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SUMMARY:MLK Day Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy. This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for children\, families\, and friends to enjoy musical and live theatrical performances. It is also a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about the civil rights movement\, participate in art activities\, view the art exhibition\, and meet new friends.  We encourage you to attend the MLK Breakfast and the MLK Day evening program hosted by the City of Columbus. \nWe invite you to experience entertainment and education during the next MLK Open House on Monday\, January 19\, 2026!
URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/mlk-day-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Ohio History Center\, 800 E 17th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy. This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for children\, families\, and friends to enjoy musical and live theatrical performances. It is also a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about the civil rights movement\, participate in art activities\, view the art exhibition\, and meet new friends.  We encourage you to attend the MLK Breakfast and the MLK Day evening program hosted by the City of Columbus. \nKeynote Speaker – Pastor Edward Lewis\, Bethany Presbyterian Church
URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/mlk-day-open-house/
LOCATION:Ohio History Center\, 800 E 17th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com
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SUMMARY:2024 MLK Open House
DESCRIPTION:The King Arts Complex in partnership with the Ohio History Connection presents the annual MLK Day Open House on the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s birthday. Join us as we explore the impact of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for children\, families\, and friends to enjoy musical and live theatrical performances. It is also a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about the civil rights movement\, participate in art activities\, view the art exhibition\, and meet new friends.\nMonday\, January 15\, 2024 \n12 PM – 4 PM  \nOhio History Center  \n800 E. 17th Avenue \nColumbus\, Ohio 43211 \nFree Community Event
URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/2024-mlk-open-house/
LOCATION:Ohio History Center\, 800 E 17th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now a federal holiday\, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Originating in Texas\, it’s been observed on the 19th of June annually since 1865. Join us for an 1890’s Juneteenth observation in Ohio Village. Featured activities will include historical interpretations\, storytelling\, and dance. \nRegister Today!  \nCheck out the additional programs below! \n10:30 a.m. (Located in the Ohio History Center Auditorium) \nSpecial Screening: 20 and Odd \n20 and Odd serves as an artistic response to the commemoration of the Quadricentennial – 400 years of Africans in America through dance and drama.  The multimedia presentation takes each viewer on a journey\, from the past to present day. \n3:30 p.m. (Located in the Ohio History Center Auditorium) \nSpecial Screening: Lucy Depp \nLucy Depp is a project that contemplates the Depp family lineage and land. The home was established on nearly 400 acres in Concord Township in 1835. Abram Depp purchased the land from Joseph Sullivant (son of Franklinton founder Lucas Sullivant) making it Delaware county’s first farm owned by an African-American. The stories are told from the lens of those who live on\, on the land that is still sustained\, by persons who understand its history.
URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/juneteenth-jubilee-day-festival/
LOCATION:Ohio History Center\, 800 E 17th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The King Arts Complex":MAILTO:info@kingartscomplex.com
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SUMMARY:MLK Open House
DESCRIPTION:The King Arts Complex in partnership with the Ohio History Connection presents the annual MLK Day Open House on the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s birthday. Join us as we explore the impact of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. This annual community event is an excellent opportunity for children\, families\, and friends to enjoy musical and live theatrical performances. It is also a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to learn about the civil rights movement\, participate in art activities\, view the art exhibition\, and meet new friends. Join us for keynote speech from Franklin County Commissioner\, Erica Crawley\, entertainment\, education and more during the 2023 MLK Open House. \nMonday\, January 16\, 2023 \n12 PM – 4 PM  \nOhio History Center  \n800 E. 17th Avenue \nColumbus\, Ohio 43211 \nFree Community Event \n 
URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/lucy-kaplansky-with-the-young-novelists/
LOCATION:Ohio History Center\, 800 E 17th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Open House Celebration
DESCRIPTION:*Update:\nThe program will now be from 12 PM to 2 PM instead of 4 PM. 400 people maximum capacity. First come first serve. Due to the rise in pandemic cases\, we will perform temperature checks on entrance.\n\nOn Monday\, January 17th\, 2022 (MLK Jr. Day)\, from 12 PM to 2 PM\, join the King Arts Complex to explore the impact of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. The 2022 theme is “Exemplify: The Dream” and keynote speaker is Senator Hearcel Craig (OH-15). It is an annual community program that is an excellent opportunity for children\, families and friends to enjoy dance\, music\, spoken word and theatre performances. The MLK Day Open House is also an opportunity to learn about the civil rights movement and to explore the Ohio History Center.\n\n\nThe schedule will be available at the link below once final:\nhttps://kingartscomplex.com/programs/mlk-open-house/\n\n\n\nSeeds of Caring\, with the generous support of White Castle and other sponsors\, will have 5 different service stations set up where kids can contribute to their community in meaningful ways in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Activities will include making posters with Pint Size Protesters\, assembling personal care kits for neighbors in need\, decorating and packing snack bags for unhoused neighbors\, designing bookmarks promoting diversity in literature with Harper’s Corner\, and creating take-home art inspired by MLK’s legacy. Together\, we can make Monday\, January 17 a day on\, and not a day off!\n\n\nIn addition to our schedule\, the Ohio History Connection will be hosting a special film screening of The Green Book from 10:30 AM to 3 PM and writing letters to our service members. There will be free parking. Water will be provided. Don’t miss out on giveaway prizes as well!\n\nCOVID safety measures are strongly encouraged. Masks are required. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available at a designated station. We will follow Ohio History Center’s COVID protocols. Stay tuned for more COVID related information.\n\nKeynote speaker biography:\nSenator Hearcel Craig will serve as the keynote speaker for the MLK Day Open House Celebration. Hearcel F. Craig brings a strong background of public service to the Statehouse as he serves in his first term as state Senator following two two-year terms as state Representative. He also serves as Assistant Minority Whip for the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus.\n\nProgram support is provided by Nationwide\, Homage\, Park National Bank\, NBC 4\, Urban One and in partnership with the Ohio History Connection and Seeds Of Caring.\n\nOperating supporters include AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER Foundation\, Bath and Body Works\, City of Columbus\, Columbus Foundation\, Crabbe Brown & James\, LLP\, Easton Community Foundation\, Greater Columbus Arts Council\, Martin Luther King Breakfast Committee\, Inc.\, Nationwide Foundation and Ohio Arts Council.\n\n\nSeeds Of Caring – More Information:\nhttps://www.seedsofcaring.org/2022-mlk-day-of-service
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LOCATION:Ohio History Center\, 800 E 17th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Columbus’ citywide Kwanzaa celebration. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of family\, community\, and culture. From December 26\, 2021\, to January 1\, 2022\, there will be activities and events celebrating the principles of Kwanzaa. Vendors can apply to be a part of the vendor marketplace; you can place an advertisement or acknowledgment in the annual Kwanzaa souvenir book or donate to this year’s celebration honoring 55 years of Kwanzaa.\n\nPartnership with Ohio History Connection and Tawi Family Village.
URL:https://kingartscomplex.com/event/citywide-kwanzaa-celebration/
LOCATION:Ohio History Center\, 800 E 17th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43211\, United States
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