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Wednesday February 19th, 2008
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Suzan McDowell
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WYCLEF, GEORGE BENSON, CHAKA KHAN, THE O’JAYS, NANCY WILSON AT the 3RD ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS WITH KEM, Stanley Clarke, George Duke Chrisette Michele, Mike Phillips, Anthony David and Elin March 15th & 16th, 2008 @ Dolphin Stadium.
WHAT: The City of Miami Gardens is pleased to announce the star-studded lineup for the 3rd annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival. Confirmed artists include, George Benson, Chaka Khan, The O’Jays, Wyclef Jean, Nancy Wilson, KEM, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Chrisette Michele, Mike Phillips, Anthony David and Elin. Local artists names to be released soon.
In just three years, Jazz in the Gardens has become a premiere music festival in South Florida; raising the bar each year with its star studded line-up. This festival delivers a diverse mix of music genres that range from jazz, R&B and Caribbean sounds.
With the tremendous line-up of artists, on-site attractions, and local, regional and national promotional efforts, this year’s attendance is expected to top 20,000, a 200% increase on 2007’s attendance.
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2008 and Sunday, March 16, 2008
WHERE Dolphin Stadium
2269 Dan Marino Boulevard
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
COST: Tickets start at $25 for one day general admission and go up to $75 for two day premium reserved. Purchase tickets at www.jazzinthegardens.com, Ticketmaster Outlets and www.ticketmaster.com or at the Dolphin Stadium ticket box office.
SPONSORS:
For general information visit www.jazzinthegardens.com or call the event hotline at: 305.622.8043. For vendor and sponsor opportunities, contact Concertz Event Management, Inc. at 954.826.6351. For more information about the City of Miami Gardens visit: www.miamigardens-
About the City of Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens was incorporated on May 13, 2003 as the 33rd city in Miami-Dade County. At a population of approximately 109,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens and is a solid, working and middle class community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American municipality in the State of Florida and boasts many Caribbean residents. In 2007, the City hosted the 41st annual Super Bowl. In 2009, the City will host the college BCS championship game and in 2010, will host the 44th Super Bowl.
