Jazz in the Gardens Press Conference & VIP Soiree Takes Place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 3/19

Special Appearances by Tom Joyner, Teena Marie, Joe Sample and K'Jon

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Please join City of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson, City Council and the host of the 5th Annual Jazz in the Gardens, "The Fly Jock" Tom Joyner at the 5th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens" Press Conference & Private VIP Kickoff Soiree hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL.

 The press conference marks the first media availability for various artists performing at Jazz in the Gardens. National syndicated and popular radio personality Tom Joyner, who is hosting the event at Sun Life Stadium, will also be on hand to meet with the media and mingle with guests.

 WHO:               Special appearances by "Jazz in the Gardens" Host, Tom Joyner; Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson; renowned A-listers Teena Marie, Joe Sample and K'Jon; and music by DJ Al J.

 WHEN:             Friday, March 19, 2010

Private VIP Kickoff Soiree: 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Press Conference: 8:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

WHERE:           Ballroom A

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

1 Seminole Way

Hollywood, FL 33314

 For more information on the highly-anticipated 5^th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens" Hosted by Tom Joyner, please visit www.jazzinthegardens.com or contact the City of Miami Gardens at 1-877-640-5299. All media inquiries should be directed to Circle of One Marketing at 305.576.3790.

Please RSVP by 3/17/2010 at info@circleofonemarketing.com.

ABOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS

The City of Miami Gardens was incorporated on May 13, 2003, as the 33rd city in Miami-Dade County. At a population of approximately 10,000, 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 41st annual Super Bowl. The City recently hosted the 2009 college BCS championship game and in February 2010 hosted the 44th Super Bowl.

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS

For general information visit www.jazzinthegardens.com or call the event hotline at: 305-622-8043. For vendor and sponsor opportunities, contact Vendor Express at 954-275-3092.

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