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Eddie Lang Day in Philadelphia 2016 will feature
TWO days of Music, Dance, Art and Celebration !
Sunday, October 2nd
Gala Fundraising Event
Kimmel Center's Hamilton Garden Room
1:oopm-4:oopm
Help us celebrate Lang's life and music through song and dance and support Philadelphia's children as well. This event will raise funds for 2 wonderful charity organizations this year-
Musicopia - Bringing Music Performance and Education to Children
DancingClassroomsPhilly - Every Child is capable of developing the focus, perseverance and social skills needed to succeed in life
October is Italian Cultural Month and we will help kick it off with a special tribute to Eddie Lang ( born Salvatore Massaro ) with cocktails, silent auction, live music and dance performances.
Thank you to our partners :
Sunday October 23rd
Mural Arts Program unveiling the Wall Mural !
7th and Fitzwater Streets
12:oopm - 2:oopm
We are proud to partner with Jane Golden and Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program as they honor the
"Father of Jazz Guitar" with a glorious 60 foot tall Wall Mural , right in the neighborhood he was raised and walked to streets to the James Campbell School , met Joe Venuti and learned to play violin , banjo and guitar ! Our city is decorated with MAPs paintings and murals telling the history of our great city and everyone is welcome to this free event as we officially unveil his wall !
Saturday October 22nd
Saloon Restaurant , 7th and Fitzwater
Blackbird Society Orchestra 'live'
7:oopm-11:oopm
We will help set the tone for the celebrations the next day with the music of Eddie Lang . Please call ahead for reservations as this fine establishment is often sold out in advance !
You can help !
If you'd like to contribute please got to our GoFundMe page .
For more information and updates please contact Richard Barnes of Blackbird Society Orchestra
484.478.1638
