18th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemorative Breakfast
Monday, January 15 at 8 AM
Featuring Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin, Jr., James T. and Berta R. Laney Chair in Moral Leadership at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and Morehouse College President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics; special guests include Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, Associate Pastor of West Side Unity Church and host of the TV and radio show “Wake Up Detroit;” Tiffany Jones, Marathon Petroleum Company LP; and Franklin Wilkerson, ’77, Chapter President, Morehouse College Alumni – Detroit Chapter; with musical performances by Ken Boyd, Isis Damil and T’Zion Israel. Doors open at 7 AM; valet parking is included with ticket purchase. Tickets are $35 and are available at the museum, by phone at (800) 838-3006 or online by clicking here (phone and online orders subject to service charges). GROUPS: Tickets are $30 each when purchased in groups of 10 or more. Tickets include admission to all MLK Day activities and exhibits. Sponsored by Marathon Petroleum Company, Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne County Community College District.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
Monday, January 15 from 9 AM – 5 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is The Wright Museum’s busiest day of the year – and with good reason! It’s an exciting day of celebration that includes musical performances, arts & crafts, children’s workshops, storytelling, video tributes, displays of MLK and Coretta Scott King artifacts, the openings of two new exhibitions – i found god in myself: a celebration of Dr. Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls… and Collected With Pride: Amazing African American Art – and much, much more! All activities and exhibits are included in museum admission.
Brown Bag Film Series: Muhammad Ali: Through the Eyes of the World
Tuesday & Thursday, January 16 & 18 from 11 AM – 1 PM
Looking for a spot to take your lunch hour with great entertainment? Bring your lunch from home or pick up a meal from one of the many fine restaurants around Midtown and head over to The Wright for the free, weekly film series in the museum’s amphitheater. Free.
30 Days To Lose It! Weekly Workout
Tuesday, January 16 at 7:30 PM
Get ready to spin with Bear Sanusi of UFit2! Free for members, $5 for non-members. Attend 8 consecutive sessions and receive a museum membership, making your next 12 months FREE! For more information email 30days@thewright.org. Please bring an exercise mat or large towel to the workouts.
Freedom School at The Wright Museum
Saturday, January 20 at 10 AM
Boost your children’s competence in basic subjects and watch them grow strong in self-esteem as they learn about awe-inspiring African American history and cultural heritage! Freedom School features volunteer teachers who are retired educational professionals, artists, writers, media experts and college graduates committed to education. To arrange for your child to attend contact DIFS at (313) 583-9395 or via email at DIFS313@gmail.com. Free.
Family Activity Series
Saturday, January 20 at 1 PM
Enjoy The Wright Museum with this free Saturday activity series for the whole family. Whether art, music, dance, acting, or more, you and your children are sure to have a great time! Free.
Mama Sol & The N.U.T.S. Restoring the Soul of Hip Hop Concert ($)
Saturday, January 20 at 7 PM
Don’t miss this exciting concert hosted by Lola George where the dynamic emcee Mama Sol and her band will perform live in honor of The Wright’s 2018 theme, “The Year of Reparations Repairing & Rebuilding Our Global Community.” Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online, by phone at (800) 838-3006, or at the museum’s information desk.
GBI Political Education Series – Poor People’s Campaign: A Historical Perspective
Sunday, January 21 at 2 PM
Ideas, thoughts and teachings from General Gordon Baker come alive in the General Baker Institute (GBI) Political Education Series. This week learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work and its relevance today with facilitator Dr. Colleen Wessel-McCoy. Free.
Hustle for History Weekly Dance Lessons ($)
Sunday, January 21 at 5 PM
Work your muscles, strengthen your bones and improve your health with weekly hustle lessons, taught by Thomasenia Johnson of Two Left Feet. Free for members, $7 for non-members. Purchase 5 lessons and receive a complimentary museum membership, making your next 12 months of hustle lessons FREE!
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