January 14, 2010

Phx Celebrates MLK


Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Art Exhibit:
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 14-Feb. 19. Kids in elementary school through high school exhibit artwork in various mediums to celebrate the life and achievements of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Free. Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. 602-926-3620. www.lib.az.us/museum/

Living the Dream Awards Breakfast:
7-9:30 a.m. Jan. 15. The annual breakfast celebrates the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Proceeds benefit scholarship programs for minority youth. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. $65. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix. 480-767-3877. www.phoenixconventioncenter.com

Martin Luther King Jr. March:
9 a.m. Jan. 18. The parade begins at 14th and Jefferson streets in Phoenix and goes to Margaret T. Hance Park at Third Street and Moreland Avenue. A festival follows at 10 a.m. Free. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 602-258-0831.