Here are 4 Chicago concerts and events in celebration of MLK Day Monday
Music may be one of the best, if not the only way to celebrate Martin Luther King Day next Monday. With that in mind, four concerts and other celebrations around the Chicago area:Chicago-favorite annual tradition performed over Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. This gospel interpretation of Handel’s Messiah is arranged by Bob Christianson and Gary Anderson, with the original concept created by Marin Alsop, Ravinia Festival’s chief conductor.
3 p.m. Jan. 16 at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Then 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets $49-$62, more information atpresents a free musical celebration of Martin Luther King.
3 p.m. Jan. 16 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston; free. The performance also will be available via livestream;a free public Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Green Line Performing Arts Center, presented in collaboration with Arts + Public Life and South Side Community Art Center.
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