Itinerary

Are you excited about our Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Multi-Day Festival? 
Prepare for an unforgettable experience with our jam-packed daily schedules filled with musicparties, and activities.

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MAJACE 2025 Presenting Sponsor
Marcus Anderson Foundation (MAF)

Full Weekend Itinerary

Theme for the Weekend

50 Shades of Purple
Wear Your Shades of Purple the Entire MAJACE

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Wednesday

Pre MAJACE Hang

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Purple Party Starts Early

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9:00 PM Hilton Hotel Bar Area Pre-MAJACE Reunion (Come hang out with your MAJACE Family)
7:30 AM9:00 PMRaleigh Improv (1224 Parkside Main Street Cary, NC 27519) Separate Ticketed Event

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Theme: "You've Got The Look"
Wear your Purple Pajamas at the Afterparty!
Thursday Evening Sponsor Discover Durham

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8:00 AM1:30 PMMarcus Anderson Foundation (MAF) Golf Tournament: Golf, Music, Food, Games, Raffle, Vendors and More-Separate Ticketed Event (Hedingham Golf Club 4801 Harbour Towne Dr. Raleigh, NC 27604)
10:00 AM2:00 PMVIP Early Registration (Trinity Pre Function ) @ Hilton Durham (3800 Hillsborough Rd. Durham, NC)
11:00 AM12:30 PMConversations AND Coffee Ladies Panel includes a fun time of Meditation, Menopause Life, Skin AND Body Health (Trinity CD)
1:00 PM4:00 PMEncore Scent AND Spa Experience with Complimentary 10 Minute Massage Slots (Olmstead)
6:00 PM8:00 PMVIP Early Registration (Trinity Pre Function ) @ Hilton Durham (3800 Hillsborough Rd. Durham, NC)
7:00 PM9:00 PM“You’ve Got The Look” Platinum VIP BBQ ft. Tom Braxton AND DJ Thoro Music (Empire Ballroom) @ Hilton Durham (3800 Hillsborough Rd. Durham, NC )
9:00 PM9:45 PMJazz AND Comedy ft. Marcus Anderson AND Rod of God Comedy (Empire Ballroom)
9:00 PM1:00 AMPurple Pajama Party with DJ Thoro AND Karaoke (Empire Ballroom)
9:30 PM1:00 AMThe Vibe Cigar Hang (Empire Patio-Designated outide area)

Friday, July 25, 2025

Theme: "Starfish AND Coffee "
Wear your Rasberry Beret at Brunch!

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8:30 AM9:45 AMMorning Line Dance Class w/ Tina Moore (Trinity CD)
9:00 AM11:00 AMVIP Early Registration (Trinity Pre Function ) @ Hilton Durham (3800 Hillsborough Rd. Durham, NC)
9:00 AM11:00 AMEncore Scent AND Spa Experience (Olmstead)
10:00 AM10:45 AMConversations AND Coffee with Marcus Anderson (Trinity CD)
11:00 AM1:00 PMRaspberry Beret Brunch Platinum VIP/Select Artist Meet and Greet ft. Doug Wilson (Empire Ballroom)
1:00 PM4:00 PMEncore Scent AND Spa Experience with Complimentary 10 Minute Massage Slots (Olmstead)
1:30 PM2:15 PMMemoirs in the Key of Purple with Marcus Anderson (Invite Only) (Empire Ballroom)
5:00 PM8:00 PMVIP Customer Care Desk Open; General Admission Ticket Sales
5:15 PM6:15 PMSymbiosis (Front Desk Lobby by Fireplace)
5:45 PM Concert Doors Open (University Ballroom)
6:30 PM Friday Evening Concert Showtime (University Ballroom)
6:35 PM6:40 PMSBH Jazz Ensemble conducted by Jayvin Finch (University Ballroom)
6:40 PM7:10 PMMarcel Anderson
7:15 PM8:00 PMKim Scott
8:05 PM8:50 PMJeff Bradshaw
8:50 PM9:05 PMIntermission
9:05 PM10:05 PMKenny Lattimore
10:30 PM1:00 AMAfterparty (Empire)

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Theme: "Diamonds AND Pearls"
wear your diamonds and pearls with your purple!

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8:30 AM9:45 AMMorning Line Dance Class w/ Tina Moore (Trinity CD)
9:00 AM11:00 AMEncore Scent & Spa Experience (Olmstead)
10:00 AM10:45 AMConversations AND Coffee with Marcus Anderson (Trinity CD)
1:00 PM4:00 PMEncore Scent & Spa Experience with Complimentary 10 Minute Massage Slots (Olmstead)
2:00 PM3:00 PMVIP Reception/Select Artist Meet & Greet
 3:15 PM4:00 PMMAF Meet-Up & Information Session: Empowering Young Futures Through the Arts
5:00 PM7:00 PMVIP Customer Care Desk Open; General Admission Ticket Sales
5:00 PM6:00 PMSymbiosis (Front Desk Lobby by Fireplace)
5:45 PM Concert Doors Open (University Ballroom)
6:25 PM Saturday Evening Concert Showtime (University Ballroom)
6:30 PM6:35 PMSBH Middle School Jazz Ensemble conducted by Jayvin Finch (University Ballroom)
6:35 PM7:20 PMLin Rountree
7:25 PM8:10 PMAndréa Lisa
8:10 PM8:35 PMIntermission
8:40 PM10:00 PMMarcus Anderson
10:30 PM1:00 AMAfterparty (Empire)

Sunday, July 27, 2025

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10:00 AM12:00 PMMy Inspiration listening AND brunch Hotel brunch and bar available for purchase
(Empire Ballroom )

Festival Weekend Schedule Subject to Change as Needed