December 19th 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST
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IT’S THAT TIME! HOLIDAY BLISS AWAITS!
For 15 incredible years, our LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE Jazz & Soul Dinner Parties have been about more than exquisite music, fine dining, and unforgettable evenings. They’ve been about GIVING BACK! Through your support, we’ve proudly raised awareness, provided monetary donations, and supported numerous charities over the years.
Now, I’m beyond excited to announce a new chapter! We are celebrating the launch of my very own nonprofit, ARTISTS UNITED FOR HUMANITIES (AUFH), a 501(c)(3) organization, which will be our featured charitable cause this season! And what better way to celebrate than with YOU!
Akia Uwanda’s 15th Annual Holiday Jazz Dinner Party
Saturday, December 19, 2026
7:00–11:00 PM | Show begins promptly at 7:15 PM
Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park Hotel, 4812 Deer Lake Drive West, Jacksonville, FL 32246
VIP Cocktail Hour begins at 6 PM, featuring vendors and musical guests NO STRINGS ATTACHED, sponsored by Morris Music Academy!
VIP guest only 6-6:50 PM. Doors open to main ballroom for VIP at 6:50 PM.
General guest entry at 7:00 PM.
FREE PARKING!
SPECIAL SURPRISE PRIZES! The FIRST COUPLE and FIRST TABLE of 8–10 FRIENDS to register will each receive a special prize!
We are proud to highlight local small businesses as vendors.
Sponsorship is available.
Come dressed to impress, ready to celebrate, and prepared for an extraordinary evening of live jazz, soul, laughter, love, and PURPOSE!
THIS EVENT IS KNOWN TO SELL OUT!
Akia will be featuring Jerome Kyles on Keys, Devin Way on Drums, Tracy Morris on Sax, Mike Ferguson on Bass, and DeShawn Hunt on Lead Guitar. They are sure to delight your ears with a combo of Jazz, Soul and R&B. The Aloft will provide delectable cuisine that your taste buds will thoroughly enjoy and DJ Guru will surely get you up on your feet.
Discount link for hotel rooms: Oct.16-Dec.10th LINK TBD |
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
15 Years of Music. 15 Years of Memories. 15 Years of Giving. And We’re Just Getting Started!
NOTE:
RSVP and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY 12/15/26.
Early Bird Ticket price is $100 VIP, $85 GENERAL until 11/29/26, 11:45 PM.
*Note: If you pay after 11/29/26 Midnight, there will be a $10-$15 increase on all ticket cost due required food count via hotel.
(If you are in a Group of 8+, indicate the name of your group leader in the comments at checkout.)
HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
LOVE & GRATITUDE,
Akia Uwanda
Founder & Producer, LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE Jazz & Soul Dinner Parties
Founder, Artists United for Humanities (AUFH)
AKIA UWANDA ENTERPRISES & GLOBAL MUSIC & PUBLISHING GROUP
