Councilman Marty Jewell, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, encourages everyone to attend the 2010 Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont this weekend. This two-day multi-stage music festival will include more than 25 jazz and other diverse musical acts.
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COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED WITH ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Friday 13 August 2010
Councilman Marty Jewell encourages everyone to attend first ever Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont this weekend: August 14-15, 2010
Two-day music event includes more than 25 jazz/other diverse musical artists
WHAT Councilman Marty Jewell, Richmond City Council, Central 5th District, encourages everyone to attend the 2010 Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont this weekend. This two-day multi-stage music festival will include more than 25 jazz and other diverse musical acts.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, No alcohol or glass containers are permitted.
Tickets are $25 in advance per day and $40 for a two-day pass. Tickets the day of the event at the gate will be $30 per day and $50 for a two-day pass. For more ticket information, please visit: www.jazzatmaymont.com.
Artists scheduled to perform include Chaka Khan, Boney James, Poncho Sanchez, Norman Brown, Stanley Clarke, Ledisi, Chuck Mangione, Rick Braun, Richard Elliott, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Alex Bugnon, Sharon Rae North and Plunky and Oneness.
Interested event-goers are reminded that Maymont is located in a residential neighborhood and parking is limited near the park. Everyone is encouraged to use the free shuttle service being provided, from Richmond City Stadium, which will run every quarter of an hour or shuttles (for $3.50), available from Virginia Commonwealth University - West Cary/Harrison Streets (1101 West Cary Street) and West Main/Laurel Streets (801 West Main Street) Parking Lots. For more parking/shuttle information, please visit: www.jazzatmaymont.com.
Once a private estate, Maymont is an100-acre public park that is owned by the city of Richmond and managed by the Maymont Foundation. The park includes beautifully landscaped grounds, walking trails, a nature center, children’s farm, Japanese and Italian Gardens, mansion, historic buildings, carriage collection, and wildlife exhibits. The Maymont property was given to Richmond citizens in 1925 following the posthumous wishes of owners, James and Sallie Dooley.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Maymont Foundation. Please note: Maymont will only be open to ticket holders on August 14-15, 2010.
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WHEN Saturday, August 14, 2010
Noon – 10:00 p.m.
Scheduled Acts for the day to include:
Poncho Sanchez
Norman Brown
Stanley Clarke
Chaka Khan
Rick Braun and Richard Elliot
Lalah Hathaway
Terence Blanchard
Sharon Rae North
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Boomie
Joye B. Moore
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Boney James
Alex Bugnon
Bob Baldwin
Chuck Mangione
Marcus Johnson
Ledisi
Plunky and Oneness
Maestro J
WHERE Maymont – Hampton Street Entrance
1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, Virginia
CONTACT For more information regarding event, artists, parking, shuttle services, etc., please visit: www.jazzatmaymont.com or www.maymont.org
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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