Duke Ellington Sacred Music Concert June 21, 2009
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Pieces of a Dream will be performing at the Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert at the close of the 2009 DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival—Wilmington’s premier music festival and the largest free jazz festival in the Mid-Atlantic.
The tickets are free, but you must reserve a ticket at the Festival website.
Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts, led by acclaimed local conductor and music educator David Christopher and performed by approximately 150 instrumentalists, vocalists, and dancers. Featured performers will include award-winning tap dancer Joseph Webb, whose performances include Savion Glover’s Bring in ‘Da Noise Bring in ‘Da Funk; the Pieces of a Dream Modern Dance Theatre; and several distinguished soloists, including vocalist Devonne Gardner, who soloed for Ellington when he debuted the Sacred Concerts; 13-year-old vocalist Halima Bleu of Wilmington, who performed the role of Nala in the Broadway production of The Lion King; and Iris Fairfax, Lawler Rogers, and Zen Aura. Featured instrumentalists include trumpeters Nick Corvino and Matt Gallagher, bassist Rob Swanson, and pianist Dennis Fortune. The Wilmington Children’s Chorus will also perform.
Official Website: http://www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com/
Added by Pieces of a Dream on June 9, 2009
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asc12
Is there a bridge over the canal south of Steelyard Commons to connect with the existing Harvard Rd. parking area? Or, does one have to take Jennings down to Harvard from SYC?
jeffschuler
I don't know...
jeffschuler
from the Bike Co-op's email list:
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Be among the first to cycle (legally) from Downtown to the Towpath Trail without leaving the Flats!
The Ohio City Bicycle Co-op's annual winter ride this year will feature a special treat: Steelyard Commons is opening this week, and with the West 3rd St. Bridge is now open, we'll ride all the way to the Ohio-Erie Canal Visitor's center without climbing a single hill!
Except of course for the sledding hill. We'll take a trailer to carry some sleds and skis for the three custom ski-bikes we've built, along with a heater and some cocoa and cider, to stop along the way and enjoy the seasonal weather (5" predicted for tonight!).
Knobby tires are necessary as the towpath is not plowed, but if you only ride as far as the sled hill, a road bike might work.
On our return to the co-op, enjoy renown vegan chili, with non-vegan fixin's, and help yourself to the power washer to clean your bike. No registration fee will be charged, but donations are appreciated.
The ride starts at 1PM at the co-op, 1823 Columbus Rd in the Flats, and will total about 14 miles -- die-hard sledders may only ride about 5 miles if they opt to stay at the sled hill. Of course anyone who wants more pedalling could continue on south and back on the Towpath, for up to 100 miles.
This ride is now on wide, nearly deserted streets, so is suitable for children: we have two kid trailers for loan, too -- call first to reserve. Dress warm!