Special Event: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Monday, January 18, 7:30 a.m.
Rock Hall Fire Hall
A county-wide celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including breakfast, a keynote speaker, music and awards. Tickets are $10, purchase in advance at area businesses. For more information call Mark Walker, 410-778-4832.
Lecture: “King’s Dream: The Importance of Access and Affordability of Education,” by Dr. Boyce D. Watkins
Tuesday, January 19, 7 p.m.
Washington College’s Decker Theatre
Dr. Boyce D. Watkins is an assistant professor of finance at Syracuse University. He is one of the nation’s leading African-American social commentators. An advocate for education, economic empowerment and social justice, he regularly appears on CNN, “Good Morning America,” MSNBC, FOX News, BET, NPR and numerous other national media outlets.
Film: “Garbage Dreams” and “Zero Waste Communities”
Wednesday, January 20, 7 p.m. and Thursday, January 21, 7 p.m.
Washington College’s Litrenta Lecture Hall
Across the nation, an anti-garbage crusade known as the “zero waste movement” is taking shape in college cafeterias, corporations, national parks, restaurants, and both large and small municipalities. The concept is simple: Produce less waste. Recycle or compost whatever we can to keep materials out of landfills. Shun any containers or other packaging that is not biodegradable. The Town of Chestertown, Infinity Recycling, Kent County Recycling & Waste Disposal, the Mid-Shore Regional Recycling Program, and Washington College’s Center for Environment & Society will screen the documentary, “Garbage Dreams,” and present a lecture by Rick Anthony, “Zero Waste Communities.”
Concert: Washington College Concert Series – Gemini Piano Trio
Saturday, January 23, 8 p.m.
Washington College’s Decker Theatre
Since its formation in 1994, the award-winning Gemini Piano Trio has been praised for consummate technique and vibrant musicality. The trio consists of pianist Hsiu-Hui Wang; violinist Sheng-Tsung Wang; and cellist Benjamin Myers. They have recorded acclaimed CDs featuring works by Ives, Brahms, Ravel and Shostakovich. Season tickets are available in advance or at the box office on performance nights. Single admission tickets, available at the box office, are $15 for adults, $5 for youth 18 and under. For more information, call 410-778-7839.
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