4th ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CELEBRATION
The City of Antioch and Antioch Unified School District, along with community partners and sponsors, will present the 4th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Celebration at Antioch High School Beede Auditorium on January 16th, from 1-3 PM.
The event, which grew from Antioch City Council Member Reggie Moore’s desire to celebrate Dr. King’s historical contributions, along with creating a scholarship program for high school and middle school students, began in 2009. Mayor Pro Tem, Wade Harper, will continue the celebration with the support of business and community leaders. The celebration will include local community member Keith Archuletta’s tribute to Dr. King, performances by the Delta School for the Performing Arts, DVHS Divine Voices, DVHS Show Choir. Dr. Donald Gill, AUSD Superintendent will announce the 2012 Scholarship program.
The event is sponsored by the City of Antioch, Antioch Unified School District, CCC Supervisor Federal Glover, Arts & Cultural Foundation of the City of Antioch, and Parents Connected.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHBIT AT THE LYNN HOUSE GALLERY
The Black History Month Exhibit at Lynn House Gallery begins on January 21st – February 11th, and is open Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1-4 PM. The exhibit will feature past and present individuals who have contributed significantly to African American history and to American culture. The artifacts will illustrate some of their contributions. The free artist reception will be held January 21st, 2-4 PM. Admission to the gallery is free.
The Lynn House Gallery is located at 809 W. 1st Street in Antioch (across from the Amtrak Train Station) and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, during exhibits from 1-4 PM. For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org or contact Diane Gibson-Gray at the Arts & Cultural Foundation at 925.325.9897 or e-mail Diane@art4antioch.org. Hosted by The African American Village Collaborative: Ruah Community Outreach Ministries, Inc., Parent Partners Providing for the Education of Young Children Family Solutions, Inc.
