Martin Luther King Day Activities!

There are few activities that you can participate in and they don't cost a thing! Please see below:

MLK Celebration Rally & March

Monday, January 18, 2010 11:00 am - : am
Rally at 11am
March to the Federal Building at 12pm
Short rally at the Federal Building
Refreshments at Garfield 1:45pm
All events are FREE!

Center House at Seattle Center on Monday, Jan. 18, 12 noon - 5 p.m.
To celebrate the dream of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. promote the principles of peace, unity and equality; provide opportunity for all citizens of Seattle to remember the dream and vision of MLK; and honor the citizens who are energizing the MLK dream in their communities.

Program Highlights

12:00 p.m. Welcome by Debrena Jackson-Gandy, Emcee

12:05 p.m. Performance by the Chinese Arts & Music Association Youth Orchestra

12:25 p.m. Performance by Evergreen Glee Club

12:40 p.m. National Anthem led by Evergreen Glee Club

12:45 p.m. Black National Anthem performed by the EriAm Sisters

12:50 p.m. Dramatic Reading of Dr. King's I Have a Dream speech, by Marcel Davis

1:10 p.m. Vocal performance by EriAm Sisters

1:20 p.m. Welcome by Seattle Center Director Robert Nellams &Introduction of Mayor Mike McGinn

1:30 p.m. Presentation of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Awards led byEvan Fowler, 2009 Peace Award NomineePresentation of the MLK Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Awards led by Mariko Lockhart, Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative

1:45 p.m. Multicultural dance performance by Kentridge Multi-Cultural Club/Kentridge High School

2:00 p.m. Legacy of Leadership Student Discussion Panel led by Eddie Moore, Jr.

2:30 p.m. Spoken word and Hip Hop by Power of Hope

2:45 p.m. Performance by MusicianCorps, part of Seattle/Arts Corps

3:00 p.m. Revolutionary Forum - performances presented by theCentral District Forum for Arts & Ideas:Classical guitar and dance duet, Sean Hopps and Diana Garcia-Snyder A cappella women's ensemble, Sankofa Sings Spoken word by Roberto Ascalon, Ela Barton, Yonnas Getahun

3:45 p.m. Northwest Tap Connection

4:00 p.m. Total Experience Gospel ChoirThe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration is presented by Seattle Center Productions in partnership with the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative and Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas. For more information on this and other Seattle Center events and activities, visit seattlecenter.com or call 206-684-7200.