City of Evanston Events
January 2008

The experiences of Evanston's black churches during the Civil Rights Movement will be the focus of a community celebration honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "We Shall Not Be Moved" will begin at 11 a.m. on Jan. 19, at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. with a roundtable discussion by local ministers. The celebration is open to all at no cost and lunch will be included. A photography exhibit of the Civil Rights Movement, is in the upstairs gallery. For more information, call 847-448-8254.

"We Shall Not Be Moved" is also the theme of the two Black History Month art exhibitions at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., and the focus of the Black History Month celebration on Feb. 10 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

Open to all ages, this annual celebration includes lunch. For more information, call 847-448-8254

Please join us for a special Word and Song Program in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mary Theresa Reed, ETHS vocal music faculty, presents ETHS A cappella Singers in a special song program and Eddie Reeves, District 65 Head Custodian at JEH, presents an excerpt from Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech.

For school aged children. Drop-in; no registration required.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
$15 General Admission. Proceeds from this concert benefit the William Warfield Endowed Scholarship Fund.

847.905.1500, ext. 108 to order or visit: http://www.musicinstituteofchicago.org/events_detail.php?series=ue

The Brotherhood Chorale was founded in 1969 and has grown to more than 160 members. Directed by Brian Rice, the Chorale has build an impressive repertoire. Don't miss the opportunity to hear them perform at this annual community celebration.