Join us for a night of music, food, drinks, and dancing at Ocean Institute’s 17th Annual Jazz Festival! This highly anticipated two-day event combines world-class Jazz with a luxury culinary experience shared by Orange County’s premier resorts and restaurants. Proceeds benefit hands-on ocean science programs for underserved children.
Featuring Grammy Award Winner
Deniece Williams & more!
The Jazz Festival is the Ocean Institute’s biggest fundraiser of the year and proceeds directly support our Adopt-A-Class program. Thank you to Monarch Beach Resort for their support of this important event. Adopt-A-Class gives underserved students the life-changing opportunity to participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs at the Ocean Institute. Enjoy gourmet food, world-class jazz, and a beautiful sunset over Dana Point Harbor while knowing you are making a difference in the lives of at-risk students.
Coming for the weekend or have a stay-cation? Monarch Beach Resort is offering Jazz Festival guests a special rate. Secure your stay here, limited space available.
FRIDAY CONCERT / 6:00-9:30 PM
Enjoy small bites from the best local restaurants. Mix and mingle while enjoying hosted bars, a silent auction and more.
5:30 pm – VIP Reception with Artists
6:00 pm – General Admission Opens
6:00-7:00 pm – Reception Hour
7:00-9:30 pm – World Class Jazz Performance & Live Auction
All tickets include unlimited tastes from local restaurants and open bars.
VIP $250 – Includes VIP Reception with artists & VIP reserved seating
General $125 – Includes allocated seating
Standing Room – $75
SATURDAY JAZZ GALA
A four-course gala dinner presented by the Executive Chefs from Monarch Beach Resort, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, Montage Laguna Beach, and The Laguna Cliffs Marriott.
SATURDAY TABLES
To purchase a table, email or call Jill Kennedy at 949 496 2274 ext 345
Jkennedy@oceaninstitute.org
www.ocean-institute.org/jazz-festival
Ocean Institute
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
Organizer of Ocean Institute Jazz Festival
The Ocean Institute is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science, Maritime History and Outdoor Education programs. The facility includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, two historic tallships, and an oceanographic research vessel. Immersion-based field trips range from one-hour science labs to multi-day programs at sea. All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning.
