A Few Brooklyn Martin Luther King Events

We have already noted a prayer service taking place this afternoon in Park Slope to remember the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., on this national holiday weekend. There are some worthwhile programs going on today and tomorrow. One of the more interesting ones takes place today (Sunday 1/14) from 4-7 PM at the Brooklyn Museum. It will be a panel discussion called "Looking for Martin: Are Dr. King and His "Dream" Still Relevant?" Among the participants are Kevin Powell, Brooklyn-based community activist and author (Someday We’ll All Be Free), and WNYC's Brian Lehrer. On Monday, the Brooklyn Academy of Music is holding its 21st annual tribute to Dr. King. It starts at 10AM and seating is first come, first served. Among those attending are Gov. Spitzer. Finally, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will have a free performance of spirituals by the Great Day Chorale led by Louvinia Pointer in the Plam House. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. There's also a special tour of African plants at 1 in the Steinhardt Conservatory. We thank Neil Feldman and his superb Not Only Brooklyn Enewsletter of events for info on some of the events. Email arbruner (at) aol (dot) com to subscribe. It's absolutely worth it.