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Saturday, January 6, 2007 Sickle Cell Presentation & Discussion 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland Free Admission Children's Hospital of Oakland presents this talk in conjunction with the "Can We Spare Some Change? - A Change in Attitude" exhibit on display at AAMLO. A donor recruitment drive will be held for those wishing to join the National Marrow Donor Program (NMPD) Registry. Presented by the African American Museum and Library at Oakland. (510) 637-0200 | ||||
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21st Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon to 1:00 p.m. 300 Lakeside Drive, Second Floor Auditorium, Oakland Free Admission "Stop the Violence - Share the Dream" is the theme of this year's event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District. (510) 464-7139 | ||||
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| Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Oakland Celebrates the Dream Opening Ceremony 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Frank Ogawa Plaza, in front of Oakland's historic City Hall, 14th Street and Broadway Free Admission Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Oakland marks Dr. King's 78th Birthday. Event will feature a keynote address and live entertainment as well as a resource fair with information on volunteer opportunities, community events and celebrations commemorating Dr. King, his life and his vision. Inclement weather location: Elihu M. Harris State Building at 1515 Clay Street. Sponsored by AT&T and the City of Oakland. (510) 444-CITY or www.oaklandnet.com/celebrations | ||||
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| Saturday, January 13, 2007 African American Health Expo 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland Free Admission Free health screenings, aerobics classes, healthy cooking demos, services for youth and seniors, Tae Bo classes by Billy Blanks, black farmers and more. Presented by the Bay Area Black United Fund. (510) 763-7270 or www.babuf.org | ||||
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| Saturday, January 13, 2007 The Dream of a King 2:00 p.m. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland Museum admission required Through music, song and stories (told and ASL-signed) Diane Ferlatte brings alive the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Audio of Dr. King's resounding speeches will echo throughout the museum in celebration of his birthday. The program is sponsored by Target Corporation and produced with the African American Museum and Library at Oakland. (510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org | ||||
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| Saturday, 13, 2007 "Can We Spare Some Change? - A Change in Attitude" Exhibit Closing Reception 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland Free Admission Thirteen provocative paintings by fine artist Milton Bowens turn popular media images into powerful critiques, sure to inspire questions and conversation. Presented by the African American Museum and Library at Oakland. (510) 637-0200 | ||||
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| Monday, January 15, 2007 "A Day On, Not a Day Off" Shoreline Walk, Volunteer Planting and Restoration 8:30 a.m. to Noon Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline, Garretson Point off Edgewater Drive, Oakland Free Admission Naturalists will lead a shoreline walk to share the history of the marsh and how it came to be known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Shoreline. Following the walk, a volunteer project, led by park staff, will include planting, clean-up and environmental restoration along the shoreline. Pre-registration required for volunteer project. All are welcome. Presented by the East Bay Regional Park District. (510) 521-6887 or www.ebparks.org | ||||
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| Monday, January 15, 2007 Embracing the Dream Family Day 2007: Fathers and Sons Must Keep the Dream Alive - A Father and Son Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Eastside Club, McAfee Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland Admission: $20 or sponsor a young man. A father and son breakfast - or bring a young man - to encourage youth to live a strong, productive, healthy and fruitful life and teach the things that will help today's youth become great leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about criminal records dismissals by the East Bay Community Law Center as well as Project Imagine's efforts to keep sports in schools and develop an innovative Sports Camp. Limited seating. Additional parking fee. Presented by Embracing the Dream, Operation Hope Now and Project Imagine. (510) 633-5133 | ||||
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| Monday, January 15, 2007 9th Annual Martin Luther King National Holiday Celebration, "Make The Dream Real" 10:00 a.m. to Noon Taylor Memorial Methodist Church, 1188 12th Street @ Adeline, Oakland Free Admission Rev. Ron Swisher and Dr. Matthew Fox will host this event encouraging more Americans to celebrate the MLK national holiday as a day of service in communities. Kokomon Clottey will open with sacred drumming, honoring our ancestors. Four Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Awards will be given to deserving community members who are doing exemplary service work. The celebration highlights the work of women as peacemakers - first and foremost, Mrs. Coretta Scott King. Author/ storyteller/spiritual leader Chief Luisah Teish will deliver the keynote address. Luncheon following the celebration. Presented by the Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc., Center for Art and Public Life at CCA, Taylor Memorial Methodist Church and Wisdom University. (510) 652-5530/(510) 706-8671 or www.ahc-oakland.org | ||||
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| Monday, January 15, 2007 Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street, Oakland Free Admission This intergenerational expression of art and culture will celebrate social justice and non-violence while commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Entertainment will feature a youth talent show and excerpts from Jeff Stetson's play "The Meeting" which depicts the fictional meeting between Malcolm X (James Brooks) and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Michael Lange) set in a Harlem hotel. Presented by City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation. (510) 238-7217 or (510) 285-7856 | ||||
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| Tuesday, January 16, 2007 21st Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Noon to 1:00 p.m. 300 Lakeside Drive, Second Floor Auditorium, Oakland Free Admission "Stop the Violence - Share the Dream" is the theme of this year's event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District. (510) 464-7139 | ||||
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| Friday, January 19, 2007 A Musical Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. 8:00 p.m. Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway, Oakland Admission: $20 to $62 Michael Morgan conducts the West Coast premiere of "Black Suit Blues" written by local composer Nolan Gasser about the impact Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has had on the country. Performance will feature baritone Robert Sims. The program's second half will feature a magnificent work befitting a Dr. King tribute - Schubert's "Symphony No. 9, The Great." Presented by the Oakland East Bay Symphony. www.oebs.org | ||||
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| Thursday, January 25, 2007 YMCA Martin Luther King, Jr. Great Community Banquet 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Rotunda Building Atrium, 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland Admission: $150 Banquet will feature Dr. Clay Carson's play "Passages of King," music by The Great Community Music Ensemble, presentation of the YMCA Martin Luther King, Jr. Prize for Human Dignity and Brotherhood and the launch of YMCA First Wave, a YMCA-led Great Community effort to teach every third grade student to swim. Presented by YMCA of the East Bay. (510) 451-8039 ext. 457 | ||||
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