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We are pleased to announce our VIP Hotel Aloft Hotels- A new twist in travel in Rancho Cucamonga!

Located less than just minutes from Ontario Mills Mall. Aloft Hotel by W Hotels is the perfect place to relax after the festival weekend.

Call Today- 909.484.2018

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CONTACT US AT:

Inland Empire Jazz Festival
Office: 909.941.6920
Fax: 909.941.6891

Event Director :
Annetta Bryant
Annetta@iejazz.com

Logistics Director :
Timothy Stansell
timothy@iejazz.com

Production Manager :
Bill Proctor
Billproctor@iejazz.com

Artist Liaison
Hassan
hassan@iejazz.com

Talent Committee Coordinator :
Roxanna West
roxanna@iejazz.com

Director of Digital Media :
Media Team
adria@iejazz.com

Vendor and Sponsor Coordinator:
jamieb@iejazz.com

The I.E. Jazz Gourmet Basket exclusive for our
VIP ticket holders!


Relax and enjoy the festival. We’ll bring the food to you. The basket is yours to keep. Choose from either lunch or dinner. One basket per person or couple.One baskets feed up to two people.

Menu from our 2008 Top Chefs coming soon.

A $150 Value your’s
FREE with VIP Ticket Purchase

Meal includes:
• Appetizers
• Non-Alcoholic Beverage
• Bottled Water
• Select Treats
• Fruit
• Salad
• Main Course
• Dessert


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"Come Celebrate Life" @
The 2nd Annual Inland Empire Jazz Festival Charity Weekend

We present the Inland Empire Jazz Festival 2008 Entertainment and Magical Charity Event.Each Artist is committed to providing outstanding entertainment that supports our fundraiser. This event will allow programs for Operation REAPP (501c3)
to continue to flourish and obtain it's goals.

Friday
October 3-
6 :00 - 9:00 PM

Get ready for an evening of jazz sensations:

Reno Jones
Gino Matteo

Saturday
October 4-
12 :00 - 10:00 PM

Jazz Fusion & Blues:

Gail Johnson Featuring:
Althea Rene

Jovonnie
Gary Daniels
Scott Mayo
Gregg
Young & The 2nd Street Band
Special Features
KATZ - Zumba
Furman Meggit

Sunday
October 5-
12 :00 - 10:00 PM

Sizzling hot Latin Jazz with a taste of Soul:

Latin Jazz Greats Tierra
San Gabriel 7
J. Boykin
Jackie Bryant
Latin Percussion: Gaynell Colburn
Funk Tastic

Honoring a Legend-

The festival was slated to honor Isaac Hayes in person. We will now hold a special Tribute on his behalf.

The tribute to Soul Legend Isaac Hayes will take place throughout the three day music festival. We invite the surrounding Inland Empire community to join the festival in celebrating the life of Mr. Isaac Hayes and giving our respect for his life long contributions.

For more information regarding the tribute email info@iejazz.com.

Donate to the Celebrate Life Awards:

Isaac Hayes

"The 2008 Celebrate Life Award" Honoree- Mr. Isaac Hayes

It's a garden extravaganza the Ontario Mills Mall at the 2nd Annual Inland Empire Jazz Festival.

Join us as we celebrate life with local and national entertainment, local cuisine, and plenty of excitement and fun.

Click here now!

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Cherish the enchanting sounds of jazz fusion, dance to the beat of Latin Jazz favored with a taste of soul. Then sit back and relax in the garden setting while sipping on a fruit smooth or cold Ice Tea.

The IE Jazz Festival set's the atmosphere for this year's festival.

Home Show Garden

Partnering with the Inland Empire Home show is a great benefit to the
community. The festival will enhance the Home Show by providing an element that will be heard from miles around.

Music is a universal language that transcends all barriers. The festival reaches beyond the festival grounds and touches the heart for the community.

Come support the charities of the Inland Empire and take away an experience of a life time.

Inland Empire Jazz Festival tickets will be valid for both the festival and the Home Show!

Home Show

Ontario Mills
October 3 - 5th, 2008

This show will offer the largest gathering of products and services for the community’s needs for Home Improvement, Renovation, Remodeling, Decorating and Landscaping. Our PRIME OUTDOOR location is situated in the north east section of the Ontario Mills parking facility. Our extensive advertising campaign will include Radio, T.V., Newspaper, Direct Mail, Billboards and Point of Purchase Discount Coupons. In conjunction to the weekly shoppers that exceed 142,000 local residents – this event promises to be the BIGGEST and BEST Home Show to date! Historically – our Inland Empire Shows have attracted Homeowners from east Orange County to the tri-Cities of Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank and all along the 210 / 10 corridor - as far south as Palm Springs! But MOST of our consumers are residents of the Greater Inland Empire.

The Inland Empire Jazz Festival Inc. Presents:

The Inland Empire Jazz Festival Charity Weekend
to benefit Operation REAPP and SEBA


October 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2008
Ontario Mills Mall
Ontario, CA

Three days in a magical garden setting.

Operation REAPP a non-profit 501c3 and SEBA invites you to the 2nd Annual Inland Empire Jazz Festival. The event will be held at in the North East corner of the Ontario Mills Mall.

The Inland Empire Jazz Festival is more than a music festival. It defines education, cultural awareness, economic development, charity and community as it strives to unify all entities of a diverse region as “The IE.”

2008 SPONSORS AND CHARITTIES:
2007-2009 Presenting Sponsor

AT&T Real Yellow Pages celebrates the diversity of the Inland Empire. They have awarded the Inland Empire Jazz Festival the cover of the 2008-2007 Real Yellow Pages Phone book and a two page spread in the Community Living Section. This publication is distributed to over 4 Million residents and business in the Inland Empire.

  Mission

Presented by Operation REAPP, in association with SEBA, it is the mission of the Inland Empire Jazz Festival to entertain and expose a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados and young Jazz enthusiasts to the variety and rich heritage of Jazz music while unifying the Inland Empire’s diverse population, promoting tourism, and contributing to its community.

Designed to be a weekend of fun and entertainment for the whole family, the Inland Empire Jazz Festival is dedicated to the economic development, community unification, and education and cultural awareness of jazz music a traditional form of music.  

The weekend will include three days of live Jazz, inclusive of local and nationally recognized talents, jazz superstars and legends, as well as participation by area high school and college jazz ensembles in a competition style presentation to showcase the talent and diversity of the young people of the Inland Empire. This exhilarating weekend will also include a Community Day that will be devoted to a special population and a Sunday afternoon cruise of classic and vintage cars accenting Historic Route 66 ending at the Inland Empire Jazz Festival.

 

Community Outreach

The Inland Empire Jazz Festival garners the spirit and support of residents and business owners in the various Inland Empire communities.

With the potential of generating hundreds of thousands of dollars, this festival serves to create opportunities for many to benefit from its efforts to build alliances, educate, and further develop the Inland Empire's robust economy.

Schools, churches, and local non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate in ticket sales for fundraising purposes. Working closely with these entities, the Inland Empire Jazz Festival thrives to enrich the communities’ prosperity, cultural diversity, and educational outlook.

We incorporate youth each year, by providing opportunity for showcasing their talents via live performance and exposure to the music community and media, as well as the experience of participating in an event with tremendous growth potential.

Additionally, we provide the opportunity to include populations of disadvantage youth, seniors and the disabled in this monumental event.

Fundraising Opportunities

We are pleased to announce the opportunity to share this years fundraising opportunities with local Inland Empire Non-Profits and Community based Organizations. Organizations such as schools, churches, non-profits, unions and community supportive agencies are encouraged to participate in ticket sales for fundraising purposes.

How to get involved:

  • Submit The IE Jazz 2008 Fundraiser Application
  • Upon approval the Non-Profit will receive a promotional code to track sales
  • Receive a percentage of the proceeds raised for your Non-Profit
  • See Application for details and restrictions

If your non-profit organization would like to receive an application to participate please email us at info@iejazz.com or call 909.941.6920 for an application.

2008 Sponsor Giveaway

Southwest Airlines- "The official Airline of the Inland Empire Jazz Festival 2008."

On behalf of the Inland Empire Jazz Festival Southwest Airlines is giving away round trip tickets to anywhere SOUTHWEST fly's.

Registrations is simple:

  • Check out IE Jazz Buzz Calendar and locate a "Celebrate Community Event".
  • Show up at the event and register to win

Events will be held at locations throughout the Inland Empire beginning in May. Click here to see The IE Jazz Buzz Calendar

Time Warner Cable
The Official Cable Company for the Inland Empire Jazz Festival Charity Weekend 2008
Time Warner Cable
Help non-profits in your community. The Inland Empire Jazz Festival Charities invite you to participate in this years festival as ticket sales affiliate.
Click here for details on how to receive your affiliate link.
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