Celebrate the King (Chicago MLK Weekend Options)

Just wanted to give my local peeps some info on options for celebrating MLK weekend. I'll be hitting the DuSable Museum and of course Asylum Sunday's MLK Slam (See previous post) so I recommend those but there's plenty to do so do something in the memory of our fallen leader. Post your events if you know some that aren't listed here:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Day Possible Events – January 2011

University of Chicago MLK Commemoration Service

Friday, January 14^th, 3:30PM

Rockefeller Chapel, 1156 East 59th Street

Free

http://event.uchicago.edu/maincampus/detail.php?guid=CAL-402882f8-2cc682dc-012c-cd83d292-000001d3eventscalendar@uchicago.edu

Celebrate Dr. King's legacy as the start of the University of Chicago's Black Heritage Celebration.  Keynote Address: Judith Jamison, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.  Reception to follow at Ida Noyes Hall.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast: "Fierce Angels: Women in the Civil Rights Movement"

Monday, January 17^th 8:30AM

Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Ave., Room 120

Free

studentaffairs.depaul.edu/cip | (773) 325-7759         

 Keynote address by Elaine Brown, the first female head of the Black Panther Party. Theatrical interpretation performed by the Theatre School.

        

All the "Beloved Community": Embracing GLBT Rights as Central to the Struggle for Civil Rights

Monday, January 17^th 10AM-2:30PM

DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8005

Free

College of Law Diversity Committee | scho@depaul.edu | (312) 362-8082

An exploration of the intersection between gay rights and civil rights. Screening of "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin" begins at 10 a.m. Keynote addresses by Professors Darren Hutchinson and Russell Robinson begin at 11:50 a.m.

Taylor Park Dr. King Celebration

Monday, January 17^th 9AM-4PM

39 W. 47th St, 60609

$7

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/events.detail/object_id/69fa9fa4-5cca-4577-8eec-6e918d29ede4/instance_object_id/acabaf19-32af-4c36-96cd-f611a678bd68/park/BDDC8CF3-3327-4921-8EAF-00DC54DE688B.cfm

School is out and children ages 6-12 years can enjoy a daylong celebration featuring sports, games and performances.  This holiday honors the life and contributions of America’s greatest champion of racial justice and equality, the leader who not only dreamed of a color-blind society, but who also lead a movement that achieved historic reforms to help make it a reality. The Chicago Park District offers a number of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on this great nation.

Dr. King Celebration @ DuSable Museum

            Monday, January 17^th 10AM-5PM

            740 East 56th Place, 60637

            $10 for adults

            http://www.dusablemuseum.org/events/details/2011-dr.-king-day-celebration/

The DuSable Museum of African American History will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and The Civil Rights Movement during our annual Dr. King Day Celebration! The day will be filled with live performances, storytelling, films, food and activities for the entire family. The theme for the 2011 celebration is “COMMUNITY.”

MLK Day of Service with City Year Chicago

Monday, January 17^th 8:15AM-3PM

945 West 69^th Street, Chicago IL

Free

http://www.cityyear.org/chicago

This year make it a day on not a day off. Join City Year Chicago in renovating three schools in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood with murals, painting, and construction projects.

Check-in and Opening Ceremony will be held at The Salvation Army, 945 West 69th Street, Chicago, IL
You must preregister for event online at: http://www.cityyear.org/chicago_ektid1987.aspx
Lunch will be provided. Please dress for both service and the weather. We will be marching to the service sites from our Opening Ceremony location.
Positive can-do attitude a must!

           

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Evening Lecture: "In Defense of Our Boys"

Monday, January 17^th 6PM

St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1010 W. Webster Ave.

Free

Center for Intercultural Programs | studentaffairs.depaul.edu/cip | (773) 325-7759

Keynote address by Elaine Brown, the first female head of the Black Panther Party.

Looking Back, Looking Out, Moving Forward: A Ten Year (Retro)Perspective Of Black Life and Socialization

Monday, January 17^th 5:30PM-7:30PM

DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Concourse Level

Free

School for New Learning African Diaspora Committee | dtollive@depaul.edu | (312) 362-8199

An interactive discussion looking at the state of black life and socialization in light of the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Participants include three local leaders whose words and deeds have influenced people in Chicago, the nation and the world.

Thanks Jess Junke for compiling this list!