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Clearwater Library Foundation Prepares for 7th Annual Jazz Soirée

(Left to right) Members of the Clearwater Library Foundation Board of Directors: Rick Clemens, Kathy Milam, Urith Fitzgerald, Pat Wassus, Julie Featherstone, Thomas Wright, David Martens, and Sherri Authier.

Invitations are out for the Clearwater Library Foundation's 7th Annual Jazz Soirée to be held on Saturday, October 16, from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Enjoy cool breezes and the smooth jazz sounds of the 31st Annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday, while nibbling on jambalaya, Cajun shrimp, crab cakes, and more on the Main Library's West Terrace. Providing the New Orleans style fare for the evening are E&E Stakeout Grill, Walt's Seasonal Cuisine, Rumba Island Bar & Grill, Clear Sky Beachside Café, and Incredible Edibles. A full cash bar will also be available. Live TV feeds from the Coachman Park stage to the screens along the West Terrace offer an up-close and personal view of the performances, adding to the enjoyment of the evening.

"With the relaxed ambiance of the West Terrace, spectacular views from the Roof Top, and the fabulous New Orleans style fare, the Main Library is a great place to enjoy the music of Jazz Holiday and to support the work of the Foundation," said Judy Melges, Executive Director. Reservations are now being taken and, as with the previous years, are expected fill quickly.

Sponsoring this year's Soirée is: Think Tank Studio; Robert C. Dickinson, III, PA. Attorneys at Law; Charles Q. Melges, CQM; Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; Rowland & Kathy Milam. All proceeds from the Soirée support the programs of the Clearwater Library Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation.

The evening's performance schedule is:

  • 7:30 p.m. - Tizer featuring Lao Tizer, Chieli Minucci, and Karen Briggs
  • 9:15 p.m. - SOULIVE
  • 10:45 p.m. - Fireworks

For further information or reservations and reserved valet parking, call the Foundation office at (727) 562-4970, ext. 5189.

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