Al Gore to speak at NMAI's 'Live Earth' concert

Friday, July 6, 2007  

Former Vice President Al Gore will speak at the National Museum of the American Indians "Live Earth" concert on Saturday.

Gore is one of the organizers of the Live Earth concerts being held around the world. The NMAI's event is dubbed "Mother Earth" and will feature performances by several Native artists.

Gore's address is accompanied by performances by country singing couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. For more information, visit http://www.nmai.si.edu/motherearth.

Get the Story:
Haskell prof chosen for Live Earth appearance (The Lawrence Journal-World 7/6)
Washington added to Live Earth concert series (Reuters 7/6)
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Relevant Links:
National Museum of the American Indian - http://www.nmai.si.edu

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