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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Agnes Scott to pay tribute to Rosa Parks

In honor of International Women’s Day, the ASO and Agnes Scott College will celebrate Rosa Parks

What you need to know about Rosa Parks
By Courtney Kueppers
March 3, 2020

In honor of International Women’s Day, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Agnes Scott College will team up to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Rosa Parks.

The performance, which notes it will celebrate Parks as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” will be free and open to the public.

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The performance will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 at Agnes Scott’s Presser Hall.

Even though admission is free, registration is required, which can be found here.

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Free parking will be available at 137 South McDonough St., Decatur.

Check out more ways to recognize International Women's Day in metro Atlanta here.

DETAILS

4-6 p.m., Sunday, March 8
Presser Hall, 141 East College Avenue, Decatur
Registration information

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