Wednesday, January 14, 2009 EVENT CANCELLED
23rd Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
300 Lakeside Drive, Second Floor Auditorium, Oakland
Free Admission
“The Long Trek up the Mountain – Where are We Now?” is the theme of this year’s event to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The public is invited to enjoy 90 minutes of music, refreshments and thought provoking words from invited keynote speaker, Dr. Clayborne Carson, Professor of History and Founding Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University. Presented by Bay Area Rapid Transit District.
(510) 464-7110
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Oakland Celebrates the Dream Opening Ceremony
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Frank Ogawa Plaza, in front of Oakland’s City Hall, Oakland
Free Admission
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Oakland marks Dr. King’s 80th birthday. The keynote speaker will be Angela Glover Blackwell, a renowned author and a nationally recognized pioneer in community building for social change. The event will feature incredible live entertainment from the Oakland School for the Arts and Oakland Public Theater. A resource fair will present information on volunteer opportunities, community events and celebrations commemorating Dr. King, his life and his vision. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved to the Elihu M. Harris State Building at 1515 Clay Street. Presented by AT&T and the City of Oakland.
(510) 444-CITY or visit www.oaklandnet.com/celebrations
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Senior Walk for Unity and Safety
10 am-Noon
Manzanita Community School
2409 E. 27th Street
Oakland
Rally and walk in response to the recent attack on an
elderly senior. Senior walking groups & individuals
welcome. More people walking for their health increases eyes on our streets and will help discourage crime.
Free walking maps
Free pedometers
Free whistles
Free information about walking for health
and personal safety
For additional information: Michael Johnson, District 4 (510) 238-4742
Claudia Burgos, District 5 (510) 238-7051
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Day: A King and an Emperor.
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street at 10th Street, Oakland
Admission Fee
The similarities between the lives of Dr. King and political activist, athlete, singer/actor Paul Robeson are highlighted by Paul Von Blum, senior lecturer in African American Studies at UCLA. Program includes performances by spoken-word artist Ise Lyfe, baritone Autris Paige and Jetaun Maxwell from Dance Theater of the Gospel. Families can make their own front pages from African American newspapers of the King and Robeson eras. In collaboration with the Bay Area Paul Robeson Centennial Committee.
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org/
Sunday, January 18, 2009
“In the Name of Love,” 7th Annual Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7:30 p.m.
Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
Admission Fee
In the Name of Love is a stunning tribute to one of the greatest humanitarians of our time.
With Barack Obama as our President-Elect, and only two days from his historical inauguration,
this year’s event promises to be a profound celebration of civil rights. Radio personality Clifford Brown, Jr. will serve as emcee. Performances from Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra featuring Faye Carol, Kenny Washington, Jeannine Anderson and Nicholas Bearde as well as the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company and the Oakland Children’s Community Choir with the Oaktown Jazz Workshop. Presented by Rhythmic Concepts, Inc. with reduced admission rates thanks to the generosity of Target.
(510) 287-8880 / (800) 838-3006 or www.mlktribute.com
Monday, January 19, 2009
The Dream Lives On: Multicultural Peace Celebration and Rally
9:30 a.m. Doors Open, 10:00 a.m. to Noon
ILWU Warehouse Hall # 6, 99 Hegenberger Road, Oakland
Free Admission
Our annual celebration will be held during the day on the eve of the historic inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama - the first African American elected to lead our country. Keynote speakers: Hon. Keith Carson, Alameda County Supervisor, and Rev. Byron Williams, Columnist and Pastor. Presented by Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally Committee.
(510) 632-1670
Monday, January 19, 2009
Shoreline Cleanup, MLK Jr. Shoreline Park
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Meet at Garretson Point parking lot at the end of Edgewater Drive
Free Admission
Participate in coastal cleanup and restoration work at Damon Marsh, Damon Slough, Arrowhead March and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Grove.
Presented by East Bay Regional Park District, Save the Bay, SF Audubon Society, Earth Team and Hands on Bay Area.
(510) 544-3182 or www.ebparks.org
Monday, January 19, 2009
11th Annual Martin Luther King National Holiday Celebration, “Make The Dream Real”
10:00 a.m. to Noon, luncheon following
Taylor Memorial Methodist Church, 1188 12th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
We will host this event encouraging more Americans to celebrate this National Holiday as a day of service in communities and to bring people together around the common focus of service to others. Kokomon Clottey will open with sacred drumming, honoring our ancestors. There will also be youth performers and three Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Awards will be given to deserving community members who are doing exemplary service work. The upcoming celebration highlights the power of service and what ordinary citizens can do to bring change to our communities. This year, Danny Glover has been nominated to receive a Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award for the years of exemplary service work for social and racial justice globally. Presented by the Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc., Taylor Memorial Methodist Church, Rev. Ron Swisher and Dr. Matthew Fox.
(510) 652-5530 or www.ahc-oakland.org
Monday, January 19, 2009
10th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, Economic, Health
and Peace Fair
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Star Bethel Church, 5800 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
Free Admission
Learn important skills to live a healthy, peaceful lifestyle at this free celebration. Presented by Embracing the Dream.
(510) 978-6470
Monday, January 19, 2009
AAMLO’s MLK Theater Matinee
12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Live the life experience of Martin Luther King, Jr. as AAMLO presents an extraordinary film collection, including “The Rise and Death of a Great Leader,” directly from their archives. Presented by the African American Museum & Library. R.S.V.P. encouraged.
(510) 637-0200 or www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO
Monday, January 19, 2009
REJOICE! Oakland’s Pre-Inaugural Gospel Concert
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Star Bethel Church, 5800 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
$20 suggested donation
Oakland's celebration for President-Elect Obama and the First Family. Featuring stellar award-winner gospel artist Jonathan Nelson plus many local artists, choirs and groups. Program to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS and local young Brothers of Barack, a mentoring program to inspire our community's young men. Presented by Embracing the Dream.
(510) 978-6470 / (510) 663-7979 ext. 119 or csenecap@yahoo.com
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Walking Tour: New Era/New Politics
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Tour starts at African American Museum & Library, 659 14th Street, Oakland
Free Admission
Stroll through downtown and discover the places where Oakland African American leaders have made their mark including C.L. Dellums, Ron Dellums and Lionel Wilson. Presented by Oakland Tours Program.
(510) 238-3234 or www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
Thursday, January 29, 2009
YMCA Martin Luther King, Jr. Great Community Celebration
6:00 p.m. reception, 7:00 p.m. program
Regent’s Theater, Valley Center for the Performing Arts, Holy Names University, 3500 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland
Admission Fee
Tied in a Single Garment of Destiny: A unique evening of conversation, cuisine, culture and community. An impressive circle of social activists, leaders and public thinkers from diverse cultures, disciplines and generations will engage in a moderated conversation on the impact and relevance of the thought and words of Mohandas K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by YMCA of the East Bay.
(510) 451-8039 ext. 457 or www.ymcaeastbay.org |
