County Executive Abele Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Immediate Release                                                                                               
DATE: January 19, 2013
Contact: Brendan Conway, Communications Director
414.278.5281 Office
Brendan.Conway@MilwCnty.com
Twitter: @MkeCoExecPress

County Executive Abele Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will attend a number of events Sunday and Monday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Martin Luther King, Jr. was a hero to many and his words of tolerance are as important today as they were five decades ago,” Abele said.

Sunday, January 20

What: 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
Where: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
              929 North Water Street, Milwaukee
Time: 1:00 pm

What: Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Concert featuring The Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra & Bel Canto Chorus
Where: Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ
              3500 West Mother Daniels Way, Milwaukee
Time: 5:00 pm

Monday, January 21

What: 16th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
Where: Delta Center
              400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
Time: 7:00 am

What: Milwaukee Public Library MLK Reading Event
Where: Martin Luther King Library
              310 W. Locust St., Milwaukee
Time:  12:15 pm

What: Milwaukee County Parks MLK Celebration
Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
              1531 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee
Time: 2:30 pm