ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday. The Rochester community is honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader with a service at Kodak Hall and other special events. Here’s what to know.
Free service at Kodak Hall
The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is holding a free service on Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. King. It gets underway at 10:30 a.m. at Kodak Hall within the Eastman Theatre.
The event will feature music and a keynote address from Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins, senior pastor and teacher at South Euclid United Church of Christ in Ohio. This year’s theme is “From Me to We: Changing Our Souls, Creating Beloved Community,” inspired by Dr. King’s words.
The MLK Community Choir and ROC Music will be among the performers. No RSVP is required. You can learn more here.
Strong Museum’s celebration
The Strong National Museum of Play is celebrating the legacy of Dr. King on Monday with several events that are free with admission. That includes a chance to walk in other people’s footsteps and create your own footprint at the Play Lab.
There will also be music at the Adams Atrium and a performance at the Paycheck Theater to celebrate compassion. You can learn more here.
RMSC’s celebration
RMSC’s celebration of Dr. King’s life, work, and activism continues on Monday. The celebration started on Saturday by honoring modern-day activists inspired by Dr. King.
Monday’s events will include guest presentations from ROC the Peace, the South East Area Coalition, Adaptt Rochester, and the Office of Neighborhood Safety. Guests can also explore 3D prints and digital models of the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Washington, D.C., and discover the role murals play in honoring the work of Dr. King. The events run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can learn more here.
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