TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Gina Moga, Special Events Manager
DATE: July 9, 2014
SUBJECT:title
Requesting approval for Light of the Heart to conduct its 2nd annual Art Jam at the Phillips Park Pavilion on Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
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PURPOSE:
This is the second year for this fundraising event which is a celebration of visual arts, art therapy and music.
BACKGROUND:
Light of the Heart is a registered not-for-profit organization. Funds generated from Art Jam assist the organization in accomplishing their program goals throughout the year.
DISCUSSION:
Proceeds from the event provide art therapy for at-risk and under resourced children, adults and families in Aurora. The event will be held rain or shine and is expected to draw approximately 300 people.
There are no direct City costs associated with this event.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Organizers are requesting use of the Phillips Park Pavilion from 10:00 am through 6:00 pm to allow sufficient time for set up and clean up.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request the proposed event be approved and forwarded to the Government Operations Committee.
cc: Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
Alderman Johnson
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate