Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Announces Yearlong Music Fundraisers, Including ‘Wine. Dine. Jazz. 2016’ Gala

Local High School Music Programs Will Benefit from Monthly and Quarterly Fundraising Events

Hosted by Hyatt Regency Monterey

The Monterey Peninsula has a long and successful history of supporting and nurturing music in local schools. Now the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa will add to that legacy with several music-themed fundraisers throughout 2016.

This exciting promotion will raise funds for three local school districts' music programs under the umbrella of the Monterey High School Instrumental Music Boosters (MHSIMB): Carmel Unified School District Music Boosters, Pacific Grove Music Boosters (PGMD) and Monterey High School Music Boosters.

The yearlong promotion includes four monthly fundraising opportunities that will run through the entire month for each of the three schools, a quarterly music performance at the hotel's TusCA Ristorante and a one-time Wine. Dine. Jazz. 2016 Gala that will feature a wide variety of food and beverages suitable for both adults and children and performances by student jazz musicians from each district.

During the four months designated for each school (“PGMB fundraising month,” for example), 30% of the proceeds from sales at TusCA Ristorante, Fireplace Lounge and/or Knuckles Sports Bar will go to that school.

A guest at any of these venues needs only to mention that they are, for example, “supporting the Monterey High School Music Boosters” and 30% of that patron’s check will go to Monterey boosters. All prices are “full retail” and not a 30% discount.

Pacific Grove Music Boosters will have February, May, August and November. Carmel Unified School District Music Boosters' months will be January, April, July and October. Monterey High School Music Boosters will be designated March, June, September and December.

Quarterly dinner performances will be held from 6-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday during one of the school's promotional months, and will feature a performance by the school’s student musicians in TusCA Ristorante. Thirty percent of the proceeds from that evening’s TusCA full-menu revenues will go to the school.

The WDJ 2016 Gala will be held from 5:30-730 pm. Sunday, May 15th, 2016, and hosted by the Hyatt Regency Monterey. All of the districts, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Monterey, will come together to celebrate the talent, hard work and passion of their student musicians. Ticket prices will be $45 for adults and $10 for students, inclusive of all taxes and gratuities, with children 5 and under free. Eighty percent of the proceeds from the ticket sales from the link will go to that school. Purchase tickets for the May 15th event at http://winedinejazz2016.eventbrite.com.

For more information on this inspiring promotion, contact Hyatt Regency Monterey & Spa at www.hyattregencymonterey.com

ABOUT THE BENEFICIARIES:

Pacific Grove Music Boosters

Pacific Grove Music Boosters is a volunteer organization that supports youth music programs through such actions as employment of visiting master musicians to help students hone their skills, purchasing new instruments and repairing old ones, payment of competition entrance fees, distribution of scholarships to students with financial need, awarding scholarships to outstanding music students, and more.

Membership fees and donations provide about one-third of the total financial support for PG Music Boosters. The other two-thirds of the budget is funded by sponsorships from local music teachers and businesses as well as grants from other charitable organizations.

www.pgmusicboosters.org

CUSD Music Boosters

CUSD Music Boosters is a non-profit organization composed of parents, teachers, students, alumni and community members dedicated to the district-wide promotion and development of instrumental and vocal music programs with an emphasis on student instruction and public performance. Among the thing the boosters support are instrument purchase and repair, sheet music and recording fees; clinician and accompanist stipends; honor band and camp scholarships; and transportation.

http://www.carmelunified.org/domain/458

Monterey High School Music Boosters

The Monterey High School Music Boosters is a volunteer group dedicated to raising funds for the instrumental and vocal music programs at Monterey High School. The boosters, along with teachers, parents and students, engage in a variety of activities to raise funds to purchase music supplies, equipment, instruments and other items to support and improve the music programs at Monterey High School.

For more information contact them at [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/Monterey-High-School-Music-Boosters-132993950074512/timeline

TusCA Ristorante

TusCA Ristorante, with golf course views and a modern comfortable setting, combines the best of Tuscany with the best of California. Inspired by the hearty cuisine of Italy 's Tuscan region and its emphasis on abundance and seasonality, TusCA Ristorante presents authentic and sophisticated regional Italian dishes created from the wealth of locally and seasonally sourced California produce, meats and fish. The menu specializes in pasta, pizza and dishes baked in our wood-burning oven prepared fresh daily in our spectacular demonstration kitchen. TusCA Ristorante is located at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Rd. Monterey, CA 93940 831-657-6675.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well-known attractions.

With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s house, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, a 2,000-square-foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools, and 12,000-square-foot full-service spa.

The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit www.hyattregencymonterey.com.