Clarissa's hosts a benefit for the Flying Squirrel Community Space!

What: Clarissa's hosts a benefit for the Flying Squirrel Community Space!
When: Saturday, August 22nd, 1pm to 2am
Where: Clarissa's at 293 Clarissa St.
How much: $5 suggested donation, 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
Contact: Dawn at 585-415-7808 or FlyingSquirrel@Rocus.org

Come out for music, open mic, and food!

Clarissa's, at 293 Clarissa St.—formerly the Clarissa Room, have been incredible neighbors and have opened up their jazz/blues club for a benefit for the Flying Squirrel. It's going to happen on Saturday, August 22nd, from 1pm to 2am. $5 suggested donation. 18+ unless accompanied by parent or guardian.

**Come hear the sweet sounds of Amanda Fromm, Cinnamon, Mitch Jones, a Jazz Ensemble, Amy Coppola, Ian Downey Is Famous, Ryan Clover, Deb Magone, Ben Lawler, Attic Abasement, Gordy Peterson, and more!**

What is the Flying Squirrel Community Space? The Flying Squirrel Community Space is the multi-use community center being renovated at 285 Clarissa St., formerly the location of the historic Flower City Elks Lodge. Most of these renovations are being completed by volunteers, supported by donations from Rochester activists and community organizers. The fundraiser will help to pay for licensed contractors and for equipment costs. We expect a formal opening in late October.

Together, we want to provide a welcoming space that will cultivate and sustain long lasting relationships between artists, activists, and community members in Rochester so that we may work cooperatively to promote positive social change. We are excited about the location because of its historic significance as a community center, its potential as a multi-use building, its central location as a gathering space for Rochester area groups, and the rich cultural history of the Clarissa St. neighborhood.

The Flying Squirrel will operate as a grassroots meeting space that will host: gallery space exhibiting regional art; community workshops and community classrooms; 'open-mic' and local poetry readings; practice spaces for musicians; live entertainment in the form of local musical performance, locally produced dance, and film screenings of locally produced work; community craft production and craft exhibits; small academic conference space and public lecture space; and a community kitchen — all this provided reliably and consistently at no cost or for a small donation.