East Liberty Celebrates MLK, Jr Day
Presented by Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Monday, January 16, 2012 | 12 PM–4 PM
KST celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Many Hands, a family-friendly afternoon of activities and performances celebrating the thousands of people who held hands in peace marches during King’s life, and the thousands more who continue to work for change today.
The event begins at noon with activities from Bike Pittsburgh, CMU’s Hear Me Project, MGR Foundation and Thomas Merton Center in the KST lobby.
At 2 PM, enjoy free performances from Alumni Theater Company, Dreams of Hope, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K , InterPlay , and Visionary Dance Academy. Hope Academy’s HAT Co band — Bethan Neely, Annajane Lowe, Zoe Zielinski, Bonnie Nickel, Sam Gardner, Jonathan Lee, Candace Burgess, Allie Brown, Jewel Strothers and Larry White — will close OPEN the show. Be there at 2 pm to see HAT Co perform!
At 4 PM, march with friends up Highland Ave to Union Project where the celebration will continue with more activities until 8 PM, including a free community dinner.
Dates, Time & Tickets
Monday, Jan. 16 | 12–4 PM
FREE!
Monday, Jan. 16 | 12–4 PM
FREE!