Mayo Clinic Presents 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Concert

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Center for Humanities in Medicine will honor Martin Luther King Jr. at a free concert featuring James Grear & Company.

WHO: James Grear & Company of Minneapolis is a nine-member vocal gospel music ensemble. The group's accomplishments include four Stellar Award nominations, an appearance on the movie soundtrack for "The Prince of Egypt," and an appearance on NBC's "Today Show" as backup for pop diva Mariah Carey. The group's latest album is "Don't Waste Another Day."

WHAT: James Grear & Company will perform a gospel concert honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

WHERE: Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd. S.W., Rochester

WHEN: Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

The Rosemary and Meredith Willson Harmony for Mayo Program provides weekly opportunities for patients, staff and the Rochester community to experience free musical performances by talented artists. The series is generously funded by Rosemary Willson in memory of her late husband, Meredith Willson, who wrote the Broadway musical "The Music Man." The gift is made in appreciation of the couple's care at Mayo Clinic. More information can be found online.

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