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Press Release Source: Stratus Media Group, Inc. On Monday April 19, 2010, 8:30 am

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI – News) today announced the Santa Barbara Concours d’ Elegance to take place at the Santa Barbara International Polo Fields. The Santa Barbara Concours d’ Elegance is a multi day festival event honoring the design and engineering of the sleek and powerful Italian Automobiles, as well as the creativity and nostalgia of American classics, muscle cars, hot rods and custom cars and a day of traditional, judged classic automobiles shows called the Concours d’ Elegance. In addition the weekend festival will include car club corrals, motorcycle exhibits, live entertainment, and an evening cocktail gala benefiting a select charity.

This is a very unique concept in our industry. Stratus is building on its history of producing preeminent Concours d’ Elegance Auto Shows, premier fashion shows, wine festivals and art exhibits and will combine all of this into these weekend festivals. This year, Stratus Media Group will host the Santa Barbara Vino D’ Elegance Wine Festival, showcasing local wineries and food vendors, creating an interactive as well as delicious atmosphere! A portion of the entry fees and proceeds from the wine festival will go to benefit local charities. Also included in the weekend’s events are the Inaugural Cocktail Party, Children’s Activities, Commercial Exhibitions, and in the spirit of Halloween, a Masquerade Gala! VIP access and general public tickets are available as well.

“Santa Barbara will be an annual destination of the National Tour d’ Elegance, which will provide a premier destination and truly unique experience for exhibitors, sponsors, visitors and vendors alike within the Auto Show world,” said Paul Feller, president and CEO of Stratus Media Group, Inc. “We will display the finest antique, vintage, classic, exotic and modern automobiles and motorcycles available from around the world and combine them with fine art, premier fashion and live entertainment, to create an atmosphere where celebrities, artists and auto enthusiasts come together to enjoy their passion. We will offer much more than the traditional Concours d’ Elegance – we have the ability to capture and entertain all levels of demographics and raise money for a wonderful non-profit organization by creating signature events for each of these communities.”

Jeremy Cable, Vice President of the Auto Show Division of Stratus, stated, “This year we are proud to announce that the Santa Barbara Concours d’ Elegance will be returning to the Santa Barbara International Polo Fields after 19 Years. The Polo Fields were home to the event from 1982 to 1991. To enhance the scope and quality of the experience, each show will celebrate the American Classics, and will also provide an opportunity for visitors to view representation of the design and speed of Italian coach builders and designers. Seldom will auto enthusiasts be able to see such a uniquely varied display of automotive art gathered in one location. Building on over twenty years of history, the ticketed event is expected to be well attended. By continuing this tradition to our core market of automobile enthusiasts, we can realize additional revenues while enhancing the experience for those attending the show, and bring a dash of old-world style and celebrate some of the greatest automobiles ever built.”

About Stratus Media Group, Inc.
Incorporated in November of 1998, Santa Barbara-based Stratus Media Group is an owner, operator and marketer of live entertainment and sporting events. The company is primarily focused on internal growth and acquisitions within the live entertainment-related market, including action sports, automotive shows, college sports, food events, motor sports, music concerts and festivals, running events, diversified media marketing, trade shows and expositions, and talent management. In addition, the company intends to expand its consumer rewards marketing and redemption activities through its Stratus Rewards Visa White Card — providing exclusive redemption benefits to its cardholders in the form of VIP event access, luxury trips, private jet travel, luxury automobiles, high-end merchandise and other rewards for specified levels of use. For more information on Stratus Media Group, Inc., go to www.stratusmediagroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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