Women of Jazz
Coming Friday, January 13, at Rochester Civic Theatre.Thomasina Petrus presents the music of Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and Etta James in a celebration of African American contributions to our musical heritage. 6:30 reception, 7:00 dinner, 8:00 performance. Tickets $50 at RCT box office.
This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Celebrate With Us!
You are cordially invited to join the Diversity Council's annual celebration for an evening of inspiration, featuring live music from local youth, keynote speaker Michael Muñoz, and a dramatic reading of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
The event is free, although be prepared, we will invite you to make a donation to support education for change in our community!
Thursday, January 19, 5:30 p.m.
Rochester Art Center
RSVP by Monday, January 16, to info@diversitycouncil.org
Come mingle with others who share your commitment to justice and equality and "Be the change you want to see in the world!"
Winners of MLK Poetry Contest Announced!
The Diversity Council and Rochester Civic Theatre are pleased to present the 2012 winners of our annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Student Poetry Contest! Three winners have been chosen at each of three levels: elementary middle school, and high school. Find out who won!
Winners of MLK Poster Contest Announced!
The Diversity Council and Rochester Civic Theatre are pleased to present the 2012 winners of our first Martin Luther King, Jr., Student Poster Contest! The winning works will be on display in the RCT lobby at the poetry reading event on January 14 (see above).
High School
First place: Katie Aney
Second place: Sarah Arndt
Middle School
First place: Max Breuer
Second place: Sienna Schreiber
Third place: Katelyn Wright
Elementary
First place: Shanae-Nicole Austin
Second place: William Rooke
Third place: Anjali Goradia
The poetry and poster contests are funded, in part, by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Celebration of Diversity & Inclusivity
Coming in January - The Diversity Council and Rochester Civic Theatre present events all month long celebrating the diversity of the Rochester community!
Women of Jazz: Friday, January 13. Twin Cities vocalist Thomasina Petrus presents the music of Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and Etta James in a celebration of African American contributions to our musical heritage. 6:30 reception, 7:00 dinner, 8:00 performance. Tickets $50 at RCT box office. More info
"Become the Change" and LIGHT: Saturday, January 14, 1 p.m. Winners of the MLK poetry contest will read their works on 'Becoming the Change,' followed by an original play that sheds 'light' on race and racism. Free admission. Winners of the MLK poster contest will also have their work on display in the Lobby Gallery.
Mixed Blood Theatre's Dr. King's Dream: Saturday, January 21, 7:30 p.m. A powerful play capturing the spirit of a remarkable leader. Tickets $10 at RCT box office.
Civic Live: Poet's Corner: Saturday, January 21, 9 p.m. Following Dr. King's Dream, stay for an evening of shared poetry that speaks to the spirit of Dr. King and his work. Free admission.
This activity is funded, in part, by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
Volunteers Wanted for Annual Celebration
Like to get more involved, but not ready for a long-term commitment? We're looking for a few people to help out at our annual celebration with staffing the registration table, setting up and tearing down. See article above for time and location. Interested? Please contact Kay at kayh@diversitycouncil.org.
Transgender Support Group
Are you transgendered or questioning your gender? If you're interesting in meeting others who have gone through the process for mutual support and sharing resources and experiences, contact Kendra at 507.254.6784 or kendraseavey@gmail.com.
2012 Multicultural Calendar Now Available!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
We Have a Dream Breakfast: 7:30 a.m., International Event Center. Keynote speaker Hussein Samatar, Founder and Executive Director of the African Development Center. $30. Register
Robert Robinson in Concert with a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. 12:10 p.m., Lips Atrium, Charlton Bldg
Rally, march, birthday party, and commemorative church service: Details coming soon on our events page.
