The daily “Cirque du Fringe” show brings an abundance of silliness and acrobatic skill to the Spiegeltent audience at the Rochester Fringe.
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Where can you hear goth/folk songs about the scientist Marie Curie? Rochester Fringe, naturally
On the second day of Fringe, Rochester conspiracy theories, the trauma of the Inner Loop, and Brooklyn goth-folk duo Charming Disaster played to niche audiences.
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Epic fiasco derails Monroe County public defender selection process
The Public Defender’s Office is in its ninth month without a permanent leader.
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Biodance addresses a world on fire in collaborative Fringe performance
Missy Pfohl Smith’s Biodance performs at Fringe again on Sept, 17 with a bold message on climate change.
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The Flying Españas mix motorcycles and trapeze in ‘Flippin Metal Circus’
With “Flippin Metal Circus,” legendary circus act The Flying Españas include motorcycles, other modern elements alongside traditional trapeze.
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All the must-see shows and hidden gems at 2022 Rochester Fringe Festival
There are more than 500 shows at the 2022 Rochester Fringe Festival. Here are our staff picks to keep you in the loop and plan an unforgettable festival.
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Fringe Festival’s Speigeltent is now smellier — in a good way
Rochester Fringe Festival is taking a cue from Las Vegas casinos and “scenting” its spiegeltent.
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Rochester Fringe offers 12 days of improv, interaction and string catharsis
Take a voyage of discovery over the 12 days of the Rochester Fringe Festival.
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RPO planning more diverse programming in ’22-’23 season
Composers and performers of color get more of the spotlight with the RPO this season.
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Danielle Ponder seizes her moment
Rochester soul singer Danielle Ponder has arrived on the national music scene — and she’s ready for the spotlight.
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Democrats clash over redistricting proposal
A controversial map delineating new district boundaries in the Monroe County Legislature is expected to soon be put up for a vote.
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Woman sues Rochester police, claims she miscarried due to tear gas exposure
A Rochester woman is suing the city and police department, alleging she suffered a miscarriage due to exposure to tear gas during a protest.
