PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Summer of 2003 is hotter than ever on the Philadelphia Waterfront with exciting events planned for two locations -- the Great Plaza at Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street and on Festival Pier at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. Stretching the festivities and concert performances to both ends of Penn's Landing, new attractions and events will add sizzle to the summer. Amongst the highlights of additions in 2003 is the Summer Concert Series Clear Channel Entertainment at Festival Pier, Ride the Ducks, the entertaining amphibious sight-seeing tours, and the re-opening of the new Moshulu restaurant including live entertainment on the ship's multi-level decks.
With a 2003 Summer Season packed with distinguished performers, programs, and annual favorites including Jam on the River, the popular Singer Songwriter Weekend, the PECO Energy Multicultural Series and Sippin' By the River. 2003 will also be a year of milestones for Penn's Landing as the WPEN Big Band Series will celebrate 25 years of Dancing Under the Stars and the WJJZ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights will return for their 5th season at Penn's Landing.
Kicking off the 2003 summer season is the 18th Annual Jam on the River taking place on Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, 2003. With four stages of non-stop music, fabulous food, creative crafts, and interactive fun, this festival will be packed with entertainment. This year's line-up of fantastic talent includes performances by Chuck Berry, Al Green, the Disco Biscuits, the Old in the Gray featuring David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Herb Pedersen and Bryn Bright!
The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle will visit the Philadelphia waterfront at Penn's Landing this summer, August 15-17, 2003. Eagle, the largest Tall Ship flying the Stars and Stripes and the only square-rigger in U.S. government service. Home ported at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London CT, Eagle is the training ship for future U.S. Coast Guard officers. The summer training deployment takes it to exciting ports of call all over the globe. While sailing, more than 150 cadets and officer candidates train in the basics of leadership, seamanship and character.
Independence Blue Cross presents the 2003 Summer Season at Penn's Landing. Penn's Landing's family of sponsors for the 2003 Summer Season also includes: Commerce Bank, US Airways, Pennsylvania Lottery, PECO Energy, and Deer Park Water. Events will be hosted at both Festival Pier located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street and also at the Great Plaza located at Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street. All events are FREE unless otherwise listed.
2003 Summer Season MAY May 24, 25, 26 -- Jam on the River Jam on the River is the official kick-off to summer in Philadelphia. GREAT PLAZA Noon to 9:00 p.m. Admission Required Advance ticket sales April 21 until May 21 For tickets call Ticketmaster at 215.336.2000 or visit www.jamontheriver.com May 31 -- Safe Boating Weekend 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. International Sculpture Garden / Esplanade JUNE June 1 -- Safe Boating Weekend 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. International Sculpture Garden / Esplanade June 2 -- Monday Night Gospel Celebration 6:30-9:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER Chris Graham and Gamily Zachary Williams and Hype Praise June 8 -- Italian National Day 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) June 9 -- Monday Night Gospel Celebration 6:30-9:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER Pastor Bryce Parham Bishop Ford and the Anointed Voices of the Ford Memorial Temple June 14 -- Islamic Heritage Festival 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) June 15 -- Children's Expo-A Multicultural Book Celebration 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER June 16 -- Monday Night Gospel Celebration 6:30-9:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER Otis Joseph and Zamar Tri-State Mass Choir June 21, 22 -- Irish American Festival 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) June 23 -- Gospel Music Concert Series 6:30p.m.-9:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER Tony Moore and Jehovah's Chosen The Gabriel Hardeman Delegation June 26 -- Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Brian Pastor Orchestra JULY July 3 -- Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Craig Raymond and his Orchestra July 4, 5 and 6 -- All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER Admission proceeds benefit the Joshua Kahan Fund, fighting to cure Pediatric Leukemia July 5 -- Kids' Day 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER Kid's Day 2003, part of the Sunoco Welcome America Festival. A celebration focusing on all the activities that kids love! July 5 -- Two Cities, Two States Concert 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA This event will include two simultaneous concerts on both waterfronts. July 6 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN Traci Hall & Company Dance Workshop for Children The Music of Rik and Wendi Bourne July 10 -- WPEN Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA City Rhythm Orchestra July 12, 13 -- Hispanic Fiesta 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) July 13 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN The Magic of Eric Paul Steve Pullara & the Cool Beans Band July 17 -- WPEN Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Midiri Brothers Orchestra July 19, 20 -- Singer Songwriter Weekend 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Past headliners have included Los Lobos, John Mayer, Suzanne Vega, and Five for Fighting. Admission July 20 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN Ilu Aiye Drum and Dance Esemble The Science Lab of Grand Hank July 24 -- Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Fred Hall Orchestra July 26 -- Southeastern Cherokee Celebration 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) July 27 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN Al Angello: Comedy, Juggling, and Magic Gotcha Hoppin' with Janine Kelly July 31 -- Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Jonathan and his Orchestra AUGUST August 1 -- WJJZ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mike Kwas Euge Groove August 2, 3 -- German Festival 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) August 3 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN Traci Hall & Company Dance Workshop for Children The Music of Rik and Wendi Bourne August 7 -- WPEN Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Carmen Dee August 8 -- WJJZ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monette Sudler Gearld Veasley August 10 -- Russian Mosaic Festival 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) August 10 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN The Magic of Eric Paul Zoo on Wheels: Who's Who at the Zoo August 14 -- WPEN Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Mike Trombetta's Metropolis Big Band August 15 -- WJJZ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Doc Gibbs & Picante Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci August 16 -- Festival of India 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) August 17 -- Caribbean Festival 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. FESTIVAL PIER (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) August 17 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN Ilu Aiye Drum and Dance Esemble The Music of Rik and Wendi Bourne August 21 -- WPEN Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Phil Giordano Orchestra August 22 -- WJJZ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble Steve Cole August 23, 24 -- African American Cultural Extravaganza 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) August 24 -- Children's Special Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE GARDEN The Science Lab of Grand Hank Gotcha Hoppin' with Janine Kelly August 28 -- WPEN Big Band Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Walter Jay Orchestra August 29 -- WJJZ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. GREAT PLAZA Fortune Vinson Cruz Spyro Gyra SEPTEMBER September 1 -- Labor Day Concert with the Philly Pops GREAT PLAZA 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. September 14 -- Mexican Independence Day Festival 12:00 noon to 7:30 p.m. GREAT PLAZA (Part of PECO Multicultural Series) September 21 -- Phashion Phest 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This annual fashion event showcases the latest looks for fall while guests enjoy a cocktail reception and fabulous food. Admission. September 22 -- 9th Annual Sippin' by the River 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A wine and beer tasting event that benefits the Philadelphia Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. Admission.
Independence Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor of the 2003 Summer Season at Penn's Landing. Penn's Landing's family of sponsors also 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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