Performers honor MLK’s legacy at West Las Vegas Library — PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

8 years ago

A ballet dancer performs during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

Dancers perform during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

Mime artists perform during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

A dancer performs during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

A mime artist performs during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

A detail of Paris Matthews singing "Hallelujah" during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

Ballet dancers perform during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

Paris Matthews sings "Hallelujah" during Peace Week 2018 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre in Las Vegas, Jan. 14, 2018. The event celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through historical music, dance pieces and spoken word. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo

Trinity Conservatory of Performing Arts celebrated the life, legacy and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a show Sunday at the West Las Vegas Library theater.

The free event included music, dance and spoken word performances.

Downtown Las Vegas will honor King’s legacy Monday with the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, themed “Living the Dream: Building a Bridge to Unity.”

The parade, which starts at 10 a.m., travels along Fourth Street from Gass Avenue to Ogden Avenue.