April 30, 2008
Get your creative juices flowing at Ajax’s first annual Festival of the Arts, May 28 to 31. This four day event will highlight the abundance of artistic talent in Ajax.
Participants can enjoy musical, theatrical, street and cultural performances, and visual art displays and demonstrations. Children can also get involved in the KRE8IVE kids zone.
"The community takes great pride in this Festival," said Lisa Warth, Community and Corporate Event Coordinator. "It will also encourage visitors to come to Ajax and experience the many great things our Town has to offer."
Feature events include:
Music in the Square, featuring The Pickering Community Concert Band
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Town Hall, Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave. S.
Art Displays and Play Development
Date: Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30
Time: 1 to 9 p.m.
Location: Pickering Village Community Centre, 22 Sherwood Rd. W. at Linton Avenue
Artisan's Marketplace, Entertainment and More!
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Pickering Village Community Centre and Area
Admission is free to all events. For more information, visit www.townofajax.com.
This event is sponsored by Veridian Corporation.
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Media Contacts:
Chris Mace, Communications Officer, 905-619-2529, ext. 325
Lisa Warth, Community and Corporate Event Coordinator, 905-619-2529, ext. 7243
