Palm Springs Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday

From The City Of Palm Springs: The entire Palm Springs community is invited to join City leaders, members of the Public Arts Commission and other community leaders as they join together to commemorate the accomplishments of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a special Celebration of Life on Sunday, Jan. 15, the day of his birthday.

The 1:30 p.m. opening reception will be followed by a 2 p.m. Celebration of Life led by Father Andrew Green at Church of St. Paul in the Desert, 125 W. El Alameda. Keynote speakers will include Capt. Walter Combs of the Palm Springs Police Department and Hannah Wright, President of the Palm Springs High School Associated Student Body.

In addition, there will be a performance by local singer Keisha D. along with a presentation by the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission to the winners of its inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Excellence in Art” Awards to students from Palm Springs High School. The Students were asked to submit artwork in the medium of their choosing and convey through creative expression the positive impact Dr. King’s life has had in present day America when it comes to realizing a more equitable society.

An exhibit featuring the student art, presented by the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission, will run Jan. 17 – Feb. 11 at the Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way.

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