Martin Luther King III will speak at the University of Denver today.
Upcoming events honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.:
Today
Denver: “My Father’s Dream, My Mission,” a speech by Martin Luther King III, will be at 7 p.m. at the University of Denver’s Gates Hall, Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. Info: . Parking info: .
Wednesday
Aurora: Human Relations Commission Forum: MLK Issues Discussion will be at 7 p.m. on KACT-TV Aurora Channel 8.
Denver: “Putting Faith Into Action: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” will be at 4:30 p.m. at the Hillel House on the University of Denver campus, Wesley Avenue and Race Street. Info: . /Rev.Dr.MartinLutherKingJr .Celebrations2008.htm. Parking info: .
Thursday
Aurora: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dinner, presented by the International Cross Cultural Network of Aurora and Kaleidoscope Aurora Council, will be at 6 p.m. in the City Cafe, 2nd Floor, Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.
Denver: A “Spirituals Project” concert will be at 7 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 950 13th St. Info: . KingJr.Celebrations2008.htm.
Friday
Aurora: Aurora Community of Faith annual MLK Jr. All Faiths Breakfast will be at 9 a.m. at City of Aurora City Cafe, 2nd Floor, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Cost is $10 a person.
Denver: A “Social Justice Interactive Theater Luncheon” will be at 11:30 a.m. in the Driscoll Ballroom on the University of Denver campus, 2055 E. Evans Ave. Info: . KingJr.Celebrations2008.htm. Parking info: .
Jan. 21
Denver: The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Colorado Marade will be at 9 a.m. at Denver City Park, 1800 York St.
Golden: A celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life will be from 5:15 to 7 p.m. in the Green Center, 924 16th St. on the Colorado School of Mines campus. Includes a free meal, student poetry, entertainment and a presentation by Denver-area service organizations. Reverb and the Verse, a progressive hip-hop group, will perform during the celebration. Info: 303-273-3234.
His speech will be the first in a series of multicultural events honoring his father, the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
King will discuss his father’s motivation and dedication in a speech titled “My Father’s Dream, My Mission” at 7 p.m. in Gates Hall at the Newman Center.
