Manatee Jazz Fest 2010

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month in Manatee County April 9th - 18th

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Calendar of Events
 Friday, April 9

11am- 1:00 pm

Jazzy Lunch Concert at Courthouse Square- Free Admission

Bring a bag lunch and enjoy a contemporary Jazz concert by Jazzology Trio sponsored by the DDA. www.ddabradenton.com

 

5:30pm-7:30pm

ArtCenter Manatee- Admission $5, ArtCenter Members Free

Enjoy an evening of art and live jazz by the Scott Blum Triowww.artcentermanatee.org

 

7pm- 11pm

Mattison's Riverside- Free Admission, Drink Specials

Sip your drinks riverside while enjoying the jazz styling of Jennifer Leigh and the New Digs out on the patio. Jazz Pass holders get a free glass of wine! http://www.mattisons.com/riverside.cfm

Saturday, April 10

9am- 2pm

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

Enjoy a mix of Jazz standards and Dixieland by Tom Barrett as you shop for fresh veggies and other goodies. www.ddabradenton.com

 

11am-2pm

Manatee Village Historical Park- Free Admission- Free Admission

Enjoy an afternoon in the park listening to JAZZ. www.manateeclerk.com

 

10:30am- 1pm

Jazzy Brunch and Fashion Show in The Village of the Arts- Tickets $35

Enjoy a delecious brunch, fashion with artistic flair, and live music by Bonnie Gray. Contact Vicki Rollo for reservations 941-302-1069 vicki@heartsdesirefl.com

Sunday, April 11

7pm

Manatee Players Theatre- "A Night at the Cotton Club: A Tribute to Duke Ellington" 

A full scale production including tap dancing, music and song performed by Jazz Juvenocracy.

Tickest are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students (of any age w/ID) www.manateeplayers.com http://www.jazzjuvenocracy.com 

Monday, April 12         

 

Tuesday, April 13

 

Wednesday, April 14

5pm -8pm

Mattison's Riverside- Free Admission. Food and Drink Specials

Enjoy a special happy hour menu (from 5-7) and sushi by the piece while listeining to live Jazz music out on the patio. http://www.mattisons.com/riverside.cfm

 

 

Thrusday, April 15

6pm

South Florida Museum-

$9 general admission, $7 students/seniors, $5 museum members

Visions of the Future Spring Film Series Presents Metropolis with live accompaniment by Peter Tavalin on piano. Entertainment begins at 6pm, film begins at 7pm. Wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks available for purchase. Theatre may be chilly, jacket/sweater recommended.

RSVP suggested. 941-746-4131x 27 www.southfloridamuseum.org

 

6-10

Get Down Downtown- Old Main Street. Free Admission

 A tribute to Jazz.

Friday, April 16

5pm-7pm

Gecko Release Party in conunction with Reels in Rossi Park

Enjoy live jazz music starting at 5pm. Screening of Godzilla begins at 7pm.

Sponsored by the DDA www.ddabradenton.com

 

5:30pm -6:45pm

Bands and Baseball at McKechnie Field- Admission $6 Adult, $4 Children 

Come out to the park and enjoy Ron Kraemer and the Hurricanes playing swing jazz infused with blues prior to the Bradenton Marauders vs. St. Lucie Mets game. First pitch at 7:05pm. www.BradentonMarauders.com

 

6pm-9pm

Cuban Cultural Celebration at South Florida Museum-

$20 adv/$25 at the door. Musuem Members $15 adv/ $20 at the door.

Live music by Yovany and Latin Passion, performances by Fuzion Dance, the "Street Dancers" from the Latin Academy of Arts and Sciences, art by Tony Mendoza, and authentic Cuban delicacies from Jose's Real Cuban Food of Bradenton. Food and entertainment included in price, wine and beer available for purchase. www.southfloridamuseum.org

 

7pm- 11pm

Mattison's Riverside- Free Admission, Drink Specials

Sip your drinks riverside while enjoying the jazz styling of Jennifer Leigh and the New Digs out on the patio. Jazz Pass holders get a free glass of wine! http://www.mattisons.com/riverside.cfm

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

 Sunday, April 18