Groove to the beat at two music festivals in Nevada this April. The 48th annual Reno Jazz Festival, featuring The Bill Holman Big Band, will be held April 22-24, 2010. For more than three decades, the University of Nevada, Reno has been hosting one of the country’s largest jazz competitions, including vocal ensembles, big bands and jazz combos, all competing for highly coveted honors in their categories.
Ticket prices vary and can be purchased for all events and concerts or just for individual concerts. Tickets are available through tickets.com or by calling 1-800-225-2277. For more information, contact Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4046 or 1-800-233-8928. Email: jazz@unr.edu.
Reno Jazz Festival ticket details:
•Jazz Fan Pass (Premier package is good for all events and concerts, April 22-24, including a center-section seat at April 22 concert in Nightingale Concert Hall and floor seating at April 23 and 24 evening concerts at Lawlor Events Center) Individual price: $60, based on availability (Order early; quantity is limited.)
•Festival Pass (Good for all events, April 23-24; April 22 concert NOT INCLUDED) Group order price (minimum purchase of five passes): $20 each / $22 each after April 1; Individual price: $25
•Friday Pass (Good for all events, April 23 ONLY) Group order price (minimum purchase of five passes): $15 each / $17 each after April 1; Individual price: $20
•Saturday Pass (Good for all events, April 24 ONLY) Group order price (minimum purchase of five passes): $12 each / $14 each after April 1; Individual price: $17
•Day Pass (Good for events held 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on day of purchase ONLY; evening concerts not included) Individual price: $10, available for purchase at the festival only
•April 22 Concert – Ingrid Jensen and The Collective
General $20/ Senior $17/ Student $10
•April 23 Concert – The Bill Holman Big Band
General $24/ Senior $21/ Student $15
•April 24 Concert – Festival Showcase and Awards Ceremony
General $15/ Senior $12/ Student $8
In southern Nevada, enjoy 10 hours of jazz at the 18th annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival on April 24, 2010. By popular demand, the Festival will remain at its new location at the Government Amphitheater near the Las Vegas Strip. The Amphitheater is said to have superior sightlines and an excellent sound system. This year, there will be two new restroom areas, new and unique food and craft vendors, and improved parking. The artist lineup includes handpicked musicians to entertain throughout the day and night. Jazz and R&B artists include soulful musicians like Will Downing, Euge Groove, Lenny Williams, Fattburger and Everette Harp.
Ticket prices vary and can be purchased by calling 1-800-969-VEGAS. Ticket prices are subject to taxes, service charges and fees. For more information about the Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz Festival, visit yourjazz.com.
Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival ticket details:
•Children 12 years old and under: FREE
•Children 13-18 years old: $20 (Available at the on-site festival box office on day of event only)
•VIP/Early Bird tickets: $110 in advance (Receive first entry from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for center of venue seating with its own cash bar and upgraded executive restroom facilities)
•General Admission adult tickets: $60 in advance
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