News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 8, 2001
CARY ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL
MLK, JR. DREAMFEST 2001
CARY, NC—The Town of Cary’s annual celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.-- Dreamfest 2001-- will take place in downtown Cary throughout the weekend of January 12 – 14. Dreamfest 2001 activities are designed to educate, inspire, and challenge citizens to create a welcoming, inclusive community that operates in an atmosphere of cooperation, respect, and understanding throughout the year.
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DREAM OF INSPIRATION Friday, January 12 7:30-8:30PM |
The Concert Singers of Cary present: Modern African-American Masterworks featuring: William Grant Still's "AND THEY LYNCHED HIM ON A TREE" |
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church 110 SE Maynard Road, Cary |
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Dream of Democracy Saturday, January 13 11:30 AM |
UNITY MARCH & RALLY To commemorate the non-violent means of protest used during the civil rights movement, join in the Unity March from Cary Elementary School to the Fidelity Bank Plaza-downtown Cary, the site of the Rally, distinguished speakers and entertainers. |
March begins at Cary Elementary School and ends with the Rally at Fidelity Bank Plaza, Cary
rain or shine |
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EXPRESSION OF THE DREAM January 13 - February 28 |
"WE CANNOT WALK ALONE" The Message of MLK, Jr. An exhibition of Culturally Diverse Artists curated by: BGroup Contemporary African-American Art & Design |
Page-Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary |
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DREAM MAKERS Saturday, January 13 7:00-10:00 PM |
VIP RECEPTION The Dream of Achievement Awards, art exhibit, music and refreshments will dazzle your senses as they headline this semi-formal evening and unify the essence of this celebratory weekend. |
Page-Walker Arts &History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary |
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DREAM UNITED Sunday, January 14 3:00-4:00 PM
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ECUMENICAL OBSERVANCE Keeping the Dream Alive: A Tribute to Dr. King Be moved by the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. as he and his contemporary Rosa Parks are remembered through powerful words spoken by area community members. |
Page-Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary |
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DREAM OF HISTORY Sunday, February 4 4:00-6:00 PM |
"LIFE AT PALMER" Speakers from the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Memorial Foundation link Dr. Brown, founder of Palmer Memorial Institute, to the themes of black education and social history. |
Page-Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary |
Co-sponsored by the Town of Cary, the MLK Task Force and the Parents Coalition for Excellence, all events are free and open to all ages. For more information, call 469-4061 or visit the Town of Cary website at
www.townofcary.org.###
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PRIMARY CONTACTS: |
Scotty Elliott, Cultural Arts Program Coordinator, 462-3864 |
