THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FORUM INTRODUCES
SMOOTH JAZZ AT EQUUS RUN VINEYARDS
Inaugural event features saxophonist Marion Meadows
June 7, 2007 (Lexington, Kentucky) – The African American Forum, in partnership with Carino’s Italian Grill, proudly present: Smooth Jazz at Equus Run Vineyards featuring Marion Meadows. The Event will take place Saturday, August 11; Gates open at 4 pm; Dinner by Carino’s Italian Grill will be served from 5-7 pm, and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. The African American Forum is proud to launch this first annual event at Equus Run Vineyards as part of the summer “Concerts at the Vineyard” series.
Since his earliest recordings in the 1990s, saxophonist Marion Meadows has epitomized cool in the contemporary jazz scene. From the sound to the style to the image, every aspect of Meadows’ persona suggests a level of smooth sophistication that’s unmatched in his class. His latest CD release Dressed To Chill, is a smooth and soulful blend of jazz influenced by R&B, Latin, Hip-Hop and Funk. Visit www.MarionMeadows.com for more information about the artist.
We invite you to bring your lawn chairs and fold-up tables to the beauty and charm of Equus Run Vineyards as we set the mood for an enchanting entertainment experience. Join us as we put on something cool that gets you Dressed To Chill!
Tickets, which include dinner, are $37.50, and can be purchased beginning June 8, 2007 at 10:00 am by contacting the African American Forum at 859.255.2653 or by visiting www.AAFinc.com. All seats are general admission. Net proceeds will benefit the African American Forum Capital Campaign Fund.
Equus Run Vineyards, located at 1280 Moores Mill Road, is nestled in the heart of central Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region amidst picturesque thoroughbred horse farms, historic stone fences and the quaint charm of Midway, Kentucky. Visit www.EquusRunVineyards.com for more information or directions.
Corporate Sponsors for this event to date are: Carino’s Italian Grill; Farmer’s Bank & Capital Trust Corporation; Chrysler & Nissan On Nicholasville and AT&T Real Yellow Pages. Media Sponsors to date are: Insight; LEX 18; and “Smooth Jazz” 102.1-FM, WKYL.
The African American Forum, Inc. is a non-profit arts and cultural organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. The organization is committed to presenting programs that celebrate the African American experience. For more information about the African American Forum, please visit www.AAFinc.com.
For more information, contact:
Debbie A. Cole
The African American Forum, Inc.
859.255.2653
Debbieacole.aafinc@insightbb.com
