2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Events
January 3, 2018 1:44 PM
by Jonathan Ocon
Plan ahead to join fellow community members in celebration of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his ideals. The main festivities on the national holiday—January 15, 2018—will feature keynote speaker Tommie Smith, a civil rights icon. Immediately following the main event, stop by the Community Involvement Fair for refreshments, information, and conversation with representatives from a variety of community organizations.
National Holiday Celebration
January 15, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
SGI-USA World Peace Ikeda Auditorium 525 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica 90401
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Immediately following:
Community Involvement Fair, 10:30 a.m. to noon
St. Monica Church—Grand Pavilion 701 California Ave., Santa Monica 90403
Door prizes provided. Please bring a new pair of socks to donate to The People Concern (formerly OPCC)
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Additional Festivities Leading up to the National Holiday
Thursday, January 11, 2018, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Santa Monica Library, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Auditorium 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
- Voter registration 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Viewing of the documentary film “Still… Fighting for the Dream,” centered on the Fannie Lou Hamer story 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
- Panel discussion about voting rights, past, present and future
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Westside Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Friday, January 12, 2018, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, 90405
- Tickets $25 per person.
- Checks should be made payable to: Mt. Olive Lutheran Church
For information: 310.452.1116 or office@mtolivelutheranchurch.org
Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert
Saturday, January 13, 2018, 2 p.m.
Guido Lamell, Conductor SGI-USA World Peace Ikeda Auditorium 525 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, 90401
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The 2018 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., celebrations are presented by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Westside Coalition and sponsored by the City of Santa Monica, SGI-USA, Santa Monica College Associates, Santa Monica College, Rand Corporation, City TV, Santa Monica Library, and a variety of other individuals, organizations, and corporate contributors.
For more info:
Facebook: MLKWestsideCoalition
Instagram: MLKWestside
Twitter: @Westsidemlk
Website: mlkjrwestside.org
Email: mlkwestside@icloud.com
Phone 818.207.3934
Authored By
Jonathan Ocon
Assistant Administrative Analyst