Smooth Jazz News - October-November-Decemeber - 2024

O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 4 | 1 5 Catalina Island’s Finest Oceanfront Boutique . Hotel and Shopping Experience • Enjoy luxurious rooms with breathtaking Courtyard, Hillside, and Ocean views. • Unwind at *A Touch of Heaven Day Spa*, offering full-service relaxation. • Explore our vibrant Marketplace with restaurants, jewelry, clothing shops, live music, and a kid-friendly arcade with mini-bowling. • Ideal for group events and weddings! www.hotel-metropole.com • 205 Crescent Ave. Avalon, CA 90704 • P. 800-541-8528 Shop. Eat. Play... JAZZ WHEN WHERE GETTING THERE STAYING THERE Oct. 10-13 and Oct. 17-20 Friday-Sunday performances are held in the Catalina Casino Ballroom, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, California. Thursday night “Unplugged Under the Stars” concerts and the Saturday evening after-parties happen at Descanso Beach. Catalina Express offers 30 daily departures from ports in Long Beach, San Pedro and Dana Point, California. On Saturday and Sunday, special after-performance boat departures are available from Avalon back to Long Beach. For reservations or more information, visit www.CatalinaExpress.com . Visit the festival’s official hotels page at www.jazztrax.com/ hotels continued on page 16