PHILADELPHIA, May 4, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- This year, Penn's Landing Corporation will proudly produce its 20th Season of free programming on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia's premier riverfront entertainment destination. Presented by Independence Blue Cross, the centerpiece of our 20th Anniversary celebration will be an extraordinary weekend of free concert performances featuring Philly's own Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, blues legend Buddy Guy, The Sound of Philadelphia and world famous singer songwriters, They Might Be Giants.
Penn's Landing Corporation is the non-profit organization responsible for funding and producing public programming at Penn's Landing. People in the Greater Philadelphia region count on Penn's Landing for steadfast commitment to public programming, producing both summer and winter traditions for all who visit.
The 20th Anniversary Summer Program Season will feature a diverse schedule of events including eleven multicultural festivals, spectacular concert series featuring smooth jazz, gospel, blues, R&B and singer songwriters, a new outdoor movie series, the annual AFL-CIO Labor Day Family Picnic, ship tours, and more.
The third night of the Sounds of R&B concert series will kick off the 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert Weekend on Friday July 22, 2005. This free concert will celebrate Rhythm and Blues. The Sound of Philadelphia, will open the concert with a tribute to Philadelphia soul, followed by blues legend, Buddy Guy. Guy is considered the greatest contributor to classic Chicago Blues and a recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Over the course of his 45-year career, Guy has sold over 2 million albums and won 4 Grammy Awards and 19 W.C Handy Blues Awards. For more information about this artist, please visit www.buddyguy.net.
The 20th Anniversary Concert Celebration weekend continues on Saturday July 23rd with a free concert featuring world famous singer songwriters, They Might Be Giants. This 2002 Grammy Awarding winning, unique band are not only traveling performers, but also write children's music, have created a children's DVD along with Disney and are developing children's books with Simon and Schuster. For more information about this artist, please visit www.tmbg.com .
The celebration will conclude on Sunday July 24 with a free concert by Philadelphia's own, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Peter Nero, a two-time Grammy Award winner, leads his Philly Pops, the largest independent orchestra in the country. Their style blends Classical, Swing, Broadway, Blues and Jazz. Nero and the Philly Pops have recently signed a three-record deal with DRG Records in New York. They are one of only two Pops orchestras in the country to have a recording contract. For more information, please visit www.phillypops.com.
WHYY, Inc. is a proud media partner in the 20th Anniversary concert celebration, lending support on WHYY TV 12, WHYY 91FM, and Whyy.org. WHYY is what a diverse community has in common. WHYY, through television, radio and other communications services, makes our region a better place, connecting each of us to the world's richest ideas and all of us to each other.
All events produced by Penn's Landing Corporation are free to the public. The quality and quantity of our free programming is a tremendous benefit for the residents of this region and vital attraction for the City's flourishing hospitality and tourism efforts. Nowhere else in the region can you find over 50 events produced where no admission ticket is necessary.
Independence Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor of the 2005 Summer season at Penn's Landing. The 2005 summer program season would not be possible without the support of our family of sponsors US Airways, PECO Energy, Commerce Bank, Pennsylvania Lottery, Anheuser Busch and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving their community.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary season, Penn's Landing is Philadelphia's Waterfront district, running along Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street. The main site for the more than 50 festivals, concerts, and events at Penn's Landing is the Great Plaza, located along the Delaware River on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. For more information on event locations and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit www.pennslandingcorp.com. The Penn's Landing website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help plan a visit to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
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