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Itinerary for Mar 5 — Mar 11, 2013

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Type: Hotel

 Description: On Hwy 101, just 6 blocks north of City Center. Nearby are downtown Riverwalk, ocean beaches and sand dunes, fishing/crabbing, whale watching. On site restaurant and lounge.

Contact info:
1313 North Bayshore Drive
Coos Bay, OR 97420 USA
phone: 541-267-4141
web: www.redlion.com

Room amenities: Digital satellite TV, high speed internet and dataports, coffeemaker.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room and putting green. Room service, laundry and valet service also available.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call hotel for details.
Rate may vary seasonally-call hotel for specific information.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day One: Tuesday, March 05 - Registration and check-in. 
Arrive To: Arrive at the Red Lion Hotel check-in after 2 pm. Orientation begins at 5 pm in hotel meeting room (look for signs).

Dinner: Buffet dinner in Banquet room at hotel.

Lodging: Red Lion Inn

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: On Hwy 101, just 6 blocks north of City Center. Nearby are downtown Riverwalk, ocean beaches and sand dunes, fishing/crabbing, whale watching. On site restaurant and lounge.

Contact info:
1313 North Bayshore Drive
Coos Bay, OR 97420 USA
phone: 541-267-4141
web: www.redlion.com

Room amenities: Digital satellite TV, high speed internet and dataports, coffeemaker.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room and putting green. Room service, laundry and valet service also available.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call hotel for details.
Rate may vary seasonally-call hotel for specific information.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Two: Wednesday, March 06 - Introduction to Jazz Music./Geology Intro/Shore Acres State Park.... 
Introduction to Jazz Music./Geology Intro/Shore Acres State Park. Overview of Coastal Natural History

Breakfast: Breakfast buffet in hotel.

Morning: Introduction To Jazz Music! taught by musician and local college professor.

Lunch: Lunch at Oregon Institute of Marine Biology! Salads, breads, desserts! we will eat at the University of Oregon's Institute of Marine Biology located on the Charleston harbor. Charleston is a small fishing community.

Afternoon: Intro to Geology/Climate. Then Field trip to Simpson Reef, Cape Arago and local beaches. Continue field trip to Shore Acres Botanical Gardens State Park.

Dinner: Buffet dinner at the hotel.

Evening: An exciting slide show featuring Oregon coast natural history; learn about local sea mammals, birds, flora and fauna and how the environment and eco-systems of this beautiful area of the country function. Learn about the fisheries of the Pacific Northwest.

Lodging: Red Lion Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: On Hwy 101, just 6 blocks north of City Center. Nearby are downtown Riverwalk, ocean beaches and sand dunes, fishing/crabbing, whale watching. On site restaurant and lounge.

Contact info:
1313 North Bayshore Drive
Coos Bay, OR 97420 USA
phone: 541-267-4141
web: www.redlion.com

Room amenities: Digital satellite TV, high speed internet and dataports, coffeemaker.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room and putting green. Room service, laundry and valet service also available.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call hotel for details.
Rate may vary seasonally-call hotel for specific information.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Three: Thursday, March 07 - Jazz Class./Beach Exploration./Festival Preview. 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at hotel.

Morning: More Jazz instruction and Discussion! Learn about the great legends of Jazz History.

Lunch: Lunch at Lord Bennett's Restaurant in Bandon, overlooking the incredible seascape of the Pacific Ocean.

Afternoon: Beach explorations guided by naturalists. A visit to Old Town Bandon.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.

Evening: Jazz Festival Preview at the Mill Casino Concert Hall! music and refreshments!

Lodging: Red Lion Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Hotel

 Description: On Hwy 101, just 6 blocks north of City Center. Nearby are downtown Riverwalk, ocean beaches and sand dunes, fishing/crabbing, whale watching. On site restaurant and lounge.

Contact info:
1313 North Bayshore Drive
Coos Bay, OR 97420 USA
phone: 541-267-4141
web: www.redlion.com

Room amenities: Digital satellite TV, high speed internet and dataports, coffeemaker.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room and putting green. Room service, laundry and valet service also available.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call hotel for details.
Rate may vary seasonally-call hotel for specific information.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Four: Friday, March 08 - Dancing and Music. 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at hotel.

Morning: Put On Your Dancing Shoes!! Jazz today with your music historian and instructor.

Lunch: Lunch at the hotel.

Afternoon: Free afternoon, followed by a Jazz Festival Kick-Off Party at the Red Lion Hotel with informal gathering. A chance to relax before dinner and the Festival Party.

Dinner: Buffet Dinner at hotel.

Evening: Jazz Festival continues! Four-five options to choose to go to. Free shuttles provided between sites of the festival for the rest of the week-end.

Lodging: Red Lion Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Hotel

 Description: On Hwy 101, just 6 blocks north of City Center. Nearby are downtown Riverwalk, ocean beaches and sand dunes, fishing/crabbing, whale watching. On site restaurant and lounge.

Contact info:
1313 North Bayshore Drive
Coos Bay, OR 97420 USA
phone: 541-267-4141
web: www.redlion.com

Room amenities: Digital satellite TV, high speed internet and dataports, coffeemaker.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room and putting green. Room service, laundry and valet service also available.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call hotel for details.
Rate may vary seasonally-call hotel for specific information.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Five: Saturday, March 09 - Festival concerts All Day. 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Jazz Music of your choice. A festival booklet will be provided for which bands are playing at which venues.

Lunch: Lunch at the Red Lion Hotel.

Afternoon: Music of your choice!! Party on!

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.

Evening: More music and dancing! Your choice for what bands /acts to see.

Lodging: Red Lion Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Hotel

 Description: On Hwy 101, just 6 blocks north of City Center. Nearby are downtown Riverwalk, ocean beaches and sand dunes, fishing/crabbing, whale watching. On site restaurant and lounge.

Contact info:
1313 North Bayshore Drive
Coos Bay, OR 97420 USA
phone: 541-267-4141
web: www.redlion.com

Room amenities: Digital satellite TV, high speed internet and dataports, coffeemaker.

Facility amenities: Seasonal outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, exercise room and putting green. Room service, laundry and valet service also available.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Call hotel for details.
Rate may vary seasonally-call hotel for specific information.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Six: Sunday, March 10 - Gospel Service/Jazz Festival Concludes 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Gospel Service with Jazz Festival Band; an incredible musical service. Unforgettable!

Lunch: Buffet lunch at the hotel.

Afternoon: Check Jazz Festival Booklet for afternoon events; Jazz Festival concludes.

Dinner: Dinner served at the hotel.

Evening: After dinner wrap-up!

Lodging: Red Lion Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Seven: Monday, March 11 - Departures 
Depart From: Program ends after breakfast.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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Coos Bay OR
Chamber of Commerce
For additional information, visit: www.oregonsbayareachamber.com
Oregon Coast
For additional information, visit: www.oregoncoast.com
Southern Oregon Visitors Association
For additional information, visit: www.sova.org
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•17 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
•5 Expert-led lectures
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•15 Performances
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