Thursday, January 8, 2015, the City of Newark and The Newark Municipal Council proudly presents the 27th annual celebration Sing in Praise of King hosted by Bob Pickett of WBLS 107.5‘s Open Line with keynote speaker Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. The program will feature both vocal and dance performances celebrating the life of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Dr. King speaking during his last visit to Newark at Southside High School (now Malcolm X Shabazz High School) | photo credit: Dave Booker (Star-Ledger)

 

This event is free admission but a ticket is required to enter the venue. Tickets must be redeemed in-person at the Newark Symphony Hall Box Office located at 1030 Broad Street in Newark, NJ. Limit 4 tickets per person.

 

Event: Sing In Praise of King

Venue: Newark Symphony Hall

Address: 1020 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

Doors open: 5pm

Program begins: 6pm

 

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