Manatee Jazz Fest 2010's Saturday's Times and Venues

Saturday, April 17

9am- 1pm

Jazzy Farmer's Market and Mainly Art on Old Main St, Downtown Bradenton- Free Admission

Enjoy contemporary Jazz by Jazzology Trio as you shop for fresh veggies and other goodies.

www.ddabradenton.com

10am- 5pm

Big Blast Event in Lakewood Ranch

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Sun Coast present a family friendly festival featuring areas related to aviation, sports, arts and crafts, water sports, live jazz music- including a highschool battle of the jazz bands-  and more.

bigblast@bbbssun.org for more info.

1pm- 2:30pm

Jazz in the Afternoon at Palmetto Historical Park- Free Admission

Bring your lawn chairs and, if you'd like, a brown bag lunch. www.manateeclerk.com

6pm- 9pm

Palmetto Art Center's JAZZSHOW

Abstract artist Lee Baumgard exhibits his JAZZ inspired works.

Live music by Preston Whaley

www.PalmettoArtCenter.com

Celebrate an entire week immersed in the sound and culture of jazz at various locations throughout the county during the Second Annual Manatee Jazz Fest from April 9-18.
 
The South Florida Museum is spearheading the event in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution's annual Jazz Appreciation Month. Jazz Fest features a wide lineup of different flavors of music representing different cultures.
 
For instance, enjoy a Duke Ellington tribute performance at the Manatee Players Theater on Sunday, April 11, dance the night away with Latin jazz at the Cuban Cultural Celebration at the South Florida Museum on April 16, or enjoy the day listening to the sound of jazz on both Manatee Jazz Fest Saturdays at the Downtown Bradenton Farmers’ Market with performances by Tom Barrett Dixieland Jazz on April 10 and Jazzology Trio on April 17.
 
Enjoy a small, one day taste of the celebration of jazz, culture and history during this county wide event, or arrange to indulge in an unforgettable week. Prices and times vary for all events.
 
Visit www.manateejazzfest.com for a complete schedule.
 
Partnering organizations and Manatee Jazz Fest event venues include the South Florida Museum, ArtCenter Manatee, Manatee Players, Village of the Arts, Bradenton Downtown Development Authority, Realize Bradenton, Manatee Village Historical Park, Palmetto Art Center, Palmetto Historical Park and more.
 
Many local restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and eateries will offer discounts or specials to “Jazz Pass” holders during Jazz Fest. The pass can be found on promotional brochures and the official Manatee Jazz Fest website. Many of these establishments will offer live jazz music for everyone’s enjoyment and will be listed on the event calendar.  
 
Manatee Jazz Fest is being produced in collaboration with Realize Bradenton (www.realizebradenton.com).
 
For more information, contact Amara Cocilovo, South Florida Museum, at (941) 746-4131 or amaracocilovo@hotmail.com or Anna Pohl, Realize Bradenton, at (941) 704-4366 or annap@realizebradentoncom.