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From the Depths

September 18th at 3:00pm

Join SUNY Geneseo and a 65-foot inflatable kinetic sculpture of a sperm whale by artist Billie Lynn for environmental art that will explore human (dis)connections with the ecosystems that help us survive and thrive. The program will include cello and dance performances, eco-film screenings, literary readings, science talks and more. Or simply drop by to see the whale sculpture and learn more about ecology, whales, and how art can help us connect with the environment around us.

Length: 360 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Sculpture Park Outdoor Tent
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

All These Pretty Things

September 18th at 3:30pm

Award-winning one-woman musical memoir by Tracey Yarad. When a 23-year marriage implodes, heartbreak becomes a fearless, funny, and deeply moving journey through music and storytelling. Performed internationally, including acclaimed seasons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe, this razor-sharp show explores reinvention, resilience, and starting over.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Lynne Lovejoy Parlor
Genre: Music

Soup du Journalism: 25 Years of Deadline Drama

September 18th at 3:30pm

Melissa started her journalism career asking Kim Cattrall what she scraped on her toast. These days, chatbots scrape her listicles. From swinging samurai swords and sorting diamonds to explaining cryptocurrency (an oxymoron), she shares a quarter-century of chasing stories—then turns the notebook on herself.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom
Genre: Comedy

Cobbs Hill Consort

September 19th at 11:00am

The Cobbs Hill Consort is a unique Rochester acoustic ensemble featuring Native American flute and world flutes, supported by living sounds of guitar, harp, drums and percussion. Soothing, emotive, and transporting music engages you in a journey of the heart. With over a dozen Fringe performances, Jefferson Svengsouk (Native American flute) and Sandy Gianniny (harp) of University of Rochester Medicine Palliative Care return to share the gift of their healing energies and creative collaboration.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor
Genre: Music

The Belly Dance Bazaar

September 19th at 12:00pm

Step into The Grand Bazaar, a belly dance performance that whisks you into a bustling marketplace of dance, music, and global tradition. Prepare to be dazzled by swirling veils, flashing swords, fluttering fans, and the chime of finger cymbals, set against a backdrop of costumes shimmering with glitter and gold! Producers Dylaina Alexandria and Holly Dagger, joined by their talented friends, lead you through traditional and fusion Belly Dance from Egypt, Turkey, America and beyond!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom
Genre: Dance

All These Pretty Things

September 19th at 1:00pm

Award-winning one-woman musical memoir by Tracey Yarad. When a 23-year marriage implodes, heartbreak becomes a fearless, funny, and deeply moving journey through music and storytelling. Performed internationally, including acclaimed seasons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe, this razor-sharp show explores reinvention, resilience, and starting over.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Lynne Lovejoy Parlor
Genre: Music

Soup du Journalism: 25 Years of Deadline Drama

September 19th at 1:45pm

Melissa started her journalism career asking Kim Cattrall what she scraped on her toast. These days, chatbots scrape her listicles. From swinging samurai swords and sorting diamonds to explaining cryptocurrency (an oxymoron), she shares a quarter-century of chasing stories—then turns the notebook on herself.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom
Genre: Comedy

I Don't Get It...

September 19th at 2:00pm

Laugh, learn, and hold your breath as you listen to a true story of Chloe’s unique journey told through the lens of coming out as a trans woman to one of her former teammates. She takes you inside the world of her college football locker room, time spent as a bouncer, and her internal thoughts as a woman in some of the most masculine environments. Suspense builds as she learns more about herself, what she must do, and the price it takes to be oneself.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor
Genre: Comedy

From the Depths

September 19th at 3:00pm

Join SUNY Geneseo and a 65-foot inflatable kinetic sculpture of a sperm whale by artist Billie Lynn for environmental art that will explore human (dis)connections with the ecosystems that help us survive and thrive. The program will include cello and dance performances, eco-film screenings, literary readings, science talks and more. Or simply drop by to see the whale sculpture and learn more about ecology, whales, and how art can help us connect with the environment around us.

Length: 360 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Sculpture Park Outdoor Tent
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

Funkyard Brass Band

September 19th at 3:30pm

Whether rocking out to familiar tunes at your favorite bar or bringing the fire to a New Orleans-style second line, the Funkyard Brass Band is looking to bring the fun… and the funk! Established in 2022, the group transcends genres, blending traditional sounds with new pop hits in pursuit of a good time. Grab a chair, or better yet, your dancing shoes, and get ready for a party!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom
Genre: Music

Dealbreaker

September 19th at 4:00pm

Dealbreaker is a one-woman show about herpes, heartbreak, and the death of the one-night stand. Lauren Kee blends storytelling with comedy to share what it's like dating with herpes, handling disclosure, and the path to healing. This show is for anyone who's ever feared they might die alone because of herpes or anything else. Directed by Francesca Sobrer. Creative consultation by Lisa Burton.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Lynne Lovejoy Parlor
Genre: Theatre

Cobbs Hill Consort

September 20th at 11:00am

The Cobbs Hill Consort is a unique Rochester acoustic ensemble featuring Native American flute and world flutes, supported by living sounds of guitar, harp, drums and percussion. Soothing, emotive, and transporting music engages you in a journey of the heart. With over a dozen Fringe performances, Jefferson Svengsouk (Native American flute) and Sandy Gianniny (harp) of University of Rochester Medicine Palliative Care return to share the gift of their healing energies and creative collaboration.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor
Genre: Music

I Don't Get It...

September 20th at 12:45pm

Laugh, learn, and hold your breath as you listen to a true story of Chloe’s unique journey told through the lens of coming out as a trans woman to one of her former teammates. She takes you inside the world of her college football locker room, time spent as a bouncer, and her internal thoughts as a woman in some of the most masculine environments. Suspense builds as she learns more about herself, what she must do, and the price it takes to be oneself.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor
Genre: Comedy

The Belly Dance Bazaar

September 20th at 1:15pm

Step into The Grand Bazaar, a belly dance performance that whisks you into a bustling marketplace of dance, music, and global tradition. Prepare to be dazzled by swirling veils, flashing swords, fluttering fans, and the chime of finger cymbals, set against a backdrop of costumes shimmering with glitter and gold! Producers Dylaina Alexandria and Holly Dagger, joined by their talented friends, lead you through traditional and fusion Belly Dance from Egypt, Turkey, America and beyond!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: M&T Bank Ballroom
Genre: Dance

All These Pretty Things

September 20th at 1:30pm

Award-winning one-woman musical memoir by Tracey Yarad. When a 23-year marriage implodes, heartbreak becomes a fearless, funny, and deeply moving journey through music and storytelling. Performed internationally, including acclaimed seasons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe, this razor-sharp show explores reinvention, resilience, and starting over.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Lynne Lovejoy Parlor
Genre: Music

From the Depths

September 20th at 3:00pm

Join SUNY Geneseo and a 65-foot inflatable kinetic sculpture of a sperm whale by artist Billie Lynn for environmental art that will explore human (dis)connections with the ecosystems that help us survive and thrive. The program will include cello and dance performances, eco-film screenings, literary readings, science talks and more. Or simply drop by to see the whale sculpture and learn more about ecology, whales, and how art can help us connect with the environment around us.

Length: 360 Minutes
Tickets: Not Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Sculpture Park Outdoor Tent
Genre: Multidisciplinary & Circus

Dealbreaker

September 20th at 3:30pm

Dealbreaker is a one-woman show about herpes, heartbreak, and the death of the one-night stand. Lauren Kee blends storytelling with comedy to share what it's like dating with herpes, handling disclosure, and the path to healing. This show is for anyone who's ever feared they might die alone because of herpes or anything else. Directed by Francesca Sobrer. Creative consultation by Lisa Burton.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Lynne Lovejoy Parlor
Genre: Theatre

Glitch Video Game Band

September 20th at 4:00pm

Glitch is a high-energy band that brings video game soundtracks to life with rocking, nostalgia-packed covers. Glitch, based in Rochester, features bass, drums, and keyboard-playing video game melodies. From Nintendo to PlayStation classics, the group's performances hit every level. With two albums, including their latest, "Bug Bytes," on Spotify, Glitch blends retro vibes with modern edge.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: Memorial Art Gallery: Bausch & Lomb Parlor
Genre: Music

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