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The City of Jacksonville presents Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2010

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The 2010 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will once again feature renowned Jacksonville performances throughout the weekend on Main Street, Hemming Plaza, Laura Street, Snyder Memorial Church, The Jacksonville Landing [Friday and Saturday only], Riverside Arts Market [Saturday only], and various downtown businesses and vacant buildings.

This FREE festival will transform into a vibrant setting with multiple entertainment stages and other components including the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition [ticketed]; Art in the Heart Downtown Art Show & Sale; the Wine Down Tasting Experience [ticketed]; Generation Next Youth Talent festival 201 o Competition; Jazz ABZ exhibit at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens; Jazz Juniors educational activities at the Main Library; Jazz Talks and displays MAY 27-30 at MOCA Jacksonville; and much more. The 'Round Midnight Jazz Jam, Sunday Heart of Downtown Jacksonville Jazz Brunches and a parade in the streets are also highlights of the festival.

For complete Jacksonville Jazz Festival information THURSDAY, MAY 27 www.JaxJazzFest.com • (904} 630-3690 www.MakeASceneDowntown.com • [email protected] Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition The Florida Theatre 7 p.m. (Doors at 6 p.m.) Presented by the City of Jacksonville and Keyboard Connection Pianos & Organs

The internationally known Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition will feature five talented jazz pianists who will showcase their chops for cas h prizes and the opportunity to perform during the festival.

Tickets - $10 plus service charges Available at The Florida Theatre box office (904) 355-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com. The box office is open daily Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Saturc Oldd Art in the Heart Downtown Commemorative Poster Display Witnes Corner of Adams Main Library Atrium • FreeAdmission and Laura Street The display will feature a collection chance ree Admis ion of commemorative posters from to Browse through the Jacksonville's famed festival from 1981-2070. works of talented artists artintheheart and craftspeople as they downtown exhibit in this juried art show and sale. Wine Down Tasting Experience Laura Street near Hemming Plaza Satur $20 for a flight of Main ) Jazz Festival Hall of Fame Display featured wines and Join us Free Admission a souvenir wme glass film Th set in JI View photos and biographies of Jazz Enjoy a tasteful component Tiana a Festival pioneers, city leaders, musicians, to the displays of fine art to be educators and patrons of the arts who and sounds of jazz with have greatly contributed to jazz in a variety of fine wines and Jacksonville. More members will be cheese for tasting. inducted into the Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame this year. Jazz ABZ Exhibition & Activities Jazz Talks Gummer Saturc MOCA Jacksonville Theater MUSEUM of ART & GARDENS Free Various time• FreeAdmission The Jacksonville Jazz Festival has partnered with the Cummer Museum of Art & Hosted Take part in a question and answer Gardens for an amazing exhibit of illustrations from Jazz ABZ: A Collection of featuri, session featuring jazz performers, Jazz Portraits with poems by Wynton Marsalis and illustrations by Paul Rogers. Dennis educators, festival stakeholders and Artist Paul Rogers teamed with legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to create After supporters. For topics and schedules, the book Jazz ABZ, which highlights, through poetry, jazz greats from A (Louis the'Ro visit www.JaxJazzFest.com. Armstrong) to Z (Dizzy Gillespie). Paul Rogers will lead exhibit tours and participate in book signings. This is a must-see exhibit for jazz fans of all ages. mix profess Official Jacksonville Public programming surrounding Jazz ABZ includes children and young adult keeps t classes, workshops, spoken word, jazz concerts, artist talks and more! early m Jazz Festival Store For more information, visit www.cummer.org are enc to parti 303 North Laura Street Paul Rogers, 2005, acrylic and ink Enter hrough the Main Library on Strathmore illustration board, 12 ½ x 12 ½ in., On loan from the Artist. Stop by the official Jacksonville Jazz Festival Store during festival hours for © Paul Rogers. merchandise including commemorative posters, shirts, hats, lapel pins and more. Riverside Arts Market Instrument Zoo Saturday, May 29 Saturday May 29 • 1 - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Main Library Under the Fuller Warren Bridge Free Admission Free Admission Bring the kids for a variety of fun, educational Live jazz performances including activities to introduce young hearts and minds to Dot Wilder and Barry Greene on t he the world of jazz. Activities include the Jacksonville River Stage highlighted by an exciting Symphony Guild Instrument Zoo where children marketplace of arts, crafts, produce, are introduced to orchestral instruments and can street performers, children's creativity play them. corner and much more. For more information, visit www.RiversideArtsMarket.com. Sunday Jazz Brunches O MNI H OTELS & R ESORTS Generation Next Youth Talent jacksonville I florida Official Host Hotel Competition Seating times 10 a.m. and Noon Saturday, May 29 • Noon $28 person Old Church (Snyder Memorial Church) For reservations, call (904) 355-6664 Witness a live competition as young jazz musicians showcase t hei r talents for a Cafe Nola {inside MOCA Jacksonville) chance to win a sav ings bond to be used 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to further his or her music education. $18 adult• $7 children 10 years & under For reservations, call (904) 336-6911 x231 f eature presentation of The Princess and the Frog Jazz Parade Saturday, May 29 • Noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 30 • 1:30 p.m. Main Library • Free Admission Through the festival streets Join us for free showings of Academy Award-nominated Disney Calling all jazz fans! Join us for a jau film The Princess and the Frog at the Main Li brary. This fairy t ale parade through the festival streets led by set in Jazz Age-era New Orleans is centered on a young girl named JB Scott's Swingin' Allstars. Festival attendees Tiana and her fateful kiss with a frog prince who desperately wants are encouraged to bring t heir instruments to be human again. and parasols to participate in a spirited celebration through downtown Jacksonville!

'Round Midnight Jazz Jam OMNI H OTELS & R ESORTS MOCA Jacksonville Activities jacksonville I florida Vis it MOCA Jacksonville on Laura Street across MOCA Official Host Hotel from Hemming Plaza for a variety of activities MUSEUM O F CONTEMPORA RY ART JACKSONVILLE Saturday, May 29 • 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. in conjunction with the festival. UNF Free admission t& Hosted by The Kelly/Scott Quintet • Jazz Talks during the festival in the MOCA Jacksonville Theater of featuring Lisa Ke lly, JB Scott, Jeff Phillips, • Jazz Lab Gallery Exhibition on all festival days 2rs. Dennis Marks & Danny Gottlieb • Jazz Brunch in Cafe Nola from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. with live jazz performances and :reate After the concerts, t he party continues at poster signings by 2010 Jacksonville Jazz Festival poster artist Marsha Hatcher the 'Round Midnight Jazz Jam! Join us for from noon-2 p.m. a jam session like no other. This talented • Extended gallery hours and extended Cafe Nola hours on all festival days mix of amateur performers and seasoned • Cash bar from available on Saturday and Sunday professionals is a must see experience that • The Museum Shop will be open during the festival It keeps the sounds of jazz running into the • Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda early morning hours. Musicians of all ages Thompson Collection of African American Art , are encouraged to bring their inst ruments April 23 - August 29. The Museum of Contemporary to participate. Art Jacksonvi lle, a cultural resource of UNF, presents an extraordinary private collection of 72 works by African American artists that document the many expressions of the African Diaspora. Frederick D. Jones For more information, Female Figure at Shore. ca. 1950 visit www.MOCAJacksonville.com. Oil on masonite, 13 x 10 ©Frederick D. Jones, Photography by Greg R. Staley Trolley T WaterTaxi X Why walk when you can ride? Hop on a Jazz Take a convenient water taxi to your Trolley so you won't miss a minute of festival. Northbank and Southbank destinations. HOURS HOURS Saturday, May 29 77 a.m. -8 p.m. Thursday, May 27 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, May 30 77 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, May 28 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, May 29 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. FARES Sunday, May 30 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. $7 per ride (one way) • $5 for a three-day weekend pass Hours are subject to change due to weather conditions. Ride wristbands may be purchased at trolley stops and the Official Jacksonville Jazz Festival Store located at 303 North Laura Street. FARES See event map for all trolley stop locations or visit www.JaxJazzFest.com. Metropolitan Park /Jacksonville Municipal Marina (one way): $4 adults/$3 seniors and children (3-72)

All other downtown stops (one way): Ride the Skyway - Free! S $3 adults/$2 seniors and children (3-72) The JTA Skyway is the easiest way to get to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival from the Northbank For more information including stop locations and South bank of the St. Johns River. and group discounts call (904) 733-7782 or email HOURS [email protected]. Friday, May 28 6 a.m. - 77 p.m. (Free 5-77 p.m. only) Saturday, May 29 77 a.m. - Midnight Sunday, May 30 77 a.m. - 9 p.m. Parking P Refer to the downtown map in this guide for parking locations. FARES R egional T ransportation Solutions Prices may vary. Compliments of JTA, the Skyway is free for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival.

For an updated listing of available parking For more information and station locations call locations and pricing, visit www.JaxJazzFest.com. (904) 630-3100 or www.jtafla.com.

OMNI H OTELS & RESORTS jacksonville I flor ida Official Host Hotel Located in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, the Omni Jacksonville Hotel is proud to host the 'Round Midnight Jazz Jam and a Sunday Jazz Brunch. Jacksonville Jazz Festival Package $169 (two night minimum) Special rate includes deluxe room accommodations, champagne upon arrival, A $25 dining credit to be used at Julliette's, J-Bar or room service. CKSONVILLI:. Jacksonville Jazz Festival VIP Package UNF $359 per night (two night minimum) Special rate includes deluxe room accommodations, valet parking for one ca r at the hotel and two festival "Experience Jazz" VIP packages which includes exclusive access to up front seating, complimentary brunch at the hotel and :es and more. Additional nights are avai lable at $709 per night. For more information and reservations, call 1-800-THE-OMNI or visit www.JaxJazzFest.com lays Visit Jacksonville Welcome Center 208 N. Laura Street (next to the Old Church) Jacksonville Stop by the Visit Jacksonville Welcome Center for a Where Florida Begins variety of activities during fest ival hours including artist Visit Jacksonville .com exhibits and live jazz performances by the Ri ver City Music Man and Aaron Bing. Learn more about fun and exc iting things t o see and do while in Jacksonville including attractions, dining, shopping, events and accommodations. Additional Hotels Packages and Lodging , ca. 1950 Book online at www.visitjacksonville.com/jazzfestival or call 1-800-733-2668 for a list of area hotels and a complimentary visitors guide.

,taley Experience Jazz VIP Packages · "EXPERIENCE JAZZ" VIP PACKAGE $250 Valid all festival days May 27-30 • Exclusive access to up front preferred seating during all festival days (limited; first-come, and Preferred Seating Day first-served) at The Florida Theatre for the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (Thursday), Passes are available for and performances on the Breezin' stage (Friday & Saturday only), Swingin' stage, Groovin' stage and the Old Church on Friday-Sunday. purchase at: • A ticket to the Sunday Jazz Brunch at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel • A ticket to the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition City of Jacksonville • Special reserved parking for one vehicle during all festival days Office of Special Events • Wine Down Tasting Experience ticket which includes 6 tastes of featured wines and a commemorative w ine glass 117 West Duval Street, Suite 280 • 2010 commemorative poster signed and numbered by the artist Jacksonville, Florida 32202 • Commemorative lanyard and VIP credential EVE By Phone: (904) 630-3690 • Two drink tickets per day (6 total) to be redeemed at festival beverage booths CLO • Access to the VIP reception area within the festival site featuring complimentary refreshments Online: www.JaxJazzFest.com • Trolley Pass good for all festival days OPEN • Free admission to the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens during all festival days • Free admission to MOCA Jacksonville during all festival days • Commemorative lapel pin • Commemorative event program (to be picked up at the official Jacksonville Jazz Festival Store during the festival) WINE • Merchandise coupon for official Jacksonville Jazz Festival merchandise TASTi • Keepsake tote bag • Discounts at participating downtown businesses A service charge of $5 will apply to the "Experience Jazz" VIP package. Seating areas will be limited in size, and access may become unavailable, if necessary, to keep the space from exceeding legal capacity. Seating is first-come, first-served. 0 PREFERRED SEATING DAY PASSES Friday,May 28 _ • Advance Purchase $50 (price includes Trolley Pass for the day) • Day-of-Show Purchase $50 (Trolley Pass not included) Saturday, May 29 & Sunday May 30 • Advance Purchase $70 per day (price includes Trolley Pass for the day) • Day-of-Show Purchase $75 per day (Trolley Pass not included)

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ACTIVITIES 1. Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition [The Florida Theatre - Thursday] 2. Jazz Talks Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens/Riverside Arts Market [MOCA Jacksonville Theater] 3. Jacksonville Jazz Festival Poster Display [Main Library] 4. Generation Next Youth Talent Competition Airport [Old Church - Saturday] 5. Sacred Jazz N [Old Church - Sunday] 6. Official Jacksonville Jazz Festival Store [Main Library] St. Johns P River 7. ' Round Midnight Jazz Jam [Omni Hotel - Saturday] fuller Warren 8. Symphony Guild Instrument Zoo 10 [Main Library - Saturday] 9. The Princess and the Frog ... [Main Library - Saturday] 10. Riverside Arts Market [Saturday] Riverside Ave 11. Jazz ABZExhibit Cummer Museum San Marco [Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens] of Art & Gardens