This 21-and-over event offers jazz, dancing, dolphins and marine mammals
CLEARWATER, FL (Jan. 23, 2024) – Clearwater Marine Aquarium will present a jazz-filled celebration at Jazz by the Bay, Saturday, Feb. 17 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Honoring New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and embracing Mardi Gras vibes, this 21-and-over event promises live music, themed decor, and an oceanic backdrop for a night of dancing, indulging in New Orleans-inspired bites, and crafted cocktails for a soulful blend of jazz and marine magic.
The event overlooks Clearwater Bay, and provides exclusive access to underwater views of the Aquarium’s rescued dolphins, sea turtles, stingrays, and other resident animals, and will support the Aquarium’s mission of rescue, rehabilitation and release. In addition to the live music, there will be festive stilt walkers and free caricature drawings for guests.
General admission is $55 and includes 4 samples of food and/or drink. VIP admission is $75 with early admission at 6 p.m., and includes 6 samples of food and/or drink, and VIP Only lounge and seating areas throughout the Aquarium. Both GA and VIP will include a free caricature drawing.
Cash bars and additional dining options will be available throughout the Aquarium until 9:30 p.m. CMA Members receive 10% off any ticket and will receive early admission at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.cmaquarium.org/jazz-by-the-bay/
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Media Contact: Marsha Strickhouser | mstrickhouser@CMAquarium.org | (727) 242-0770
- About Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working marine rescue center dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through leadership in education, research, rescue, rehabilitation and release. With a mission to preserve the environment and its marine life, CMA is home to rescued dolphins, sea turtles, river otters, stingrays, a nurse shark and more. Through Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, CMA conducts important global research focused on protecting manatees, North Atlantic right whales and sea turtles. Major motion picture Dolphin Tale (2011) and its sequel Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) features the true stories of rescued resident dolphins Winter and Hope, inspiring millions around the world. The mission and potential to change people’s lives differentiates Clearwater Marine Aquarium from any other aquarium in the world.
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