Jazz lovers get ready for 2010 Jacksonville Jazz Fest that is taking place this weekend in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.

Stages and activities will be set up all around downtown including on Main Street, Laura Street, The Jacksonville Landing, Hemming Plaza, Snyder Memorial Church, Riverside Arts Market, MOCA Jacksonville, The Cummer Museum, the Main Library and others. The majority of activities at the festival are free to guests.

Artists such as Patti LaBelle, Spyro Gyra and Tito Puente, Jr. will be performing to the thousands of guests at the festival. Additional highlights include:

• Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition
• Generation Next Youth Talent Competition
• Art in the Heart Downtown Show & Sale
• Wine Down Tasting Experiences
• Jazz Talks, Exhibits and Movies
• ‘Round Midnight Jazz Jam
• Sunday Jazz Brunches
• Jazz Juniors Educational Activities

For a complete list of activities, performers and weekend events, check out www.JaxJazzFest.com. We hope to see you there!