In the Name of Love - The 7th Annual Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rhythmic Concepts Inc. presents
In the Name of Love
The 7th Annual Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sunday, January 18, 2009, 7:30 pm at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center.

Rhythmic Concepts, Inc., with the generous support of Target Corporation, will present In the Name of Love, the 7th Annual Musical Tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Oakland's only non-denominational musical tribute honoring Dr. King. Since its debut in 2003, this program has become one of Oakland's most prominent civic and cultural events, bringing our diverse community together to celebrate the life and work of one of the greatest humanitarians of our time. With Barack Obama as our President-Elect, and only two days from his historical inauguration, this year's event promises to be a profound celebration of civil rights.

"In the Name of Love" features both local and national talent, children from our Oakland public schools, archival footage of Dr. King shown on a larger than life screen, and the presentation of the "City of Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award", given to an outstanding member of our community working to make a difference. All of these elements help make "In the Name Of Love" one of the most memorable and soulful events of the year.

Each year, 1,400 adults, elders, children and families, from extremely diverse backgrounds, come together to share in the inspiration of Dr. King's teachings, through the joy of music. Our talent for this year includes the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra featuring The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Kenny Washington, Jeannine Anderson, and Nicolas Bearde; the powerful 60-voice Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir; an exciting performance by Destiny Arts Youth Performance Group; and the Oakland Children's Community Choir with over 100 children from our Oakland elementary schools, backed up by Khalil Shaheed's Oaktown Jazz Workshops.

Our emcee for the evening will be Clifford Brown Jr., KCSM, KDYA, KDIA. Archival footage of Dr. King's powerful oratories will be shown throughout the evening and the Citizen Of Oakland Humanitarian Award, chosen in conjunction with the Oakland Department of Human Services, will be presented to an individual who has given back to the community in extraordinary ways.

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Concert date/time: Sunday, January 18, 2009, 7:30 pm

Location: Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA

Box office opens 5:00 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm

Advance Tickets: $12 general admission; $5 children (6-12); under 6 FREE.

Affordable ticket pricing made possible by Target.

Tickets by phone: (800) 838-3006, or to purchase online: click Brown Paper Tickets.

Local Ticket Outlets (click for info and directions):

Berkeley: Reid's Records, Pegasus Books (two locations)
Oakland: Pendragon Books, Marcus Bookstore, Laurel Bookstore

For more info, please contact:
Stacey Hoffman, Executive Director
2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, Ca., 94612
(510) 287-8880
RCI@jazzcampwest.com

Presented by Rhythmic Concepts, Inc. RCI is an Oakland-based non-profit organization. "In the Name of Love" has been made possible through the generosity of Target Corporation, City of Oakland, Cultural Funding Program; William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Alameda County Arts Commission; R.O.O.F Foundation; See's Candies; Bay Area News Group East Bay; Oakland Tribune; KBLX; and Solstice Press.