2012 Aurora jazz+ Festival a Top 100 in Ontario
The Aurora jazz+ Festival highlights the multicultural fabric ofCanada!
TownParkAurora:: August 3 – 5 :: $5 per day
Gates Open: Fri 5-10:30 pm, Sat 1:30-10:30pm, Sun noon-10:30pm
TheAurorajazz+ Festival (Aj+F) is produced by the Aurora Festival of Arts (AFA), a not for profitOntariocorporation. TheAurorajazz+ Festival showcases & supports local talents offering three days of music and art in the park. AFA’s mission includes, in general, the development of local cultural community by building a diverse Arts/Music Festival network attracting artisans and patrons to the heart of York Region annually.
Jazz+ means the Aj+F includes all possible arts and music genres from Reggae to Rock; First Nations to World Music, Canadian Funk, Blues and Jazz. Local visual artists display and perform live painting in park, while diverse vendors prepare and serve foods of the world. Enjoy great music, art, culture, food, beer/wine, kids’ crafts, shopping and the ambiance of the beautiful heritage Town Park setting located in the cultural core of Aurora, in the centre of York Region. www.aurorajazzfest.com
*Two Stages provide non-stop musical entertainment featuring 85% local talent
Several Bands, Trios, Orchestras & Solo musical acts
* Visual Artists – Some performing live painting on site; Silent Art Auction
* Food Vendors - Vegan, Asian, Caribbean, Salads, Big Grill, Chip Wagon;
* Artisan Vendors
* A Beer & Wine Garden
* Kids Craft Blast Zone
* Educational: Boogie Boy Blues Interactive Theatre
Multi Media Film Festival YR film screenings at the Aurora Cultural Centre Saturday
Professional Jazz Photographer – Greg King taking Photos for Gallery
Live Radio Coverage with 88.5 The Jewel
Also Attended & Supported by 91.1 Jazz FM
Complete line-up and information: www.aurorajazzfest.com
