Media Advisory: 2007 Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival

August 10 - 12, 2007; www.camarilloartandjazz.com


CAMARILLO, CA--(Marketwire - August 6, 2007) -


Event Dates: August 10 - 12, 2007 at locations throughout Camarillo

Friday Night, August 10, 7:30 p.m. "Opening Night Concert": free concert by outstanding jazz keyboardist Gregg Karukas and his band featuring vocalist Ron Boustead, Constitution Park (corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo in Camarillo). Picnic setting.

Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. "All Day Art & Jazz": free art walk and jazz concerts with over 50 exhibiting artists and eight musical shows in Old Town Camarillo on Ventura Blvd. and Dizdar Park (corner of Glenn Dr. & Ventura Blvd.). Food and refreshments available for purchase on site.

Saturday, August 11, beginning at 4:00 p.m. "A Gala Evening Under the Stars": gallery exhibit, artists studio tour and a courtyard performance by Hot Club (swing jazz band). Headliner performance by renowned sax musician Eric Marienthal and his ensemble. Location: Studio Channel Islands Art Center at Cal State University Channel Islands (One University Drive, Camarillo). Picnic setting for general admission ticket holders.

Sunday, August 12, beginning at 12:30 p.m. "Art & Jazz at the Ranch": Musical performance by R&B, jazz and contemporary vocalist Christine Day with a surprise guest. More art on display. Camarillo Ranch House (201 Camarillo Ranch Rd.). Food and refreshments available for purchase on site.

Headliner websites:

Gregg Karukas - www.karukas.com

Eric Marienthal - www.ericmarienthal.com

Christine Day - www.christineday.org

Festival Proceeds: Proceeds from the weekend concerts support the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, the Camarillo Arts Council, the Studio Channel Islands Art Center, the Pat Richards Art Scholarship for a CSUCI student and the Maggie Kildee Fund for the Pleasant Valley Education Foundation.

Tickets Available at: www.TicketMaster.com

For a festival schedule, concert and art walk information, complete ticket prices, directions and artist bios: www.camarilloartandjazz.com, phone: 805-484-4383

Sponsors: Presenting festival sponsor is the City of Camarillo. Event sponsors are Cami Pinsak and Bob Taylor of Camarillo & Beyond Team of Keller Williams Realty, Keller-Williams Community Leadership Fund, and the Ventura County Star.

Contact Information: CONTACTS: Maggie Kildee Event Spokesperson Camarillo Art & Jazz Festival 805-482-8257 Diane Rumbaugh Media Contact 805-493-2877 805-407-1888 - cell