JAZZ IN THE GARDENS ANNOUNCES UPTOWN MAGAZINE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR

March 16-17, 2013

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – November 13, 2012 – Miami Gardens’ 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce as the festival host, nationally syndicated radio personality, Michael Baisden.

West Palm Beach, FL – December 7, 2012 – The City of Miami Gardens and AEG Live announced today that UPTOWN Magazine will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2013 & 2014 Jazz in the Gardens music festivals. UPTOWN, the industry leader in reaching affluent urban consumers, will receive a dominant marketing and promotional presence in association with the festival's digital, social and experiential media assets. Additionally, UPTOWN Magazine will conduct a series of unique consumer promotions driving awareness of the overall festival while delivering memorable experiences for readers nationwide. Last year's festival drew record breaking attendance and yielded the highest grossing shows in the seven year history of the event. Last year's Jazz in the Gardens featured stellar headliners Mary J Blige, Ramsey Lewis, Jill Scott, Kenny G, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Doug E Fresh, Ledisi, Kevin Eubanks, and more.

This year's event features Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Earth Wind & Fire, Najee, Rachelle Ferrell, Neyo, Monica, Mary Mary, plus more.

"We are thrilled to partner with Jazz in the Gardens," said Henry J. Watkins, Publisher and Senior Director of Integrated Sales. "The UPTOWN brand celebrates the lifestyle of influential and professional urban consumers across the country and our brand aligns perfectly with Jazz in the Gardens. We're excited to offer innovative and exclusive opportunities to our audience and select marketing partners through this strategic alliance."

Scott Gartner of AEG Live will lead the AEG team that will book, produce and help promote the 2013 Jazz in the Gardens event. Melvin Roane of Roane Consulting will head the marketing module that sells, manages and implements sponsorship development and ensures quality control. Roane and his staff have an outstanding service record and are known for executing transformative marketing programs for the music festival. About AEG: AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG Live, the company's live-entertainment division, is the world's second largest concert promotion and touring company and is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions with fifteen regional offices. About Uptown Magazine: Founded in 2004, Uptown Media Group, LLC is the only luxury lifestyle company targeting the Affluent African American (AAA) Market. UPTOWN Magazine affords luxury purveyors the broadest access to this highly sought-after demographic. Uptown Media Group, LLC offers traditional and innovative strategies, including UPTOWN Magazine (published bi-monthly with NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Detroit and National editions), interactive website UptownLife.net, UPTOWN Social event updates, and UPTOWN's signature events. UPTOWN Magazine is available by subscription at www.uptownlife.net and on national newsstands, including Hudson News. UPTOWN Magazine, a toast to Luxury, Lifestyle and Living.

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MICHAEL BAISDEN, NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PERSONALITY, SIGNS ON AS
HOST OF THE 8TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS MUSIC FESTIVAL

Experience #JIG8 on March 16 and 17, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – November 13, 2012 – Miami Gardens’ 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce as the festival host, nationally syndicated radio personality, Michael Baisden.

Michael Baisden is undeniably one of the most influential and engaging personalities in radio history. His meteoric rise to No. 1 is redefining radio with the numbers to back it up. The show is nationally syndicated and is heard in over 78 markets nationwide with over eight million loyal listeners daily. His career began when he took a leap of faith to leave his job driving trains in Chicago to self-publish his book and began touring the country selling books out of the trunk of his car. Baisden, who now has four best-selling books to his credit, has hosted two national television shows, and has recently produced three feature films.

"I'm excited to be hosting the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. I had the pleasure of hosting the 2011 festival and it was an awesome experience. Each year the event gets bigger and better,” stated Michael Baisden. “I'm looking forward to inviting my listeners from around the country and the world to join me for two days of food, fun, and incredible music. My goal is to make this the most successful Jazz in the Gardens Festival ever!”

Jazz in the Gardens success is attributed to the list of legends that grace the stage each year along with its incredible food, affordable tickets and Miami Gardens’ amazing March weather. For the past seven years, the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth and has consistently delivered increases in attendance. Nearly 50,000 music lovers from the Caribbean, United States and all over Florida attended the 2012 festival.

"Baisden is of the premiere radio personalities in the U.S. and a connoisseur of good music and great entertainment. It's always good to have someone with his reputation, credibility, popularity and love for a really good show on our team," said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert. The 2012 "Jazz in the Gardens" featured performances from legendary artists including Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis and Roy Ayers.

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EARTH WIND & FIRE, CHARLIE WILSON, NEW EDITION, NAJEE, MARY MARY AND RACHELLE FERRELL KICKOFF FIRST ROUND OF ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL "JAZZ IN THE GARDENS" MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY UPTOWN

Experience #JIG8 on March 16 and 17, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – November 21, 2012 – Miami Gardens’ 8th annual two-day Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce its first round of artists. Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Najee, Mary Mary and Rachelle Ferrell will take the stage for the March 16 and 17, 2013 festival. The City of Miami Gardens is thrilled to announce UPTOWN Magazine as its presenting sponsor for the festival, a perfect partnership as this popular national brand is known for celebrating the luxury lifestyle of professional and influential urban consumers. Nationally syndicated radio personality Michael Baisden, known for his love of great entertainment, has joined the line up as the festival’s host.

Jazz in the Gardens success is attributed to the list of legends that grace the stage each year along with its incredible food, affordable tickets and Miami Gardens' amazing March weather. For the past seven years, the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth and has consistently delivered increases in attendance. More than 50,000 music lovers from the Caribbean, United States and all over Florida attended the 2012 festival.

"This is the 8th year of Jazz in the Gardens and we're hitting our stride. We want to make this the best entertainment experience anyone could ever attend in the U.S. It's gonna be an all the way live weekend," said Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert. "And with our first round of performers, I'm very thrilled with this show already and there are more acts to announce! Once the full lineup is revealed, this will be the best festival we've ever had."

The 2012 "Jazz in the Gardens" featured performances from legendary artists including Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry. Previous years have included celebrated artists such as Erykah Badu, John Legend, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Chaka Khan, Chrisette Michele, Common, Anthony Hamilton, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Al Jarreau, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, EnVogue, Lalah Hathaway, Branford Marsalis and Roy Ayers.

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THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS ANNOUNCES THE MUCH ANTICIPATED
8TH ANNUAL "JAZZ IN THE GARDENS" MUSIC FESTIVAL
MARCH 16 & 17, 2013, AT SUN LIFE STADIUM

Celebrating a magical mix of music, friends, exotic food and fun: 8 years and counting!

Miami Gardens, FL – The City of Miami Gardens and its newly elected Mayor, Oliver Gilbert, and the City Council, proudly announce the highly anticipated dates for the 2013 "Jazz in the Gardens" Music Festival. On March 16th & 17th, the 8th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens", held at Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, promises to be the best edition yet of the festival, featuring a 2-day star-studded line-up of adult urban contemporary's most beloved performers, soon to be announced. Tickets go on sale November 2012, and will be sold through Ticketmaster.

Created in 2006, "Jazz in the Gardens" was the brainchild of former Mayor Shirley Gibson, and has consistently delivered a dynamic mix of urban musical genres including Jazz, R&B, Classic and Neo Soul and World Beat. Past Jazz in the Gardens alumni include Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, John Legend, En Vogue, Boys II Men, Kenny G, Chaka Khan, Robin Thicke, the late Teena Marie, Wyclef, Babyface, Doug E. Fresh, George Duke, Stanley Clarke and George Benson… just to name a few.

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MIAMI, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost 50,000 people from all over the world attended what is being called "the BEST Jazz in the Gardens yet," on March 17th & 18th, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. The lucky 7th year enjoyed its highest attendance levels ever; perfect mild and sunny weekend weather; exotic foods including the festival favorite "Reed's Conch Salad"; and magical performances by A-list national artists Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti LaBelle, KEM, Ledisi, Kenny G, Doug E Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis and Nicole Henry and celebrity sightings of singer/actress Queen Latifah, Minister Louis Farrakhan Muhammad, Sr., comedian Robert Townsend and actor Glenn Turman.  First time festival host MC Lyte was met with rousing applause as she introduced each national act and bantered with an enthralled crowd of thousands.

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