ADVISORY, Aug. 28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHEN: Sunday, August 28th
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
WHAT: A celebration of African American Culture with the
following highlights:
-- Entertainment line-up will include everything from
gospel to hip-hop, jazz and R&B, along with
traditional African cultural dancing, and a variety
of drill teams and other performers.
-- Marketplace featuring traditional African American,
Caribbean and African foods and handicrafts.
-- Tents and booths where visitors can learn more about
the numerous not-for-profit and human service
organizations.
-- Sunday, August 28, 2005 will feature a Celebration
of African and Gospel Rhythms including Spoken Word,
poetry and dance. Dance groups performing include
Universal Creative Art and Dance Ensemble, Troupe
DaDa African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Kulu Mele
African Dance and Drum Ensemble. Gospel recording
artist Nicole Torrie will also perform on Sunday.
BACKGROUND: This free event is presented by PECO Energy and the
African Heritage Center. Admission is free for all
PECO Energy Multicultural Series Events.
Penn's Landing provides entertainment and festivals for
families throughout the year. Independence Blue Cross
is the presenting sponsor of the 2005 Summer Season
at Penn's Landing. For more information about this
or any other event at Penn's Landing, please call
(215) 922-2FUN or visit www.pennslandingcorp.com.
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