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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Open House
Date
Jan 20, 2025
Time
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue
Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Organizer
Westmoreland Diversity Coalition
Family-friendly Event to Celebrate the Legacy of MLK Jr.
Monday, January 20th
10am–3pm
Join us for a special celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy, presented in partnership with the Westmoreland Diversity Coalition.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
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Unity Candle Lighting Ceremony (10:30–11am)
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Join us for a candle-lighting ceremony honoring Dr. King’s profound civil rights journey and his unwavering dedication to education, the arts, community engagement, and fellowship.
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Children’s Storytime (11am–2pm)
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Discover the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through storytelling for all ages presented by Students from SPSEA of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.
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Live Music Performance (11:30am–12pm)
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Enjoy a live vocal performance by Afro-Latina soprano Dr. Zuly Inirio. (The same performance will be repeated at 1:30pm)
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Dance Performance (12:30–1pm)
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Enjoy a live dance performance by the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble. (The same performance will be repeated at 2:30pm)
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Live Music Performance (1:30–2pm)
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Enjoy a live vocal performance by Afro-Latina soprano Dr. Zuly Inirio. (This performance repeats the 11:30am set)
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Dance Performance (2:30–3pm)
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Enjoy a live dance performance by the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble. (This performance repeats the 12:30pm set)
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Unity Mural Project (ongoing)
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Join Greensburg artist Pamela Cooper in creating a vibrant community mural celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of unity and equality.
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Community Partner Tables (ongoing)
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Connect with local organizations making a positive impact
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Art & Activities for All Ages (ongoing)
- Get creative with art activities inspired by Dr. King’s message of hope and kindness, featuring writing prompts, word searches, coloring pages, and more!
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Food Vendors (ongoing)
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Enjoy delish options from a selection of food vendors.
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Reflections on Unity (ongoing)
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The YWCA presents Reflections on Unity as part of the National Day of Healing. Join The Westmoreland and the YWCA in sharing your thoughts on what unity means to you.
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FREE
