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June 19, 2007
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Dear Fringe Enthusiast,

In this issue of Boulder Fringe Community News, check out details about the June C.R.A.B. Salon, Fringe Artist News and Updates and much more about all of the art, madness and beauty on the road to this year's Fringe season!

Hey everyone!
The next
C.R.A.B. is...


THURSDAY,
June 21th
Midsummer Solstice!
7 pm
at The
Laughing
Goat
Coffee
House

Performances!
Fun!
Door Prizes!


THIS MONTH'S HOST:
Sam Elmore

THIS MONTH'S LINEUP:
a sampling of upcoming Boulder International Fringe Performers
2007 Fringe Artists Gary and Leisel, musicians
Digger Trends, musicians
Jonson Kuhn, author
2007 Fringe Artists SoundRabbit, musicians
2006-2007 Fringe Artists Kjersti Webb and Bethany Jean Urban, physical theatre
2007 Fringe Artist Michael Gunst, actor
2007 Fringe Artists Octopus League, theater

Many surprises await you!
Bring yo- fine self down and get down with C.R.A.B.

C.R.A.B. happens the third Thursday of every month at The Laughing Goat Coffee House.

C.R.A.B. (which is an acronym for Constantly Risking Absurdity, Baby; from the poem by Lawrence Ferlinghetti) provides a much-needed forum for local artists to present new work, promote upcoming shows and events, and network in a context in which unique, high quality work is the order of the day.

THIS MONTH'S DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS:
Pangea Organics
Urban Pearl
Camille's
Justin's Nut Butter

Wanna perform next month?
Each act gets 5 minutes to perform with an opportunity to plug upcoming shows. Please email crab@boulderfringe.com NOW!

C.R.A.B upcoming Dates
July 19th
TAKE NOTE!: Join us for the "Daily C.R.A.B." every night of the 2007 Boulder Fringe, August 16th -27th!

Want more info on C.R.A.B.? Check out www.boulderfringe.com and/or www.myspace.com/bouldercrab


BUY AN AD IN THE FRINGE PROGRAM

August is getting closer! Before you know it, our 2007 Festival Program will hit the streets. But, right now, there's still time to include an ad for your company, service or organization!

Purchasing an ad is a great way to support your community AND have your company branded in 40,000 copies distributed throughout the region for the entire month of August.

For more information contact - info@boulderfringe.com

Volunteering with the Fringe is a great way to get involved right now.

It's a fun way to support the festival and meet interesting people. Plus, volunteers get Fringe benefits, such as passes to shows, invites to parties, and stylish staff shirts. There is much to do, from promoting the Fringe at events around town to working for the box office during the festival.

So click here to sign up to Volunteer!
Many of the talented artists that have graced our festival continue to produce work worth mentioning. If you get a chance, please check out these upcoming shows and support independent art everywhere!

Past (and Current) Fringe Artist's Newest Projects:

Syzygy Butoh (Fringe 2007 - devil's apples)
presents

Syzygy A Dance Offering and Weekend Workshop at Frog Belly Farm. 5255 Rogers Rd. Longmont, CO 80503. Featuring Butoh artist Mizu Desierto (Butoh-Ritual Dance) and Soriah (Vocals-Throat Singing) from Portland Oregon. Contemporary Dance choreographer Delisa Myles from Arizona. Also featuring Nathan Montgomery of Syzygy Butoh.

Performance: 8 PM on Friday June 22nd - A presentation of three unique choreographies by Butoh and Butoh inspired artists: "Bodies, Boys and Love, The Illumination of Escarabajo" and "Sky Flower".
$15 suggested donation
Classes: Sat June 23rd 12-4pm
"The Psychic Dance Body" - Butoh-Ritual Dance workshop with Mizu Desierto

Sun June 24th 12-4pm
"In Process of Time" - Dance and Improvisation with Delisa Myles

Cost: $55 both days, $40 one day More details on their website www.syzygybutoh.com
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Demon Funkies (Fringe 2007 - Time for Groove)
will be performing at the following events this summer, leading up to our festival:

June 26th, 3-6 pm Fat Tire Festival, Crested Butte, CO - live at the pig roast
June 26th, 7 pm Oriental Theater Funk Fest, Denver, CO - live on stage at the Oriental Theater, Denver
July 6th, 6-9 pm Caldonia's roadside BBQ, outside party! - Caldonia's, Aurora, CO
July 14th, 2-6 pm Cactus Jacks outside on the river! - Cactus Jack's, Evergreen, CO
July 15th, 5-7 pm show 2 - On the roof of Lodo's bar and grill across from Coors Field right after the Rockies game! - Denver
More details on their website www.myspace.com/demonfunkies
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LynchPin Productions Theatre Company (Fringe 2007 - Emily Dickinson & I)
is currently touring with the following works:

Emily Dickinson & I will be appearing at the Ripon International Festival, Sept 5 and of course at our very own Boulder Fringe August 16-27th.

More details on their website www.lynchpinptc.co.uk
$15 general admission, $12 Students/Seniors
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Fringe Artists Teach Workshops:

Meridith K. Crosley (Education Coordinator, Boulder Fringe & Fringe 2006 - Sally MIA, The Red Square and The Art of Improvisation!) is offering a series of improvisation workshops this Spring/Summer.

More info: www.meridithkcrosley.com/classes.php
Location: Bas Bleu Theatre, Fort Collins, CO & The Arvada Center, Arvada, CO

NOTE: If you are a Fringe Artist (for the current or past years), please feel free to send us a note about your upcoming shows, successes, remounts, tours, workshops, etc. Be sure to include all pertinent information about your project and what year/s you participated in the Fringe and what the shows were called. Please do not send us info about upcoming shows happening only at the Fringe. Send your announcements to info@boulderfringe.com.
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