This group of 14 represents less than 5% of the people who made this year’s festival a success! Its great to have Alex of Safehaven holding the cheque! Also we have representation from the Artists, Musicians, Sponsors, Vendors, Board and Volunteers

Upper Row from the left
Kelly Y (Volunteer), Linda Goepfert (V), Ellen Campbell (CCAA), Anthony (V), Chhay – Shield Security (Sponsor), Mariana (Artist), Jon Sargent (V – Feel Right/Vendor), Laurence Moule (After Hours Big Band), Four Students from Unionville High (Artists),
Front Row from the right – Susan Morton-Leonard (Board), Sarah Sparks (B), Sher St. Kitts (B), Alex B of Safehaven holding cheque!, Merilyn McCart (V), Sebastian (Mariana’s Son) and Heather (V)

This is a unique summer event

? A vibrant celebration of arts and culture through exploration of the human senses

? A destination for all ages
with interactive programs to engage your 5 Senses

? It stimulate and entertains

? A showcase of the diversity of York Region’s arts and culture scene

? Happening in the Heart of Richmond Hill, in and around the Theatre

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Brought to the Town of Richmond Hill by 5 Very Involved Community Players:

Village of Richmond Hill BIA
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Cosmo Music
Snap Newspaper (Richmond Hill)
OnRichmondhill.com

Friday night’s opening ceremonies start at 7

- entertainment including a swimsuit fashion show

- free food samples (ribs and desserts)

- Mayor Dave Barrow will be there.

On Saturday

On going entertainment in the theatre courtyard from 11 to 7

Great marketplace * Kid’s corner* Smell Passport – visit nearby shops for a sensory experiences

Sensory deprivation area – check it out

Random Acts of Culture – various locations on Yonge Street near Theatre

Theatre Art Gallery featuring local artists….

Sat Night Finale: Fool Your Senses show with master hypnotist Mike Mandel and magician Richard Forget.

Use promo code “ORH” for a 15% discount!

Here’s a complete list with lots of details of what’s happening including the Mike Mandel Show.:

http://onrichmondhill.com/5sensesfestival

Contact Marj Andre (email above for more information!) marjandre@rogers.com

SEE FESTIVAL LINE UP….

MULTIMEDIA FILM FESTIVAL OF YORK REGION
RICH TAPESTRY; MOSAIC FRAGMENTS
(Films about York Region for York Region!)

Saturday July 30th at the Aurora Cultural Centre
22 Church Street Aurora
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Day 429 (3 mins., 46 secs.) She looks at herself in the mirror, and for the 429th time she hears: “Fat”,”Huge”, “Disgusting.”

Five (13 mins, 37secs) “Five” takes the most common of objects and makes it into something extraordinary.

“Who are the South Asians” (1mins., 41secs) Explores the rich culture of South Asian communities of York Region.

I Do? (13 mins., 18secs) Marriage and its role in contemporary.

Beauty Is… (2:40 mins, secs.): What is Beauty?

“X,Y OR Z” (1mins, 4secs): “X,Yor Z” is a short film exploring cultural identity or identities.

Parapluie (3mins., 33 secs.) A colourful short about the importance of keeping long distance friendships alive.

We are One (4:01mins, secs.): Celebrate our Differences… Together!

Sex & Death: Period Drama Episode 3 (10mins.):

Annuit Coeptis (5:34 mins., secs.) When life hangs in the balance do you pull the trigger?

Sitting Small (15 mins., 31 secs.): “Sitting Small” is a fictional story about a young man living on the streets.

Positivity: Stories from Women Living with HIV (17 mins.) The lives of women living with HIV in York Region.

How to Properly Watch Television (3 mins): All Henry wants to do is sit down and watch some good ole’ fashion TV..

Hidden by Ignorance (2 mins., 51 secs.) Help spread awareness about homelessness in York Region.

Walk over from the festival and enjoy local award winning films – photography – and Boogie Boy Blues on Sunday

Long & McQuade – Canada’s Music Store, Musical Instruments www.long-mcquade.com

Thanks to Bruce and all the guys at L&M for their sponsorship of the Yorkville Paraline PSA1 Series (this is brand New). L&M has sponsored the AJF for past 3 years we at the AJF want to say thank you for all that you do for the community.

In a career spanning nearly two decades, Rob Tardik has established himself as an award winning guitarist, successful music teacher, entrepreneur, and a rising instrumental music artist! He has performed for 5 consecutive years, and running, at the coveted Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, held annually in Mississauga’s Living Arts Center

http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=8, #25 on Billboard this week again and climbing for new Single “East meets Wes”!! New CD drops shortly!!

www.robtardik.com 2007 Mississauga Established Performing Artist of the Year Balance, Energy, Laughter, Love Let’s all do our part to ring this B.E.L.L of life loud and clear!!