Celebrate Duke Ellington Day in NYC with the following events.
10 AM: Proclamation of Duke Ellington Day by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's office at 125th Street Station @ St. Nicholas Ave.
11 AM: Take The Train! - take a ride on the 1939 original historic "A" train from 125th St. to Howard Beach and back with Paul Ellington and the Duke Ellington Orchestra.
1:10 PM; Tribute event at The Duke Ellington Memorial. Duke Ellington Circle, 110th Street & 5th Avenue.
7 PM: Ellington on Ellington. Discussion with Paul Ellington on his grandfather's career & music. Borders Time Warner Center (59th St / Columbus Circle)