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

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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