Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Jan. 18

The annual celebration of the life and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be observed Monday, Jan. 18. This day of celebration will kick off with the annual MLK Day Commemorative Parade beginning at 11 a.m. The parade will start at the corner of Pine and Greenwood.

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Final PLANiTULSA Public Forum Set for Jan. 19

You are invited to view a presentation on the final draft of the PLANiTULSA Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, January 19, 6 - 8 p.m., at the Central Center at Centennial Park, 1028 E. Sixth.

This is the last major public event prior to review of the plan by the Tulsa Metro Area Planning Commission and the Tulsa City Council in the coming weeks. Your voice is important. Your input is needed and will be considered. The first 200 participants at the event will receive "clickers" that allow attendees to weigh in or vote on various aspects of the plan during the presentation.

To learn more about the PLANiTULSA process, which is nearing its conclusion, or to download and view the final draft plan, visit: www.planitulsa.org

Broadway Events Light Up Tulsa PAC

Just close your eyes and think of England! Tulsa Symphony makes a tour stop in Britain on Jan. 16 with the music of Benjamin Britten, "Four Sea Interludes;" Edward Elgar, The Enigma Variations; and Joseph Haydn, who composed Symphony No. 104, "London," while living there. Discounts are available for children and seniors.
With accolades dating back to when the group was formed in 1976, the Emerson String Quartet is one of the world's most illustrious chamber music ensembles. Emerson will be the guest of Chamber Music Tulsa on Jan. 17, performing music composed by Ives, Shostakovich and Beethoven.

For ticket prices and times for these great events, go online.

Mayor and First Lady Kick Off Year of Fitness

Saturday, January 9, Mayor Dewey Bartlett and First Lady, Victoria Bartlett joined Tulsans in kicking off the health4life Revolution Transformation Challenge with a midnight Boot Camp at Woodland Hills Malls.

The 12-week community fitness challenge event is sponsored by Tulsa Million Miles. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Tulsa Parks.

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