Montgomery County’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tribute is scheduled for Monday, Jan 20 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore.
The annual celebration spotlights Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life through music, art, dance, and performance. A visual arts exhibit prepared by Montgomery County students interpreting the theme “Children of the Dream” will be on display.
There will be performances by Dem Raider Boyz Step Squad, the Akhmedova Ballet Academy, Kelvin Dukes, and a special performance by Ronnie Diamond Hoard – former lead singer of the Ohio Players. Local artist Vohn Higgonbotham will lead and perform with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and the Vast Expressions of Song Ensemble.
As in previous years, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Committee and the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights produce the tribute.
Socks will be collected at the tribute and will be distributed to local shelters.
Tickets are required – but are free – for this event and will be made available Monday starting at 3 p.m. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and everyone in line will receive a general admission ticket until the Music Center is filled. One ticket will be distributed per person. Come early to get the best seating.
County Cable Montgomery will broadcast the tribute on cable (Xfinity/RCN 6 HD 996/1056 | Fios 30) or online at bit.ly/ccmtv.
Montgomery Community Media will broadcast the tribute on cable channels 21 and 995.
