Deadline is Monday for Roots Aurora talent show

Posted August 10, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Roots Aurora

The Roots Aurora cultural festival is seeking participants in its fourth annual talent show to be held Friday, Sept. 2.

To audition for the competition, individuals or groups should provide either a DVD or a YouTube link of a performance. DVDs should be mailed or delivered to Family Focus, 550 Second Ave., Aurora, IL 60505; Attn. "Roots." YouTube links should be sent to aurora@familyfocus.org; include "Roots" in the subject line.

All submissions should include addresses, phone numbers and emails for the use of the preview committee. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, Aug. 15.

Participation is limited to Aurora-area youth. A first prize of $100 will be awarded, along with trophies to runners-up.

The talent show will be from 5 to 6 p.m. during the festival and will be judged by local educators and arts supporters.

Designed to showcase Aurora's cultural diversity, Roots Aurora presents music, dance, cuisine and history at the festival, which will be held this year on Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2.

First Fridays Aurora, the popular arts walkabout, will be held concurrently with the event.

For more information, call (630) 256-7012 or visit www.rootsaurora.org.

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