Suffern Arts & Music Fest
Seismic Slimdown comes to life
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Suzy is proud to be sponsoring the 1st Annual Suffern Music & Arts Festival (referred to as SMAF goinf forward) this Labor Day weekend.
What you need to know:
WHEN: Saturday, September 5th (10 AM – 2AM) and Sunday, September 6th (11 AM-Midnight)
WHERE: Downtown Suffern, New York (Rockland County)
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The Suffern Music and Arts Festival is all about community in the 21st century. Music and the arts is our world's universal language. So when this village, located in the heart of New York's Ramapo mountain region of Rockland county chose "THRIVING" over "SURVIVING" this economy, they looked to that "one voice" to drive their new economy while still embracing the traditions and community success of their past.
It's ONE PURPOSE, ONE WEEKEND, and it's SEISMIC. The "best of" the local/regional music and arts scene while showcasing national/international contemporary artists and emerging to established musicians. The festival's goals are to revitalize the economy, energize the community, give back to schools and citizens and be a better 'shade of green' in minimizing the footprint while producing and delivering an event that could attract over 20,000 people to the region that weekend.
One fundamental Suffern Music and Arts Festival (SMAF) goal is to 'give back'. Ticket and participation fees are being kept low through the generosity of sponsors and revenue dollars from ticket sales will be redirected to school music and arts programs hit by budget cuts.
And the latest 'give back' - - - extra-ordinary benefits for volunteers.
"Too often, volunteerism zaps the last bit of personal time", says Tara Agen, Co-Chair of the Festival. "You won't find that with the Suffern Music and Arts Festival. The festival community is not just about 'outreach'; it's also about 'in reach' – what can be done to give 'thanks' for the talent and energy it takes to drive that sacrificial spirit.
One of the most unique benefits of being a festival volunteer plays on the popularity of NBC's "Biggest Loser" show. It's called "Give Back/Get Back SMAF Seismic Slimdown'. Woman who volunteer for the Suffern Music and Arts Festival will be eligible to participate in this FREE 8-week contest, which began last week.
Not only will the winner have a fitness transformation, but she will also receive a full makeover inclusive of hair, makeup, nails, and wardrobe courtesy of Suffern Chamber of Commerce merchants. The winner will be a part of the headline performance at Suffern's historic Lafayette Theater entitled "Girls' Night Out", featuring an array of female vocal performers on Sunday, September 6th. The winner will introduce the lead acts on stage in her newly transformed state.
The "Give Back/Get Back SMAF Seismic Slimdown" is being delivered in conjunction with the Village of Suffern Recreation Department. Montebello resident and certified personal trainer, Richard DiSanto, owner of Train with Rich was tapped to lead the contest. Train with Rich, a Rockland-based business, is a sponsor of the Suffern Music and Arts Festival. Salon owner and Suffern Chamber member, Gina Bertolino, is thrilled to provide all the beauty services. Her business, Mystic Images, will be the exclusive salon sponsor for the contest. Kim Profita will do nails. Stephanie Mayo is the makeup artist. Fellow Chamber member, Anne Kilduff of High Style, will supply the wardrobe.
Suzy will be following the 8 week Train with Rich sessions and getting to know the volunteers, why they are in the program and what they hope to get out of it. THIS WEEK is your LAST CHANCE to join the group while volunteering for the festival. (of course you can offer your services and not work out as well, there are a ton of services that are in need of help).
