Sr. and Pastor Maurice Watson. A reception will follow the program in the South Wing of the Capitol. Friday, January 18, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Admission: Free and open to the public The State Capitol, North Wing, Atlanta , GA 100 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 For more information contact: at 404-463-7780
