Ocean Institute Jazzed to Host 2016 Red Hot Jazz Festival
Hot licks and cool tones will flow through the Ocean Institute again from January 22-23, 2016 during the 2016 Red Hot Jazz Festival. Celebrated saxophonist Richard Elliott and versatile vocalist Larry Braggs will join jazz titan trumpeter Rick Braun. They will perform for a limited audience at Friday’s wine and hors d’oeuvres reception and at Saturday evening’s Gala. The Ocean Institute’s popular Jazz Festival combines some of the jazz world’s most renowned artists with elegant epicurean dining, cocktails and wine reception, as well as live and silent auctions. Since its beginning in 2003, this extraordinary event has raised over one million dollars to benefit Ocean Institute hands-on, ocean-based educational programs.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Opening night offers a silent auction and wine reception with a selection of fine wines and hors d’oeuvres served at multiple food stations, hosted by local restaurants. There will also be a dessert and coffee offering concluding the reception followed by the jazz concert performance. Friday’s event is limited to 300 guests.
$250 – VIP Seating includes early entrance at 5:30 PM and
admission to VIP reception with the Artists (limited availability)
$125 – Premier Admission: Buy now for $125 Early Bird Seating.
Starting December 1, price goes up to $150
Saturday January 23, 2016
Saturday is the Premier Evening at the Ocean Institute Jazz Festival, featuring a Gala Gourmet Dinner and Jazz Performance. The elegant, intimate affair includes a cocktail reception with passed canapés and an award-winning, four-course taste extravaganza. This year’s host chef will be Rob Wilson, the executive chef of the Montage Laguna Beach. He will be spearheading the creation of a menu unique to this event prepared by celebrated executive chefs from local resorts. The evening also includes connoisseur silent and live auctions. Saturday’s Gala is limited to 180 guests. Reserve your table now.
$500 – Individual Ticket
$5,000 – Table of 10
A night out with Rick Braun and Friends makes a great holiday gift for your favorite foodie or jazz aficionados – get them while they’re hot at www.oijazzfestival.com.
Proceeds from the Jazz Festival benefit the Ocean Institute, Dana Point, and its award winning educational programs. Over 100,000 students and public visitors, and 8,000 teachers annually participate in marine science environmental education and maritime history programs. The Ocean Institute’s programs extend learning beyond the classroom by providing hands-on experiences that students will carry with them for a lifetime.
Join our Event Sponsors: Gibson Dunn; Irvine BMW; Fuscoe Engineering; Capital Group; South Coast Plaza, or become an Event Partner. Contact (949) 496-2274 ext. 416 for more information.
Donia Moore
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