The Voice Of Philadelphia: August 2013

	Philadelphia’s Tri State Labor Parade and AFL-CIO Family Festival Monday, September 2, 9:15AM – 2PM Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing Admission $10 This parade and festival, produced by the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, begins with a parade at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd and culminates at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing with face painters, magicians, a craft center, Eurobungy, Survivor Island, Rollin’ Raceway, music from the Urban Guerilla Orchestra and a wide variety of food and much more. · Family Friendly, Parade
	First Friday, Park After Dark Friday, September 6, 7 – 9PM Race Street Pier FREE Visitors can enjoy regional artists’ performances presented by FringeArts, just across from their future home on the waterfront, and then stroll up Race Street to explore the galleries in Old City. This week’s event features a Taste of Fringe with 6-8 performance artists who will give the audience a sneak peek at their upcoming Fringe Festival Productions. · Free, Family Friendly, First Friday, Dance, Theater
	Coast Day from the Delaware to the Schuylkill Waterfronts Saturday, September 7, 12 – 5PM Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing and the Marina at Penn’s Landing FREE Organized with the Partnership for the Delaware River Estuary, and part of the WHYY Connections Festival, Coast Day from the Delaware to the Schuylkill Waterfronts is the opportunity to see what the Pennsylvania coast has to boast. Coast Day is free fun that the entire family can enjoy, featuring visiting fireboats, free kayak and swan boat rentals, free ferry rides, the PA Tug Boat Festival, Coastie the river mascot and many other kids activities. · Free, Family Friendly, Boats
	WHYY Connections Festival Concerts Saturday, September 7, 12 – 10PM Sunday, September 8, 12 – 4PM Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing FREE The third annual WHYY Connections Festival, in conjunction with Coast Day, is a FREE concert featuring performances by They Might Be Giants, Ben Kweller, Jesse Ruben, Hezekiah Jones and Khari Mateen. Sunday’s lineup will feature The Soul Survivors and The Sensational Soul Cruisers as well as performances by legendary doo wop groups, Temple University's Owlcappella, and much more (Performers and schedule subject to change). · Free, Family Friendly, Music, Food
	Third Thursdays Live and Local Thursday, September 19, 6 – 9PM Race Street Pier FREE The Delaware River Waterfront's newest series, this Thursday night music event features some of Philadelphia's top local talent. Nights are curated by a collective of artists, producers, and promoters, and feature a wide-range of bands and DJs. This finale show features Chill Moody. · Free, Family Friendly, Music, Food and Drink
	Recovery Walks Saturday, September 21, Walk begins at 8:30AM Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing FREE PRO-ACT will host its 12^th annual Recovery Walk to show that recovery from addiction is real. The purpose of Recovery Walks! 2013 is to provide hope to others; for people to do their part in reducing the stigma of the disease of addiction; to educate the media; to celebrate SAMHSA’s Recovery Month; to honor people and organizations that provide services for the recovery community; to honor those who have not survived this disease; and to raise funds so that PRO-ACT can continue to expand its services to the growing number of individuals and families who wish to access and sustain long-term recovery. · Free, Music, Food, Community Service
	Mexican Independence Day Festival Sunday, September 15, 1 – 7PM Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing FREE Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music, food, dancing, and more, organized by the Mexican Cultural Center. There will be a little something for everyone at this PECO Multicultural festival: arts and crafts, Mexican rock bands, face painting, and giveaways. · Free, Family Friendly, Multicultural Festival, Music, Food, Art, Shopping Sponsored by: PECO, KYW Newsradio, CBS 3 and The CW Philly, and Metro.
	Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency Philadelphia Sunday, September 29, 7AM – 12PM Walnut Plaza at Penn’s Landing Registration Needed The Walk For Primary Immunodeficiency is a family-friendly walk. Participants will raise money ahead of time, and will gather on the day of the event to walk a marked route as part of a community building and awareness raising effort for our patient community. This event is organized by the Immune Deficiency Foundation. · Family Friendly, Fundraising

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LEGENDARY KEYBOARD PIONEER GEORGE DUKE DIES AT 67

Release From Concord Music group

For Immediate Release – GRAMMY® Award-winning keyboardist/composer/arranger/producer George Duke has died in Los Angeles at age 67. He was battling and being treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

With almost a half a century career, Duke was one of the world’s most prolific jazz legends. From leading a jazz trio with a young Al Jarreau during his formative years to working with Jean-Luc Ponty, which afforded Duke’s first recording contract with MPS Records and his first exposure to Europe, to his incredible work with Cannonball Adderley, drummer Billy Cobham, and Frank Zappa, to his cherished stream of jazz-funk records in the ’70s, Duke found his mark not only in his eclecticism, but also his signature approach to the synthesizer, which often prized less pyrotechnics in favor of blues elements.

“We are all devastated by the sad news of George’s passing,” says Mark Wexler, General Manager of the Concord-Telarc Label Group. “He was a great man, a legendary, one-of-a-kind artist; and our hearts go out to his family. George will be missed by all.”

“The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father’s friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming,” says Rashid Duke, George’s son. “Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support.”

Duke’s final recording, DreamWeaver, was released July 16, 2013 on Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group. The making of DreamWeaver occurred after his wife, Corine, passed away. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Chart.

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