The Sensorialle Experience

Arrival | 6:00 PM

Your evening begins with a warm welcome into the vibrant atmosphere of Junkyard Social. Enjoy passed appetizers and a glass of sparkling wine or a refreshing nonalcoholic option as soft music sets the tone.

Explore the indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring original works by local artist Catherine Pistone and live, impromptu typewriter poetry by ZBassSpeaks. This opening time is designed for curiosity, discovery, and connection.

Gather at the Tables | 6:30 PM

Guests are invited to take their seats at beautifully arranged communal tables. Each place setting includes a thoughtfully designed conversation card to spark meaningful dialogue.

First Course

A vibrant, family-style seasonal salad—crafted from locally sourced ingredients—opens the dining experience, inviting connection through shared flavors and conversation.

Optional wine and nonalcoholic pairings are introduced to complement the evening’s culinary journey.

Live Music Performance

As the first course concludes, the evening deepens with a live performance by Wellington Bullings. Her sultry voice and powerful lyrics will bring love, empowerment, and self-discovery into the space.

Main Course

The main course is served, continuing the shared dining experience as conversation flows and the room settles into a rhythm of presence and connection.

Poetry Performance

The evening shifts into reflection with a spoken word performance by ZBassSpeaks, offering powerful, original poetry centered on unity, social awareness, and care for the earth.

Dessert

A beautifully crafted dessert provides a sweet and satisfying close to the culinary experience.

Fire Dance Finale

Guests are invited outdoors for a breathtaking finale: a live fire and flow dance performance by Tyler Chic and friends. This visually striking finale will ignite creativity, expression, and shared human experience.

Closing | 10:00 PM

As the evening concludes, guests are welcome to linger, connect, and carry the spirit of Sensorialle with them.

Guest Artists

Arun Astraelis

The evening’s menu will be designed by Executive Chef Arun Astraelis, whose culinary background includes work with internationally acclaimed restaurants as Culinary Director for Skenes Group in Los Angeles, Saison in San Francisco, Borago in Santiago, and Blackbelly and Santo Boulder. Chef Arun brings a refined-yet approachable style rooted in seasonal ingredients and bold creativity.
Catherine Pistone

An exhibition of original works by local artist Catherine Pistone will be displayed throughout the space. Catherine work is inspired by her beautiful Boulder home at the base of the foothills. “I believe in feeling inspired and sharing happiness: by creating art I invite you to participate.”
ZBassSpeaks

Z, the poet with the copper voice, is a multi-award-winning twin spirited indigenous spoken word artist and Lafayette’s first Poet Laureate. Z will inspire attendees with his Impromptu Typewriter Poetry, as well as a performance of a series of original poems reflecting on social awareness, care for the earth, unity, and diversity.
Wellington Bullings

Singer-Songwriter Wellington Bullings’ music blends classic soul, R&B and jazz while exploring themes of empowerment, love, heartbreak and self-discovery. With a rich sultry voice and soulful presence, it’s easy to see why she is making a name for herself in the world of Neo and beyond.
Tyler Chic

Tyler Chic combines artistic design with live performance. He and other members of his troupe will provide a visually striking fire and flow finale that will ignite creativity, expression, and shared human experience.
Lisa Bell

CREATOR & PRODUCER
Boulder native Lisa Bell has 35 years of experience as a performing artist, event producer, and sales & marketing communications professional. She holds a dual bachelor’s degrees in vocal performance and communications and has run her own creative businesses for three-and-a-half decades. She combines musical training with business acumen to succeed both as a professional entertainer and as an event producer who deeply understands artists’ needs.