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MLK Open House and Day of Music

Free, Unticketed Event

Severance Music Center

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Join us for a FREE Open House & Day of Music on Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Come in from the cold and immerse your family in music, art, and community at Severance Music Center on Monday, January 19. Join us for a festive and inspiring celebration of Dr. King’s legacy, featuring a full day of diverse, dynamic performances and interactive activities suitable for all ages.

The MLK Day of Music is generously sponsored by the Iris and Tom Harvie Fund for Strengthening Community.

The Cleveland Orchestra recognizes and thanks Jayne M. Zborowsky for her support of this concert.

Event Highlights

FREE Admission for the entire day.
FREE Hot Chocolate and Cookies to warm up as you arrive.
Interactive Activities throughout the building.
FREE Family Portraits taken in the beautiful Grand Foyer by photographer Scott Esterly, see schedule for more information.

Featured Performing Artists

10K Movement
Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers
Cleveland Classical Guitar Society Student Showcase
Cleveland Orchestra Learning Ensembles: Bassoon Farm & Music Mentors
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus Chamber Ensemble
Medina High School Encore Entertainment Company
Shaw High School Mighty Marching Cardinals Band
St. Edward High School Trash Talkers
... and more to be announced soon!

Stay tuned! The day's full performance schedule will be released shortly.

46th Annual

Venues & Parking

Severance Music Center

Severance Music Center, home of The Cleveland Orchestra since 1931, is one of Cleveland’s most treasured landmarks and among the world's most admired concert halls. Located in University Circle, Severance was designed by the Cleveland firm Walker & Weeks and funded largely through a $1 million gift from John and Elisabeth Severance. The hall’s creation was the result of years of advocacy by Orchestra founder Adella Prentiss Hughes and the Musical Arts Association.

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Accessibility

Services at Severance Music Center

Below is a list of the features and services available in at Severance for this concert. You may also request assistance in advance of a concert by calling the Severance Ticket Office at 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141 or create a request using the button below.

Wheelchair Access, Seating & Companion Wheelchair Seating
Assistance for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Assistance for the Blind or Persons with Low Vision
Service Animals are welcome
Accessible & Family Restrooms in Smith Lobby and off the Dress Circle Lobby

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Concert