Rochester Fringe Festival Guide 2014

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We’ve teethed and toddled our way through two phenomenal years and, my, how we have grown! Last year we presented 360 shows to more than 50,000 people, which made us one of the most-attended fringe festivals in the country, but we’re not content to stand still. This year, we’re hosting more than 380 shows—about a third of which are absolutely free— in venues that range from a pup tent to Kilbourn Hall. The Magic Crystal Spiegeltent returns as the hub of the festival, featuring an all-new, New Orleans-themed Cirque du Fringe show, MARDI GRAS, as well as SILENT DISCO, a naughty late-night 20 PENNY CIRCUS and Saturday Night Live’s JAY PHAROAH. None of this could be possible, of course, without our many sponsors, upon whose generosity we rely to survive and thrive. Ticket and merchandise revenues defray only a fraction of our expenses, so please take note of these fine companies and generous individuals (listed in our guide and displayed at locations around the Festival) who have kindly supported our efforts financially and made these many events possible. Finally, Fringe cannot succeed without YOU. You are why we do this, and you can help: buy tickets, t-shirts and food, and come back often. But most of all, have fun!

WELCOME TO THE FRINGE!

It’s hard to believe we’re three.

Enjoy the show!

The Board of Directors of the Rochester Fringe Festival

AND NOW, A WORD FROM OUR TITLE SPONSOR:

Suzanne Nasipak-Chapman First Niagara Rochester Market Executive

ON THE COVER: TRICYCLE by Circus Orange. See page 24 for more details.

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We at First Niagara are very proud to be the title sponsor of the 2014 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival! The Fringe is a unique event that enriches the community, creates excitement and brings people to Rochester’s cultural center. It is an inspiring celebration of our community’s creative spirit.

We believe the arts and downtown revitalization are essential components in enhancing our city’s vitality and empowering it to thrive. We are huge proponents of initiatives that enhance our downtown, encourage community collaboration and build partnerships. The Fringe accomplishes all of that by putting Rochester on the map as a performing arts destination.

Though only in its third year, the First Niagara Fringe Festival has blossomed into one of the most successful fringe festivals in the nation. Last year, it attracted more than 50,000 people to 360 performances during its 10-day run! Come with your family to one of our free outdoor events, take in a show at one of our transformed local destinations, or experience the world’s most glamorous tent – the Spiegeltent. Join us downtown to see why we’re getting rave reviews from the critics and the thousands of festival-goers who can’t wait to see what we have in store this year!

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CONTENTS SPECIAL THANKS

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Day-by-day Schedule Friday on the Fringe One Fringe Place Spiegeltent: Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent: Jay Pharoah Spiegelgarden: Entertainment Gibbs Street Shows: Children’s

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Shows: Comedy Shows: Dance Shows: Multidisciplinary Shows: Music Shows: Spoken Word Shows: Theater Shows: Visual Arts & Film Show Index Map

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Justin L. Vigdor (Chairman), Senior Counsel, Boylan Code LLP Dr. Sylvie Beaudette Director Summer@Eastman and Asst. Professor, Eastman School of Music Dr. Paul Burgett Vice President, University of Rochester Mark A. Costello Partner, Boylan Code LLP

Erica Fee Festival Producer

Meredith Smith Associate Vice President, RIT

David Henderson Artistic Director, Method Machine

Dr. Elaine Spaull Director, Center for Youth and Rochester City Council Member

Dr. Grant Holcomb Director, Memorial Art Gallery Alexa Scott-Flaherty Director of Development, Writers & Books and Actress

Burton Speer Partner, Mengel Metzger Barr Darren Stevenson Founder and Artistic Director, PUSH Physical Theatre

ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mike Calabrese Owner, Java’s and Good Luck and Co-Founder, POST Magazine

Deborah Stendardi Vice President, Rochester Institute of Technology

Heidi Zimmer-Meyer President, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation

The Distillery Food & Drink Directors

Angela Giuseppetti, Daniel Rehor Production Staff

Grants4Good Fundraising Consultants

Benita Yen Social Media Manager

AdHouse Productions TV Commercial

Dawn Kellogg Associate Producer

Erich Camping Chief Festival Photographer

We Make Nice Websites Web Design

Christopher Hennelly Bookkeeper

Sally Cohen Publicist

Kelli Marsh Festival Photographer

Kate Sonnick Creative Director

John Schlia Festival Photographer

Daniel Jones Art Director

Matthew D. Guarnere, Douglas Kane Production Managers

Nina Caruso Public Educator

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Fringe Information

STAFF Erica Fee Festival Producer Jenn Lyons General Manager

Media Connection Media Buying & Planning Emily Stork Lighting Designer

Mark Cuddy Artistic Director, Geva Theatre Center Ruby Lockhart Former Executive Director, Garth Fagan Dance

Katy Kepler Production Associate Noah Almekinder, Greg Flanders,

Matt DeTurck Guide Design Kelly Flegel House Manager Jennifer Jones Volunteer Coordinator Agathi Georgiou Higher Ed Coordinator & Sponsors Liaison Judy Shomper High School Coordinator

Lisa Granby Merchandising Manager & On-Site Volunteer Liaison Rev. Winterbourne Jones, Gospel Sunday Coordinator Tom Biuso (SUNY Brockport), Ben Fang (Eastman School of Music), Amie Fouchie (SUNY Brockport) Interns

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PARTNERS & SPONSORS

TITLE SPONSOR

STATE SPONSOR

FOUNDING HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS

COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Ames Amzalak

MEMORIAL TRUST

SPIEGELTENT SPONSOR

Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation PUBLIC SUPPORT

CIRQUE DU FRINGE SPONSOR

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CO-PRODUCING SPONSORS

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CIRCUS ORANGE CO-PRODUCING SPONSOR

Mary Mulligan TrusT

HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PARTNER

OFFICIAL CONSTRUCTION PARTNER

PRINT MEDIA PARTNER

TV PARTNER

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER

DIGITAL PARTNER

ASSOCIATE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS

ASSOCIATE PRODUCING SPONSORS

Fred & Floy Willmott Foundation OFFICIAL BEER

OFFICIAL FRINGE COCKTAIL

PARTNERS & SPONSORS

SPIEGELGARDEN SPONSORS

CIRCUS ORANGE ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS

Bernard & Ann Lib Kozel Family Foundation OFFICIAL BAR & RESTAURANT

OFFICIAL PRINTER

CHECK IN PARTNER

PUBLIC TV PARTNER

FRINGE BEST FRIEND

KIDS' MEDIA PARTNER

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Spindler family Foundation

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FRINGE FRIENDS

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust ESL Foundation Rubens Family Foundation FRINGE FANS

AAA Western & Central New York Steven & Jill Robins Gouvernet Fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation Burt Gordon John & Barbara Lovenheim Midtown Athletic

CITY NEWSPAPER A full list of current sponsors and partners is available at ROCHESTERFRINGE.COM

Pallet Express

SPECIAL THANKS TO 2Vine Boylan Code LLP Joe Guy Allard Batavia Turf Carl Chiarenza John Colbert Stephen Colbert John Compitello

Official Guide produced for the festival at

Rich DiMarco II Greg Flanders Geva Theatre Center Grove Place Association Natalie Haverstock Henna Rising IndyFringe

Joy House Java’s Phyllis Kasden Jon Lanse Michael Lasser Ludwig’s Seann McArdle Brian Orr POST Magazine Derek Reis

Rochester Civic Garden Center Rochester Fashion Week Jerry Smith Will Strawser Tavern 58 The Renaissance at the Del Monte Victoire Writers & Books

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FRINGE INFORMATION

IN AND AROUND ROCHESTER’S EAST END SEPTEMBER 18-27, 2014 A brief history of Fringe Festivals

In 1947, eight theatre groups turned up – uninvited – to perform at the newly-established Edinburgh International Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Although not listed in the official program, the groups performed anyway at venues they found for themselves. The following year, a Scottish journalist coined the term “fringe festival” to describe these non-juried shows that began turning up annually.

The Edinburgh Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world, with 2014’s edition featuring nearly 50,000 performances of over 3,100 productions at 300 venues around the city. Today, there are more than 200 fringe festivals worldwide, with around 50 in the United States. The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival was the first fringe festival in Upstate New York and is now one of the nation’s most attended.

What is a Fringe Festival?

A fringe festival is a multi-day, usually multi-genre arts festival. In short, it’s several days of theatre, dance, music, comedy and more - the most amazing all-you-can-eat arts smorgasbord! Many of the shows are original, average around sixty minutes in length, and engage audiences in new and exciting ways. Venues can range from proper theatres to pretty much anything you can imagine!

A brief history of the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival

Debuting for five days in 2012, the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival attracted 33,000 to 180 performances in its first year. In 2013, it grew to 10 days, 360 performances, and 50,000 attendees. Based on the Edinburgh model, Rochester’s Fringe is curated by the participating venues themselves, which choose shows based on submissions from artists. Organizers also produce a few headliner events as well as free entertainment on Gibbs Street and Friday on the Fringe each year.

The not-for-profit Rochester Fringe Festival was pioneered by several of Rochester’s cultural institutions: Geva Theatre Center, George Eastman House and Garth Fagan Dance, as well as emerging groups such as PUSH Physical Theatre and Method Machine. Its Board of Directors has expanded to include representatives from the University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, Rochester Institute of Technology, Boylan Code, Mengel Metzger and Barr, and the Center for Youth.

Tickets

Buying tickets could not be easier and takes only a couple of minutes! Visit our website to get your tickets right away. You can print your tickets out at home or download directly to your smartphone. Paper tickets can also be printed at the Spiegeltent Box Office at One Fringe Place starting September 14th.

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ONLINE: WWW.ROCHESTERFRINGE.COM

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PHONE: 585-371-5017 (fees apply)

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangable.

Phone hours: July 16 – Sept 13: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 5pm – 8pm Saturdays: 12pm – 3pm • Sundays: Closed Sept 14 – Sept 27: Phone lines are open during the box office hours below.

IN PERSON:

At the door, if still available, starting one hour prior to performance.

OR Spiegeltent Box Office (Corner of Gibbs & Main Streets, Rochester, NY 14604),

starting Sunday, September 14th.

Spiegeltent Box Office Hours before the Fringe:

Spiegeltent Box Office Hours during the Fringe:

Sunday, September 14: 12noon – 4pm Monday, September 15 through Thursday, September 18: 12pm-5pm

Thursday, September 18: 5-9pm Friday, September 19: 12pm-11pm Saturday, September 20: 12pm-11pm Sunday, September 21: 12pm-9pm Monday, September 22 through Thursday, September 25: 5-9pm Friday, September 26: 5pm-11pm Saturday, September 27: 12pm-11pm

All venues, including the Spiegeltent Box Office, accept cash, debit cards and credit cards.

Rochester, NY 14604). The Spiegeltent, Spiegelgarden (outdoor beer & wine lounge), Spiegeltent Box Office, food trucks, info booth, merchandise tent, and free entertainment.

See pages 26-27 for details.

Venues We have many indoor venues that range from parked cars to the Spiegeltent. Please check the map on the inside back cover for all locations.

Outdoor Venues SPIEGELGARDEN September 18 – 27

FRIDAY ON THE FRINGE Friday, September 19, 5-9pm

One Fringe Place (Corner of Main & Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604)

Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square (Chestnut Street & Court Street, Rochester, NY 14604) See page 24 for details

See page 27 for details

GIBBS STREET Friday, September 26th, 5-11pm – Saturday September 27th, 12noon-11pm

Gibbs Street (between East Avenue and Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604) See page 38 for details

ATMs Temporary ATMs fan be found at One Fringe Place (Corner of Gibbs & Main) (Sep-

tember 18 – 27) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Manhattan Square (September 19th). Many venues also have ATMs.

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Festival Hub September 18 – 27 • One Fringe Place (Corner of Main & Gibbs Streets,

Parking The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival is held in Downtown Rochester’s East End.

Most venues are within walking distance of each other, which allows for one-time parking. The Fringe recommends one of the many surface lots and parking garages located near One Fringe Place at the corner of Main & Gibbs. See map on page 86 for parking locations. Please note that both the City of Rochester and One HSBC Plaza charge $7/car for all festival parking.

Bike Parking Because the Fringe is a pedestrian-friendly event, it’s also an ideal venue for

those travelling by bicycle! The Fringe hub is easily accessible from East Avenue, with many bike racks and loops nearby. If you’re travelling into the city from the ‘burbs, throw your bike in the car, park in one of the many city side streets off East Avenue, and bike in from there. As always, it’s better to be safe than sorry: LOCK YOUR BIKE & WEAR A HELMET.

Info Booth The Fringe Info Booth will be located at One Fringe Place (Corner of Main & Gibbs) for the duration of the festival (September 18 – 27th) and Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Manhattan Square (Chestnut Street & Court Street) for Friday on the Fringe on September 19th.

Accessibility Most Fringe venues are handicapped accessible. A full list of accessibility details

Lost & Found Anything turned into the Fringe will be held at the Fringe office until the end of the festival. Contact the Fringe Info Booth or info@rochesterfringe.com for more information.

Additional Questions? Please contact us by emailing info@rochesterfringe.com PLEASE NOTE: All shows and times in this guide are subject to change.

Please check WWW.ROCHESTERFRINGE.COM for up-to-date information.

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is available at rochesterfringe.com/accessibility. Please note that the Spiegeltent is accessible to those in wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Individuals being dropped off may pull up to the front of a venue or at the corner of Main & Gibbs St. Individuals needing further assistance may also contact the Fringe at info@rochesterfringe.com.

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FRINGE INFORMATION

FRINGE FANATIC PASS 10 DAYS OF FRINGE. ONE PASS. YOU DO THE MATH.

With this Fringe binge option, you have all-inclusive access to see as many shows as humanly possible and save a whole lot. Fringe fanatic passes are $190 and are available at Rochester Fringe.com, via the phone line, or at the Spiegeltent Box Office until September 16th.

HERE'S THE DEAL, USE YOUR FRINGE FANATIC PASS TO BOOK YOUR TICKET IN TWO WAYS:

1. Get your ticket on the day of the show

at the Spiegeltent Box Office or by calling the Ticket Line. We’ll even let you email us your choices that day while you are eating breakfast or enjoying your coffee. (This dedicated email address is sent to Fringe Fanatic passholders upon purchase.)

— OR —

2. Get your ticket on the day of the show at the venue starting 30 minutes prior to the show you want to attend. That’s how real groupies do it.

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Step right up and get your Fringe Fanatic Pass for $190 at RochesterFringe.com.

Passes are limited and may sell out in advance.

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PLEASE NOTE: • Seating is NOT reserved with the Fringe Fanatic Pass. It is available on a space available basis only. Popular performances may sell out in advance.

• The Fringe Fanatic Pass does not apply to any show or event at the Spiegeltent.

• Pre-ordered Fringe Fanatic Passes will be mailed immediately after Labor Day.

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DAY-BY-DAY SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

1pm-9pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free) 

1pm-10pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free) 

1pm-5pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free) 

1pm-5pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free) 

5pm-10pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free) 

4pm-5pm GKC: A Night of Mystery Writers & Books $10 

5pm-6pm Hopeless Romantic Java’s Cafe (Free)  5pm-10pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free)  5:30pm-6:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8  6pm-7pm Rochester Laptop Orchestra TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $5  6pm-7pm perCepTION Java’s Cafe (Free)  6:30pm-7:30pm A Little Business at the Big Top Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 8-12 $6 

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 Children's Entertainment (details: pg 46)  Comedy (pg 47)  Dance (pg 52)  Multidisciplinary (pg 56)  Music (pg 60)  Spoken Word (pg 71)  Theatre (pg 72)  Visual Arts & Film (pg 80)

6:30pm-7:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8 

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7pm-8pm FourPlay MuCCC $10, Senior/Student $7  7pm-8:15pm Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio $16  7:30pm-8:30pm The Cougar and the Cabana Boy TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $14 

5pm-11pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  5pm-6pm Younger Gang Manhattan Square Park Bowl (Free)  5pm-6pm Grey Light Java’s Cafe (Free)  5pm-11pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free)  5:30pm-6:30pm Al Biles and GenJam The Little: Café (Free) 

5:30pm-6:30pm Lady Of Song RAPA: East End Theatre $12  6pm-6:10pm Geneseo Bhangra Manhattan Square Park Bowl (Free)  6pm-6:40pm Dangerous Signs: Secrets from The Dark Side The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  6pm-7pm Are You Able? Writers & Books $7  6pm-7pm After Hours - A Cappella Hour Bernunzio Uptown Music $10 

7:30pm-8:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8 

6pm-7pm CELLO SHOW Java’s Cafe (Free) 

7:30pm-9pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices 

6pm-7pm SaMe SeX sHaKeSpEaRe 2014 TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $9 

8pm-9pm Passive Aggressives Anonymous Bernunzio Uptown Music $6 

6pm-9pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free) 

8pm-9pm Automatic James RAPA: East End Theatre $10  8:30pm-10pm Pre-Verb Showcase MuCCC $10, Student $5  9pm-10pm SaMe SeX sHaKeSpEaRe 2014 TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $9  9pm-10pm The Little Vikings ROC the Fringe Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12 

6:10-6:20pm Snippet from Merged II Manhattan Square Park Bowl (Free)  6:20-6:30pm Feadán Òr Pipe Band Manhattan Square Park Bowl (Free)  6:30pm-7:30pm Sisters of Murphy Manhattan Square Park Bowl (Free)  7pm-8:10pm Bad Dates Blackfriars Theatre $11  7pm-8pm A Little Business at the Big Top Geva Theatre

Center Nextstage $12, Children 8-12 $6  7pm-8pm Acapella Hour RAPA: East End Theatre $10  7pm-8:30pm SIGNATURES Night at Gallery r Gallery r (Free)  7:30pm-8:30pm TRICYCLE by Circus Orange Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square (Free)  8pm-9pm Vivaldi and Jaltarang: a cross-cultural collaboration Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $11  8:30pm-9:30pm 01 X: Digital Intersection of Music, Art and Audience Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12  8:30pm-9:30pm Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv RAPA: East End Theatre $10  8:45-10:30pm FUTURPOINTE DANCE and Carrie Mateosian: Unbridled Spiegelgarden (Free)  9pm-10pm Passive Aggressives Anonymous Bernunzio Uptown Music $6  9pm-9:50pm The Peter Torpey Trio MuCCC $5  9pm-10pm Fruit Flies Like a Banana Blackfriars Theatre $16  9pm-10pm Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis Present DIVAS TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $15  9pm-10pm TRAVELING WITH A DANCING TIGER: An Evening with Howie Lester The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  9pm-10:15pm Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio $16  9pm-9:30pm Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Spiegelgarden $5  9pm-10:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  9:45pm-10:15pm Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Spiegelgarden $5  10pm-11pm Canary In A Coal Mine MuCCC $10  10pm-11pm Laura Dubin and Antonio H. Guerrero RAPA: East End Theatre $12  10:30pm-12am Dead Dames continues on page 16

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FRIDAYDAY, SEPT. 19

2pm-3pm GKC: A Night of Mystery Writers & Books $10 

DIVAS TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $15 

Don’t Dance Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $10 

2pm-3:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices 

6pm-7pm Cobbs Hill Consort Bernunzio Uptown Music $5 

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10:30pm-11pm Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Spiegelgarden $5  11pm-1am Silent Disco Spiegeltent • Various prices 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

2:30pm-3:30pm The Tales of Custard the Dragon Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 12 & Under $6 

10am-10:45am Magic Words!

Magic Rain! Writers & Books $5 

3pm-3:30pm Proof of Purchase Co-ed A Cappella The Little: Café (Free) 

10:30am-11:30am Flower City Vaudeville RAPA: East End Theatre $10, Kids $5 

3pm-4pm Low Brow RAPA: East End Theatre $10 

11:30am-12:30pm Cut Off TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $10  11:30am-4:30pm RIT School of Film & Animation 2014 Student Honors Show The Little: Theatre 2-5 Lobby (Free)  12pm-1pm Wait For It! Improv for Kids & Teens Writers & Books $5 

12pm-1pm Rochester Stories 2014 RAPA: East End Theatre $10  12pm-11pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  12pm-11pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  1pm-2pm Amazing Magic Joe Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 12 & Under $6  1pm-2pm Sticks, Strings, and Paint TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $8  1pm-10pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  1pm-9pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free) 

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1:30pm-2:30pm Diversity of Dance RAPA: East End Theatre $8, Students $5  1:30pm-2:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8 

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 Children's Entertainment (details: pg 46)  Comedy (pg 47)  Dance (pg 52)  Multidisciplinary (pg 56)  Music (pg 60)  Spoken Word (pg 71)  Theatre (pg 72)  Visual Arts & Film (pg 80)

12pm-1:30pm RIT Poets The Little: Café (Free) 

2pm-3:15pm Mounafanyi MuCCC $15, Under 5 $5, 5-13 $10 

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2:30pm-3:30pm Rochester Laptop Orchestra TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $5 

2pm-3:20pm HaHaHa Blackfriars Theatre $11 

3pm-4pm PUSH Physical Theatre Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $16  3pm-3:45pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8  3:30pm-4:45pm Mounafanyi MuCCC $15, Under 5 $5, 5-13 $10  4pm-5pm The Lonely Ones Writers & Books $8  4pm-5pm English Country Dancers Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium at Miller Center (Free)  4pm-5pm A Little Business at the Big Top Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 8-12 $6  4pm-5pm Merely Players TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $10  4pm-4:30pm The Brick City Singers The Little: Café (Free) 

4pm-4:45pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8 

6pm-7pm Unto Thee I Burn Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium at Miller Center (Free)  6pm-6:45pm INTREPID Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $6  6pm-7pm Dead Metaphor Cabaret: Reviving Ovid’s Metamorphoses Writers & Books $7  6pm-6:40pm Germination Gallery r (Free)  6pm-7pm Murder Most Medieval RAPA: East End Theatre $10  6pm-7pm GRR! Java’s Cafe (Free)  6:30pm-7:30pm FourPlay MuCCC $10, Senior/Student $7  7pm-8pm Trending TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $10  7pm-10pm RIT Improv: On the Fringe The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  7pm-8pm PUSH Physical Theatre Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $16  7pm-8:15pm Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio $16  7pm-8:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  7:30pm-8:30pm After Hours - A Cappella Hour Bernunzio Uptown Music $10 

4:30pm-5:30pm Plucks at the Fringe Bernunzio Uptown Music $8 

7:30pm-8:30pm 01 X: Digital Intersection of Music, Art and Audience Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12 

4:30pm-5:30pm W.A.C. Iraq RAPA: East End Theatre $15 

7:30pm-8:30pm Cocktails RAPA: East End Theatre $12 

5pm-5:50pm 14 Years MuCCC $5 

7:30pm-9:50pm Pink Floyd The Wall Spiegelgarden (Free) 

5pm-6pm Fruit Flies Like a Banana Blackfriars Theatre $16 

8pm-9:55pm Bernhardt On Broadway: The Musical MuCCC $16 

5pm-5:45pm Simple Question The Little: Theatre 1 (Free) 

8pm-9:30pm #theskinnyinside Blackfriars Theatre $11 

5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free) 

8pm-8:40pm Coffee With God Writers & Books $12 

5:30pm-6:30pm Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis Present

8:30pm-9:30pm WonderStreet TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $7 

9pm-10pm Graceland and Asleep on the Wind RAPA: East End Theatre $10  9pm-10pm Merged II Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12  9:30pm-10:30pm Jay Pharoah Spiegeltent • Various prices  10pm-11pm Canary In A Coal Mine MuCCC $10  10pm-11pm Pool (No Water) TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $9  10pm-11pm Are You Able?

Writers & Books $7  10:30pm-11:59pm Dead Dames Don’t Dance Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $10  10:30pm-11:30pm The Isotopes RAPA: East End Theatre $10  11:30pm-12:30am 14 Years MuCCC $5  11:30pm-12:30am Jay Pharoah Spiegeltent • Various prices 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 11am-12pm One Breath, Then Another: An Interactive Yoga Show Writers & Books $6  12pm-1:30pm My Name is Rachel Corrie MuCCC $15, Advance $12  12pm-1pm Al Biles and GenJam The Little: Café (Free)  12pm-1pm RocCity Ringers RAPA: East End Theatre $5  12pm-8pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  12pm-9:30pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  12:30pm-1:30pm The Tales of Custard the Dragon Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 12 & Under $6  12:30pm-1pm Torino is My Town The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  1pm-2pm Cobbs Hill Consort Bernunzio Uptown Music $5  1pm-1:50pm Rochester Play-

wrights II: new plays and old songs of Rochester Writers & Books $15  1pm-8pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  1pm-5pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free)  1pm-2pm Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play George Eastman House: Dryden Theatre $10  1:30pm-2:30pm RIT A Cappella Hour The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  1:30pm-2:30pm Joe Showers Show TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $12  1:30pm-2:30pm Christina Custode RAPA: East End Theatre $12  1:30pm-3:30pm Gospel Sunday Spiegelgarden (Free)  2pm-3:15pm Mounafanyi MuCCC $15, Under 5 $10 

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2pm-3pm A Little Business at the Big Top Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 8-12 $6  2:30pm-3:30pm Plucks at the Fringe Bernunzio Uptown Music $8  3pm-4pm A PAGE OF MADNESS: Classic Silent Film by Teinosuke Kinugasa with Live Percussion Music Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $11  3pm-3:50pm Conversations Writers & Books (Free)  3pm-4pm Thomas Warfield: A Song and a Dance The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  3pm-4pm Sticks, Strings, and Paint TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $8  3pm-4pm Irrera Brothers Piano & Violin Duo RAPA: East End Theatre $12 

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3:30pm-4:20pm The Goldberg Variations, Revisited MuCCC $8  3:30pm-4:30pm Amazing Magic Joe Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 12 & Under $6  4pm-5:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  4:30pm-5:30pm Merely Players TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $10  4:30pm-5pm Dance Me To the End of Space Time The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  4:30pm-5:30pm Panic in Paradise: A Parody RAPA: East End Theatre $7  4:30pm-5:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8  5pm-6pm The STEEL Double Trio Bernunzio Uptown Music $8  5pm-5:50pm Macho’s Place MuCCC $16 

5:30pm-6:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8 

7pm-7:50pm Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits MuCCC $5 

6pm-7pm A Little Business at the Big Top Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Children 8-12 $6 

7pm-8pm The 24 Hour Plays Writers & Books $16 

6pm-7pm Left For Dead Improv TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $8 

7:30pm-9pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices 

6pm-7pm ANSWER THE MUSE RAPA: East End Theatre $10  6:30pm-7:30pm Solo Drum Solo Bernunzio Uptown Music $10  6:30pm-7:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8  7pm-9pm Bernhardt On Broadway: The Musical MuCCC $16  7pm-8:20pm HaHaHa Blackfriars Theatre $11  7pm-8pm “THE BOY WHO CAME BACK, and Other Supernatural Stories from Western NY’s Multicultural Heritage” Writers & Books $10  7pm-8:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  7:30pm-8:30pm Merged II Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12  7:30pm-9:50pm The Last Five Years TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $16  7:30pm-9:10pm Future Weather Spiegelgarden (Free)  9pm-10:10pm Bad Dates Blackfriars Theatre $11  9pm-10pm The Little Vikings ROC the Fringe Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12  9pm-10:26pm God of Carnage RAPA: East End Theatre $15 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 5pm-10pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  5pm-9:30pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free) 

5pm-5:40pm Coffee With God Writers & Books $12 

6:30pm-7:30pm Solo Drum Solo Bernunzio Uptown Music $6 

5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free) 

6:30pm-7:30pm Irrera Brothers Piano & Violin Duo RAPA: East End Theatre $12 

7:30pm-9pm Gayby Spiegelgarden (Free) 

8pm-9pm The STEEL Double Trio Bernunzio Uptown Music $8  8pm-9:30pm My Name is Rachel Corrie MuCCC $15, Advance $12  8pm-9pm Murder Most Medieval RAPA: East End Theatre $10  9pm-10pm The 24 Hour Plays Writers & Books $16 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 1pm-8pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  5pm-8pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  5pm-6pm Hopeless Romantic Java’s Cafe (Free)  5pm-9:30pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free)  6pm-7pm perCepTION Java’s Cafe (Free)  6:30pm-7:30pm Panic in Paradise: A Parody RAPA: East End Theatre $7  7pm-7:50pm Now in Technicolor: An Evening of Dance and Theatre MuCCC $15, Student Rush w/ ID $8  7pm-8pm The Steele Sisters Blackfriars Theatre $16  7pm-8pm One Breath, Then Another: An Interactive Yoga Show Writers & Books $6  7:30pm-9pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  7:30pm-9:27pm The Big Lebowski Spiegelgarden (Free)  8pm-9pm Diversity of Dance RAPA: East End Theatre $8, Students $5  continues on page 20

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8:30pm-10pm The Nameless Days of Gumdrop Smith MuCCC $10  9pm-10pm Enemy in the Ranks Blackfriars Theatre $12  9pm-9:40pm Coffee With God Writers & Books $12 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 1pm-5pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free)  5pm-10pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  5pm-9:30pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free)  6pm-7pm Merged II Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12  6pm-7pm Grey Light Java’s Cafe (Free) 

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6:30pm-7:30pm Lullabies of Broadway: Songs from the Golden Age RAPA: East End Theatre $12  7pm-7:50pm Now in Technicolor: An Evening of Dance and Theatre MuCCC $15, Student rush w/ID $10  7pm-8pm The Steele Sisters Blackfriars Theatre $16  7pm-7:50pm Rochester Playwrights II: new plays and old songs of Rochester Writers & Books $15  7pm-8:30pm Open Circle Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  7:15pm-7:45pm Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Spiegelgarden $5  7:30pm-8:30pm BIODANCE Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Students w/ID $8  7:30pm-9pm TriviaCITY Spiegelgarden (Free)  7:30pm-9pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices 

8pm-9pm AIRCRAFT Bernunzio Uptown Music $8 

man School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $11 

8pm-8:50pm Puppeteers in Love MuCCC $10 

7pm-8pm Moment Of Impact Blackfriars Theatre $16 

8pm-10pm Alash: Traditional Tuvan Throat Singers Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $16 

7pm-8pm CELLO SHOW Java’s Cafe (Free) 

8pm-9pm Music + Comedy: An Evening with Matt Griffo RAPA: East End Theatre $12, Presale $10  8pm-8:30pm Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Spiegelgarden $5  9pm-9:50pm The Peter Torpey Trio MuCCC $5  9pm-10pm The Steele Sisters Blackfriars Theatre $16  9pm-10pm THE BOY WHO CAME BACK, and Other Supernatural Stories from Western NY’s Multicultural Heritage Writers & Books $10  9pm-10pm Diaghilesque Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $16 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 1pm-9pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  1pm-5pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free)  5pm-10pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  5pm-9:30pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free)  6pm-7pm Garden Fresh Bernunzio Uptown Music $7  6pm-7pm BIODANCE Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Students w/ ID $8  6:30pm-7:30pm 140 characters or less: A Twitter Comedy Show RAPA: East End Theatre $10  7pm-7:50pm Puppeteers in Love MuCCC $10, In Advance $8  7pm-8pm The Lonely Ones Writers & Books $8  7pm-8pm Echoes of ‘64 East-

7pm-8:15pm Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio $16  7pm-8:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  7:30pm-8:30pm The Heroic Enthusiasts LIVE Bernunzio Uptown Music $8  7:30pm-8:30pm Chocolate Casi Amargo TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $10  7:30pm-8:30pm The Scientists Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12  7:30pm-9:24pm The Goonies Spiegelgarden (Free)  8pm-9:30pm The Fever MuCCC $10  8pm-9pm Music + Comedy: An Evening with Matt Griffo RAPA: East End Theatre $12, Presale $10  9pm-10pm AIRCRAFT Bernunzio Uptown Music $8  9pm-10:15pm The Importance of Being Earnest Writers & Books $5  9pm-10pm Enemy in the Ranks Blackfriars Theatre $12  9pm-10pm The Cougar and the Cabana Boy TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $14  9pm-10pm Diaghilesque Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $16  9:30pm-10:30pm Cordaro World: A Call to Adventure RAPA: East End Theatre $12  9:30pm-10:30pm 20 Penny Circus Spiegeltent • Various prices 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 12pm-1:30pm Brown Bag Disco Spiegeltent • Various prices  1pm-10pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free) 

3pm-4pm Eggs Benedict Java’s Cafe (Free)  5pm-11pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  5pm-11pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  5:15pm-6:15pm Mansfield Ave Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free)  5:30pm-7:30pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free)  5:30pm-6:30pm Al Biles and GenJam The Little: Café (Free)  5:30pm-6:30pm Lullabies of Broadway: Songs from the Golden Age RAPA: East End Theatre $12  6pm-7pm Ruddy Well Band Bernunzio Uptown Music $6  6pm-7pm Michael Burritt with Wilco Drummer Glenn Kotche Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $11  6pm-7pm The Cougar and the Cabana Boy TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $14  6pm-6:40pm Dangerous Signs: Secrets from The Dark Side The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  6pm-9pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free)  6:30pm-7pm Spoon River Rochester Gibbs Street (between Main & East) (Free)  7pm-7:50pm YOU ARE WHERE MuCCC $10  7pm-8pm Moment Of Impact Blackfriars Theatre $16  7pm-8pm Acapella Hour RAPA: East End Theatre $10 

7:30pm-8:30pm The Scientists Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12 

10:30pm-12am Dead Dames Don’t Dance Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $10 

7:30pm-8:30pm Trending TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $10 

11pm-1am Silent Disco Spiegeltent • Various prices 

7:30pm-8:30pm The Mike McKay Band Bernunzio Uptown Music $8  8pm-9:05pm M.I.A. MuCCC $12, Advance $10  8pm-9pm BRENDAN Writers & Books $7  8pm-9pm Michael Burritt with Wilco Drummer Glenn Kotche Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $11 

12pm-2pm Chalk Art Gibbs Street (between Main & East) (Free)  12pm-12:30pm RIT Encore A Cappella The Little: Café (Free)  12pm-12:45pm Chain Gang Chase The Little: Theatre 1 (Free) 

8:30pm-9:30pm Christina Custode RAPA: East End Theatre $12 

12pm-1pm Cordaro World: A Call to Adventure RAPA: East End Theatre $12 

8:30-10:30pm FUTURPOINTE DANCE and Carrie Mateosian: Unbridled Spiegelgarden (Free) 

12pm-1pm Heart and Soul: Medicine and Life Writers & Books $6 

9pm-10pm The Heroic Enthusiasts LIVE Bernunzio Uptown Music $8  9pm-10pm Antigone of Sophocles Blackfriars Theatre $11  9pm-10pm Diaghilesque Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $16  9pm-10pm Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis Present DIVAS TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $15  9:30pm-10pm Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Spiegelgarden $5  9:30pm-10:30pm 20 Penny Circus Spiegeltent • Various prices 

7pm-8:15pm Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio $16 

10pm-11:15pm The Importance of Being Earnest Writers & Books $5 

7pm-8:30pm Open Circle Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free) 

10pm-11pm Cocktails RAPA: East End Theatre $12  10:15pm-10:45pm Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Spiegelgarden $5  10:30pm-11:30pm SaMe SeX sHaKeSpEaRe 2014 TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $9 

12pm-11pm UR Arts Bus Gibbs Street, Free  12pm-11pm RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 The Little: Café (Free)  12pm-11pm The City: Choose Your Own Path Spiegelgarden (Free)  12:30pm-1:30pm WonderStreet TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $7  1pm-1:30pm Surround Sound The Little: Café (Free)  1pm-2pm GRR! Java’s Cafe (Free)  1pm-10pm State of the City: Lost and Found Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  1pm-5pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free)  1:30pm-2:30pm Philadelphia in Motion RAPA: East End Theatre $10  1:30pm-2:15pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8  2pm-3:30pm The Fever MuCCC $10  2pm-3pm Chocolate Casi Amargo TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $10  2pm-3pm Moment Of Impact Blackfriars Theatre $16  continues on page 22

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7pm-7:30pm Eight Beat Measure The Little: Theatre 1 (Free) 

7:05pm-8:05pm Teressa Wilcox Band Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free) 

10:30am-11:30am Flower City Vaudeville RAPA: East End Theatre $10, Kids $5 

8:25pm-9:25pm Violet Mary Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free) 

9:45pm-10:45pm The Campbell Brothers Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free) 

7pm-8:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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2pm-2:30pm The Destler and Johnson Show The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  2pm-4pm Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Interactive Outdoor Movie and Costume Parade Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free)  2pm-3:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  3pm-3:30pm RIT Ukulele Club The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  3pm-4pm 140 characters or less: A Twitter Comedy Show RAPA: East End Theatre $10  3pm-4pm PUSH Physical Theatre Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $16  3pm-4:30pm When the Sun Comes Down - A Halloween Poetry Reading with audience participation Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  3pm-3:45pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8 

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 Children's Entertainment (details: pg 46)  Comedy (pg 47)  Dance (pg 52)  Multidisciplinary (pg 56)  Music (pg 60)  Spoken Word (pg 71)  Theatre (pg 72)  Visual Arts & Film (pg 80)

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4pm-4:45pm Twain’s California Tales MuCCC $5  4pm-5:15pm The Importance of Being Earnest Writers & Books $5  4pm-5pm BIODANCE Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12, Students w/ID $8  4pm-4:30pm RIT Vocal Accent The Little: Café (Free)  4pm-5:30pm Give Me The Banjo The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  4pm-4:45pm Dashboard Dramas Spiegelgarden $8  4pm-4:30pm Geneseo A Capella Gibbs Street (between Main & East) (Free)  4:30pm-5:30pm Oliver Brown & His Extra-Ordinary Ukuleles Bernunzio Uptown Music $6  4:30pm-5pm Snowbelt Morris Gibbs Street (between Main & East) (Free)  5pm-5:50pm Macho’s Place MuCCC $16  5pm-5:30pm The Brick City Singers The Little: Café (Free) 

5pm-5:30pm Feadán Òr Pipe Band Gibbs Street (between Main & East) (Free)  5:30pm-6pm Sand Mandalas Geva Theatre Center: Cafe (Free)  5:45pm-6:15pm Cammy Enaharo Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free)  6pm-7pm Rochester Ukulele Orchestra Bernunzio Uptown Music $6  6pm-6:50pm Rochester Playwrights II: new plays and old songs of Rochester Writers & Books $15  6pm-7pm The Scientists Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12  6pm-7pm The Cougar and the Cabana Boy TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $14  6pm-7pm Dancing Around the World The Little: Theatre 1 (Free)  6pm-7pm W.A.C. Iraq RAPA: East End Theatre $15  6pm-9pm Alchemic Elegy Gallery r (Free)  6:30pm-7pm Spoon River Rochester Gibbs Street (between Main & East) (Free)  7pm-7:50pm YOU ARE WHERE MuCCC $10  7pm-8pm Antigone of Sophocles Blackfriars Theatre $11  7pm-8pm PUSH Physical Theatre Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall $16  7pm-8:15pm Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio $16  7pm-8:30pm Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe Spiegeltent • Various prices  7:05pm-8:05pm The YellowJackets Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free)  7:30pm-8:30pm The Little Vikings ROC the Fringe Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $12 

8pm-9:50pm M.I.A. MuCCC $12, Advance $10  8pm-9pm GKC: A Night of Mystery Writers & Books $10  8pm-9:30pm When the Sun Comes Down - A Halloween Poetry Reading with audience participation Rochester Contemporary Art Center (Free)  8:25pm-9:25pm MoChester Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free)  8:30-10:30pm FUTURPOINTE DANCE and Carrie Mateosian: Unbridled Spiegelgarden (Free)  9pm-10:35pm The Last Five Years TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $16  9pm-10pm Moment Of Impact Blackfriars Theatre $16  9pm-10pm Diaghilesque Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $16  9pm-10pm Graceland and Asleep on the Wind RAPA: East End Theatre $10  9:30pm-10:30pm Words on Walls Writers & Books (Free)  9:30pm-10:30pm 20 Penny Circus Spiegeltent • Various prices  9:45pm-10:45pm Thunder Body Gibbs Street Main Stage (Free)  10pm-10:40pm Toastmaster!

MuCCC 2¢  10:30pm-12am Dead Dames Don’t Dance Geva Theatre Center Nextstage $10  10:30pm-11:30pm Murder Most Medieval RAPA: East End Theatre $10  11pm-1am Silent Disco Spiegeltent • Various prices 

Alphabetical SHOW INDEX on page 84

7:30pm-8:30pm Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis Present DIVAS TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium $15  7:30pm-8:30pm Cocktails RAPA: East End Theatre $12  8pm-9pm 23 Psaegz Bernunzio Uptown Music $8 

To search by artist, venue, or production company, please visit our website rochesterfringe.com

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FRIDAY ON THE FRINGE FREE! Friday, September 19, 5-9pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Manhattan Square (Chestnut Street & Court Street, Rochester, NY 14604)

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If you loved BANDALOOP, wait ‘til you see CIRCUS ORANGE! Part mad science, part street theatre and 100% spectacle, Canada’s CIRCUS ORANGE creates lucid dreams with explosive shows that combine mind-blowing pyrotechnics, special effects and aerial rigging with street theatre, clowning, fire arts, dance and circus. They’ll bring their hour-long production, TRICYCLE, but this is no kiddie bike, folks! This TRICYCLE is a magnificent, 18-foot machine that makes its nomadic journey right through the crowd, blurring the lines between audience and performer. Improvised interactions and stunts take place along the way, with larger production numbers at key staging areas. Then, try to catch your breath as the TRICYCLE pops a wheelie 60 feet over your head, becoming a human-powered pyro wheel. Oh, and a full-scale fireworks show rages in the background. It’s the most fun Rochester’s ever had on three wheels!

HOW TO ENJOY TRICYCLE: TRICYCLE is a “promenade” performance that will begin at various points in and around Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at Manhattan Square and weave throughout the crowd. Depending upon where you are in the park, your experience will differ from those of spectators in other areas – that’s the beauty of TRICYCLE. At the conclusion of the show, all eyes will be drawn to the big stage on Court Street and the show’s spectacular finale.

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ADDITIONAL FREE ENTERTAINMENT Fringe Highlights Stage (5:00-7:30pm) Get a flavor of all things Fringe. Watch show excerpts on the Fringe Highlights Stage on Court St.

Buskers and Street Performers (5:00-7:30pm) You’ll find engaging street entertainers dotted around the park.

Manhattan Square Bowl (5:00-7:30pm) 5:00pm - Younger Gang

6:20pm - Feadán Òr Pipe Band

Notorious in the late 1860’s, the Younger Gang was a band of train-and-bank-robbin’ outlaws.

Fast forward 150 years to its musical offspring.

Find yourself transported to Scotland as bagpipes fill the park. Full details page 40.

6:00pm - Geneseo Bhangra

Combining inspiration from Celtic drinking songs and rock n roll, the Sisters were a huge hit at last year’s Fringe.

A competitive Punjabi dance team from SUNY Geneseo.

6:10pm - Merged II

Full details on all performances at rochesterfringe.com

FOOD & DRINK: • Grab dinner from the area’s best food trucks or The Distillery tent and an “adult beverage” from 5pm!

• Enjoy a delicious sample of mü by LiDestri Spirits in the park from 5-7pm!

• No outside coolers allowed.

PARKING: Please see the map on page 86 for garages.

FEATURING ROCHESTER'S BEST FOOD TRUCKS! Please note: in the event of

inclement weather, the performance will be rescheduled to Saturday, September 20.

Please check RochesterFringe. com or Facebook.com/RochesterFringeFestival for updates.

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CITY Critics’ Pick Dance returns! This is an excerpt from their full Fringe show at Geva Theatre Center. Full details page 54.

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SPIEGELTENT THE MAGIC CRYSTAL SPIEGELTENT RETURNS TO FRINGE! Last year, Rochester swooned to the elegant beauty of this jewel box of a venue from Malle, Belgium. Originally created as traveling dance halls in the early 1900s, these magical “Mirror Tents” boast handcrafted wooden floors, stained glass windows, faceted mirrors, velvet-draped ceilings, an antique bar, and private booths. Fit for royalty, only a handful of these lavish treasures remain in the world today, and we’re thrilled to bring the Magic Crystal back to Fringe!

The Spiegeltent was a total sell-out hit last year. Buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

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LOCATION: One Fringe Place at the Corner of Main & Gibbs Streets, Rochester, NY 14604.

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ENTRY TO THE SPIEGELTENT IS VIA TICKET ONLY. To enter, please purchase a ticket to Jay Pharoah, MARDI GRAS! by Cirque du Fringe, 20 Penny Circus, Silent Disco, or Brown Bag Disco.

The Spiegeltent is wheelchair accessible. All shows are presented in-the-round.

SEATING OPTIONS INCLUDE: SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): Single ticket seats allow you to get “up close

and personal” to the action. All seats are first-come, first-served. Entrance is via the left-hand side door. Arrive early!

VIP BOOTHS: These fabulous booths seat six and include dedicated table service. Entrance is

via the right-hand side door.

STANDING ROOM ONLY: A limited number of standing-room-only tickets are available for

popular shows on the day of performance only.

The Spiegeltent’s return to Rochester has been made possible due to a generous grant from the Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation. The Magic Crystal is owned by Spiegeltent Productions LLC and Mirror Palace BCBA.

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THE SPIEGELGARDEN Come before, between or after shows, or just to soak in the festive, inviting and laid-back atmosphere of the Spiegelgarden. Adjacent to the Magic Crystal Spiegeltent, the Spiegelgarden is the #1 place to find rest, relaxation and food during the Fringe.

A gorgeous, green haven in the middle of downtown, this temporary garden has been designed and landscaped by Broccolo Tree & Lawncare. Complete with a fire pit, also designed by Broccolo, it features eclectic lounge furniture from McCarthy Tents & Events, art and design by Scott Grove, lighting design by Emily Stork, and construction

by The Pike Company.

In the Spiegelgarden you’ll find our our welcoming Bar Tent, provided by McCarthy Tents & Events, serving New York State wines, a selection of beers including Dundee and Heineken, mü by Lidestri Spirits (the Official Fringe Cocktail), mulled wine, coffee, and hot chocolate. Rochester’s most popular food trucks will be on hand throughout the festival to satisfy your cravings, from a light snack to a full meal.

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OPEN DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES: Thursday, September 18: 5-10pm Friday, September 19: 5-11pm Saturday, September 20: 12pm-11pm Sunday, September 21: 12pm-10pm

Monday, September 22 — Thursday, September 25: 5-10pm Friday, September 26: 5pm-11pm Saturday, September 27: 12pm-11pm

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SPIEGELTENT Get ready for a boisterous, bedeviling show that evokes the rowdy party atmosphere of Bourbon Street (yes, we have beads!) right on the corner of Main & Gibbs. You’ll be dazzled by a sassy, sexy, spectacular circus featuring the world-famous Kenya Safari Acrobats. Hosted by those mischievous 20 Penny Circus clowns who appeared in last year’s sold-out Cirque du Fringe, this all-new, New Orleans-themed show has been created exclusively for the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival. Feats of balance and strength, juggling and magic, and grace and guffaws are backed by a dynamic mix of New Orleans jazz, Dixieland, blues, R&B and more. Buy tickets early to make sure that you don’t miss this spectacle!

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Thursday, September 18 at 7:30pm

VENUE: Spiegeltent

Friday, September 19 at 9pm

DOORS: 30 minutes before showtime.

Saturday, September 20th at 2pm*

DURATION: 90 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

(FOLLOWING CIRCUS ORANGE)

Sign Language Interpreted

Saturday, September 20 at 7pm Sunday, September 21 at 4pm* Sunday, September 21 at 7pm Monday, September 22 through Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30pm Thursday, September 25 at 7pm Friday, September 26 at 7pm Saturday, September 27 at 2pm* Saturday, September 27 at 7pm PLEASE NOTE: PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED. APPROPRIATE FOR AGES 13 & OVER. *WEEKEND MATINEES. APPROPRIATE FOR AGES 5 & OVER

TICKETS:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING is $33 through August 31 / $36 starting September 1 FABULOUS VIP BOOTHS (Seat 6) are $182 through August 31 / $198 starting September 1 KIDS’ MATINEE TICKETS (Ages 13 and under) are $25 through August 31 / $28 starting September 1 THE SPIEGELTENT’S BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR BAR will be open for ticketholders 30 minutes prior to curtain and again at intermission.

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SPIEGELTENT

JAY PHAROAH Live from New York, it’s Jay Pharoah! The master impressionist and stand-up comedian from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE makes his Rochester Fringe debut! Pharoah is best known for his wide array of uncanny celebrity impressions including President Barack Obama, Will Smith, Denzel Washington and Kanye West, as well as for recurring character, principal Daniel Frye, who's based on his own high school principal.

Pharoah’s Kanye West parody, I AM A DOG, became an instant viral video, reaching more than a million views within the first week. He also teamed up with Kerry Washington to parody WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY. Their version, WHAT DOES MY GIRL SAY, reached four million views in one week.

Opening for Pharoah will be Rochester’s own Jamie Lissow. Brother Wease’s former sidekick, Lissow has appeared on THE LATE SHOW, THE LATE LATE SHOW, and Comedy Central. He last played Fringe in 2012, opening for Patton Oswalt. He has recently finished co-writing and starring in the new sitcom REAL ROB with Rob Schneider.

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2 SHOWS ONLY! Saturday, September 20 at 9:30pm Saturday, September 20 at 11:30pm Sign Language Interpreted

PLEASE NOTE: This performance contains adult subject matter and is for mature audiences only.

VENUE: Spiegeltent DOORS: 30 minutes before showtime.

DURATION: 1 hour

TICKETS:

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING is $42 through August 31 / $48 starting September 1 FABULOUS VIP BOOTHS (Seat 6) are $264 through August 31 / $288 starting September 1 (All VIP booths have dedicated table service.)

THE SPIEGELTENT’S BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR BAR will be open for ticketholders 30 minutes prior to curtain.

PHOTO BY KELLI MARSH

PHOTO BY JOHN SCHLIA

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20 PENNY CIRCUS Come one, come all to the 20 Penny Circus! The bawdy, scallywag clowns from last year’s sell-out CIRQUE DU FRINGE return with their own late-night show created exclusively for the Fringe. Entertainment for those of questionable taste, the 20 PENNY CIRCUS is a vaudevillian variety show for grown-ups. A show full of “don’t-try-this-at-home” stunts, magic illusions and the hilarious dynamic of two edgy entertainers, you’ll see things you won’t believe and your questions will not be answered.

ADULTS ONLY! Thursday, September 25 at 9:30pm

DOORS: 30 minutes before showtime.

DURATION: 1 hour, including a 15-minute intermission.

TICKETS:

Friday, September 26 at 9:30pm

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING is $15 through August 31 / $17 starting September 1

Saturday, September 27 at 9:30pm

FABULOUS VIP BOOTHS (Seat 6) are $100 through August 31 / $125 starting September 1 (All VIP booths have dedicated table service.)

PLEASE NOTE: This performance contains adult subject matter and is unsuitable for children. The venue will not admit anyone under 16 years of age.

THE SPIEGELTENT’S BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR BAR will be open for ticketholders 30 minutes prior to curtain and again at intermission.

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Sign Language Interpreted

VENUE: Spiegeltent

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TOTAL SELL OUT 2013!

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The glamorous Magic Crystal Spiegeltent will be filled once again with a giant dance party, but with a Fringe-y twist: you don’t hear a sound until you slip on a set of headphones. Wait! Is that YMCA on one channel and Iggy Azalea on another? A two-channel system and live DJs let you switch up your music at the touch of a button. Hugely popular at U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo and Burning Man, it’s an unforgettable experience you have to see – and not hear – to believe!

Friday, September 19, Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27 11pm – 1am.

LAST CALL: 12:30pm 18 and over with ID.

Lunchtime dance party? Yes, please! Last year’s Silent Disco was such a huge hit, we’ve expanded it to include this special session during the work day. Originated by party-loving office workers in Sweden, the mid-day disco craze has recently become a New York City sensation. So take a break from your peanut butter and jelly and shake your groove thing in our glamorous Spiegeltent!

Friday, September 26 12:00pm – 1:30pm ENTRY PRICE INCLUDES A BAGGED LUNCH FROM PELLEGRINO’S

VENUE: Spiegeltent

TICKETS: $7 through August 31 / $9 starting September 1 PLEASE NOTE: headphone use with deposit of $20 (refundable upon exit) or your license/ ID. Those who use the cash deposit, rather than license deposit, will have a faster exit.

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BUSHWHACKED

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BUSHWHACKED: TWO WOMEN, A TENT, AND YOU Comedy • Fri., 9/19 9:00pm, Fri., 9/19 9:45pm, Fri., 9/19 10:30pm, Wed., 9/24 6:00pm, Wed., 9/24 7:15pm, Wed., 9/24 8:00pm, Fri., 9/26 9:30pm, Fri., 9/26 10:15pm • 30 mins • 13 and Over • $5

Who needs the Spiegeltent? Improvisers Abby DeVuyst and Kerry Young perform feats of hilarity for you in a tent without a net. You’ll experience close-quarters comedy, learn cunning survival skills, and even walk away with a souvenir or two. Leave your own mark on the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival by spending some time with these two campy cut-ups. Maximum audience size: 4 people.

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THE CITY: CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH Multi-Disciplinary • Throughout the festival • All Ages • FREE

A non-linear, narrative, scavenger hunt/sci-fi adventure told through a series of QR codes hidden throughout the Fringe.

Highly interactive and exploratory, THE CITY tells the story of a dying colony on the outskirts of the galaxy...and it’s up to YOU, the players, to scan the codes and restore it. Starting point: The Spiegelgarden

TRIVIACITY: AN ARTS & CULTURE QUIZ Multi-Disciplinary • Wed., 9/24 7:30pm-9pm • All Ages • FREE

Join host City Newspaper for an arts, culture, and allthings-Rochester trivia night!

FUTURPOINTE DANCE

DASHBOARD DRAMAS

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DASHBOARD DRAMAS Theatre • Thurs., 9/18 5:30pm, Thurs., 9/18 6:30pm, Thurs., 9/18 7:30pm, Sat., 9/20 1:30pm, Sat., 9/20 3:00pm, Sat., 9/20 4:00pm, Sun., 9/21 4:30pm, Sun., 9/21 5:30pm, Sun., 9/21 6:30pm, Sat., 9/27 1:30pm, Sat., 9/27 3:00pm, Sat., 9/27 4:00pm • 45 mins • 13 and Over • $8

Four, original, 10-minute plays set in actual cars, where you’ll experience the most intimate theatre of your life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to places you didn’t even know existed. It’s better than waiting for an oil change—and it just might change your life. Please note: each car holds 2 ticketholders with audience members switching cars every 10 minutes. 

FUTURPOINTE DANCE AND CARRIE MATEOSIAN: UNBRIDLED Dance • Fri., 9/19 8:45-10:30pm, Fri., 9/26 8:30-10:30pm, Sat., 9/27 8:30-10:30pm • Various Lengths • All Ages • FREE

A performance art event nearly five years in the making, UNBRIDLED is the culmination of a half decade of no-holds-barred, conceptual, mixed-media shoots that combine movement, dance, lighting, body art and photography. Onlookers will witness FuturPointe’s live performance while simultaneously viewing Mateosian’s fine art images projected on a large-format screen. Please note that performances will happen within the durations specified, but will not be continuous. 

More Spiegelgarden entertainment on pages 36-37

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The hit from Fringe 2012 returns! Bring the whole family for a sampling of some of the best from Rochester’s vibrant gospel music scene, hosted by Mt. Olivet Baptist Church’s Rev. Rickey Harvey.

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You’ll be uplifted by the award-winning Elim Sanctuary Choir, fresh from their appearance at the Tuscany International Choir Festival in Italy and led by Minister of Music Jasen Monroe under the leadership of Bishop T. Anthony Bronner. Your soul will soar with the Zion Hill Mass Choir, under the direction of Paul C. Boutte and Rev. Alvin Simpson, and BET’s SUNDAY BEST finalist, Serena Young, will raise your spirits with her glorious voice.

Grab a bite and a cup of coffee from one of our food trucks and prepare to be inspired.

Oh, happy day!

Sunday, September 21st 1:30-3:30pm VENUE: Spiegelgarden (corner of Main & Gibbs St.)

FREE!

FREE!

Silent movies outdoors in the Spiegelgarden at One Fringe Place! Grab a drink, relax in our beautiful Spiegelgarden, and experience a one-of-a-kind movie event: classic cult movies on the big screen with personalized audio via our Silent Disco headphones. Seating is first-come, first-served.

All films start at 7:30pm PLEASE NOTE: headphone use with deposit of $20 (refundable upon exit) or your license/ID.

Saturday, Sept 20 PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL (1982, 95mins)

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PEDESTRIAN DRIVE-IN

Based upon Pink Floyd’s 1972 double album THE WALL, this film tells the story of a troubled rock star’s descent into madness in the midst of his complete physical and social isolation.

Sunday, Sept 21 FUTURE WEATHER (2012, 100 mins) Lauduree, a 13-year-old loner, is passionate about nature and obsessed with ecological disaster. Greta, her grandmother, is a fiery nurse jaded by alcohol and disappointment. When Lauduree is abruptly abandoned by her mom, she decides to take survival into her own hands. Presented by High Falls Film Festival.

Monday, Sept 22 GAYBY (2012, 89 mins) Jenn and Matt are best friends from college. Single by choice, Jenn spends her days teaching hot yoga and running errands for her boss. Matt suffers from comic-book writer’s block and can’t get over his ex-boyfriend. They decide to fulfill a youthful promise to have a child together – the oldfashioned way. Presented by Image Out Film Festival.

Tuesday, Sept 23 THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998, 117mins)

Thursday, Sept 25 THE GOONIES (1984, 114mins) The 80s cult classic! A group of kids set out on an adventure in search of pirate treasure that could save their homes from foreclosure. Directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Following the popular showing in 2013, The Dude returns for another night at Fringe! “Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it. Classic comedy from the Coen Brothers.

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GIBBS STREET

GIBBS STREET (BETWEEN MAIN & EAST) WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR THE SECOND WEEKEND OF THE FESTIVAL, with FREE MUSIC on the Gibbs Street Main

Stage, street performers, food trucks and vendors, and beer and wine.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 5:15pm: Mansfield Ave Gibbs Street Main Stage Rochester’s Mansfield Ave (MAB) returns to Fringe with its acoustic guitar-centered, alt/indie sound.

UR researchers Marc Halterman and Jeff Bazarian (guitars and vocals), Bill Whitwood (bass) and Mike Tutino (drums) cover songs by U2, DMB, John Mayer and more.

6:30pm: Spoon River Rochester See page 42 for details

7:05pm: Teressa Wilcox Band Rochester singer/songwriter Teressa Wilcox’s London success has her opening for Asia, Richard Julian and Paul Freeman, and performing at after-party shows for Rusted Root and Blues Traveler. Look for her second album soon. 

8:25pm: Violet Mary Steeped in British blues, 70s rock, Motown and modern pop, Violet Mary began in 2007 with Mike (guitar) and Mel (vocals, keys) Muscarella and Scott Cranfill (guitar). With Martin Dorren (bass, vocals) and Christopher Teal (drums), they released their third, critically acclaimed album, LEVEL, last year.

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9:45pm: The Campbell Brothers Since opening for Harlem Gospel Choir in the 2012 Fringe, Rochester’s Campbell Brothers have become even more world famous for their rich African-American gospel repertoire with a twist: the growling, wailing, shouting voice of the steel guitar, played as you’ve never heard it before. The DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE lists them as one of the “20 coolest things about Rochester.” 

Saturday Gibbs Street events on page 40

GIBBS STREET

GIBBS STREET (BETWEEN MAIN & EAST) WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR THE SECOND WEEKEND OF THE FESTIVAL, with FREE MUSIC on the Gibbs Street Main

Stage, street performers, food trucks and vendors, and beer and wine.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 12noon – 11pm: UR Arts Bus Experience the arts at the University of Rochester – dance, music, theatre, visual art, spoken word and more – all aboard the UR Arts Bus, parked on Gibbs Street. See snippets of work, visual art exhibits, or mini concerts. Surprises will abound! 

12noon – 2pm: Chalk Art One of the most popular FREE, family-friendly events of the Fringe! Young people “hit the road” and transform Gibbs Street (closed to traffic) into a tapestry of color with the help of mentors from the Carlson MetroCenter YMCA. We bring the chalk, you bring the creativity!

Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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2-4pm: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Interactive Outdoor Movie and Costume Parade Bring the whole family (and lawn chairs) to this FREE Drama Kids International Outdoor Movie Event, and come prepared to sing as the 1971 movie is shown with lyrics on a giant screen! A Costume Parade kicks off the fun, so come dressed as your favorite character from the film. Please bring a gently used children’s book and/or backpack to donate to a student in need. 

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Listen to the dulcet tones of two of SUNY Geneseo’s best a capella groups! The all-female Hips N Harmony and mixed voices of Exit 8 will wow audiences with tight harmonies and playful arrangements. Hosted by SUNY Geneseo’s own improv group, No Laugh Track Required.

4:30pm: Snowbelt Morris Snowbelt Morris is a Rochester street-dancing group in the medieval English morris folk tradition. Along with fellow morris teams (each in a uniquely colored “kit”) from Ithaca and Syracuse, they are often seen at summer dance-outs in various Upstate locations.

5pm: Feadán Òr Pipe Band As the mother of all fringe festivals is Edinburgh, it’s only fitting that the sounds of Scotland fill

GIBBS STREET

Gibbs Street! Bagpipes, snare drums, tenor drums, and bass drums from the regionally renowned Feadán Òr Pipe Band will transplant the Rochester crowd to Auld Reekie.

5:45: Cammy Enaharo “Her lyrics are playful and folksy, but her sound is mature and soulful…a powerful combination that many of today’s most ‘popular’ musicians couldn’t imitate if they tried.” That’s how ROCHESTER SUBWAY describes local singer/songwriter Cammy Enaharo and her baritone ukulele. Look for a follow-up to 2013’s A DIFFERENT KIND OF COMFORTABLE this fall. 

6:30pm: Spoon River Rochester See page 42 for details

7:05pm: The YellowJackets The renowned student a capella group from NBC’s THE SING-OFF hits the Gibbs Street Main Stage! Experience the perfect harmonies of the University of Rochester’s oldest a capella group. The all-male group’s members are students from UR’s River Campus and Eastman School of Music. 

8:25pm: MoChester A four-piece, pop-rock band from Rochester whose name is a fusion of its hometown and Motown—one of its original influences—Mochester’s current sound has a mainstream flair that blends O.A.R. and Incubus with the west coast swagger of The Dirty Heads and Sublime. Their arsenal of original material stretches across numerous genres. 

The hit from Fringe 2013 returns! Rochester band THUNDER BODY combines elements of reggae, soul, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, noise, dub and jazz to create the potion they call “senzae.” The band has proven prolific with four releases in as many years, and a batch of fresh new songs for every live outing. 

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PHOTO BY CLARKE CONDE

GIBBS STREET

A Fringe spectacular of dramatic proportions, Spoon River Rochester will take over Gibbs Street and One Fringe Place as 300 actors perform while audience members pick their own path through the show. SRR brings to life the complete text of Edgar Lee Masters’ haunting, epic poem about the deceased citizens of a fictional town called Spoon River. Immerse yourself in this 30-minute, free show—part flash mob, part zombie walk, part performance art—as you walk through a living gallery the likes of which Rochester has never experienced before!  FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

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2 SHOWS ONLY! Friday, September 26 6:30-7:00pm Saturday, September 27 6:30-7:00pm

VENUE: Gibbs Street and One Fringe Place (corner of Main and Gibbs St) DURATION: 30 minutes

FREE!

OUR MOST SOCIAL FESTIVAL EVER! Connect with us: #rocfringe14 @rochesterfringe

facebook.com/rochesterfringefestival

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CHILDREN’S

Amazing Magic Joe

Mardi Gras! Cirque du Fringe

Sat., Sept. 20 1:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 3:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12, Children 12 & Under $6 • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

Family-Friendly Matinees • Spiegeltent

Get ready for a nonstop, comedy-magic show that’s fun for the whole family. Magic Joe has performed in Egypt, Paris and London, and here he is in your own backyard!

The Tales of Custard the Dragon

amazingmagicjoe.com

Chalk Art Sat., Sept. 27 12-2pm • Gibbs Street

See page 40 for details

Garden Fresh Thurs., Sept. 25 6:00pm • Bernunzio Uptown Music

See page 47 for details

Joe Showers Show Sun., Sept. 21 1:30pm • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

See page 48 for details

Flower City Vaudeville Sat., Sept. 20 10:30am, Sat., Sept. 27 10:30am • RAPA’s East End Theatre

See page 57 for details

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Thurs., Sept. 18 6:30pm, Fri., Sept. 19 7:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 4:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 2:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 6:00pm • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

See page 48 for details

Magic Words! Magic Rain!

Sat., Sept. 20 10:00am • 45 mins • All Ages • $5 • Writers & Books

Sound, movement, and words whirl together to make this interactive poetry performance one you won’t forget. Poets Sally Bittner Bonn, L. John Cieslinski & M.J.Iuppa perform their original poetry along with selections from other children’s favorites like Shel Silverstein. They’ll get your toes tapping and fingers snapping with poems you’ll love like a sudden late summer storm.

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Sat., Sept. 20 2:30pm, Sun., Sept. 21 12:30pm • 60 mins • 5 and Over • $12, Children 12 & Under $6 • Rochester Lyric Opera • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

Based on Ogden Nash’s whimsical CUSTARD THE DRAGON stories, this musical tale follows the exploits of young Belinda, her three boastfully-brave pets, and one not-sobrave dragon, Custard. Yet, when Belinda is confronted by danger, it’s Cowardly Custard who comes to the rescue. Audiences will treasure Custard’s discovery that you can be brave even when you are afraid, and that real courage comes from love. Ages five and above will delight in this family musical commissioned and originally produced by the Kennedy Center. rochesterlyricopera.org

Wait For It! Improv for Kids & Teens Sat., Sept. 20 12:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 10:00am • 60 mins • 5 and Over, $5 • A Magical Journey Thru Stages • Writers & Books

Bring the whole family, and get ready to laugh! STAGES OF THE GAME Teen Improv Troupe performs a fun, interactive and highly entertaining show that appeals to all ages. Come ready to play! Just as in the hit TV show, WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, we’ll entertain your fun and wacky ideas, transforming them into a brand of funny you never imagined. Expect to have a blast! mjtstages.com

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Interactive Outdoor Movie and Costume Parade Sat., Sept. 27, 2:00pm • Gibbs Street Main Stage

See page 40 for details

Thurs., Sept. 25 6:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 3:00pm • 60 mins • 18 and Over • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Twitter! It’s an exciting new social platform used to deliver news updates, connect with people all over the world, and tell...jokes? Join host and Rochester comedian Dario Josef and be a part of 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS, an interactive comedy show featuring hilarious stand-up. Plus, there’s the always-exciting Tweet-Off, where comedians read their best tweets and the audience votes for a champion! dariocomedy.com

Cocktails Sat., Sept. 20 7:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 10:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 7:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $12 • GRRC • RAPA: East End Theatre

Greater Rochester Repertory Companies, Inc. presents COCKTAILS, a thoughtprovoking play with comedic overtones.

Retirement - the idyllic life that George has imagined for many years - is finally a reality...or is it? After events spiral completely out of his control, will he get a second chance to live out his dream? Written

by Nancy Preston Stark, COCKTAILS stars the same cast as last year’s Fringe production, PING, also written by Preston Stark: Denise Bartalo, Diane Chevron and Peter Elliott. grrctheatre.org

20 Penny Circus

Dead Dames Don’t Dance

Thurs., 9/25 9:30pm, Fri., 9/26 9:30pm, Sat., 9/27 9:30pm • Spiegeltent

Fri., Sept. 19 10:30pm, Sat., Sept. 20 10:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 10:30pm, Sat., Sept.

27 10:30pm • 90 mins • 18 and Over • $10 • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

See page 31 for details

Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You Fri., 9/19 9:00pm, Fri., 9/19 9:45pm, Fri., 9/19 10:30pm, Wed., 9/24 6:00pm, Wed., 9/24 7:15pm, Wed., 9/24 8:00pm, Fri., 9/26 9:30pm, Fri., 9/26 10:15pm • Spiegelgarden

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Geva Comedy Improv presents an improvised, live-action Film Noir comedy staged entirely in black and white, featuring ruthless gangsters, femme fatales, and fast-talkin’ thugs with a penchant for convoluted slang. So scrape up a sawbuck and get a slant on a show that’s a real darb - before the button man fits you for a Chicago overcoat.

Canary In A Coal Mine

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Fri., Sept. 19 10:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 10:00pm • 60 mins • 18 and Over • $10 • MuCCC

Garden Fresh

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Thurs., Sept. 25 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $7 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

Turning hip-hop on its head, Garden Fresh’s Professor Fizizizt (read: physicist) and Tha Dome forsake the rap cliches of money, intoxication and misogyny, instead singing the praises of thrift, proper hydration and politeness to a fault.

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Experience a night of dark, irreverent, alloriginal sketch comedy with Rochester’s very own Canary In A Coal Mine. They may make you laugh, they may make you cry, they may make you sick - but most importantly: they’ll make you feel. Take in the world from a new perspective - a distorted one - and view life as these three unhinged folks see it.

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140 characters or less: A Twitter Comedy Show

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COMEDY

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DeBlase, these hilarious satirical lyricists deliver a family-friendly performance full of catchy choruses and witty wordplay. gardenfreshrap.com

HaHaHa Sat., Sept. 20 2:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 7:00pm • 80 mins • All Ages • $11 • Blackfriars Theatre

HaHaHa: Three Comedies / One Funny Night. NO SMOKING: Desperate to quit smoking, Richard comes face-to-face with Vivian Dubois, smoking cessation-al counselor.

Can Vivian help him kick the habit? FISHING FOR TROUBLE: Jane is retired and obsessed with fishing. Can Henry lure her back? INDABA: Young newlyweds Jason and Katie meet the breeders of their new puppy.

Bow WOW! Hunger is no laughing matter.

Proceeds from HaHaHa will be donated to fight hunger in Rochester. Playwright: Lori Marra. lorimarra.com

Jay Pharoah Sat., Sept. 20 9:30pm & 11:30pm • Spiegeltent

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Joe Showers Show

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Sun., Sept. 21 1:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

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Joe Showers takes juggling to a whole new level as one of Rochester’s more unique acts. Come for an hour of comedy-packed, variety entertainment for the whole family.

You’re guaranteed to see things you’ve never seen before and might never see again - unless you see Joe twice! Pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge. joeshowers.virb.com

Left For Dead Improv Sun., Sept. 21 6:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $8 • The TheatreRocs Stage at Xerox Auditorium

The members of Left For Dead - a Rochester, NY improv comedy team - have been walking

this planet for almost half a millennium. Its seven baby-boomer-era performers are writers, scientists, bankers, craftspeople and technicians. They have experienced marriage, divorce, depression, migraines, heart attacks and the loss of loved ones. Since 2011, they’ve expressed the meaning of their exceedingly long lives through comedy: improv, sketch and standup.

A Little Business at the Big Top Thurs., Sept. 18 6:30pm, Fri., Sept. 19 7:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 4:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 2:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12, Children ages 8-12 $6 • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

Popeye meets Chaplin in a Bugs Bunny cartoon: a tour de force of movement, imagination and comedy by David Gaines, creator of the five-star, multi-award winning 7 (X 1) SAMARAI. Spectacular physical comedy by one actor who creates the whole circus: aerial ballerina, brutal ringmaster, the fight, the escape across the high wire, the faithful dog, the monkey and - of course - the clowns! A fast-paced, comedic race through danger and romance. davidgainesperformance.com

Music + Comedy: An Evening with Matt Griffo Weds., Sept. 24 8:00pm, Thurs., Sept.

25 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12, Presale $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre Sign Language Interpreted

This show will make your mom uncomfortable, but these comedy songs about racism, love and zombies with short stories in between will make you remember why life is hilarious. Matt Griffo is a Rochester-born-and-bred, Chicago-based musician and comedian who plays original comedic songs on piano and ukulele. He’s taught at The Second City Chicago and performed at festivals across the country since 2008. Griffo’s opened for Reggie Watts and composed the Chicago smash hit, JERSEY SHORE THE MUSICAL. mattgriffo.com continues on page 50

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Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv Fri., Sept. 19 8:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv will take your suggestions and turn them into comedy mayhem!

Gloriously unrefined, unpretentious and unpredictable, Rochester’s longestrunning professional improv troupe has been dipping into their arsenal of games to make audiences laugh at their own ideas since 2000. nabcomedy.com

Panic in Paradise: A Parody Sun., Sept. 21 4:30pm, Tues., Sept. 23 6:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $7 • RAPA: East End Theatre

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When a 1950s suburban neighborhood finds itself suddenly and inexplicably without power, the suggestion of a child urges the neighbors to begin building suspicions about one another. Ultimately it is revealed that the monsters we fear are ourselves.

PANIC IN PARADISE: A PARODY makes light of the TWILIGHT ZONE episode, THE MONSTERS ARE DUE ON MAPLE STREET, and is appropriate and enjoyable for all ages.

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RIT Improv: On the Fringe Sat., Sept. 20 7:00pm • 180 mins • 13 and Over • FREE • RIT • The Little Theatre 1 Sign Language Interpreted

RIT Improv consists of three troupes: BrainWreck Improv, The Improvessionals, and Work in Progress.

Every show that RIT

Improv performs is 100% made up on the spot. With a bit of help from the audience, they always put on a show that has everyone in stitches!

The Steele Sisters Tues., Sept. 23 7:00pm, Weds., Sept. 24 7:00pm, Weds., Sept. 24 9:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $16 • Blackfriars Theatre Main Stage

The Steele Sisters: comedy, swordfighting, action, adventure, tall boots, corsets, danger, mystery, real steel and romance -everything you could want in a beautiful-ladiessword-fighting-comedy show! Thrilling audiences at Renaissance festivals across the country, The Steele Sisters now bring their hilarious, family-friendly, interactive show to the Rochester Fringe Festival! Join them for some sisterly conflict, sisterly wit, and a lot of sisterly swordplay. And come back for a special Pirate Show at 9pm on the 24th! facebook.com/The.Steele.Sisters

Trending Sat., Sept. 20 7:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 7:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $10 • Unleashed! IMPROV • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

Unleashed! Improv performs daring improvisational theater that astounds audiences every time the group takes the stage. For the past two Fringes, they have pulled out all the stops with PUPPETPROV, THE MUSICAL! and ROCumentary, garnering critical acclaim for their “impressive” and “smart comedy.” This year, these seasoned actors will use social media to create an interactive, improvised musical comedy driven by your live suggestions. Unleashed! will plug you directly into the action of Fringe! Start sending suggestions now using #unleashedimprov. facebook.com/UnleashedImprov

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BIODANCE Weds., Sept. 24 7:30pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 6:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 4:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12, Students With ID $8 • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

BIODANCE is back in the Fringe this year after its smash hit last year with ANOMALY. “...graceful and inventive. I was repeatedly surprised, delighted, and inspired,” reported CITY Newspaper.

This is Rochester’s only contemporary dance company bringing repertory from worldrenowned choreographers Heidi Latksy, Bill Evans, Missy Pfohl Smith, Ivy Baldwin, Jeanne Schickler Compisi, Eran Hanlon and Courtney World all together in one show! biodance.org

Brown Bag Disco Fri., Sept. 26, 12:00pm • Spiegeltent

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Cordaro World: A Call to Adventure

 FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

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CORDARO WORLD is a collaboration between artist Cordell Cordaro and choreographer Amber Brescia of Catalyst Dance Works. The show itself paints a picture of an artist’s journey through a stunning visual landscape of dance and mixed media, exploring themes of self-doubt, courage and perseverance as the hero encounters trials and tribulations in the pursuit of an artistic dream. Audiences will be whisked away into the world of characters portrayed in Cordaro’s paintings.

Dancing Around the World Sat., Sept. 27 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Latin Rhythm Dance Club, RIT • The Little: Theatre 1 Sign Language Interpreted

Join the Latin Rhythm Dance Club as we present DANCING AROUND THE WORLD, a showcase of cultural

music and dance! Journey with us to experience Latin, kizomba, and modern rhythms. This collective work from Rochester Institute of Technology students and Rochester-area amateur dancers is sure to thrill dance enthusiasts! facebook.com/pages/Latin-Rhythm-DanceClub-at-RIT/116277631783942

Diaghilesque Weds., Sept. 24 9:00pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 9:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 9:00pm, Sat., Sept.

27 9:00pm • 60 mins • Mature Audiences • $16 • Kinetic Architecture • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

Ballet Russe gems are reimagined by NYC Dance Company KineticArchitecture!

Choreographer Faux Pas le Fae is a transgender performance artist described as “the naughty lovechild of Modern Dance and a Burlesque Carnival.” -nytheater.com. Sylphs, Swans and Fauns explore feminism, trans issues, abuse and primal sensuality. Plus: “Le Spectre de la Rose,” featuring Koryn Wicks, Lisa Clementi, Diane Skerbec, Meghann Bronson, Amy Thurmond and Dara Swisher as intoxicated ball-goers losing all inhibition. Show contains nudity. www.kadancetheatre.org

Diversity of Dance Sat., Sept. 20 1:30pm, Tues., Sept. 23 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8, Students $5 • RAPA: East End Theatre

DIVERSITY OF DANCE shares a wide range of dynamic dance forms that are created, arranged and performed by students at the University of Rochester.

Celebrating African Dance, Breaking, Celtic Dance, Contemporary, Hip Hop Choreo, Step and more, this vibrant cultural expression is not to be missed. Come one, come all for this coming together of enthusiastic and diverse dancing! rochester.edu/college/dance

English Country Dancers Sat., Sept. 20 4:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium

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Regency-period English country dancing in period costume. Those attending will have the opportunity to learn several dances accompanied by wonderful musicians, so put on your dancing shoes and take a step back into early 19th-century England. No experience or partner necessary, but plan on an exquisite trip back in time!

FUTURPOINTE DANCE and Carrie Mateosian: Unbridled Fri., Sept. 19 8:45-10:30pm, Fri., Sept.

26 8:30-10:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 8:3010:30pm • Varying Lengths • All Ages • FREE • Spiegelgarden

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Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal

 FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Thurs., Sept. 18 7:00pm, Fri., Sept. 19 9:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 7:00pm, Thurs., Sept.

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Join world-acclaimed Garth Fagan Dance, now commemorating its 44th season, at the company’s downtown Rochester studios.

"These marvelous dancers are Fagan’s lightning rods, pulling down inspiration into the rich soil of his work." - D. Jowitt, DANCEBEAT. Enjoy the unbridled energy, depth, precision, and grace of Tony and Olivier award-winning Garth Fagan’s choreography, deemed "unfailingly original" (NEW YORK TIMES), and featuring a range of music from Brahms, Dvorak, Wynton Marsalis, Monty Alexander and more. garthfagandance.org

Geneseo Bhangra Fri., Sept. 19, 6:00pm • Martin Luther King, Jr. Pk. at Manhattan Square.

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Merged II Sat., Sept. 20 9:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 7:30pm, Weds., Sept. 24 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12 • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

MERGED returns to Geva Theatre Center after last year’s acclaimed Critics’ Picks performances.

This year, international choreographers Heather Roffe and James Hansen join forces with renowned choreographer Melanie Aceto for MERGED II. CITY Newspaper wrote of MERGED 2013: It “seemed new and fresh, yet it was still accessible and, at times, even poignant,” “I was flat out amazed,” and “I was captivated by...some very exciting dancing.”

Come see how MERGED continues to excite new and seasoned dance audiences!

Philadelphia in Motion Sat., Sept. 27 1:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Philadelphia dance professional, Alicia (Malley) Sehn, returns to her hometown with a troupe of dancers anxious to share the Philly dance scene with the Rochester arts community. This eclectic group of talent brings an assortment of works inspired by their life experiences and their city.

PHILADELPHIA IN MOTION promises a show that will inspire audiences to embark upon their own trip to the city of Brotherly Love.

Silent Disco Fri., Sept. 19, Fri., Sept. 26, and Sat., Sept. 27 at 11:00pm • Spiegeltent

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Snowbelt Morris Sat., Sept. 27, 4:30pm • Gibbs Street

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Thomas Warfield: A Song and a Dance Sun., Sept. 21 3:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Theatre 1 Sign Language Interpreted

Thomas Warfield sings at the piano and tells stories from a life of performing around the world, incorporating audience movement participation into his storytelling.

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Screen Plays Presents...

Vintage HITCHCOCK A Live Radio Play

Saturday September 20th 3:00pm at RAPA

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) and Sabotage (1936)

Western New York's premier sword swallower and most daring entertainer.

SUN 9/21 AT 1PM | 60 min. | All Ages | $10 GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE | DRYDEN THEATRE

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Staged as a 1940s radio drama broadcast from Rochester's local station, this play is a retelling of Alfred Hitchcock's most famous films.

Unique Film Festival, Brilliant Panelists, Theatre, Food and Music!

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01 X: Digital Intersection of Music, Art and Audience

reflect on parenting a bright-eyed child with a disability in the modern world. Projections by Joe Flaherty and Tom Kowal.

Fri., Sept. 19 8:30pm, Sat., Sept. 20 7:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $12 • Sound ExChange • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

BRENDAN

01 X is the digital intersection of music, audience and art.

This interdisciplinary collaboration between Sound ExChange musicians and faculty and students from Rochester Institute of Technology invites the audience to participate in blending the music and visual arts. Intertwining the roles of technology and music by using digital technology to expand the concert experience, 01 X spans genres and moods and includes works by Sound ExChange musicians along with electroacoustic music by contemporary composers. soundexchangeproject.com

14 Years

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In October of 2000, Dream/Visualize/Create was formed by a handful of students at Wilson Magnet High School with a mission to bring affordable, compelling and meaningful theatre to Rochester. After many groundbreaking dramas, Shakespearean experiments and original musicals, DVC is more active and relevant than ever. This cabaret-style show features monologues, musical numbers and excerpts from our most memorable productions. Come celebrate with the DVC family as they look back on 14 years of laughter, love and tears.

Fri., Sept. 26 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $7 • Writers & Books

BRENDAN is an impressionistic, immersive feast of sound and vision involving poetry, soundscape and film. It is the story of the Irish saint and navigator who set out on a fantastical maritime journey worthy of Ulysses to an earthly paradise of the Western Sea: the Isle of the Blest.

Chain Gang Chase Sat., Sept. 27 12:00pm • 45 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT MAGIC Center • The Little: Theatre 1

CHAIN GANG CHASE is a video game for up to eight players that was funded through Kickstarter and developed by faculty, students, and alumni through the MAGIC Center at RIT. Each player controls one inmate on the chain, and must work together with the other convicts to escape. Come hear about the history of the project and win a chance to play the game! magic.rit.edu

Circus Orange’s TRICYCLE Fri., Sept. 19, 7:30pm • Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square Park

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The City: Choose Your Own Path

Are You Able?

Throughout the festival • Spiegelgarden

Fri., Sept. 19 6:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 10:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $7 • Writers & Books

For the first time in their 20-year partnership, husbandand-wife team David Merulla and Sally Bittner Bonn combine creative forces to present a multimedia intersection of written/ spoken word, live music and projections that

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Dead Metaphor Cabaret: Reviving Ovid’s Metamorphoses Sat., Sept. 20 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $7 • Writers & Books

What does a first-century poem featuring the intertwining tales of gods and mortals have to offer a 21st-century audience? Come find out, as scenes from Ovid’s mythopoeic masterpiece, THE METAMORPHOSES, get retold through original musical compositions. Arranged for

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Flower City Vaudeville Sat., Sept. 20 10:30am, Sat., Sept. 27 10:30am • 60 mins • All Ages • $10, Kids $5 • RAPA: East End Theatre

A family favorite at the first two Fringes, Flower City Vaudeville returns with a dexterous mix of comedy, old-time radio mystery, musical interludes, and daring feats with whips and knives! The beautiful bygone days of variety entertainment come back to life with a wide array of whimsical acts that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As CITY Newspaper says: “They don’t do showbiz like this anymore!” facebook.com/pages/Flower-CityVaudeville/397205446994496

Fruit Flies Like a Banana Fri., Sept. 19 9:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 5:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 2:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $16 • Blackfriars Theatre

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Germination Sat., Sept. 20 6:00pm • 40 mins • All Ages • FREE • Hanlon Dance & Company, RIT • Gallery r

Following the success of their performance piece titled TRANSIENT BEING, which

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Low Brow Sat., Sept. 20 3:00pm • 60 mins • 18 and Over • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Sword swallowers Riley Schillaci and Nick Penney bring you LOW BROW: An Intimate Evening of Magic, Death-Defying Stunts, Sideshow and Burlesque! Riley has appeared on NBC’S AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, and Nick holds a number of Guinness World Records. Both have worked with RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! "But don’t let the fancy resumes fool ya, ‘cause we got no class." This 18+ show is sure to leave you in awe! rochesterlowbrow.com

Mardi Gras! Cirque du Fringe Shows Every Night • Spiegeltent

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Moment Of Impact Thurs., Sept. 25 7:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 7:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 2:00pm, Sat., Sept.

27 9:00pm • 60 mins • 18 and Over • $16 • Blackfriars Theatre

MOMENT OF IMPACT is the story of a woman’s journey on a train, and her journey through life.

This highly personal story explores self, life, death and the amazing resiliency of the human spirit by combining theatre, dance, and aerial acrobatics to create an original, humorous, moving and thought-provoking one-woman show. strongcoffeestage.com, bronwynsims.com continues on page 58

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Three performers.

20 pieces. 60 minutes.

Working at break-neck speed, The Fourth Wall combines music, theatre, and dance in this sprint-triathlon variety show. The audience determines the show order by choosing cards from a deck and even determines the parameters for pieces created on the spot! Lauded for their “...Keystone Cops energy, Three Stooge silliness, and virtuoso musicianship,” at IndyFringe 2013, FRUIT FLIES LIKE A BANANA is sure to make you laugh, sing, and wonder “How’d they do that?”

wowed the 2013 Fringe audience, Eran Hanlon and Joseph Tarantelli team up once again. GERMINATION is an original performance directed by Hanlon with projected video

by Tarantelli, which documents the creation of the painting,TORRIT OAK. Performers with individual solos come together, expressing the theme of Germination.

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Mounafanyi Sat., Sept. 20 2:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 3:30pm, Sun., Sept. 21 2:00pm • 75 mins • All Ages • $15, Under 5 $5, 5-13 $10 • Baobab Cultural Center • MuCCC

With a sold-out show at last year’s Fringe, Rochester’s only PanAfrican performing group, Mounafanyi Percussion and Dance Ensemble, returns!

Featuring musicians and dancers from Guinea, the Congo, the Caribbean and the United States, its drummers bring audiences the vibrant rhythms of West Africa’s iconic djembe hand drum, supported by a trio of drums known as dunun, sangban, and kenkeni. Putting rhythm into motion, Mounafanyi’s dancers embody the evolving creative spirit of Africa and the African diaspora. mounafanyi.org

Now in Technicolor: An Evening of Dance and Theatre

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Wedge Works (artistic director, Maura Keefe) presents NOW IN TECHNICOLOR: AN EVENING OF DANCE AND THEATRE with dance works by elephant JANE Dance’s Heidi Henderson; Red Dirt Dance’s Karl Rogers; Mariko Yamada Dance; and Nicole Kaplan/Mapping, interspersed with new short works by playwright Mark Witteveen. Eclectic and kinesthetic, NOW IN TECHNICOLOR bursts with style, wit, and intelligence. Different show each night!

Open Circle Weds., Sept. 24 7:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 7:00pm • 90 mins • All Ages • FREE • Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Embracing the Rochester Contemporary Art Center as a space for exchanging ideas, art and music, Sound ExChange invites the community to participate in an openhouse concert. Music

written by Sound ExChange musicians and contemporary composers brings listeners into the creative process of making art through a range of audience participation. Performed alongside the STATE OF THE CITY 2014 exhibit, this show blurs the boundaries between audience, performer, and art.

Pre-Verb Showcase Thurs., Sept. 18 8:30pm • 90 mins • All Ages • $10, Student $5 • MuCCC

Hosea Missouri Taylor, Jr. is a veteran Rochester jazz musician and artist who assembles brilliant musicians, singers, poets, filmmakers and interdisciplinary artists for a once-a-year showcase. Kick off the Fringe with this unique Rochester experience.

Rochester Laptop Orchestra Thurs., Sept. 18 6:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 2:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $5 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

The concept of a laptop orchestra has been around for less than a decade after taking root at Princeton in 2005 and Stanford in 2008. Students at the University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music have expanded upon this idea, creating unique, interactive compositions controlled by Wiimotes, Kinect sensors, genetic sequences, and other custom sensors. Come experience this new art form through live performance and audience demonstrations that creatively blend art and science!

Sticks, Strings, and Paint Sat., Sept. 20 1:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 3:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

Theatric and athletic percussion, canonical Handel for strings, Piazzolla tangos, French film scores, and live improvisation with visual artists come together for an imaginative performance of music across the ages. This collaborative show fuses the talents of Detour Percussion and quartet442

capture the artist’s style. All are highlighted by little-known E.E. Cummings artworks from the Hildegarde Lasell Watson Collection at SUNY Brockport, projected during the performance.

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TRAVELING WITH A DANCING TIGER: An Evening with Howie Lester Fri., Sept. 19 9:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Theatre 1

Fiddling! Stories with music! A Gypsy Campfire! A Turkish Coffee House! Experimental Theatre!

High Drama! Low Comedy! The unique expressions of Howie Lester performing songs from Blues, Gypsy, Klezmer, Cajun, Irish, and Appalachian traditions as well as stories from around the world - sometimes all at once!

TriviaCity: An Arts & Culture Quiz Weds., Sept. 24, 7:30pm • Spiegelgarden

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Unto Thee I Burn Sat., Sept. 20 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium

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When the Sun Comes Down - A Halloween Poetry Reading with audience participation Sat., Sept. 27 3:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 8:00pm • 90 mins • All Ages • FREE • Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Come, see, hear and participate in the art of Halloween! Try your voice in reciting the poem or make Halloween sounds while art for the book is projected on the screen and music especially composed for the book is performed in the background. Come dressed for the occasion or just as you are.

WonderStreet Sat., Sept. 20 8:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 12:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $7 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

Politics, the stock market, health insurance, the education system...there are systems upon systems running America that treat people like numbers as opposed to beings with a voice. Zhaklin Ivanova, Gina Krempasky and Margaret Moreno - three young, bold choreographers - toss a puppet of Wall Street into a wacky wonderland where the people are fighting for their right to be individuals. WONDERSTREET was inspired by Lewis Carroll’s original ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

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Art comes alive!!!

Most people know the poetry of E.E. Cummings, but few know of his paintings and drawings.

This multidisciplinary event brings all of Cummings’ gifts together. Soprano Eileen Strempel and pianist Sylvie Beaudette perform song settings of Cummings’ poetry, interspersed with reading of original poems by Kitty Jospé that

Sat., Sept 27, 12pm-11pm • Gibbs St.

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with Rochester’s finest painters, cultivating invigorating, in-the-moment creativity.

The program culminates in an interactive improvisation in which the artists’ resultant work is available for purchase/silent auction post-performance.

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23 Psaegz Sat., Sept. 27 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

The 23 Psaegz return to the Fringe and Bernunzio’s for its third straight year! Bringing along a 17-piece orchestration of Rochester talent and led by Seth Faergolzia, the 23 Psaegz energize the stage with an eclectic sound that leaves audiences spellbound.

Take a step away from the mainstream and enjoy a fast-paced, high-energy musical voyage with Rochester’s most unique band!

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Acapella Hour Fri., Sept. 19 7:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 7:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

RAPA’s Roc City Singers are a regional show choir comprised of highly talented performers from 17 different school districts, under the direction of Judith Ranaletta. Most recently seen at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival with Lou Gramm, the group has also enjoyed two previous sold-out Fringe appearances. They perform their dynamic Broadway and Pop Show extensively throughout the Rochester area and will be joined by Roc City Singers alumni and several other well-known area performers.

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After Hours - A Cappella Hour Fri., Sept. 19 6:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 7:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

Join the University of Rochester’s co-ed a cappella vocal group, After Hours, for a night of musical fun! They put their unique and fresh spin on modern pop hits, indie classics, and everything in between for a Fringe show you won’t want to miss! urafterhours.org

AIRCRAFT Weds., Sept. 24 8:00pm, Thurs., Sept.

25 9:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

Aircraft is a four-piece Psychedelic Surf-Pop band from Buffalo, NY. Emphasizing thoughtful songwriting and energetic live performances, Aircraft defines its sound by simultaneously respecting and transcending its many musical influences. Songs are built on charismatic lead vocals supported by lush harmonies, melodic guitar work, and a powerfully attuned rhythm section. With an active touring schedule and a new album in the works, Aircraft is committed to building its audience one show at a time. aircraftband.com

Al Biles and GenJam Fri., Sept. 19 5:30pm, Sun., Sept. 21 12:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 5:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Café

Al Biles and GenJam play jazz, which doesn’t sound fringy.

Well, the music may be straight-ahead, but the band is far-out.

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Alash: Traditional Tuvan Throat Singers Weds., Sept. 24 8:00pm • 120 mins • All Ages • $16 • Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

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ANSWER THE MUSE Sun., Sept. 21 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

ANSWER THE MUSE is an explosive fusion of spiritually inspired alternative pop/rock. The music consists of transformational originals, covers and meditative chants that reach deep into heart and soul. Embrace its weave of vocal harmonies, unforgettable originals, chants, and instrumental magic. answerthemuse.com

Automatic James Thurs., Sept. 18 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Automatic James uses a unique blend of original music to tell a story of life. Accompanied by interpretive dance, the script is yours to decipher with your own imagination and life experience! automaicjames.com

The Brick City Singers

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The Brick City Singers (known as BCS) are a group of young men from RIT. They are often asked questions like, “Is this the Hawaiian shirt club?”, “Are you always this happy?”, and “Is today Saturday?” (the answer to all of these questions is yes). They aim to entertain and display their musical prowess, complete with a bold look and a love for a cappella.

Cello Fury Sun., Sept. 21 3:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • George Eastman House: Dryden Theatre

A cello rock powerhouse featuring three cellists and a drummer, CELLO FURY’s original music combines the emotive and symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats to create a cinematic, progressive rock sound. CELLO FURY performs over 100 high-energy shows per year in rock clubs, concert halls, music festivals, and on radio and TV. Performing for audiences as large as 67,000 throughout 25 states and abroad, the band has also released two albums of original music. cellofury.com

CELLO SHOW Fri., Sept. 19 6:00pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 7:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Java’s Cafe

What do you get when you combine cellists, a drummer, and sock-rocking vocals? The answer is: a show of epic proportions only attainable by the juicy sound of a pop-cello group - in other words: CELLO SHOW. The band returns to Fringe with original tunes by Audrey Q. Snyder and some great pop covers. audreyqsnyder.com/celloshow

Christina Custode Sun., Sept. 21 1:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 8:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Fri., Sept. 26, 9:45pm • Gibbs St. Main Stage

Christina Custode is an Eastman School of Music graduate BM/ MA who was named Buffalo’s Best Female Vocalist in 2010, 2011 and 2013. Performing her dynamic original music with “Dylanesque” lyrics and sophisticated composition, Christina has been referred to as the “Carole King of her generation.” Her beautiful tone quality and sensitive phrasing helped garner local and national airplay, including Pandora and international exposure on thousands of Internet radio stations.

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Cammy Enaharo Sat., Sept. 27, 5:45pm • Gibbs St. Main Stage

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The Campbell Brothers

Sat., Sept. 20 6:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 1:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $5 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

The Cobbs Hill Consort brings you the emotive and transporting sounds of the Native American flute supported by the richness of guitar and harp, with the foundation and texture of drums and percussion. Jefferson Svengsouk plays Native American flute; Sandy Gianniny plays harp; Steve Piper plays guitar; and Steve Imburgia plays percussion and drums. The group combined creative energies at last year’s Fringe to promote the Finger Lakes Flute Circle, and returns this year as the Cobbs Hill Consort. cobbshillconsort.com

Cut Off Sat., Sept. 20 11:30am • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

Cut Off is a co-ed a cappella group from Rochester, NY that will have you tapping your feet and humming along! They recently won second place for their song “Good Girl” at the 2014 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards, and completed their first international performance at Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. Stop by and check out a local group that has been creating a lot of buzz! cutoffacappella.com

The Destler and Johnson Show Sat., Sept. 27 2:00pm • 30 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Theatre 1 ASL Interpreted

Eggs Benedict Fri., Sept. 26 3:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Java’s Cafe

Creating funky jams and nasty grooves from the

Eight Beat Measure Fri., Sept. 26 7:00pm • 30 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Theatre 1

Eight Beat Measure began in 1987 as the RIT Men’s Octet. The popular group currently sings a wide variety of music - from hip-hop to pop, and from doowop to metal - something for everyone!

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Feadán Òr Pipe Band Fri., Sept. 19, 6:20pm • Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Sq. Sat., Sept. 27, 5:00pm • Gibbs Street

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Gospel Sunday Sun., Sept. 21, 1:30pm • Spiegelgarden

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Grey Light Fri., Sept. 19 5:00pm, Weds., Sept. 24 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Java’s Cafe

Following the release of their first album, Grey Light will be performing original songs that blend rock, pop and classical music. greylightband.com

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RIT President Bill Destler and Rebecca Johnson will perform an eclectic mix of American songs that they sing in their own living room. All are invited to come and join in!

depths of their souls, Eggs Benedict bridges the divide between yolk and white. Whether you prefer your eggs straightforward and extra tight, or lightly scrambled but oh-so-right, their set will be to your delight.

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musical journey.

Expect original compositions and select cover tunes ranging from fun and quirky, to dark and haunting; always with carefully crafted arrangements and provocative twists and turns along the way. The brainchild of guitarist Geoff Tesch, bassist Ron Broida, and vocalist Robin Whiteman, GRR travels from stark, riveting Blues, to Folk, Jazz, Funk, and beyond.

“Heavy on Soul, Heavy on Feeling; Exploration, a Dose of Humor, and the Supernatural.” myspace.com/grrband1

The Heroic Enthusiasts LIVE Thurs., Sept. 25 7:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 9:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

THE HEROIC ENTHUSIASTS bring their all-original music to the intimate setting of Bernunzio Uptown Music.This heavily allegorical band engages in temporal and philosophical discussions of love - a mnemonic device to encode a discussion of the nature of the universe, spirituality and the soul. And yet, you can dance to it! reverbnation.com/rpk/theheroicenthusiasts

Hopeless Romantic  FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Thurs., Sept. 18 5:00pm, Tues., Sept. 23 5:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Java’s Café

Sage Melcher has appeared everywhere from underground NYC jazz clubs to Studio 54, the Iridium, the Metropolitan Room, and the Del Ray in LA. She’s at the Fringe to play some of her jazzy pop originals.

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One family, two brothers, and a memorable and exciting evening of classical entertain-

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Irrera Brothers Piano & Violin Duo Sun., Sept. 21 3:00pm, Mon., Sept. 22 6:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12 • RAPA: East End Theatre

ment! Don’t miss the internationally acclaimed Irrera Brothers as they return to the Fringe at RAPA’s East End Theater. irrerabrothers.com

The Isotopes Sat., Sept. 20 10:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $10 • RAPA: East End Theatre

THE ISOTOPES have been Rochester’s premier instrumental rock band since 2001. This mustsee show features gyrating go-go dancers, hilarious segues, hi-tech stage effects, pocket protectors and panty-dampening rock choreography. Their music blends traditional surf rock first made famous by the Ventures and Dick Dale with heavier riffs taken straight from the playbooks of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.

Their latest release, THE ISOTOPES OVERSTAY THEIR WELCOME, was voted Best Local Album of 2013 by the readers of CITY Newspaper. theisotopes.com

Lady of Song Fri., Sept. 19 5:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12, Children $10 • Cinnamon Jones & Special Blend • RAPA: East End Theatre

LADY OF SONG may be one of the most exciting shows you’ll see at year’s Fringe! Well-known Rochester vocalist and her band, Cinnamon Jones and Company, pay tribute to music’s legendary women - Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand and more - in song, dance and biography. You’ll leave this high-energy, onehour show feeling happy and wanting more.

Laura Dubin and Antonio H. Guerrero Fri., Sept. 19 10:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Pianist Laura Dubin and drummer Antonio H. Guerrero met in 2011 while performing together in a jazz trio on a cruise ship.

Since then, they have traveled and performed around the world; lived in Mexico City for over a year; released their

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The Little Vikings ROC the Fringe Thurs., Sept. 18 9:00pm, Sun., Sept.

21 9:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 7:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $12 • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

The Little Vikings is an exciting new jazz group formed by Eastman School of Music students in 2013. Their show at Geva Theatre Center’s Nextstage features all new compositions that draw from a wide range of styles and influences. Jazz fan or not, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! soundcloud.com/matt-krol/sets/the-littlevikings-inland/s-OQz9v

The Lonely Ones Sat., Sept. 20 4:00pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 7:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • Writers & Books

THE LONELY ONES play original folk that combines compelling songwriting and tight harmonies. Their sound is resonant of the American countryside, wide open and rich with storytelling. They turn loss and heartache into songs that make you hum and stomp your feet.

This Rochester-based group promises a dynamic and soulful performance in an intimate space.

Instrumentation is upright bass, piano, acoustic guitar, drums, violin and male/female vocals.

Lullabies of Broadway: Songs from the Golden Age Weds., Sept. 24 6:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 5:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $12 • RAPA: East End Theatre

Last year, tackling the Bing Crosby catalog, this young phenom played to standingroom-only crowds while droves were turned away at the door. Singing with the delivery and grace of a bygone era, Casey Jones Costello will delight audiences with the classic Broadway melodies of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Lowe, Bernstein and Sondheim, and more. Costello sings these songs the way they were meant to be sung and as we so rarely hear them presented.

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Michael Burritt with Wilco Drummer Glenn Kotche Fri., Sept. 26 6:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $11 • Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

Luke Metzler

The Mike McKay Band

Luke Metzler is a purveyor of the school of melody and harmony. Please enjoy his catchy, original, quirky pop tunes that range from soft acoustic numbers to electronic anthems.

Fri., Sept. 26 7:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

The Mike McKay Band brings together innovative song writing, first-class musicians and an elite vocalist for a show that will certainly get you out of your seat! Come see these SAMMY

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Eastman Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Michael Burritt, presents a program featuring Glenn Kotche, the dynamic and innovative percussionist/drummer with the well-known group Wilco. Discover why percussion has become one of the contemporary music scene’s most fascinating and exhilarating genres, bringing a dramatic physical energy and a fusion of musical styles unlike anything else on today’s concert stage.

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award-winning artists from Syracuse, NY for an evening of original music and classic cover songs. sonicbids.com/band/mikemckayband

MoChester Sat., Sept. 27, 8:25pm • Gibbs St. Main Stage

Fri., Sept. 19 9:00pm, Weds., Sept. 24 9:00pm • 50 mins • All Ages • $5 • MuCCC

Oliver Brown & His Extra-Ordinary Ukuleles

The Peter Torpey Trio is Peter Torpey on piano, Michael DeLuzio on guitar and Cy Edmunds on bass, playing those wonderful jazz standards from the 30s, 40s and beyond that make you smile and tap your feet. Join them in a program guaranteed to have you singing, whistling or dancing along, and share the “good old times” feel¬ings that these memorable tunes evoke!

Embark on a journey that blends this mystical sea-shanty instrument (the ukulele) with humorous and poignant songs about bird-headed frogs, egg sandwiches, Fidel Castro, and pink hair.

Described by the Santa Cruz Good Times as its town’s answer to Jonathan Richman, Oliver has written a song for SESAME STREET, performed on WHAD’YA KNOW, fought the law, and is a featured artist in the rockumentary ROCK THAT UKE. He has opened for The Violent Femmes, Todd Rundgren and Will Oldham. kingturtle.com

Passive Aggressives Anonymous Thurs., Sept. 18 8:00pm, Fri., Sept. 19 9:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $6 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

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of trumpet, saxophone, piano, upright bass, and drums.

Come hear the sounds that are relevant to today, tomorrow, and the day after.

Labeled “croon-rock,” Passive Aggressives Anonymous evokes nostalgia for early vocal jazz while reinterpreting the genre with dry wit. Singer John Valenti songfully thanks television for finally giving him stuff to talk about at parties, and relates how all he really wants to do is discuss Jesus with women who are trying to seduce him. Deftly orchestrated drums and strings underlie the crooning Valenti to create a performance that’s both dramatic and oddly funny. facebook.com/PAAband

perCepTION Thurs., Sept. 18 6:00pm, Tues., Sept. 23 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Java’s Cafe

Hear modern compositions - many of which will be debuted at this event - influenced by a variety of genres. PerCepTION quintet consists

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Plucks at the Fringe Sat., Sept. 20 4:30pm, Sun., Sept. 21 2:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

Music from a different time and place: Deborah Fox, director of Pegasus Early Music, plays lutes from the Renaissance and Baroque eras. She showcases music that Shakespeare would have heard in England, delicate counterpoint and dramatic fantasias from Italy, courtly dance music from France, and strummy Spanish guitar music. Hear the lute, theorbo, and Baroque guitar surrounded by Bernunzio’s own beautiful plucked instruments. pegasusearlymusic.org

Proof of Purchase Co-ed A Cappella Sat., Sept. 20 3:00pm • 30 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Café

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RIT’s best-dressed co-ed a cappella group, and RIT’s co-ed a cappella group with the best-looking and most-lovable members! ritpop.com

RIT A Cappella Hour Sun., Sept. 21 1:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Theatre 1

Join us for an hour of some of RIT’s greatest a cappella groups! rit.edu

RIT Encore A Cappella Sat., Sept. 27 12:00pm • 30 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Café

Continually defying the odds in the Brick City by being 12 girls in one place at the same time, the quirky and classy ladies of Encore have entertained RIT audiences since 1996 at campus events as well as independent shows. Encore sings all kinds of music, from pop to rock and everything in between, and has recently finished recording a brand new EP that will soon be released! facebook.com/EncoreACappella.rit

RIT Ukulele Club

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The RIT Ukulele Club is a collection of students who play, teach, and raise awareness of the ukulele throughout Rochester.

The club is just a year old, but has already performed at last year’s Fringe, as well as RIT’s SpringFest, Imagine RIT and many events around campus including its first concert in April 2014.

RIT Vocal Accent Sat., Sept. 27 4:00pm • 30 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Café

Vocal Accent is the newest, all-female a cappella group on the RIT campus. A diverse

group of talented young women, Vocal Accent delves deep into a repertoire of strong, empowering, and emotionally charged music. rit.edu/vocalaccent

RocCity Ringers Sun., Sept. 21 12:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $5 • RAPA: East End Theatre

The RocCity Ringers are delighted to be back for another Fringe! A group of 12 handbell ringers from five local churches, they love to perform all sorts of music that you don’t ordinarily hear from handbells. They’ll present a completely new program this year, with pieces ranging from jazz to contemporary to classics.

Rochester Ukulele Orchestra Sat., Sept. 27 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $6 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

The Rochester Ukulele Orchestra is an offshoot of the Ukulele Support Group that meets at Bernunzio Uptown Music every month. In 2010, a small group of individuals decided to take their uke playing to another level and possibly perform locally, and the RUO was born. The current lineup of nine members plays everything from folk and classical to pop and rock music at various community events including XRIJF and Fringe.

Ruddy Well Band Fri., Sept. 26 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $6 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

A homegrown entity from Syracuse with two Sammy Awards for People’s Choice and Best Americana, the Ruddy Well Band has roots in Americana folk and rock with strong harmonies and high-energy, driving rhythms. Although members of the band have played together in different forms since 2008, the Ruddy Well Band was officially created in 2011 with the release of its self-produced album, LITTLE BLUE MARBLE. Continuing to evolve, the band has produced a second album: CHANGE OF COURSE. ruddywellband.com

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Solo Drum Solo Sun., Sept. 21 6:30pm, Mon., Sept. 22 6:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

A drum set, a mohawk, and an audience.

SOLO DRUM SOLO from local Eastman product Aaron Staebell features world premieres by 15 contemporary composers who were commissioned to write new works for the drum set. Written works will be interspersed with improvisations by Staebell, who is known for his unique, engaging performances - this presentation of brand new music should be no different. aaronstaebell.com

The STEEL Double Trio Sun., Sept. 21 5:00pm, Mon., Sept. 22 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $8 • Bernunzio Uptown Music

Combining two drum sets, two basses, trombone and saxophone, the STEEL Double Trio

puts a unique spin on the traditional jazz trio. It is a group comprised entirely of students attending the Eastman School of Music. Drawing from its musical roots in jazz, pop and rock music, the STEEL Double Trio provides a fun and exciting concert experience for any listener.

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Surround Sound Sat., Sept. 27 1:00pm • 30 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Café

Surround Sound is one of the many a cappella groups at RIT. Their wonderfully bizarre variety of songs has been known to bring audiences to tears and laughter, as well as instilling a sense of awe and spiritual peace. ssound.org

Teressa Wilcox Band Fri., Sept. 26, 7:05pm • Gibbs St. Main Stage

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on the jaltarang along with Publick Musick’s Baroque violins, Baroque cello and theorbo.

The program will center on music of Vivaldi, including the well-known lute concerto performed on jaltarang, and the exciting Follia for strings!

Vivaldi and Jaltarang: a cross-cultural collaboration

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Fri., Sept. 19 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $11 • Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

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What happens if you bring an ancient Indian classical instrument together with instruments from 18th-century Europe...and then play music of the Italian Baroque?

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Younger Gang Fri., Sept. 19, 5:30pm • Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square

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OUR MOST SOCIAL FESTIVAL EVER! Connect with us: #rocfringe14 @rochesterfringe

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Antigone of Sophocles: An English Version

by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald

September 26, 9 p.m. and September 27, 7 p.m.

Blackfriars Theater Sophocles’ classic about the universal

conflict between peaceful civil obedience and fierce personal morality.

JOIN US FOR OUR 2014-2015 SEASON: Macbeth October 17-26 I Love You Because November 14-23 Circle Mirror Transformation February 13-22 The Secret Garden April 10-19

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RIT Poets

Sun., Sept. 21 07:00pm, Weds., Sept. 24 9:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $10 • Writers & Books

SiIGNATURES Magazine, RIT’s annual art and literary magazine since 1985, sponsors this group poetry-reading by RIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

As the “supernatural historian” of Western New York, Mason Winfield hears thousands of stories in a typical year.

This presentation of supernatural storytelling in the Celtic/ Iroquois style recounts tales from his Genesee Valley research files. They are not only creepy - they may be true (they certainly are to the people he interviewed). These stories represent not only the survival of ancient ancestral custom, but also the wonder that still exists in the hills, woods and valleys all around us.

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Heart and Soul: Medicine and Life Sat., Sept. 27 12:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $6 • Writers & Books

HEART AND SOUL: MEDICINE AND LIFE is back for its second Fringe with Colleen Fogarty, a local family physician and published poet and narrative writer. She returns with her creative clinical colleagues, reading from their original works. Representing a variety of forms, including narrative, poetry and 55-word stories, these personal tales relate the heart and soul of the work of healing in the twenty-first century.

Sat., Sept. 20 12:00pm • 90 mins • All Ages • FREE • Signatures Magazine, RIT • The Little Theatre Café Sign Language Interpreted

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Rochester Stories 2014

SPOKEN WORD

THE BOY WHO CAME BACK & Other Supernatural Stories from WNY’s Multicultural Heritage

Sat., Sept. 20 12:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • RAPA’s East End Theatre

Our city is full of people with great stories - everyday people from all neighborhoods and all walks of life. What better way to celebrate Rochester than to share them? Aprille Byam, aka Storychick, has gathered stories from all over the city to share in this show. Hear the stories and meet their owners. We can strengthen our community by helping people make new connections.

SIGNATURES Night at Gallery r Fri., Sept. 19 7:00pm • 90 mins • All Ages • FREE • RIT • Gallery r

SIGNATURES Magazine, RIT’s award-winning undergraduate art and literary publication now in its 30th year, invites you to hear some great poetry by RIT students, faculty, staff, and alums. A variety of styles and themes will be explored. rit.edu/sg/signatures

A Bilingual production of “LATINO THEATRE PRODUCTIONS” Written and Directed By Nydia Rivera | Produced by Elena Napoles Goldfeder

MuCCC 142 Atlantic Ave. | Sun. 9/21 & Sat. 9/27 at 5 PM • Tickets $16 THIS PLAY DEPICTS REAL LIFE ISSUES THAT HOPEFULLY STIMULATE OUR THINKING AND PROVOKE DIALOGUE

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Antigone of Sophocles

Sat., Sept. 20 8:00pm • 90 mins • 18 and Over • $11 • Blackfriars Theatre

Fri., Sept. 26 9:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 7:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $11 • Nazareth College • Blackfriars Theatre

Can you judge a book by its cover? Honest and entertaining, #theskinnyinside explores one man’s struggles with weight and body image in an ever-increasingly imageconscious society. With musings, rants, raves, re-imagined Broadway tunes and contemporary songs, this one-person show is part fabulous and part social commentary, offering personal stories and confessions as well as challenging the irony that leaves weight as one of the last bastions of socially acceptable ridicule.

The 24 Hour Plays Mon., Sept. 22 7:00pm, Mon., Sept. 22 9:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $16 • Writers & Books

Back by popular demand, a team of beloved local actors, writers, directors and producers create, rehearse and tech six new, short original plays in just 24 hours, climaxing in an off-book performance. Can they write a play, direct it, memorize it and perform it in a single day? Watch as they risk their sanity and reputation! Join us for theater at its most raw and immediate.

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Fri., Sept. 19 9:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 5:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 9:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 7:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $15 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

Big Wigs is a highenergy, Las Vegas-style show. For 10 years, Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune have been bringing their dead-on impressions to sold-out crowds in Rochester, NY and beyond.

This fast-paced show includes all your favorite DIVAS: Cher, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Madonna, Joan Rivers, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler and many more. thebigwigsshow.com

Here’s a rare opportunity to see Sophocles’ classic play, ANTIGONE. Nazareth College BFA Acting students will present this intense piece of physical poetry which embodies the timeless conflict between peaceful civic obedience and fierce personal morality.

Bad Dates Fri., Sept. 19 7:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 9:00pm • 70 mins • 18 and Over • $11 • Blackfriars Theatre

Join the dating misadventures of single mother Haley, a charming, clever and self-described restaurant idiot savant in this sweet, funny and neurotic play by the writer of the hit TV show SMASH. Follow Haley’s journey involving the Romanian mob, a Buddhist rainstorm, a teenage daughter, lots of shoes and some very bad dates. Marlo DiCrasto, Rochester native and rising Los Angeles actor, stars in this comical yet heartwarming one-woman jaunt. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French. marlodicrasto.com

Bernhardt On Broadway: The Musical Sat., Sept. 20 8:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 7:00pm • 115 mins • 13 and Over • $16 • MuCCC

BERNHARDT ON BROADWAY brings to life Sarah Bernhardt, referred to as “the most famous actress the world has ever known.” The world’s first superstar, who formed her own theatre company and performed to sold-out crowds across the globe, is played by Carol Dunitz, called a “a consummate performer” by NYC critic Paulanne Simmons. Count on leaving the theatre with tunes dancing in your head and lyrics tugging at your heart after experiencing this no-holds-barred expose.

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Thurs., Sept. 25 7:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 2:00pm • 60 mins • Mature Audiences • $10 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

Candide Carrasco’s new play, CHOCOLATE CASI AMARGO (CHOCOLATE ALMOST BITTER), is a bittersweet, hysterical romp through homophobia and conservatism in the Latino community. After an evening out with “good” friends, an older Cuban couple confront their past, their present, the boredom of everyday life, the decline of aging and - most of all - their only child’s gay lifestyle. In both English and Spanish, this play is suitable for mature audiences, and features Elena Goldfeder and Ruben Gomez.

Coffee With God Sat., Sept. 20 8:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 5:00pm, Tues., Sept. 23 9:00pm • 40 mins • 13 and Over • $12 • Writers & Books

A man is enjoying coffee and a bagel at his favorite diner when God - carrying a laptop - enters, sits next to him, and seems to know all about him.

Their conversation ranges from the playful to the mundane to the heartbreaking. Barriers are broken and truths revealed. As it turns out, even God gets lonely now and again! Reality and fantasy intertwine in this charming slice-of-life comedy featuring Stephen Cena, Stephanie Sheak, Kate Osher and Tom Bigongiari.

Sept. 27 6:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $14 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

World premiere of an original musical comedy featuring singingand-dancing cougars and their pool boys! A college professor hires her students to oversee summer pool-upkeep for her neighborhood friends - turning decks into dance floors and suburban housewives into cougars. Created by comedian Dresden Engle and composer Daniel Lauritzson, summer lovin’ has never been so fun or funny...

Dangerous Signs: Secrets from The Dark Side Fri., Sept. 19 6:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 6:00pm • 40 mins • 13 and Over • FREE • NTID Performing Arts & MDC, RIT • The Little: Theatre 1 Sign Language Interpreted

SECRETS FROM THE DARK SIDE is an exploration of poetic voices from magical, spooky characters. Using a mix of perspectives from diverse cultures including Hearing and Deaf, Dangerous Signs fuses classic and original poetry with ASL poetry performance using music, dance, mime and spoken word. This performance is accessible to both deaf and hearing audiences.

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CONVERSATIONS is a look into five different moments in the life of one woman. We visit her from age seventeen to sixty-seven as she shares words with five significant men - some of whom are strangers and some of whom are deeply loved. CONVERSATIONS explores how we often look to the opposite sex to make help us make sense of our own.

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ENEMY IN THE RANKS, focuses on the experiences of women in the armed forces and the complicated issue of sexual assault in the military. Lady Parts invites you to participate in this important conversation. ladypartstheatreco.com

The Fever Thurs., Sept. 25 8:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 2:00pm • 90 mins • 18 and Over • $10 • MuCCC

While staying in a country facing social and political crises, an entitled traveler questions his life’s direction, and his possible apathy towards the suffering of humanity.

Aspie Works founder Justin Rielly directs this solo meditation written by celebrated actorwriter Wallace Shawn (MY DINNER WITH ANDRE, THE DESIGNATED MOURNER), produced with the permission of Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. aspieworks.com

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These four original works by Straw Mat Writers are bound together by a single straw mat, weaving characters in a plotline that challenges historic images of women. One story brushes against the next, teasing the audience, prolonging satisfaction, asking questions about what it means to desire, to submit, to consent, to trust, to seize power, to relinquish power and to play. Bring a date. mariafbrandt.com

GKC: A Night of Mystery Fri., Sept. 19 4:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 2:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 8:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • Writers & Books

GKC: A NIGHT OF MYSTERY revisits the era of radio theatre with G. K. Chesterton’s THE HONOUR OF ISRAEL GOW, a tale of the strange-but-honest gardener of the late Lord

of Glengyle who causes priest-detective Fr. Brown and his friends a great deal of bewilderment. Join the Prince of Peace Players as they immerse you in a tale of mystery with all of the thunder you could possibly want to hear in one night!

God of Carnage Sun., Sept. 21 9:00pm • 86 mins • 16 and Over • $15 • RAPA: East End Theatre

A playground altercation between elevenyear-old boys brings two sets of Brooklyn parents together for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses - and the rum flows - tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters.

The Goldberg Variations, Revisited Sun., Sept. 21 3:30pm • 50 mins • 13 and Over • $8 • John W. Borek Presents • MuCCC

Why does a great culture attempt to destroy another in its midst? What happens to our humanity, both the good and the bad?

Against the illumination of Bach’s The Goldberg Variations, we see how an established and prosperous European Jewish population enjoyed a world that preceded a descent into the darkness of the Holocaust.

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Graceland and Asleep on the Wind Sat., Sept. 20 9:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 9:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • OFC Creations • RAPA’ s East End Theatre

If you want to understand what makes Elvis’ fans so devoted, experience these two one-acts, GRACELAND and ASLEEP ON THE WIND, where you’ll learn there are compelling reasons for such reverence. Directed by Laura Gutkin Shemancik, with roles played by Adele M. Fico, Molly Feldman, Eric Vaughn Johnson and Shannon Beel, these one-acts will give you some heart-felt reasons for the characters’ passions and life circumstances.

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The Importance of Being Earnest Thurs., Sept. 25 9:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 10:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 4:00pm • 75 mins • 13 and Over • $5 • The Opposite of People Theatre Company • Writers & Books

This turn-of-thecentury high farce traces the romantic endeavors of two English gentlemen, John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, as they woo and wassail through city and country - though not entirely as themselves.

Along the way, there is no shortage of confusion, hilarity and pseudonyms, not to mention mistaken identities, witty infatuation and even brief insight into how - in the throes of love - it never hurts to be a little too “Earnest.”

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INTREPID is an immersive, documentarystyle production about the journey of the “intrepid female reporter.”

The year is 2014, and the media industry continues to struggle with defining gender roles.

Once, female reporters like Nellie Bly risked their lives to be given the same assignments as men.

Today, female journalists work alongside male journalists - but are they still fighting for equal recognition? Written and directed by Leah Stacy, editor-in-chief of (585) Magazine (and a proudly intrepid female reporter).

end to beginning. The incomparable Janine Mercandetti and Carl Del Buono reprise their performances from the acclaimed JCC CenterStage production

M.I.A. Fri., Sept. 26 8:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 8:00pm • 110 mins • 13 and Over • $12, Advance $10 • MuCCC

The true story of Lt. Col. Joseph Christiano, the Rochester veteran who was missing in action for 46 years after his plane was shot down over Laos on Christmas Eve, 1965.

Written and performed by his great-nephew Spencer Christiano, this one-man play honors a man who sacrificed everything for his country; a family that, together, overcame an unimaginable loss; and the hardships of veterans everywhere. Proceeds benefit Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20: vva20.org.

Macho’s Place Sun., Sept. 21 5:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 5:00pm • 50 mins • 13 and Over • $16 • Latino Theatre Productions • MuCCC

MACHO’S PLACE depicts real-life issues that will hopefully stimulate thinking and provoke dialogue.

Each theme identified in this play has elements of humor, friendship and hope, while at the same time addressing delicate subject matter. MACHO’S PLACE is where local Latino men gather, traditionally enjoying tazita de cafe while waiting for a haircut or a shave. This is a bilingual production in Spanish and English.

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Sun., Sept. 21 7:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 9:00pm • 95 mins • All Ages • $16 • JCC CenterStage • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

Merely Players

From the awardwinning author of PARADE, Jason Robert Brown, comes this off-Broadway hit musical that looks at the lives of a couple - forward, backward and inside out. An inventive musical that is both emotionally powerful and hysterically funny, his story is told from beginning to end, hers from

Sat., Sept. 20 4:00pm, Sun., Sept. 21 4:30pm • 60 mins • 5 and Over • $10 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players...” Join us in exploring the complex relationships among iconic Shakespearean men and women through mask work, pantomime, scene work and puppetry.

Sat., Sept. 20 6:00pm, Mon., Sept. 22 8:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 10:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $10 • The Mystery Company • RAPA: East End Theatre

There is treachery afoot in Sherwood... and Murder! Rumors of betrayal among the merry band, a sly witch, jealous wenches and a plotting Sheriff spell trouble. Can Robin prevail? He’ll need your help! The Mystery Company is back with another hilarious show packed with murder and mayhem, and there’s even more audience interaction, exciting plot twists and fun. You’ll help Robin name the villain and solve the crime. Don’t miss this mirthful, madcap, medieval mystery. Huzzah! mysterycompany.net

My Name is Rachel Corrie Sun., Sept. 21 12:00pm, Mon., Sept. 22 8:00pm • 90 mins • 13 and Over • $15, Advance $12 • Sometimes Y, Witness Palestine Film Series • MuCCC

MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE is the story of an American peace activist who traveled to Gaza during the Second Intifada, where she worked to protect civilian homes from being demolished

by Israel. On March 16th, 2003 - less than two months after arriving - Rachel was crushed to death by an Israeli Defense Forces bulldozer. All the words of the play are taken from Rachel’s own writings, and were compiled by actor Alan Rickman and journalist Katherine Viner. witnesspalestinerochester.org

The Nameless Days of Gumdrop Smith From the group that brought you GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES comes a new, off-beat romantic comedy by local playwright, Kate Royal. In NAMELESS DAYS, Melyssa Hall and Rusty Allen share the title role as incarnations of the androgynous Gumdrop in this unique story about finding love amid changing notions of sexuality and identity in the modern age. Building 9 Theatre invites you to the pre-

One Breath, Then Another: An Interactive Yoga Show Sun., Sept. 21 11:00am, Tues., Sept. 23 7:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $6 • Writers & Books

ONE BREATH, THEN ANOTHER: AN INTERACTIVE YOGA SHOW chronicles Amanda Miller’s experience studying yoga on an ashram in India. The show depicts her quest for healing and empowerment to avoid destroying herself like her father. While training to become a yoga teacher, she reflects deeply on mortality and the workings of her mind, learning to let go and surrender to the present moment, inviting the audience to do the same. Interactive elements include breathing practices, chanting, movement, and meditation. onebreaththenanother.com

Pool (No Water) Sat., Sept. 20 10:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 3:30pm • 60 mins • Mature Audiences • $9 • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

An indulgent onenight reunion ends abruptly when the host suffers a horrific accident. Hospitalized and in a coma, her plight gives rise to an all-but-unthinkable temptation: that her suffering be remade into art.This monolayic movement-theater piece by acclaimed British playwright Mark Ravenhill is a visceral and striking exploration of the allure of art and the fragility of friendship in the face of jealousy and resentment. (Contains graphic language and violent/sexual content.)

Puppeteers in Love Weds., Sept. 24 8:00pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 7:00pm • 50 mins • 13 and Over • $10 • MuCCC

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PUSH Physical Theatre Sat., Sept. 20 3:00pm, Sat., Sept. 20 7:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 3:00pm, Sat., Sept.

27 7:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $16 • Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

Rochester’s awardwinning physical theatre company will be in the national spotlight this fall in a reality competition airing on a major cable channel. Fringe audiences will see the world premiere of “Strangers,” along with fan favorites from 14 years of masterful physical storytelling. Don’t miss the opportunity to see what will most likely be PUSH’s only local performances this year, as they continue to “push” the boundaries of conventional theatre. pushtheatre.org

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A local traveling troupe of mature actors formed in the year 2000 and performing continuously since then, The Geriactors present new scenes at Fringe. Some are comic, some dramatic, but all are G-rated and written by playwrights living and working in the Rochester area, accompanied by old songs about Rochester taken from nearly forgotten song books.

SaMe SeX sHaKeSpEaRe 2014 Thurs., Sept. 18 9:00pm, Fri., Sept. 19 6:00pm, Fri., Sept. 26 10:30pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $9 • Rochester Community Players • The TheatreROCS Stage at Xerox Auditorium

The Scientists Thurs., Sept. 25 7:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 7:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 6:00pm • 60 mins • 13 and Over • $12 • Geva Theatre Center Nextstage

Dr. Ebbinghaus will do anything to present at the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.

But when his aspirations of fame are foiled by his mentorturned-nemesis Dr. Louis Pasteur, Ebbinghaus calls on his pals Mssr. Longrais and Herr Weiss to propel him to scientific glory. Fueled by a stream of cocktails, fantasies of Marie Curie, and a few songs, they stumble upon a breakthrough that puts their dream within grasp. If only they could remember to put down the scotch. thescientistsplay.com

Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits Mon., Sept. 22 7:00pm • 50 mins • All Ages • $5 • MuCCC

In the whole of the Shakespeare canon, two plays stand above the rest as the epitome of what makes Shakespeare entertaining, insightful and engaging: the gripping drama of HAMLET, and the doomed romance of ROMEO AND JULIET. See five brave souls portray every character (yes, every character) in every scene (yes, every scene) of these two great plays that play great together! And all in about an hour.

Simple Question Sat., Sept. 20 5:00pm • 45 mins • 13 and Over • FREE • RIT Players, RIT • The Little: Theatre 1 Sign Language Interpreted

Shakespeare in drag!

Multiple gender-bent scenes from Shakespeare: boys playing girl roles, women playing the men’s parts, role reversals, sexual ambiguity, and general gender mash-ups. The 2014 show is entirely new and will only be performed at the Rochester Fringe Festival!

Human interaction is an art form. We all have our own little quirks and characteristics that can bring out the worst in others, but what happens when you go a step too far? Roger will show you. In this 40-minute one-act, you’ll bear witness to the worstcase scenario of a greeting gone wrong. You never know what a simple question can set off in someone else.

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Sat., Sept. 27 10:00pm • 40 mins • 18 and Over • 2¢ • John Borek Presents • MuCCC

Conceptual theatre artist John W. Borek presents the Toastmaster speeches written by his father, the late Toastmaster Extraordinaire, John W. Borek, accompanied by a brief history of public speaking in America.

Twain’s California Tales Sat., Sept. 27 4:00pm • 50 mins • All Ages • $5 • MuCCC

TWAIN’S CALIFORNIA TALES is a humorous tribute featuring two classic monologues and a dramatic adaptation of Twain’s story, THE CALIFORNIAN’S TALE. The fortyminute performance is directed by James Landers and includes original music. Classics Theater of Rochester is an educational, nonprofit company dedicated to bringing literary classics to the Rochester stage.

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play Sun., Sept. 21 1:00pm • 60 mins • 5 and Over • $10 • George Eastman House: Dryden Theatre

Screen Plays presents VINTAGE HITCHCOCK: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, Joe Landry’s delightful 1947 radio drama based on two early films by the master of suspense, Alfred

Hitchcock. THE LODGER is a tenant with foreboding dragging footsteps, while SABOTAGE features a gang of saboteurs operating out of London. The characters capture varying states of fear, anxiety, panic and murder. This production is staged as a broadcast from a Rochester radio station using vintage equipment from the AWA Wireless Museum.

W.A.C. Iraq Sat., Sept. 20 4:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 6:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $15 • The Rochester Latino Theatre Company • RAPA: East End Theatre

A full-length play, W.A.C. IRAQ is a poignant view of Latina women in the military. Our mothers, daughters, sisters and soldiers - their voices filled with loss, confusion, loneliness, anger and hope - try to make sense of the ever-changing world around them during a questionable time of war. It’s a world where - for some - home is but a distant memory; for many others, the front lines between life and death are nothing.

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YOU ARE WHERE Fri., Sept. 26 7:00pm, Sat., Sept. 27 7:00pm • 50 mins • All Ages • $10 • MuCCC

From 1947-1957, the CBS series YOU ARE THERE blended history with communications technology, and took an entire network newsroom on a time warp each week to report the great events of the past.

Using that as inspiration, Rochester’s Don Bartalo produces and directs YOU ARE WHERE, a collaborative project that features a team of writers and actors who present a unique view of Rochester.

Created and performed by Bronwyn Sims Directed by Tina Mitchell, Co-written by Bronwyn Sims, Talya Klein and Patrick Donnelly.

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Moment of Impact Inspired by a real life journey by train from Brattleboro to New Haven, Moment of Impact explores the vast ripple effect caused by one unexpected and tragic event.

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Alchemic Elegy Thurs., Sept. 18 1-5pm, Fri., Sept. 19 1-5pm, Fri., Sept. 19 6-9pm, Sat., Sept.

20 1-9pm, Sun., Sept. 21 1-5pm, Weds., Sept. 24 1-5pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 1-5pm, Fri., Sept. 26 1-5pm, Fri., Sept. 26 6-9pm, Sat., Sept. 27 1-5pm, Sat., Sept. 27 6-9pm • All Ages • FREE • RIT • Gallery r

Walk among photographic icons and whispered messages that forecast another imaging frontier in this work created

by Doug Manchee (RIT’s CIAS School of Photographic Arts & Sciences program chair of Advertising Photography). Participate in creating a site-specific sculpture made from donated photographs, equipment and tools in tribute to a remarkable history and origin.

Sat., Sept. 27 4:00pm • 90 mins • All Ages • FREE • The Little: Theatre 1

Narrated by Steve Martin, GIVE ME THE BANJO brings together contemporary players in all styles - Earl Scruggs, Pete Seeger, Bela Fleck, Taj Mahal, Ralph Stanley, Abigail Washburn, Mike Seeger, Don Vappie and Cynthia Sayer, among many others - with folklorists, historians, instrument makers and passionate amateurs to tell the story of America’s instrument in all its richness and diversity. thebanjoproject.org

Dance Me To the End of Space Time

A PAGE OF MADNESS: Classic Silent Film by Teinosuke Kinugasa with Live Percussion Music

This documentary film narrates its story with background science principles and comments from the cast of a ballet. One choreographer and a research team have developed a unique approach: use dance and stunning backdrops to teach the mathematics and physics of merging black holes.

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faculty allows the audience to reflect on the poverty and violence that still plague our community 50 years later.

Echoes of ‘64 Thurs., Sept. 25 7:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $11 • Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

Summer 1964 was an ignominious time in Rochester’s history. Racial tensions exploded in the city.

The National Guard was called in, and the costs were enormous.

One of the world’s leading photojournalists, Paolo Pellegrin, recently spent time with the Rochester Police Department and residents. Juxtaposing projections of his photos with live music of Duke Ellington and Bach by Eastman students and

Sun., Sept. 21 3:00pm • 60 mins • All Ages • $11 • Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

This milestone film, believed lost to history, was only recently rediscovered.

Acted by an avantgarde kabuki theatre group, A PAGE OF MADNESS is one of the most challenging Japanese movies ever produced. The hourlong drama employs pioneering visual devices that lead the audience back and forth between ‘irrational’ and sane worlds. Live percussion accompaniment (as originally intended by Kinugasa) for the silent movie was composed by NEXUS member, Bill Cahn, who will lead a group of well-known local percussionists.

Pedestrian Drive In: The Big Lebowski Tues., Sept. 23, 7:30pm • Spiegelgarden

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Pedestrian Drive In: Future Weather Sun., Sept. 21, 7:30pm • Spiegelgarden

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19 5:30-7:30pm, Sat., Sept. 20 5:307:30pm, Sun., Sept. 21 5:30-7:30pm, Tues., Sept. 23 5:30-7:30pm, Weds., Sept. 24 5:30-7:30pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 5:30-7:30pm, Fri., Sept. 26 5:30-7:30pm, Sat., Sept. 27 5:30-6pm • All Ages • FREE • Geva Theatre Center Café

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Pedestrian Drive In: The Goonies Weds., Sept. 24, 7:30pm • Spiegelgarden

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Pedestrian Drive In: Pink Floyd The Wall Sat., Sept. 20, 7:30pm • Spiegelgarden

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RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 Thurs., Sept. 18 5-10pm, Fri., Sept. 19 5-11pm, Sat., Sept. 20 12-11pm, Sun., Sept. 21 12-8pm, Mon., Sept. 22 5-10pm, Tues., Sept. 23 5-8pm, Weds., Sept. 24 5-10pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 5-10pm, Fri., Sept.

26 5-11pm, Sat., Sept. 27 12-11pm • All Ages • FREE • RIT • The Little: Café

RIT’s Emerging Artists 2014 at the Little Theatre takes you to the movies. Curator team Joseph and Michael Tarantelli, with a supporting cast of fellow RIT alumni, showcase a gallery of artwork inspired by actors and actresses.

RIT School of Film & Animation 2014 Student Honors Show Sat., Sept. 20 11:30am-4:30pm • 13 and Over • FREE • RIT • The Little: Theatre 2-5 Lobby Closed Captioned

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State of the City: Lost and Found Thurs., Sept. 18 1-9pm, Fri., Sept. 19 1-10pm, Sat., Sept. 20 1-10pm, Sun., Sept.

21 1-8pm, Tues., Sept. 23 1-8pm, Thurs., Sept. 25 1-9pm, Fri., Sept. 26 1-10pm, Sat., Sept. 27 1-10pm • All Ages • FREE • Rochester Contemporary Art Center

State of the City 2014 features monumental installations by Ron Klein (Philadelphia, PA) and The Shua Group (Jersey City, NJ), each encouraging us to think differently about our surroundings. Shua Group creates movement-based artworks which encourage deep listening, human exchange, and spatial and perceptual transformation. Ron Klein’s complex and varied installations grow out of his pseudo-anthropological creative practice.

Torino is My Town Sun., Sept. 21 12:30pm • 30 mins • All Ages • FREE • Under the Rose, RIT • The Little: Theatre 1

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Using ancient Tibetan techniques, sand artist Katie Jo Suddaby delicately deposits thousands of tiny grains of sand to create vibrant, colorful works of art called mandalas.

After days of work, the sand drawing is brushed away to teach impermanence. Katie Jo is one of only a handful of western artists trained in this rigorous technique.

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and her love for cinema, the great Torino Soccer Club, and punk music. Many thanks, Loris Pramosi.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Interactive Outdoor Movie and Costume Parade Sat., Sept. 27, 2:00pm • Gibbs Street Main Stage

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a public display of affection for the Flower City. Lines from the year’s most enchanting love notes celebrating Rochester will be projected onto the Writers & Books building. Reflect on our city in a new way, and maybe you’ll find yourself penning (or tweeting) a note of encouragement! Keep in mind: love for our city may also be expressed through dance, music, food, and more. rochesterlovenotes.blogspot.com

Sat., Sept. 27 9:30pm • 60 mins • All Ages • FREE • Writers & Books

Rochester Love Notes and Writers & Books are joining forces for WORDS ON WALLS,

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Dashboard Dramas.................................35

01 X: Digital Intersection of Music, Art and Audience................................56

Dead Dames Don’t Dance.......................47

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Dead Metaphor Cabaret: Reviving Ovid’s Metamorphoses.........................56

140 characters or less: A Twitter Comedy Show.....................................47

Destler and Johnson Show, The...............63

20 Penny Circus....................................31 23 Psaegz.............................................60 24 Hour Plays, The................................72 Acapella Hour.......................................60 After Hours - A Cappella Hour.................60 Aggy Dune and Kasha Davis Present DIVAS....................................72

Diaghilesque.........................................52 Diversity of Dance..................................52 Echoes of ‘64........................................80 Eggs Benedict.......................................63 Eight Beat Measure...............................63 Enemy in the Ranks...............................73 English Country Dancers.........................52

AIRCRAFT............................................60

Feadán Òr Pipe Band.............................40

Al Biles and GenJam..............................60

Fever, The.............................................74

Alash: Traditional Tuvan Throat Singers....60

Flower City Vaudeville............................57

Alchemic Elegy......................................80

FourPlay...............................................74

Amazing Magic Joe................................46

Friday on the Fringe...............................24

ANSWER THE MUSE.............................62

Fruit Flies Like a Banana........................57

Antigone of Sophocles............................72

Future Weather......................................37

Are You Able?........................................56 Automatic James...................................62

Futurpointe Dance and Carrie Mateosian: Unbridled................35

Bad Dates.............................................72

Garden Fresh........................................47

Bernhardt On Broadway: The Musical......72

Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal.........................................54

Big Lebowski, The.................................37 BIODANCE...........................................52 BOY WHO CAME BACK, and Other Supernatural Stories from Western NY’s Multicultural Heritage, The..........71 BRENDAN............................................56 Brick City Singers, The...........................62 Brown Bag Disco...................................32 Bushwhacked: Two Women, a Tent, and You.............................................34 Cammy Enaharo....................................41 Campbell Brothers, The..........................38 Canary In A Coal Mine............................47 Cello Fury.............................................62

Geneseo A Capella.................................40 Geneseo Bhangra...................................25 Germination..........................................57 Give Me The Banjo................................80 GKC: A Night of Mystery.........................74 God of Carnage......................................74 Goldberg Variations, Revisited, The.........74 Goonies, The.........................................37 Gospel Sunday......................................36 Graceland and Asleep on the Wind..........74 Grey Light.............................................63 GRR!....................................................63

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Gayby...................................................37

Chain Gang Chase.................................56

HaHaHa...............................................48

Chalk Art..............................................40

Heart and Soul: Medicine and Life..........71

Chocolate Casi Amargo...........................73

Heroic Enthusiasts LIVE, The..................64

Christina Custode..................................62

Hopeless Romantic................................64

Circus Orange........................................24

Importance of Being Earnest, The...........76

Cirque du Fringe....................................28

INTREPID.............................................76

City: Choose Your Own Path, The.............34

Irrera Brothers Piano & Violin Duo...........64

Cobbs Hill Consort.................................63

Isotopes, The........................................64

Cocktails...............................................47

Jay Pharoah..........................................30

Coffee With God....................................73

Joe Showers Show.................................48

Conversations........................................73

Lady Of Song........................................64

Cordaro World: A Call to Adventure..........52

Last Five Years, The...............................76

Cougar and the Cabana Boy, The.............73 Cut Off.................................................63

Laura Dubin and Antonio H. Guerrero........................................64

Dance Me To the End of Space Time........80

Left For Dead Improv.............................48

Dancing Around the World......................52

Little Business at the Big Top, A.............48

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Dangerous Signs: Secrets from The Dark Side....................................73

Little Vikings ROC the Fringe, The...........65 Lonely Ones, The...................................65

RocCity Ringers.....................................68

Luke Metzler.........................................65

Rochester Laptop Orchestra....................58

Lullabies of Broadway: Songs from the Golden Age...................................65

Rochester Playwrights II: new plays and old songs of Rochester..................78

M.I.A....................................................76

Rochester Stories 2014.........................71

Macho’s Place.......................................76

Rochester Ukulele Orchestra...................68

Magic Words! Magic Rain!......................46

Ruddy Well Band...................................68

Mansfield Ave........................................38

SaMe SeX sHaKeSpEaRe 2014..............78

Mardi Gras! by Cirque du Fringe..............28

Sand Mandalas......................................81

Merely Players.......................................76

Scientists, The......................................78

Merged II..............................................54

Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits....................78

Michael Burritt with Wilco Drummer Glenn Kotche.......................65

SIGNATURES Night at Gallery r..............71

Mike McKay Band, The..........................65 MoChester............................................41 Moment Of Impact.................................57 Mounafanyi...........................................58 Murder Most Medieval............................77 Music + Comedy: An Evening with Matt Griffo..................................48

Silent Disco..........................................32 Simple Question....................................78 Sisters of Murphy..................................25 Snowbelt Morris....................................40 Solo Drum Solo.....................................69 Spoon River Rochester...........................42 State of the City: Lost and Found............81

My Name is Rachel Corrie......................77

STEEL Double Trio, The.........................69

Nameless Days of Gumdrop Smith, The.........................................77

Steele Sisters, The.................................50 Sticks, Strings, and Paint.......................58

Now in Technicolor: An Evening of Dance and Theatre..........................58

Surround Sound....................................69

Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv...............50

Teressa Wilcox Band..............................38

Oliver Brown & His ExtraOrdinary Ukuleles...............................66 One Breath, Then Another: An Interactive Yoga Show....................77 Open Circle...........................................58 A PAGE OF MADNESS: Classic Silent Film by Teinosuke Kinugasa with Live Percussion Music.........................80

Tales of Custard the Dragon, The.............46 Thomas Warfield: A Song and a Dance.............................................54 Thunder Body........................................41 Toastmaster!.........................................79 Torino is My Town..................................81 TRAVELING WITH A DANCING TIGER: An Evening with Howie Lester..............59

Panic in Paradise: A Parody....................50

Trending...............................................50

Passive Aggressives Anonymous..............66

TRICYCLE by Circus Orange....................24

Pedestrian Drive-In................................37

TriviaCITY.............................................34

perCepTION..........................................66

Twain’s California Tales..........................79

Peter Torpey Trio, The............................66

Unto Thee I Burn...................................59

Philadelphia in Motion...........................54

UR Art Bus...........................................40

Pink Floyd The Wall...............................37

Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play......79

Plucks at the Fringe...............................66

Violet Mary............................................38

Pool (No Water).....................................77

Vivaldi and Jaltarang: a crosscultural collaboration..........................70

Pre-Verb Showcase................................58

W.A.C. Iraq...........................................79

Puppeteers in Love................................77

Wait For It! Improv for Kids & Teens........46

PUSH Physical Theatre..........................78

When the Sun Comes Down A Halloween Poetry Reading with audience participation.........................59

RIT A Cappella Hour..............................68 RIT Emerging Artists 2014.....................81 RIT Encore A Cappella...........................68 RIT Improv: On the Fringe......................50 RIT Poets..............................................71 RIT School of Film & Animation 2014 Student Honors Show.................81

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Interactive Outdoor Movie and Costume Parade...........................40 WonderStreet........................................59 Words on Walls......................................82 YellowJackets, The.................................41

RIT Ukulele Club...................................68

YOU ARE WHERE..................................79

RIT Vocal Accent...................................68

Younger Gang........................................25

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