Jammin' at J & J
JAMMIN' AT J & J
DATE OF EVENT: JULY 25, 2009
FM: TERRI HARDY, STARR-GENNETT FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RE: JAMMIN' AT J & J Winery - "Music for the Soul" at a Great New Wine Festival
For immediate release: Live music, wine, fine art and gourmet food! Come enjoy a day of shopping, concerts in the spacious tent with ample seating, and fine dining al fresco with your choice of vino at the area's newest winery when Starr-Gennett Foundation presents its first annual Wine and Music Festival. JAMMIN' at J & J will be held at the beautiful waterfront setting of J&J Winery on Rt. 40, National Road West of Richmond 1 mile on July 25 from 1 - 8 pm.
MUSIC! Popular local and regional musicians will provide the entertainment:
o 1:00 - 3:30 Pat O'Neal - his jazz saxophone will carry the audience away o 3:00 - 5:00 Richmond's own Frank DeVito and Carol Lou Woodward, solo and duo, will perform our favorites and some standards of the past o 5:00 - 6:00 the Community Orchestra Strings - a special ensemble with perfectly elegant sounds to relax by the water o Hip fans will flock near when Triage, a global sounds - smooth jazz group from Cincinnati, will take the stage as this year's featured band from 6-8pm. 2005 BEST OF CINCINNATI CITY FOR ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC - CITYBEAT WEEKLY = TRIAGE
o In between sets, Thoroughly Modern Milly actresses from Richmond Civic Theatre give an advance peak at their next stage musical as these ladies stroll musically the winery grounds in period costumes.
ART!
Artists from this two state region will display their talents and sell their wares for your gift giving. Everything the fine arts to practical arts with great pizzazz will be on the grounds to buy: from recycled art, lawn ornaments, paintings and water colors, clocks, lamps, prints, custom furniture, sculpture, pottery, hand woven rugs, stained glass, photography to trendy jewelry and fashion handbags. Indiana Artisan Charlene George will feature her state recognized paintings and art prints and discuss this new state-wide promotion of the Hoosier state's finest artists.
GOURMET FOOD!
Enjoy fine dining? Then the gourmet food by Who Cooks for You! will make your taste buds tingle with a great selection of reasonably priced selections to sample. You might select Tuscan Hummus & Veggie Tower or perhaps the Pesto Chicken Cheesecake intrigues you.
FUN!
A benefit raffle will only add to the fun with prizes like a wine cooler, wine gift certificate or the diamond earrings from Rogers Jewelers. A "must do" is a visit to the Starr-Gennett Gallery on site for items that recognize the music legacy of the Gennett Records Walk of Fame. Special $25 gifts at the Gallery: Warm Glow Candles, the JAMMIN' sponsor, created 100 Wayne County gift baskets to highlight the richness of Wayne County.
ADMISSION: Tickets are $15 each, and include a free wine to taste and delicious food to sample.
For group tickets, "will call" tickets, credit card purchases or more information, call Terri at (765) 962-2860.
Tickets on sale at: At Home (Warm Glow) in the Dow Building Starr-Gennett Gallery on Ft. Wayne Ave. across from Roger Richert's Furniture Gallery Tourism Bureau Secret Ingredient
Free Parking: Handicapped parking and golf carts provide accessibility to all at the Festival with assistance from R.S.V.P, the event volunteers
WHAT: JAMMIN' AT J & J - "Music for the Soul"
WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1:00-8:00 PM
WHERE: J & J WINERY 3415 NATIONAL ROAD WEST RICHMOND, IN 47374 (near K-Mart, south side of the highway)
COST: $15 per person (free parking)
For additional information, call Terri Hardy at 765-962-2860. Artists wishing to participate must contact Dr. Karen Montgomery, the JAMMIN' chair person at 765-962-5419 See attached flyer.
