BREAKING NEWS - The great tradition of fringe comes to Long Island, NY

2010 Long Island Fringe Festival 

Presented by The Artists Group

hosted by Tilles Center for the Performing Arts

The Science of Fringematics

Brookville – New York - Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in its’ 30th year of presenting the finest in world class entertainment on Long Island, will again open its doors and host the Second Long Island Fringe Festival September 24, 25 & 26, 2010. The Artists Group, a Hicksville based arts organization, has gathered together cutting edge dance, music, theater, performance poetry and visual artistry in a celebration of “The Science of Fringematics”

Evening performances on Tilles mainstage, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, will include dance by Dance Visions, Circle of Dance Repertory Company, Just Left of Center Collective and each evening will highlight C.W. Post Dance Faculty and Alumni. The R and B sounds of The Coolfish Band, the pop styling of DoubleSpeak, classic rockin’ Suck it Easy Band and Jessica Semins will charm the audience with music. The art of the word will also be showcased as we present “Poets with Passion” and a dramatic reading of “Sistas on Fire”. Check listing for each evening’s line up.

Saturday and Sunday will present individual daytime performances featuring:“The Letter”, a bittersweet love story, opening our theatrical presentations, which also includes a dramatic reading of “Sistas on Fire” by Marcia McNair and the Post Theater Company’s version of “Romeo and Juliet”. The Long Island International Film Expo will have two screenings per day of selected films from the 2010 Expo. Check listing for daily line ups.

There will be an Opening Reception Friday evening from 5-7pm featuring,“Fringe Underground”, a display of The Art of ZIG and the music of DJ-Pete-EG. Saturday and Sunday from noon ‘til 6pm free activities occur in the Atrium of Tilles Center and will include Hoop Dancing, spoken word, music & a LIVE interactive visual art event with Alli Berman renowned, world wide Puzzle Artist.

Individual tickets for daytime performances are $7.00. Ticket packages are available in many price levels up to the $90 All Access Pass which grants you admission to all performances of the festival.

Tickets go on sale June 4, 2010 at the Tilles Box Office, by phone at TILLESCHARGE 516-299-3100 and online at www.tillescenter.com and www.ticketmaster.com

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The goal of holding a Long Island, N.Y. Fringe Festival

The importance of a FRINGE FESTIVAL, as opposed to just "any" festival. Fringe has a 60 year history WORLD WIDE. Sure, we have all been involved in festivals before. The idea of a FRINGE is much different. There is lore involved, that conveys a unity of spirit, accomplishment in the face of adversity & pride of place.

Hoping all the folks here on Long Island "get it", because to have an opportunity, like this, come along & ignore it, would be a mistake.

We believe this will is one of the most important things to come along in a VERY long time. If we ALL join together we can make HISTORY.

Don't let this pass you by......