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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob Bruder 216-707-2265 [email protected] The Cleveland Museum of Art Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy by “Celebrating Diversity in Cleveland” Museum Events Include a Moving “Chapter” of Music Cleveland (Jan. 7, 2004) — With a daylong schedule of activities celebrating Cleveland’s diversity, The Cleveland Museum of Art will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. The Museum, typically closed to the public on Mondays, will open its doors to the entire city on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. Admission to the Museum is always free. Events planned especially for Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrate the diversity of cultures found among the Museum’s more than 70 galleries of art, reflecting 6,000 years of world history. Events include: • 11:00 a.m.: The Heritage Chorale – Interior Garden Court • 11:30 a.m.: gallery tour – “Mythology of Pre-Columbian America” • 12:00 p.m.: CMA’s Art To Go staff presents “Cool Knights” • 12:30 p.m.: gallery tour – “Mythology of Greece and Rome” • 1 p.m.: performance – The Greater Cleveland Chorale Chapter – Gartner Auditorium • 1:30 p.m.: Highlights Tour of Egypt and Europe • 2 p.m.: storytelling/poetry – “Langston Hughes and Others” • 2 p.m.: family workshop – “Asian Fans” • 2:30 p.m.: CMA’s Art To Go staff presents “Journey to Africa” • 3 p.m.: gallery tour – “African Art Tour” The Cleveland Museum of Art, established in 1913 "for the benefit of all the people forever," seeks to bring the pleasure and meaning of art to the broadest, most diverse possible audience in accordance with the highest aesthetic, intellectual and professional standards. Toward this end the museum augments, preserves, exhibits and fosters understanding of the outstanding collections of world art it holds in trust for the public and presents complementary exhibitions and programs. The Cleveland Museum of Art embraces its leadership role in collecting, scholarship, education, and community service. Established in 1975, The Greater Cleveland Choral Chapter has become the longest continually active community gospel choir in the city of Cleveland. The 50-member choir, led by Music Director Richard Smith, has been hailed by The Plain Dealer as “Powerful and joyous…. The moment the ensemble’s singers opened their mouths chills ran up the spine.” An integral part of the Cleveland Gospel music landscape, “The Chapter,” as they are known, has performed in many Cleveland venues, including: the Music Hall, Trinity Cathedral (Episcopal), The Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland State University, The Cleveland Institute of Music and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Following its motto, “Serving God and Man Through Song,” The Chapter is involved in myriad community efforts, ranging from feeding and clothing the less fortunate to contributing funds to protect local neighborhoods from the influence of drugs. It has shared in music ministry with such luminaries as Albertina Walker and Inez Andrews, and has appeared on local television programs including Morning Exchange and the Bobby Jones’ Show. They have made two recordings to date, The Greater Cleveland Choral Chapter Live and Chapter Two. For more information on the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration of diversity in Cleveland, or its ongoing community education programs, call 216-421-7350 or visit the Museum online at www.ClevelandArt.org. # # #