Venues and Participating Businesses

2011 Festival Venues  

The Florida Theatre (Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition on Thursday, May 26 only)
Swingin' Stage presented by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (Main and Monroe streets), All festival days
Groovin' Stage (Hemming Plaza), All festival days
Old Church (Laura and Monroe Streets), All festival days
Breezin' Stage (The Jacksonville Landing), All festival days 

“Jazz Up Downtown” Sanctioned Businesses 

Please support the following sanctioned businesses during your time downtown and take advantage of their specials and promotions during the festival.  All businesses are open full Jazz Festival hours unless noted.  

Southlight Gallery
100 North Laura St. (entrance on West Forsyth)
904-358-1002
Free Admission
VIP Guests: 10% discount on all fine art purchases
Throughout the Jazz weekend the gallery will feature LIVE jam sessions between Southlight Artists and guest musicians.
Click here for a printable flyer!

Musical guests include:  
Jarell Harris & Divine Harmony, Kimberly Beasley, Ernie Ealum, Walter Parks, Philip Pan, Edith Moore-Hubert, Jorge Pena, Jin Pena, Gaby Pena, Mark Williams & Blue Horse, Carolyn Snyder-Menke, Linda Minke, Jessica Menke and Javier Arguello.
 
Collaborating visual artists include:
Paul Ladnier, Sydney McKenna, Allison Watson, Robert Leedy, MacTruque, Pam Zambetti, Tony Wood and Larry Davis. The complete schedule can be found on the Southlight Gallery's Facebook page or  www.southlightgallery.com.
 
Donations for beverages will benefit the Friends of the Jacksonville Symphony or www.fotjs.com. . 
 
Adrian Pickett Gallery     
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-962-2540
Adrian Pickett will create a portrait of Jazz Festival headliner Natalie Cole and feature jazz-inspired art. VIP guests will receive $150 off a personal portrait ($500) or free framing on any piece of art purchased.

Aly Cat Studio
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-699-8109
15% off any item when you mention the Jazz Festival.
Special one-of-a-kind Jazz Festival handcrafted items. 15% off any in-stock item when you mention Jazz Festival 

An Apple A Day     
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-353-2024
Happy Hour all day until 6 p.m., two beers for $5 and $5 Sangria.
10% discount on lunch for Jazz lovers all weekend.   

Art Center Cooperative Inc.
229 North Hogan St. & 31 W. Adams St.
904-355-1757
10% discount on selected art pieces
Juried Jazz Art Show “City Sounds” at Hogan St. location. Meet Marsha Hatcher, the 2010 Jazz Festival Commemorative Poster Artist showing her original art work at Adams St. location.

Big Pete’s Pizza    
118 North Julia St.  904-356-5079
Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy a complimentary two liter drink with purchase of an extra large specialty pizza.

Budget Records      
228 East Forsyth St. 904-881-56580
10% discount on all retail merchandise and special vinyl/CD Jazz selection available.

Burro Bar
100 East Adams St.
904-677-2977
True jazz enthusiasts can enjoy an all-day Saturday Jazz Jam and after-party. Live entertainment on Friday and Sunday nights. Special $2 Pabst Beer all weekend.
 
Chamblins Uptown Books
215 North Laura St.
904-674-0868
Books 10-50% as usual; DVDs $6; CDs $5. New Jazz sets available.

Elemental Gallery & Studio   
Inside Jacksonville Landing 904-307-1885
Meet Beth Haizlip, 2007 Jazz Festival Commemorative Poster Artist, and view her art and prints. 

FAB * LIS
45 West Adams St.  904-359-0359
Hours:  Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m. Closed Sunday.
VIP guests receive an additional 20% off any item with their VIP pass. Jazz-related art will be on display.

Hana & Her Sister
Inside the Jacksonville Landing  904-358-8080
Door prizes, special offers/discounts on Jazz Jewelry collection.

Happy Landing 
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-394-0259
Relax with drink specials while overlooking the St Johns River. Specials includeL Landing Breeze $4, double $6, Bahama Mama $4, double $6 and Miller Lite bottles $3.

Harry’s of New York  
40 West Monroe St.  904-305-7197
Enjoy a jazzed-up quarter-pound hot dog on a sub roll and a drink for only $5.

Indochine
21 East Adams. (upstairs)
904-598-5303
Enjoy Indochine's relaxing and elegant yet casual atmosphere with full liquor and award-winning food paired with jazz music. Specials offered daily and nightly.

Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Center
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-355-1101
10% off any item in gift shop; tee shirts $10 for Jazz guests
Free admission, donations appreciated

Kara Bazma
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-302-9095
All Jazz lovers receive $20 off any custom-made dress when you mention the Jazz Festival.

Koja Sushi Inc.
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-350-9911
15% off meal and a special Jazztini for $6 when you mention the Jazz Festival. 
    
Lina M. Bath Boutique
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-554-3758
Handcrafted luxurious bath treasurers $7.98 or less and special Jazzy Jewel Fragrances.  Shea butter, feet pampering and mineral bath supplies  available. 

Morton’s The Steakhouse, Jacksonville 
1510 Riverplace Boulevard  904-399-3933
Enjoy discounts on wine, beer, Mortinis, and the bar bite menu during Morton’s “Power Hour” on Friday and Sunday from 5-11 p.m. in the bar only.

Poppy Love Smoke Cigar and Wine Bar (Downtown only)
112 East Adams St.  904-354-1988
www.poppylovesmoke.com
Cigar discounts, domestics $2, imports $3
Jazzy Jazz Martinis and Blueberry Blues $3-$5 all day and night. Live Neo/Soul/Reggae music May 27-29. DJ on May 26. After party hours until 2 a.m. Thursday-Sunday.

Quizno's Subs
224 North Hogan St.  904-798-8889   
VIP Jazz Festival pass holders receive a 10% discount on total order.

Riverfit Gym at the Landing
Inside the Jacksonville Landing  904-619-5206
Complimentary enrollment during Jazz Festival weekend & $19.99 per month. Complimentary Spin Class to the sounds of jazz on Saturday 9:15 a.m. Riverfit Gym is offering a complimentary workout to all Jazz Festival guests during festival hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 27th -29.     

Sundrez
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-356-8078   
10% off purchase of any three fine cigars; 20% off Jazz figurines/pins.
Suntan oil, sunglasses, hats, water and more available all weekend.  

Sports Mania
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-475-9986
20% off regular priced merchandise when mentioning the Jazz Festival.
Additional discounts on clearance merchandise.    
 
The Toy Factory 
Inside Jacksonville Landing  904-353-4874
www.thetoyfactory.net
15% off all non-sale merchandise when you mention the Jazz Festival.

Visit Jacksonville (Headquarters for Visitor Information)   
 208 North Laura St.  904-798-9111
www.visitjacksonville.com
Live performances and entertainment all weekend including: 

Friday, May 27
5-10 pm:  Morton Perry Band
Band breaks: Singer Steffanie Renae 

Saturday, May 28
11-2 p.m.:The Cowford Jazz Messengers 
3-6 p.m.: Elisha “Atlas” Parris
6-8 p.m.: Shelby Crews 
8-11 p.m.:  “River City Music Man”   

Sunday, May 29 
11-2 p.m.: “River City Music Man”   
3-8 p.m.: Kevon Re’Mon’te 

Artists
Pam Barnett, Anita Glover,Leon Bradley, Yes You Canvas owner, David Durett 

Vendors
Organo Gold International, Inc. hot and iced gourmet coffees and organic green tea samples 

Entertainment
Mr. C, The Christian Clown with balloon sculptures, magic shows and fun for the whole family! 
 
Zodiac Bar & Grill
120 West Adams St.  904-354-8283    
Two for one drinks Friday & Saturday 4-7 p.m. DJ from 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Full food menu on Sunday, $2 draft, $3 well.
Andrew Jackson Jazz Band and Eric Karter performing on Friday and Saturday