MEDIA ADVISORY, July 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHEN: Sunday July 24, 2005
5:00 p.m. Vivian Green
6:30 p.m. Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
7:45 p.m. Vivian Green and Peter Nero and the
Philly Pops
WHERE: Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
WHAT: The celebration will conclude on Sunday July 24 at
5 p.m. with a free concert by Philadelphia native
Vivian Green and Philadelphia favorite Peter Nero and
the Philly Pops. Contemporary R&B singer/songwriter
Vivian Green began playing the piano at age eight
and writing songs when she was 11. Green's debut
album, A Love Story, reached gold status in May
2003. Green's latest album, Vivian, was written
and co-produced by the talented 23-year old.
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. Peter 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.
BACKGROUND: 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 a steadfast commitment to
public programming, and producing both summer and
winter traditions for all who visit.
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.
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.