The Geneseo String Band performs at a campus event. The band is one of several groups and individuals from Geneseo that will perform at the Rochester Fringe Festival.
Geneseo students and faculty will offer a day of free entertainment at this year’s Rochester Fringe Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Lyric Theatre at 440 East Ave. in Rochester, performances will include music, artwork and spoken word.
The Fringe Festival is a 10-day, multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts festival featuring international, national and local artists and showcases theater, comedy, visual arts, family entertainment, music, dance, spoken word, opera, poetry and literature.
“SUNY Geneseo is one of the founding educational partners of the festival,” said Melanie Blood, professor of English and music, and Geneseo’s Fringe festival liaison. “We have participated for all six years and are delighted to yet again bring Geneseo dance, art and music performances to Rochester audiences. Our students are extremely talented and look forward every year to this wonderful opportunity.”
In addition to the student performers, a number of faculty, in addition to Blood, provide creative guidance and support. Faculty include Jonette Lancos, professor of dance studies; Gerard Floriano ’84, professor of music; Kristin Gentry, assistant professor of English; Jim Kimball, music lecturer; and Sean McGrath, assistant technical director of theatre.
- Geneseo’s Sept. 23 schedule of free events at the Lyric Theatre includes:
- 1 p.m. String Band: Jim Kimball, director
- 2:15 p.m. Dance Ensemble: Jonette Lancos, director
- 3:30 p.m. Write like a Girl: Creative writing by students and faculty
- 4:45 p.m. Geneseo A Capella Hour: Featuring selections by Geneseo’s five a cappella groups
- 6 p.m. Honors Recital: Featuring student honors competition winners
- 7:30 p.m. Stories in Song: Sean McGrath
Geneseo events at other venues:
- Alaina Wallier’s film Yuri, at the Spiegelgarden, corner of Main and Gibbs.
- Ponder the Giraffe: Indie rock band/dance music at Java’s Café.
Prices at these venues may vary depending on location.
At Spiegelgarden, which is located on the corner of Main and Gibbs, catch student filmmaker Alaina Walier, whose film “Yuri” was selected in a juried competition.
The indie rock band/dance music group, Ponder the Giraffe, will perform at Java’s Café at 9: 30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 3 p.m. Sept. 22. Java Café is at 16 Gibbs St, Rochester.
For more information about the Fringe festival, visit the website. For more information about Geneseo’s involvement, contact Melanie Blood at 585-245-5840 or blood@geneseo.edu