PHILADELPHIA, May 5, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- It's hard to believe . . . for twenty-five years WPEN-AM has presented swing music on the Philadelphia Waterfront! And, it's been a very popular FREE attraction for thousands of swing dancers, of all ages, who look forward to their weekly dose of swingin' on Penn's Landing!
This summer every Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. there will be a celebration as the WPEN Big Band concert series on the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street. The series is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, where there are also free swing dance lessons at 6:30 p.m.
JUNE June 26 Brian Pastor Orchestra JULY July 3 Craig Raymond and his Orchestra July 10 City Rhythm Orchestra July 17 Midiri Brothers Orchestra July 24 Fred Hall Orchestra July 31 Jonathan and his Orchestra AUGUST August 7 Carmen Dee August 14 Mike Trombetta's Metropolis Big Band August 21 Phil Giordano Orchestra August 28 Walter Jay Orchestra
WPEN is the definitive Big Band and Adult Standard radio station in America, combining "great stars and the great songs" of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Barbara Streisand, Barry Manilow, Nat "King" Cole, Neil Diamond, The Carpenters, Diana Krall and more.
Independence Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor of the 2003 Summer Season at Penn's Landing. Penn's Landing Summer 2003 family of sponsors include: Commerce Bank, US Airways, Pennsylvania Lottery, PECO Energy and Deer Park Water.
Penn's Landing is Philadelphia's Waterfront district, running along Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street. The two main sites for the more than 75 festivals, concerts, and events at Penn's Landing are the Great Plaza, located along the Delaware River at Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street, and Festival Pier, on Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. For more information on event locations and event details, call (215) 922-2FUN or visit www.pennslandingcorp.com.
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