FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2001
CELEBRATE DREAMFEST 2002 IN CARY
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CARY, NC—The Town of Cary’s annual celebration of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr-- Dreamfest 2002-- will take place in downtown Cary throughout the weekend of January 18 – 20. Dreamfest 2002 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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DATE, TIME, TITLE |
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LOCATION |
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EXPRESSION OF THE DREAM January 10 - February 28 |
Art Exhibition 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 12 7-9 p.m. |
VIP RECEPTION Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a gala featuring art, music, and refreshments. This semi-formal evening begins the series of events commemorating King’s contributions to American life. |
Page-Walker Arts &History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary |
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DREAM OF INSPIRATION Friday, January 18 7-8 p.m. |
"One Song" Join vocal talent from the community as they bring "one song" to share. Pianist and composer Greg McCallum will present his acclaimed composition "Hymn Quilt" as the evening’s centerpiece. |
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church 110 SE Maynard Rd., Cary |
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Dream of Democracy Saturday, January 19 11:30 a.m. |
UNITY MARCH & RALLY To commemorate the non-violent means of protest used during the civil rights movement, join in the Unity March from the Fidelity Bank Plaza in downtown Cary to the Herbert C. Young Community Center, the site of the Rally. Rev. Vernon King, grandson of Martin Luther King, Jr., will speak at the Rally. The Rally also features a Community Expo and the Dream of Achievement Awards. |
March begins at Fidelity Bank Plaza, Cary and ends with the Rally at the Herbert C. Young Community Center
rain or shine |
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DREAM UNITED Sunday, January 20 11a.m. - noon
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ECUMENICAL OBSERVANCE A non-denominational inspirational service highlighting the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 1050 NW Maynard Rd., Cary |
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DREAM OF HISTORY Tuesday, February 5 7-8 p.m. |
"St. Agnes Hospital Restoration" Mrs. Irene Clark will speak on the preservation of historic St. Agnes hospital, part of St. Augustine’s College. |
Page-Walker Arts & History Center 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary |
Co-sponsored by the Town of Cary, the MLK, Jr. Task Force and the Parents Coalition for Excellence, all events are free and open to all ages. For more information, call (919) 460-4963 or visit the Town of Cary website at
www.townofcary.org.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS: |
Virginia Howell, Program Specialist, Page-Walker Arts & History Center (919) 462-3963 |
Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (919) 469-4061
PO Box 8005; Cary, NC 27512-8005 fax (919) 469-4344