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| Jazz Jubilee to leave Cal Expo in 2006 The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee will end its association with Cal Expo following this year’s rendition, Jubilee officials announced today. The 2006 Jubilee (May 26-29, 2006) will relocate Jubilee operations currently at Cal Expo to other sites throughout Sacramento, including the Doubletree Hotel on Arden Way near Cal Expo and the downtown Convention Center, officials said. The Jubilee association with Cal Expo, dating to 1987, will end when the 2005 Jubilee wraps up on May 30. Cal Expo has recently been home to five music stages, the Jubilee’s RV center hosting some 600 rigs, the Jubilee Store for recording and souvenir sales and parking for patrons and Jubilee volunteers. “At this time we’re exploring options,” according to Jubilee Executive Director Roger Krum. “Obviously, some of our operations will move to the downtown area, and we are investigating several potential sites.” The Jubilee plans to continue at its other locations, including Old Sacramento, Crocker Park, the Hyatt Regency and Sheraton hotels (downtown Sacramento) and the presence in the Point West area with the Radisson, and Red Lion hotels. Krum attributed the change to escalating costs associated with the Cal Expo operations through the years. “We’ve had an excellent relationship with the management and staff at Cal Expo, however financial realities require that we hold costs down in order to provide the best and most affordable music and entertainment experience for Jubilee fans,” he said. Krum said the 2005 Jubilee (May 27-30, 2005) will be “business as usual” at Cal Expo, with five music stages and the usual array of food and beverage choices. “It may be a bit busier than in the past because we expect many people to drop by for one last visit,” he said. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |