Akia Uwanda's 15th Valentine Jazz Dinner Party 2026

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront

1201 Riverplace Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Details

IT’S THAT TIME! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Get ready for AKIA UWANDA’S 15th ANNUAL VALENTINE JAZZ & SOUL DINNER PARTY!

These upscale, exquisite live band LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE JAZZ/SOUL Dinner parties started off in 2011 at The Wyndham Hotel (now named Marriott Southbank Hotel) produced by Akia Uwanda. They were created to give adults something fun and entertaining to do while raising awareness for a cause. Over the years, several charities have been blessed. We are happy to be a conduit of gaining awareness and funds for them.

Saturday, February 14, 7-11 pm

@ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront

1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Free Parking!

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM for to enjoy our vendors. Seating will start at 6:45 PM for VIP and 7 pm for GENERAL ADMISSION. EVENT WILL START PROMPTLY at 7:00 PM.

THIS EVENT IS KNOWN TO SELL OUT!
Akia will be featuring Jerome Kyles on Keys, Devin Way on Drums, Tracy Morris on Sax, Carlos Williams on Bass, and DeShawn Hunt on Lead Guitar. They are sure to delight your ears with a combo of Jazz and Soul.

GET READY TO WIN WONDERFUL DOOR PRIZES!

Arthur Murray Ponte Vedra will hep us dance the night away while The Doubletree provides delectable cuisine that your taste buds will thoroughly enjoy. The DJ will get you up on your feet.

We are proud to highlight local small businesses as our sponsors and vendors.

RSVP and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY 2-9-26.

ADVANCE TICKET PRICE IS $100 VIP, $80 GENERAL Seating until 1-20-26.

*Note: If you must pay after 1-20-26 Midnight, there will be a $10 increase on all ticket cost due required food count via hotel.

All seats will be arranged at designated tables.

(If you are in a Group of 8+, indicate the name of your group leader in the comments at checkout.)

A discount link for hotel rooms is forthcoming.

Check out these media links that captured the moments from previous Jazz Dinner Parties with Akia Uwanda & Friends produced by Akia Uwanda Enterprises:

https://youtu.be/ACDDYrbj9IA and https://youtu.be/Wt1HxuK3R2w

Come LIVE in the moment, LAUGH along the way, and LOVE every minute as you Eat, Groove, Dance, and Give to a great cause.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

AKIA UWANDA ENTERPRISES & GLOBAL MUSIC & PUBLISHING GROUP

Organized by Global Music & Publishing Group

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Please Register by Monday, February 9, 2026 11:45 PM EST

Item	Amount	Total
VIP ADMISSION	$100.00	$0.00
VIP ADMISSION SEATING (TABLES SEAT UP TO 10 PEOPLE) EARLY ENTRANCE HOLIDAY GIFT SURPRISE CHAMPAGNE FOR TABLE Vendor BLitz hour starting at 6pm EARLY ACCESS TO DINNER BUFFET. Plated ENTRÉES C H O I C E O F O N E Grilled Salmon w/Capers & Lemon Beurre Blanc Chicken Francese w/Lemon Parmesan Cream Sauce & Tomato Basil Relish Marinated Flank Steak w/Burgundy Wine & Mushroom Sauce Vegetarian Option Grilled Zucchini Steak W/Served with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese, White Wine Butter Sauce SIDES Garlic Smashed Potatoes Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots DESSERTS every other seat New York Style Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis Midnight Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream Mixed Garden Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Ranch & Balsamic Traditional Caesar with Garlic Croutons MENTION GROUP LEADER NAME IN COMMENTS.
$115.00 after 1/21/2026 5:00 AM EST
GENERAL ADMISSION	$85.00	$0.00
(TABLES SEAT UP TO 10 PEOPLE) ENTRANCE at 7 PM Holiday Vendor BLitz starting at 6:30 pm Plated ENTRÉES C H O I C E O F O N E Grilled Salmon w/Capers & Lemon Beurre Blanc Chicken Francese w/Lemon Parmesan Cream Sauce & Tomato Basil Relish Marinated Flank Steak w/Burgundy Wine & Mushroom Sauce Vegetarian Option Grilled Zucchini Steak W/Served with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese, White Wine Butter Sauce SIDES Garlic Smashed Potatoes Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots DESSERTS every other seat New York Style Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis Midnight Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream Mixed Garden Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Ranch & Balsamic Traditional Caesar with Garlic Croutons MENTION GROUP LEADER NAME IN COMMENTS.
$95.00 after 1/21/2026 5:00 AM EST
VENDOR	$160.00	$0.00
INCLUDES AN 6-FOOT TABLE AND A CHAIR. BRING YOUR TABLE DRAPING. YOU WILL RECEIVE EVERYTHING THAT GENERAL ADMISSION RECEIVES UNLESS YOU UPGRADE TO VIP. IF YOU ARE BRINGING SOMEONE WITH YOU, YOU MUST BUY THEM A TICKET TO ATTEND DUE TO COST OF FOOD AND EVENT.

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Akia Uwanda's 15th Valentine Jazz Dinner Party 2026

February 14th 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST

Location

Details

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Please Register by Monday, February 9, 2026 11:45 PM EST

VIP ADMISSION SEATING (TABLES SEAT UP TO 10 PEOPLE)

(TABLES SEAT UP TO 10 PEOPLE)

INCLUDES AN 6-FOOT TABLE AND A CHAIR. BRING YOUR TABLE DRAPING.

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