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  2008 Potomac Jazz & seafood Festival Logo

9th Annual
2008 Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival

SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS AVAILABLE - NO SALES AT THE GATE

Saturday, July 12
  
St. Clement's Island Museum
38370 Point Breeze Road
Colton's Point, Maryland 20626
 
301-769-2222

Relax riverside on the lawn of the St. Clement's Island Museum to the sounds of three dynamic jazz groups and indulge in the best seafood Southern Maryland has to offer! Admission includes parking, entry to the festival, admission to the museum and a complimentary water taxi ride to historic St. Clement's Island, Birthplace of Maryland (weather permitting). Come early! Food and beverages must be purchased separately by the vendors provided. No coolers please. Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket.  

 This event is presented by the Friends of the St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums. This annual fundraiser supports educational and cultural programs, projects and exhibits of the museums.

No coolers, pets, or large umbrellas will be allowed on the festival grounds.

         

 


 

  • Gate opens at 2 pm.
  • 4 pm   Marcus Mitchell
  • 6 pm   Urban Jazz Coalition
  • 8 pm   Nick Colionne
  • 10 pm Event ends
  • 4 PM
Marcus Mitchell  
 

Marcus mitchell

 

Sax man extraordinaire! Marcus played at the 2005 Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival as the featured sax player for Marcus Johnson. A total stand-out of talent, Marcus was invited to open this year's festival with his own band.

  • 6 PM
Urban Jazz Coalition  
 

Urban Jazz Coalition

Straight from Columbus, Ohio, the Urban Jazz Coalition will be here to help you get your groove on! Interactive and dynamic, this group will leave you wanting more! To learn more about this group on the rise, go to their website at: http://www.urbanjazzcoalition.com/

 

  • 8 PM
Nick Colionne
 

Nick ColionneThe pride of Chicago and Smooth Jazz lovers everywhere, Nick Colionne hardly needs an introduction. He makes magic every time he picks up his guitar so this is one artist you won't want to miss! His upcoming CD will be nationally released just days before the festival so get in line and be the first to pick up "guitar gold!" Nick will be selling and signing! For more information about Nick, his new CD, and future performances, please log onto his website at: http://www.nickcolionne.com/  



Enjoy an array of seafood specialties offered by:

  • Lenny’s Restaurant

  • Bear Creek Barbeque

  • Circle “C” Oyster Ranch

  • Hawaiian Joe’s (Desserts)

  • Optimist Club of the Seventh District (Beer, wine, spirits)

Crab cakes! Oysters! Shrimp! Rockfish! There's even a land-lubber menu! To complement your food choice, there will be a refreshing choice of beverages and desserts! You must be 21 to order beer, wine, or alcohol specialties.  If you drink, DON'T DRIVE!

Your after dinner choices include hand-dipped ice cream, shakes, sundaes, and banana splits.

No coolers allowed.



(The cost of the ticket does not include food.)
 

 
  • $45 in advance/$55 at the gate if available
  • Museum Members $40 (by phone or mail)

 

Only 800 tickets are available.  An advance ticket sell out will eliminate tickets available at the gate.  Order early or call ahead for ticket availability!

ONLINE TICKET ORDERS:  To order your tickets on-line click here.
(There is a small service charge on all e-tickets)

BY PHONE: To order your tickets by telephone using a Mastercard or Visa, call St. Clement’s Island – Potomac River Museum at 301-769-2222. Pick up tickets at Will Call area in the cardholder’s name the day of the festival.  Tickets will be processed through the museum store (Crab Claw Gift Shop).  No refunds or exchanges. ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

Ticket holders must pick up a wrist band at the gate.  Anyone not wearing an event wrist band will be escorted off the property by Security.
  


 

Looking to spend the night or weekend? Contact our event sponsor and ask for the jazz festival, special rate for the night of July 14! Offer good until all blocked rooms for this event are booked.

Special rates: 

  • $94 + tax = Standard room w/double beds or king

  • $155 + tax = Whirlpool tub suite w/double beds or king

           Official accommodations of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival !

Sleep Inn & Suites
23428 Three Notch Road
California, Maryland 20619
301-737-0000
http://www.sleepinnandsuites.net/

You must ask for the reserved rooms for the jazz festival to receive special rate
 


    

 

Directions to the St. Clement's Island - Potomac River Museum, St. Mary's County, Maryland. Click Here for directions from MapQuest

From the Washington Capital Beltway:

Take exit 7a (Waldorf exit) to Route 5 south. Stay on Route 5 south through Clinton, Waldorf, Hughesville, and Mechanicsville. Route 5 will bear right in Mechanicsville as intersects with Route 235. STAY ON ROUTE 5 SOUTH to Morganza and yellow blinking light. Turn RIGHT on Rt. 242 south to the end at Colton's Point.

From Northern Virginia:

Exit from the Beltway cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and take first exit to Route 210, Indian Head Highway. Make a LEFT onto Rt 228 to Waldorf. Turn RIGHT onto RT 301 south through Waldorf, La Plata and Faulkner. Turn LEFT onto Rt 234 east toward Leonardtown. Stay on Rt 234 to Clements (4-way stop intersection) and make a RIGHT onto 242 south to the end at Colton's Point.

From Baltimore/Annapolis:

Take Route 97 south, Rt 3 south to Rt 301 south at Bowie. Stay on Rt 301 south to Route 5 south toward Waldorf. Stay on Route 5 south through Waldorf (not business 5), Hughesville, and Mechanicsville. Route 5 will bear right in Mechanicsville as it intersects with Route 235 south. STAY ON ROUTE 5 SOUTH to Morganza and yellow blinking light. Turn RIGHT on Rt. 242 south to the end at Colton's Point.

From Richmond, Va:

I-95 to Rt. 301 north exit toward the Potomac River Bridge (Gov. Harry Nice Bridge). Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 234 east (Leonardtown/Lexington Park) to Clements (4-way stop intersection). Turn RIGHT on Rt. 242 south to the end at Colton's Point.


GOLD SPONSORS

St. Mary's County Art Council

  • This event is made possible by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council through funding by the Maryland State Arts Council. The Arts Council is proud to fund many other musical, cultural, and artistic programs in St. Mary’s County. Please visit their website for more information at :  http://www.stmarysartscouncil.com/

Bozick Distributors – Waldorf, MD – 301- 843-6251Bozick Distibutors

  • A distributor to retail establishments, Bozick Distributing carries only the finest beer products:  Heineken, Heineken Light, Corona, Corona Light, Coors Banquet, Coors, Light, Keystone, Killian’s, Molson, and Sam Adams.  A proud sponsor of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival, only products listed above will be served to our festival guests.

 

The Show Place Arena    

  • The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD has everything you need to make your next event an outstanding success!  This venue is perfect for corporate events, fundraisers, organizational events, and more!  The Show Place Arena also offers music festivals and concerts, high school graduations, horse shows and much, much more!  Click here for more information: http://www.showplacearena.com/

Lenny's Restaurant - California, MD – 301-737- 0777

  • A home town favorite, Lenny’s Restaurant has been locally owned and operated since 1952.  Lenny’s is well known for their fabulous steaks, seafood, and specialties like Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham.  Don’t miss Lenny’s famous Sunday Brunch!  Please call them or visit their website at www.lennys.net for more information.

The Sleep Inn & Suites – California, MD – 301-737- 0000  
The Official Accommodations of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival

  • The Sleep Inn & Suites are locally owned and operated and provide hospitality and customer service at its best!  Let the Sleep Inn & Suites be your “home away from home”  during your visit to St. Mary’s County!  For room reservations and property amenities call or log on to: www.sleepinn.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=MD097

W. M. Davis, Inc., General Contractors – Leonardtown, MD - 301-475- 2755

  • With distinctive quality and service, W. M. Davis General Contractors have served Southern Maryland for over 20 years.  Specialists in metal buildings, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, they also offer building and office leasing opportunities.  If you want to build the best, use the best.  Call them today or log onto their website at: http://www.wmdavis.com/

Maryland Life Magazine -   http://www.maryland-life.com/

  • MD life logoMaryland Life Magazine celebrates the essence of the Great State of Maryland, its people, its places, its history and culture, through vibrant glossy pictures and enchanting stories sure to lure you to discover the treasures in every corner of Maryland. Each issue serves as reference to the charm and beauty of Maryland with enticing destinations, events, including uptown and down home features of Maryland life. Save gas this summer and discover the many wonders of Maryland that lie just around the bend- pick up a Maryland Life Magazine today and let it guide you to the people and places that make Maryland great!

                                      Silver Sponsors 

Community Bank of Tri County1-888-745-BANK.Community Bank logo

  • A multi-service bank with 10 retail locations throughout Southern Maryland!

 

Law Office of A. Shane Mattingly – 301-475-9101Shayne Mattingly

  • 41645 Church Street-  Leonardtown, MD 20650. Shane is your go-to guy for general practice, criminal, accident and personal injury representation.

 

 

Century 21 New Millenium – Brooks and Barbour Team, RealtorsCentury 21 New Millenium – Brooks and Barbour Team, Realtors

  • Lucy Barbour and Karen Alford Brooks are your “Waterfront Specialists” and connection to the best homes and properties in Southern Maryland!  Call Lucy (301-904-9914) or Karen (301-481-0644) today or visit their website at www.brooksandbarbour.com

 

Café des Artistes – 301-997-0500

  • Cafe Des Artistes OwnersChef owned and operated in historic Leonardtown, MD, on Fenwick Street,  this fine dining restaurant offers a magical menu of French cuisine as well as local specialties, extensive wine selection, jazz nights, and room for groups or large parties for any special occasion.  For directions, menus, nightly specials, etc., please call or log onto www.cafedesartistes.com/ws/

                                                           



                                                         

 All festival ticket holders will be eligible to enter the free raffle for door prizes.  Thanks to our Gold Sponsor The Show Place Arena, two door prize winners will receive 2 tickets to the full weekend admission to the Metropolitan Jazz Festival at The Show Place Arena scheduled August 2008!

Other door prizes may be added and raffled the night of the festival!


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