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A BLACK AND WHITE AFFAIR: A TRIBUTE TO MLK

Benevole, Inc. is hosting "A Black and White Affair: A Tribute to MLK" on Saturday, January 15 at Project 4 Gallery, located at 1353 U Street NW, Suite 302, in Washington. Proceeds from the event will benefit DC Central Kitchen.Through job training, meal distribution, and supporting local food systems, DC Central Kitchen is building long-term solutions to the interconnected problems of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased at: http://dev.benevoleinc.org

In addition to the event, Gregory McLellan, a New York based artist, has donated one of his paintings to this fundraiser.  The painting is titled "I Will Dematerialize" (detail image above), medium: oil and enamel on wood panel, dimension: 24" x 84".  The piece is valued at $5,000. Bidding will open at $1,000.  All proceeds from the sale of the painting will benefit DC Central Kitchen. The painting will be on display at Project 4 Gallery until Saturday, January 15 at 10:30 pm. Those interested in viewing the painting and bidding will be able to do so before and during the event. The winning bid and bid winner will be announced after the event on Saturday night. 

For more information on DC Central Kitchen, please visit them at: www.dccentralkitchen.org

For more information on Benevole, Inc., please visit the website at:

http://dev.benevoleinc.org/