September 11, 2014
RTS lends downtown bus shelters for free performances
RTS customers and the public who find themselves at Broad Street Station bus shelters on Sept, 15, 16, or 17, are in for a treat—they’ll enjoy free previews of First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival performances by musical and magic acts.
The performances will be presented prior to the official start of the Fringe, which will take place in and around downtown Rochester’s East End Sept. 18-27. Dates and times of the RTS performances are:
Monday, Sept. 15
6 to 6:30 p.m.
Roc City Singers (Rochester Association for the Performing Arts premier show choir.)
Monday, Sept. 15
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Amazing Magic Joe (High-energy local magician has performed for RMSC, Wegmans and Monroe County.)
Tuesday, Sept. 16
6 to 7 p.m.
The Lonely Ones (Well-known local Folk-Americana band has appeared at Sticky Lips and other venues.)
Wednesday, Sept. 17
6 to 7 p.m.
After Hours—A Cappella Hour (University of Rochester’s co-ed a cappella singers perform modern pop hits, indie classics and more.)
One of the hallmarks of the multi-arts Fringe is to stage performances in unique spaces. RTS is carrying on the tradition by providing four specially-wrapped bus shelters for the free performances. Broad Street Station shelters are located on Broad Street between Chestnut and Broadway Streets in downtown Rochester.
For trip planning, visit www.myRTS.com or use the Where’s My Bus? mobile app.
About the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival
The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival connects independent venues, performers, artists, education institutions and audiences to promote a community experience. For more information about the Fringe—including info and tickets for all 380+ shows—please visit www.rochesterfringe.com.
About RTS
Rochester Transit Service (RTS) provides public bus transportation and paratransit service in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Recognized as one of the best-run transit systems in the nation, our 900+ employees proudly enjoy serving our customers who count on us for nearly 18.5 million rides each year. A public benefit entity and one of four regional transportation authorities in New York State, RTS is governed by 14 appointed commissioners who represent the City of Rochester, County of Monroe, and the surrounding counties in which RTS provides services. For more information, visit www.myRTS.com.
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