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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Iao Theater
February 09, 2006
[MUSIC/CULTURAL/TRIBUTE] Presented by the Arts Education for Children Group as part of the celebration for Black History Month, this tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will feature the sounds of gospel, reggae, rock, jazz, blues, spoken word and poetry. Directed by Ayin Adams, an award-winning poet, playwright and filmmaker, and stars Kelly Covington as Mahalia Jackson and Bryant Neal as Dr. King. Yolanda King (daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr.) will make a special guest appearance opening night. Also featuring: Nara Boone, Marty Dread, Vernelle Edwards, Jeanette Hablewitz, Makamae Murray, Terence Lowry, Bonnie Newman, Earl Sundance, Windcloud, Robin Youngblood, Ayin Adams and more. Tickets available at If The Shoe Fits (249-9710), Vegas Hair (249-2382), Squeaky's Family Restaurant (244-4100) and Island Roots (579-9007). Tickets: adults $15, seniors $10, keiki $5. Call 667-2805.