MLK, JR's DREAM CELEBRATED IN
CARY
CARY, NC – Dreamfest
2004, the Town of
Cary
’s annual celebration of the live
and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will take place
throughout the community January 16 - 18 and also on February 7.
Designed to encourage a greater sense of community through
actualizing and celebrating the legacy, dreams, aspirations and spirit of
Dr. King, Dreamfest 2004 includes the following special events:
Dream
of Inspiration Musical Celebration "ONE SONG”
Friday, January 16, 7 p.m.
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, 110 SE Maynard Road, Cary
Enjoy local talent from the community and surrounding areas as they bring
"One Song" to share. Featured performance by choral groups from
the Sanderson High School Choral Department under the direction of
Marshall Butler, Jr. (2002-2003 "Teacher of the Year").
Dream
of Expression Art Exhibition & Display
January 17 – Feb. 24
Page-
Walker
Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador
Loop
,
Cary
, and
Capital Mazda of Cary,
525 Crossroads Blvd.
View inclusive and diverse works of artists celebrating Dr. King's Dream,
Everybody's Dream and Their Reality. Planned
by: MLK, Jr. Task Force of
Cary
.
Dream
of Community MLK, Jr. Community Expo 2004
Saturday, January 17, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch: $3
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, 110 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary
Cooperative/Partnership links showcase and tell their story, local
authors, national and international authors, vendors, fun activities for
children and youth, visit by Clifford the Big Red Dog, Kid's Art for Peace
Sake, Storytelling, Heritage Display, Live Performers, and more.
Dream
of Democracy Unity Rally
Saturday, January 17,
2 p.m.
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church, 110 SE Maynard Road, Cary
Special guest speaker Archbishop George A. Stallings, Jr., community
leaders Julie Robison, Marla Dorrel, Howard Toomer, Father John A. Wall,
Renie' Palmer and others reflect on Martin's "I Have A Dream"
speech and make a comparison to where we, the world's peoples, are now
from their perspective. Also,
Dream of Achievement Award recipients recognized.
Dream of Achievement VIP Reception
Saturday, January 17,
7 p.m.
Page-Walker
Arts & History
Center
, 119 Ambassador
Loop
, Cary
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a gala
featuring art, music, gift shop and refreshments. This
semi-formal evening is a highlight in a series of MLK, Jr. Dreamfest 2004
events commemorating King's contribution to American life. Special
guest: Archbishop George A.
Stallings, Jr.
Dream
of Unity Ecumenical Observance
Sunday, January 18,
4 p.m.
Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 1050 NW Maynard Road, Cary
Non-denominational inspirational service remembering Martin Luther King,
Jr. and reminding us that we are one.
Keynote speaker - Archbishop George A. Stallings, Jr.
Dream
of Justice Unity March
Monday, January 19, 10 a.m.
Gather at State Capitol (1 E. Edenton St.) to begin march to Memorial
Auditorium.
The
Cary
community unites to march with the MLK, Jr. Commemorative March in
downtown
Raleigh
. Special guest Archbishop George A. Stallings, Jr., Ambassador and
Service for Peace representatives.
Dream of History Black History
Presentation
Saturday, February 7, 2 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary
Dr. Emmanuel Ngwainmbi and Sherrod Gresham present "African-American
History Comes Alive" a Black History presentation sharing the African
and African-American culture, its people and their significant
contributions. This event is
sponsored by the Town of Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
Department, the MLK, Jr. Task Force and the Parents Coalition for
Excellence.
Dreamfest 2004 special guests
include Archbishop George Augustus Stallings, Jr., a native of
New Bern
,
N.C.
and founder of an autonomous, independent and African-centered Catholic
Church, known as Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation,
headquartered in
Washington
,
DC
. Dr. Emmanuel Ngwainmbi and
Sherrod Gresham present "African-American History Comes Alive" a
Black History presentation sharing African & African-American culture,
its people and their significant contributions.
Dr. Ngwainmbi is a professor, journalist and consultant on
international-global communication management.
Gresham
is the founder & CEO of S & O Educational Resources.
For more information, visit www.townofcary.org
or phone (919) 460-4963. All events are open to the public.
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