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Monday, January 16 2012
The Journey, The Dream @ The Symphony Center
The Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan, hosts the Chicago Sinfonietta's "The Journey, The Dream," tonight at 7:30pm. This annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., conducted by Mei-Ann Chen, features the premiere of renowned jazz flutist Nicole Mitchell's Harambee: Road to Victory and gospel selections from Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir. Tickets are $26-$50. For more information, call 312-236-3681 x2.
Essay Fiesta @ The Book Cellar
It's a new year, and a new chance to come out to the Book Cellar for some fantastic live storytelling at Essay Fiesta, with co-hosts Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon. This month's readers include: Columbia College professor and Jack Kerouac Writer-in-Residence David W. Berner; Sunday Night Sex Show producer and Bitches Gotta Eat blogger Samantha Irby; Encyclopedia Show contributor Edward Thomas Herrera; writer and designer Beth Cummings; and storyteller Natasha Tsoutsouris. As always, the show includes a raffle with all proceeds going to the youth literacy organization 826 Chicago. Show starts at 7pm at the Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln), and is free. For more information visit Essay Fiesta.
MLK Day Celebration @ Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
The African American Arts Alliance of Chicago presents a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration tonight at 7pm. This tribute to the late civil rights leader, held at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark St., will feature live performances including music, short scenes and poetry. Free. For more information, call 773-754-3923.
Dr. King Tribute @ Chicago History Museum
The Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark, presents a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration today from 10am-3pm. This family-friendly celebration includes activities as well as performances by the Chicago Chamber Choir and the Writers' Theatre's "MLK Project: Fight for Civil Rights." Free. For more information, call 312-642-4600.
King Day Celebration @ DuSable Museum of African-American History
The DuSable Museum of African-American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., presents "King Day Celebration," today from 10am-7pm. This day-long, family friendly celebration will feature live performances including A Legacy for America's Children¸ a musical play by Chicago's own, Joan Collaso, a performance by Hip Hop Detoxx, films and other activities. Tickets are $8-$10; for a full line-up, visit the museum's website or call 773-947-0600.
