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Legacy Art Exhibit Carter G. Woodson Regional Library - 9525 S. Halsted St. Opening Ceremony - In the Spirit Greetings of Introduction - Mrs. Augie Lehmann Mistress of Ceremony - Honorable State Representative Monique Davis (D.27) Invocation - Rev. Dr. Al Sampson Welcome - Mr. Robert Miller, Curator Pledge to the Red, Black, & Green - Oba William King Anthem - Audience Youth Theater - ETA Creative Arts Foundation Poetry - Gwendolyn Brooks HS-Harambee Project Poets Soloist - Earl Calloway Legacy Committee/ASE Tribute - Mama Carolyn Oshun Musicians - Larry Wood, Darius Lyles Educational Legacy - Prof. Jeanette Williams Institutional Legacy - Haki Madhubuti Legacy Tributes- Cliff Kelly, Mary Mitchell, Guest Salute to the Founders - Nation of Islam, Minister Louis Farrakhan Legacy Honoree - Dr. Margaret T.G. Burroughs Closing Remarks - Augie Lehmann Reception & Exhibition Legacy in the Chicago Park District Scheduled events include an art exhibit, commemorative tours of the Southside Community Arts Center and select parks within the Chicago Park District, cultural performances, museum reception, etc. These events will be held at various locations throughout the city. Chicagoans are encouraged to visit the following parks on November 2, 2007 3:00pm-6:00pm to view artwork celebrating Dr. Margaret T.G. Burroughs: Calumet Park, 9801 S. Avenue G - 312.747.6039 Foster Park, 1440 W. 84th Street, 312.747.6135 Marquette Park, 6734 S. Kedzie Avenue, 312.747.6469 Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine, 312.747.6572 Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th Street, 312.747.6576 Tuley Park, 501 E. 90th Place, 312.747.6763 Washington Park, 5531 S. King Drive, 312.256.1248 Legacy Tribute 10:00am Rainbow Push Coalition 50th & Drexel Legacy Banquet 5:00pm DuSable Museum 740 E. 56th Pl.