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2023 Uptown Music Festival
The third annual Uptown Music Festival will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the University Area Community Park, 14013 North 22nd Street in Tampa, FL 33613, to support University Area CDC (Community Development Corporation). The year's exciting lineup includes legendary contemporary jazz/RandB group Pieces of a Dream, chart-topping guitarist JJ Sansaverino, saxophonists B. Thompson and Tampa Bay's own Kyle Schroeder. The family-friendly Uptown Music Festival, presented by the Uptown Entertainment Group, LLC, was created to bring the Uptown District together to highlight the rich culture of the area through music, and to raise money for the many important programs of the University Area CDC.
In addition to an evening of top-rated music, the festival will provide an opportunity for local artists to display and sell their artwork. Another highlight will be the family-friendly Kid Zone featuring University Area CDC's Prodigy® Moves, arts and crafts and other activities. Food and beverage vendors, food trucks and additional merchandise vendors will also be on site.
Limited VIP table seating and reserved open seating will be available, along with general admission lawn seating. Audience members purchasing general admission-lawn seating tickets are encouraged to bring outdoor chairs and blankets. Children 12 and under admitted free in General Admission with a paid adult admission. Tickets may be purchased online at www.uptownmusicfestival.com. More information about the festival, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and vendor submissions, is available online, and by calling 813-842-1365.
University Area CDC, celebrating 24 years of serving the community, offers support for thousands of Tampa residents through youth programs, adult education, and resource assistance. Its primary mission is the redevelopment and sustainability of the at-risk areas surrounding University of South Florida's Tampa campus. For more information about University Area CDC, visit www.UACDC.org or call 813.558.5212.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1636763-0?pid=2809
YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/1636763-3?pid=2809
YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/1636763-4?pid=2809
Prices:
General Admission/Lawn Seating: USD 25.00,
Reserved Open Seating: USD 60.00,
VIP Table Seat (8 seats per table): USD 150.00
Artists: Pieces of a Dream, JJ Sansaverino, B. Thompson, Kyle Schroeder
