7:00 p.m. – Celebration Tribute Dinner (Social Hour starts at 6:00 p.m.) Join us for an evening of celebration including dinner, music, and tribute to past honorees and to Gordon Parks. The evening will be highlighted by the presentation of the 2026 “Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award” to Victor Goines and Maryemma Graham. There will also be a presentation of the 2026 “Gordon Parks Learning Tree Award” to Marion Stepps. This event will be held at the Liberty Theater 113 S. Main St. All seats reserved. Fee: $35.00. Tickets available online at https://www.gordonparkscenter.org/events, or by phone or mail. (Reserve by Wed, Oct. 2).