Canton Township will once again honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special tribute, “CANTON CELEBRATES DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.” on Monday, Jan. 19 at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road.
A display of artworks and essays by PCCS Arts Academy students and a punch and cookie reception will begin at the Village Theater at 5:30 p.m., followed by the main program at 6:00 p.m. This annual event is presented by the Canton Commission for Culture, Arts, and Heritage, members of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sub-Committee, and Canton Township. Admission to this special presentation is $2 at the door.
This year’s keynote speaker will be, The Rev. Dr. Wm. Reese, Jr. M.A.R.S., L.L.P., Pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Detroit, Psychotherapist–Henry Ford Hospital Dearborn Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic and Adjunct Professor Oakland Community College.
The program will also feature Plymouth Canton Educational Park Step Team and musical performances by the BeckRidge Chorale.
Community youth who are part of the PCCS Arts Academy under the direction of Amy Morgan, will share their thoughts and ideas about Dr. King through artworks and essays, which will be on display for January and February in the theater gallery. Thanks to Canton Township Officials: John Anthony, Terry Bennett, Phil LaJoy, Melissa McLaughlin, Steven Sneideman and Patrick Williams for personally donating the scholarship and award money for winners of the art and essay contests.
Canton Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan. 19, 2015
5:30 pm – Reception and Exhibition of Student Artworks and Essays
6:00 pm – Program
This annual event is presented by the Commission for Culture, Arts, and Heritage, members of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sub-Committee, and Canton Township. The mission of the committee is to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King through education, inspiration and entertainment.
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill
www.cantonvillagetheater.org
734/394-5300
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