Carmel just couldn’t wait until Monday to celebrate MLK’s life

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The City of Carmel celebrated its sixth annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Thursday evening at the Tarkington Theater. This year’s event featured musical performances, narration about Dr. King’s life, an interpretive dance, and a brief skit. Thank you to the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Human Relations and all who contributed, participated, and attended. (Front row, from left) Marissa Barrett, City of Carmel Event Specialist; Mayor Sue Finkam; Morgan Webster, actress; Blair Clark, Artistic Director; Erica Thompson, narrator; Chaya Reich, narrator. (Back row, top left) Kyle Barker, Director of the Carmel Ambassadors choir. (Pictured at back right) Musicians Darnell Perkins and Joe Filipow; Bashiri Asad, singer and actor; Jeff DeHerdt, musician.