Keepers of the Dream, hosted by Eve Williams, will feature presentation of the Mayor’s Freedom Award, ArtsReach Living the Vision Awards, Westerfield Tolbert’s recitation of Dr. Martin Luther King, JR.’s speech, along with dance, music, spoken word. The Freedom Award, first presented in 1987, recognizes citizens that have dedicated their lives to promoting justice, peace, freedom, non-violence, racial equality and civic activism.
Performances include ArtsReach Dance and Violin Studios from Chestnut Street YMCA, Shively City Hall, Shawnee Arts and Cultural Center, WESTEC and West End School. Other featured artists are Ashley Cathey, Stephen Bright, Made New, AMPED, Keen Dance Theatre, RCDC Percussion Ensemble, Jreya Kyong and Rickey Reynolds
Louisville Leopard Percussionists will perform in the Kentucky Center lobby from 4-4:40. Following the main program, there will be a post-show celebration in the lobby featuring River City Drum Corps.
Contact Information
- The Kentucky Center
- 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
- 502-584-7777
Event Time
- Saturday, January 16, 2016
- 7:00 PM
Price
- Free