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FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s homegrown and eclectic…. Fresno’s Rogue Festival takes over the Tower District from March 2-10, celebrating its 17th year.
It’s considered a “fringe festival” showcasing the independent artist rather than established arts institutions
Since 2002, the performing arts festival has featured talent – local, national and international, from actors to dancers and performance artists, writers and musicians – all creating and sharing their skills with the Fresno community
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It’s been called the biggest performing arts event this side of the Mississippi.
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This year, 48 groups are appearing at 10 different venues offering audiences nearly 300 performances of music, dance, theater, comedy, the spoken word, even magic.
Audiences can purchase tickets to shows online in advance or purchase at the door on arrival. The Rogue’s format is designed to give maximum choice to audiences and performers. All Rogue Festival box office sales go directly to the performers.
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Rogue Festival performances are held in rapid rotation – no show is longer than 1 hour, intermissions between shows are only a half-hour, and most Rogue shows cost $12 or less. Shows also start exactly on-time. Always.
Fans of the Rogue Festival will get a sneak peek at the lineup at the Rogue Teaser Show at Tower Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and audience members will have a chance to meet with Rogue performers.
In addition to the teasers, audience members will have opportunities to pick up a Rogue Festival program, buy $3 Rogue Festival wristbands and $20 2018 Rogue Muse T-shirts, and bid on items in the Rogue Silent Auction.
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Tickets to the 2018 Rogue Teaser show are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at https://roguefestival.ticketleap.com/rogue-2018-teaser-show.
If you are a local and missed training, but still want to volunteer, here are the open shifts.
You can email us at volunteer@roguefestival.com, roguefestival@gmail.com, or text BOTH Rene Huerta 805-469-7634 and Kathie Chestnut Mollica 559-970-1564.
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Info booth for the Festival will be in The Revue’s parking lot on Olive Ave.
Rogue Festival Info: www.roguefestival.com
Click below to listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
