Top artists confirmed for Vinofest

Jazz guitarist Freddie Fox, performer Evelyn Champagne King and confirmed returnee Danny Carrerras will all perform at the fifth annual Simi Valley Vino Jazz Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 15 at Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way.

The event is the largest single annual fundraiser for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises funds to support the center and arts in Simi Valley. The event also will include wine tasting, gourmet food prepared by fivestar chefs, gift packages, auctions and opportunities to win special prizes

Other scheduled performers include R&B/gospel singer Howard Hewitt, jazz artist Nancy Wilson and violinist Karen Briggs. General admission tickets are $50, and VIP tickets are $125.

For more information call (805) 5837900 or (805) 4328909, or visit www.simi-arts.org.