The Fringe in Bridgeland
The 14th annual Minnesota Fringe Festival — the largest nonjuried performing arts festival in the United States — runs Aug. 2–12 with a strong showing of Bridge-area venues and performers.
Five area theaters will host a dozen productions each over the 10-day span. For a complete 2007 schedule and a list of all the venues, productions and show times, visit www.fringefestival.org.
Tickets cost $12 for adults; $10 for students, seniors and Minnesota Public Radio members; and $5 for kids 12 and under. A five-show punch card is $45. A $3 admission button is required for anyone purchasing tickets, and the button entitles you to special discounts at over 25 local businesses, restaurants, theaters and organizations. Buttons are available at any box office window.
To purchase tickets, call 651-209-6799 or visit www.UptownTix.com.
Bridgeland venues include:
Bedlam Theatre
1501 S. Sixth St.
Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave. S.
Mixed Blood Theatre
1501 S. Fourth St.
The Playwrights’ Center
2301 Franklin Ave. E.
Southern Theatre
1420 Washington Ave. S.
In addition, several area bars will host after-Fringe gatherings.
Friday, Aug. 3: Varsity Theater, 1308 SE Fourth St.
Tuesday, Aug. 7: Town Hall Brewery, 1430 Washington Ave. S.
Saturday, Aug. 11: Nomad World Pub, 501 Cedar Ave. S.
last revised: August 15, 2007