The DREAM Performing Artist Schowcase

Volunteer for the DREAM Performing Artist Showcase by emailing Ms. Phyllis Bennett, Program Director at [email protected] or via telephone at 717 561 0314. Be part of this historical program celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Perform in front of an audience of 1400 people on Dr. King’s birthday, Monday, January 18, 2010! The deadline for volunteers is November 10, 2009. Alternatively, call 570 842 3205.

DREAM performers backstage

Students performing at the Whitaker Center

Harrisburg area students and young artists performed at the Whitaker Center for the Sciences and the Arts on January 19, 2009 in Harrisburg honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We thank our sponsors: Hilton Harrisburg Hotel, Walmart, Sams Club, Hershey Corporation, Hershey Entertainment, Highmark, PIB & Associates, Citizens Bank and www.SpeakersAccess.com and all our volunteers and parents for their dedication.

A record number of Americans honored Dr. King by volunteering on the January 19, 2009 King Day of Service. More than 13,000 service projects took place across the country. Americans made it “a day on, not a day off” by delivering meals, refurbishing schools, reading to children, signing up mentors, and much, much more.

The performances of our students was absolutely awesome! Over 700 attendees enjoyed the two-hour show featuring our talented students performing from classic piano, break dance to rap music and much more. An evening to remember!

Thank you to our volunteer organizing committee

Producer: Phyllis Bennett

Director of DREAM program: Kelly Summerford

Musical Director: Curtis A. Andrews, Jr.

MLK Day Project Coordinator: Robert Sayre

Students Essay & Poster Contest: Dr. Sibyl Knight-Burney

AV Technical Director: Robert Carvell

Technical Assistants: Rod Hood, Rowan Carvell & Hudson Swarts

Food Bank Collection: Shel Taylor & Rev. Marlin Enoch

Million Acts of Kindness Campaign: Katya Swarts

Organizing Committee Chair: Lourdes Swarts

POSTER CONTEST

In partnership with the Harrisburg School District, the the PA Family Coalition sponsored a POSTER CONTEST. Awards were presented at the Dream Artist Showcase on Jan. 19, 2009 at the Whittaker Center in Harrisburg, PA. Students are presented with scholarships and and winners are recognized on stage, during the DREAM Artist Showcase at the Whitaker Center for the Sciences and the Arts.