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Cooper Foundation to Kick Off Fourth Annual “Summer in the City” Concert Series on Thursday, June 20
The Cooper Foundation of Cooper University Health Care on Thursday, June 20, 2013 will kick off its fourth annual “Summer in the City” concert series with a free evening performance by “To The Max” at Cooper Commons Park at 6th and Washington streets in Camden.
This is the first of four free concerts to be held in June and July. A complete schedule of concerts and dates is listed below.
The goal of Summer in the City is to help build a sense of community while showcasing the neighborhood parks and positive changes in the Cooper Plaza and Lanning Square neighborhoods.
“The Summer in the City concert series brings the community together to enjoy some great live music and outdoor fun,” said Susan Bass Levin, President and CEO of The Cooper Foundation. “The free concerts have grown increasingly popular and are a wonderful way to celebrate the revitalization of the Cooper Plaza and Lanning Square neighborhoods.”
Co-sponsors of the Summer in the City concert series include Rowan University at Camden, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, Campbell’s Soup Company, Camden Special Services District, the Cooper Lanning Civic Association and Lanning Square West Residents in Action. The Garden State Discovery Museum, will offer face painting and bubble fun, and Rita’s Water Ice will be scooping and serving free water ice.
WHAT: The Cooper Foundation kicks off its fourth annual Summer in the City free concert series with a performance by To the Max.
WHO: Susan Bass Levin, President and CEO, The Cooper Foundation
Camden residents, area employees and university students
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 20
WHERE: Cooper Commons Park
Washington Street between Chambers and South 6th streets
Camden, NJ 08103
2013 Summer in the City Concert Schedule
Thursday, June 20 – To the Max
Cooper Commons Park
Washington Street between Chambers and South 6th streets
Camden, NJ 08103
Thursday, June 27 – Leon Huff presents Ju-Tuan
Cooper Commons Park
Washington Street between Chambers and South 6th streets
Camden, NJ 08103
Thursday, July 18 – Leon Huff presents Ju-Tuan
Lanning Square Park
4th and Clinton streets
Camden, NJ 08103
Thursday, July 25 – Hector Rosado Latin Band
Lanning Square Park
4th and Clinton streets
Camden, NJ 08103
All concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The rain date for all concerts is August 1.