CELEBRATE the Legacy of Martin Luther King. Jr.
Third Annual Metrowest Memorial Breakfast:
Monday, January 20, 2025 @ 9AM
‘Breaking Chains, Building Bridges: Artists as Architects of the Beloved Community’
Held at: Weston United Methodist Church, 377 North Avenue, Weston, MA 02493
All are welcome to join the Metrowest MLK, Jr. Memorial Breakfast Committee of Weston to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with an in-person breakfast & a screening of MLK, Jr’s 1967 Princeton University speech, “The Other America.”
The screening will be followed by a live panel discussion, with local social justice leaders, musicians and students, about the art’s ability to address the concerns in Dr. King’s speech — which are still relevant today.
Our 2025 Distinguished Panelists will be:
• Zakyia & Al Watkins, Artist and Musician, co-founders of At Peace Arts • Nathaniel Devarie, Somerville-based Artist and activist • Bekki Kowalski, Artist, activist, Weston MS visual arts instructor
Guest Musicians:
• Ron Williams, nationally-acclaimed baritone celebrated for his powerful performances in opera, oratorio and concert stages • Sophis Mintsiveris, Boston-based soprano known for her rich, warm tone & versatility across opera, musical, theatre and the Great American Songbook
Suggested Donation: $25 per person or $200 per table of 10
Space is limited! Order Tickets online: HERE Or call: 781-893-9595 for reservations
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SERVE: “What Are You Doing for Others?” on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Here are some resources for service activities in Boston celebrating MLK Day (click on links)
• Boston Cares 2025 Annual MLK Service Events
• Meet Boston – MLK Day Events – 2025
Boston is a special place to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy. King considered Boston his second home, the city where he met his wife Coretta Scott King and where he earned his Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University while living on Mass Ave. Roxbury is where Dr. King was an assistant minister at the Twelfth Baptist Church, it is the specific neighborhood where he and Coretta met, and also where he began an historic Boston march in 1965, a procession that culminated on Boston Common where Dr. King delivered an inspiring and iconic speech. See the Roxbury Love Story mural by local artists @problak and @gofive which was unveiled in the fall of 2020.
*Please Note: Religious education classes will not be held on this Sunday or Monday (January 19/20) in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We encourage all to take some time on this weekend to do something for someone else— it is a day to serve!
