The 5th Annual “Jazz In The Gardens” Music Festival in Miami Gardens | March 20th - 21st, 2010 | TheUrbanMusicScene.com

THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE DATES FOR THE 5^TH ANNUAL “JAZZ IN THE GARDENS” MUSIC FESTIVAL

MARCH 20 & 21, 2010 AT DOLPHIN STADIUM

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce that on March 20 & 21, 2010,
the 5th Annual “Jazz in the Gardens” music festival will be held at
Dolphin Stadium, located at 2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, in the heart of
Miami Gardens. Jazz in the Gardens’ 2010 performers will be announced
in November and tickets go on sale in January for the two-day music
festival.

“Jazz in the Gardens” has become a highly anticipated top cultural event in South Florida,
attracting audiences from all across the nation and abroad. In March
2009, almost 40,000 people attended the music festival. Jazz in the
Gardens delivers a dynamic mix of musical genres, ranging from jazz,
R&B, Neo-soul and World Beat sounds. Amongst the legendary
entertainers who have performed at Jazz in the Gardens are Frankie
Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Erykah Badu,
Wyclef Jean, Babyface, The O’Jays, Nancy Wilson, George Benson, Sergio
Mendez, Luciano, Boney James and Kenny G.

“This is truly an exciting milestone for the City and for the Miami Gardens
community. I remember when no one knew anything about the event, and
those who knew doubted it could be successful. Now, everyone has a
desire to be involved! Jazz in the Gardens has become so much more than
just a music festival. It’s become a reunion point for friends and
family, a business opportunity for small and large businesses, and a
vacation destination for adults seeking a break from the winter cold.
Overall, the hard work and investment is paying off! People are
learning about Miami Gardens and realizing all the beauty and economic opportunity it offers,” stated City of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson.

Quite
successfully, “Jazz in the Gardens” continues to double its attendance
year after year. Affordable ticket prices and booking blockbuster
entertainment has proven to be the winning combination and key to
growth. Promising and consistently delivering an A-list line-up, a
unique musical experience and an array of diverse activities, the 5^th
Annual “Jazz in the Gardens” music festival in 2010 will undoubtedly
live up to its reputation as one of the premiere music festivals in the
country.

For more information about the 5^th Annual “Jazz in the Gardens,” please call the general hotline at 305-622-8043 or visit www.jazzinthegardens.com.
All media inquiries should be directed to Circle of One Marketing at
(305) 576-3790. Sponsorship requests should be directed to Jim Erlick,
The Erlick Group at (212) 418-7372.

About The City of Miami Gardens

The City of Miami Gardens was incorporated on May 13, 2003 as the 33^rd city in Miami-Dade County. At a population of approximately 109,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens
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 41^st annual Super Bowl. In 2009, the City hosted the college BCS championship game and in 2010, will host the 43^rd Super Bowl.