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Rick Braun and Friends Elliott Yamin and Norman Brown join DW3 in OC This Weekend Jan. 23-25

Don't miss the Ocean Institute Jazz Festival fundraising event this weekend. Hot jazz, gourmet food, great cause at this fundraising event

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Friday night kicks off with Rick Braun and friends Elliott Yamin (of American Idol fame) and delicious dining from a host of top restaurants in the area: Luciana’s Ristorante, Gemmel’s, The Vintage Steakhouse, Brios Tuscany Grill, The Point, Jack’s, The Wine Bistro, Inka Peruvian Grill (courtesy of Lou de Stefano Catering), and El Torito.

Saturday night’s grand Gala features Rick Braun & Friends, a silent auction, and a three-plus course gourmet culinary adventure prepared by the Executive Chefs of the St. Regis Monarch Beach, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Montage Laguna Beach, Park Hyatt Aviara, Balboa Bay Resort, and the Marriott Laguna Cliffs.

Sundays’ Encore concert showcases the Latin-soul jazz sounds of DW3 and a gourmet boxed lunch from Bristol Farms.

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A limited number of tickets are still available for this weekends performances. Go to www.oijazzfestival.com

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