Thank You!
The Enterprise Center would like to thank all in attendance at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the first national broadcast of American Bandstand and The 10th Anniversary of The Enterprise Center. We also would like to express our gratitude to all of our event and mural sponsers. Below you can find media coverage of the event.
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Buffalo at Home
Welcome to the 50th Anniversary Celebration of American Bandstand
The Enterprise Center welcomes Jerry Blavat, aka The Geator, along with American Bandstand guests and performers to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first national broadcast of American Bandstand and The Enterprise Center's 10th anniversary as the steward of this historic landmark.This event will include:
Special Appearances by Chubby Checker and Connie Francis
A Performance by Bandstand Regulars Bunny Gibson, Eddie Kelly, Ken Rossi, Arlene Sullivan, Bob Clayton, and Justine Carrelli
A Performance by the CAPA dancers from the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Performances by Charlie Gracie, Danny & The Juniors, and The Dovells
The unveiling of the "Birthplace of American Bandstand" mural in the original studio; commissioned by The Enterprise Center through the renowned Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
A cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate The Enterprise Center's 10-year history as steward of the building and its work in revitalizing West Philadelphia
Master of Ceremonies
Jerry Blavataka The Geator
Mural Design
Diane KellerPhiladelphia Mural Arts Program
Mural Sponsors
Event Sponsers
Dick Clark ProductionsCharles W. Amann III
The Enterprise Center
The Enterprise Center Board Members
Legend Properties
Dr. Harold E. Glass
Mr. D's Sweets & Eats
Host Committee
Charles W. Amann IIIJerry Blavat
Della Clark, The Enterprise Center
J. Donald Dumpson, J Donald Dumpson Productions, LLC
Jane Golden, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Linda Munich, 6 ABC WPVI-TV/DT Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Since 1984, the Mural Arts Program has transformed over 2,700 abandoned open spaces throughout Philadelphia into public works of art, creating murals to capture the spirit of the city's distinct neighborhoods.