The 45th Anniversary of The March on Washington-Dreams of Change 2008

Join us in commemorating the 45th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Program begins at 5:30pm with Appetizers, Art Reception and Live Jazz. "A Conversation" with Star Tribune columnist, author and playwrite Syl Jones and long time Civil Rights Activist, President of Minnesota NAACP Matt Little. Q&A. Concludes with Anniversary cake and coffee

Your Host: Minneapolis Central Library of the Hennepin County Library System

What: The 45th Anniversary of The March on Washington-Dreams of Change 2008

Where: Downtown Minneapolis-Pohland Hall/Auditorium300 Nicollet Mall

When: November 13th, 2008, 5:30pm - 8pm

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OPENING RECEPTION & ART EHXIBIT and LIVE JAZZ WITH TRIO TIPO

Thursday, November 13, 2008, 5:30-8:00 PM at the Minneapolis Public Library Downtown Pohlad Hall Auditorium Featuring: An Exhibit of Artifacts and Materials from the March on Washington. The exhibition will be on display November 5-30, 2008.

A conversation between Syl Jones & Matt Little, followed by a play, “The Fire Next Time” directed by Prof. Harry Waters, Jr. Refreshments: Appetizers & Beverages

Matt Little is a long-time civil rights activist & president of the Minnesota NAACP.

Syl Jones is a Star Tribune columnist, author and award-winning playwright.

Harry Waters, Jr. is an Assistant Professor of Theater at Macalester College in St. Paul.

Free and Open to the Public

Transportation Information: Parking: 300 Nicollet Mall and Underground Parking

Bike Racks: Enter on Hennepin or Nicollet
Buses and Light Rail: 1 Block to library
Nicollet Mall: Downtown buses stop at the library 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18 and some express routes. For additional info contact Metro Transit at 612-373-3333.