Remembering His Legacy
Monday, January 21, 2008
The District
TRIBUTE CONCERT A day-long concert of jazz, blues, gospel, dance and poetry set to music by Capitol Focus Jazz Band, Esther Williams, Butch Warren, Joe Jackson, Percy Smith, Davey Yarborough and many others. Noon to 10 p.m., Howard University, Blackburn Center Ballroom, 2400 Sixth St. NW. Free. 202-806-5689.
CATHEDRAL REMEMBRANCE Poet, performer and educator Bomani Armah and Friends, the Urban Nation HIP-HOP Choir, poet Lamont Carey and radio and TV personalities Jeanie Jones and Anwan "Big G" Glover engage youths in the fight for equality and justice through a musical program, 2 to 4 p.m., Washington National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW. Free. 202-537-6200.
NOT JUST ANOTHER DAY OFF For all ages, a program to recognize women from the civil rights movement through poetry, dramatic readings and an open-mike session. Bring toiletries for shelters that serve the homeless: soap, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, etc.; painkillers and medication of any kind will not be accepted, 2 to 5 p.m., the Folger Shakespeare Library's Haskell Center, 301 E. Capitol St. SE. Free. 202-544-7077.
POPE BRANCH TRIBUTARY CLEAN-UP Join residents from along the Pope Branch tributary, Earth Conservation Corps, D.C. Department of the Environment, the D.C. Sierra Club and the Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance for a half-day of service to remove trash and invasive plant species and restore the environment along Pope Branch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pope Branch, M Place and Fairlawn Avenue SE. Free. 202-299-6503.
"LET FREEDOM RING" CONCERT Fox 5's Tony Perkins, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, Nuttin' but Strings and the Let Freedom Ring Choir perform a musical tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 6 p.m., Kennedy Center's Concert Hall, 2700 F St. NW. Free tickets distributed at noon at the Hall of States box office; limit two per person. 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324.
MUSIC, WORDS AND LUNCH Central Union Mission hosts its ninth annual program that includes a recitation of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, special music and lunch. Volunteer workers welcome, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Central Union Mission chapel, 1350 R St. NW. To volunteer, call Shelah Wilcox, 202-745-7118, Ext. 238.
SYNCHRONIZED BELL RINGING The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., and D.C. Council member Kwame R. Brown (D-At Large) host a citywide synchronized bell ringing and moment of silence for world peace. Visitors will receive small bells to ring along with the city's churches and other bell towers; a participatory art installation includes an interactive memorial to King, an art exhibit, screening of the PBS documentary "Citizen King," about the last five years of King's life and work, gospel music and songs from the civil rights movement, poetry and hands-on activities, remarks by Ward 8 council member Marion Barry (D) and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; bell ringing, noon, Historic Carnegie Library, 801 K St. NW. Free. 202-486-8072.
AlexandriaKING POSTER CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED The Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage and the Alexandria Black History Museum announce this year's winners of the Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Contest for elementary school students. Reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Exhibit on display through Feb. 29. Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-4356 or http://www.alexblackhistory.org.
Arlington CountyBELL RINGING A vintage Pennsylvania church bell will be rung. Sponsored by the Bluemont Civic Association. Noon, Constitution Gardens, North George Mason Drive and Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. Free. 703-527-6118.
BaltimorePARADE Bands, floats, equestrian units, helium balloons and choirs, sponsored by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. Noon. Parade starts at Eutaw Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and goes south, ending at Baltimore and Fayette streets. Free. 877-225-8466 or http://www.promotionandarts.com.
Howard CountyDAY OF SERVICE Paint the interior of a home of a disabled Howard County resident. Brushes, dropcloths and other equipment supplied. Light refreshments will be served. Dress appropriately for the task. Sponsored by the Howard County Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10518 Graeloch Rd., Laurel. Free; bring nonperishable food items for the Howard County Food Bank. Linda Congedo, 410-794-6993.
Loudoun County"THE TIME IS NOW, THE DREAM IS REAL" March and celebration. Line up at 10 a.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse, King and Market streets, for the march to Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg, where the program will take place. Refreshments. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E. Market St., Leesburg. Free. 703-777-6306.
Montgomery CountyTHE VOLUNTEER CENTER Sign up for service projects, 1 to 3 p.m., Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd., North Bethesda. Free. 240-777-2600.
CHORAL MUSIC PROGRAM The Morgan State University Mass Choir performs, 4 to 6 p.m., Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Free. 240-777-2500.
CITY OF ROCKVILLE PROGRAM The Rockville mayor, City Council and Human Rights Commission host performances by actor and activist Jim Lucas, Meloso Duo, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir, Soul in Motion Players, Jerusalem Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church's Inspirations Youth Choir, Mount Calvary Baptist Church's Puppet Ministry and Derrick R. Middleton of Dufief Elementary School. Noon, Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Rd., Rockville. Free. 240-314-8316.
MILKSHAKE The children's music group performs a concert. 10:30 a.m., Kehilat Shalom, 9915 Apple Ridge Rd., Montgomery Village. $9; children 3 and older, $7. In advance, $8; children, $6. A ge 2 and younger, free. 301-869-1929 or http://www.ksecc.org.
"KING: A FILMED RECORD . . . MONTGOMERY TO MEMPHIS" Sidney Lumet and Joseph Mankiewicz's documentary about King with footage from the Montgomery bus boycott, his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial and more. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Free. 301-495-6720 or http://www.afi.com/silver.
BREAKFAST AND AWARDS PROGRAM The Montgomery County chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosts Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown (D) as speaker and gives out its community and public service awards, 7:45 to 10 a.m., Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd., North Bethesda. $45. Call Henry Williams, 301-590-0397.
Prince George's County
CULTURAL PROGRAM Dramatic readings, music, dance and more. For all ages. 1 to 4 p.m., Evelyn Cole Senior Center, 5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant. Free. 301-386-5525.
St. Mary's CountyPRAYER BREAKFAST Sponsored by St. Mary's College of Maryland and the St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission, its guest speaker is the Rev. Walter E. Fauntroy, with music by St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir and St. Mary's College Gospel Choir. Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., program, 9 to 10:30 a.m., St. Mary's College of Maryland, 18952 E. Fisher Rd., St. Mary's City. $7, includes full breakfast. 240-895-4191 or http://www.smcm.edu\newsevents.
-- Compiled by Gerri Marmer
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