Teaching Artists Roc

Don your 16th century garb and spread the word through the village! A Knight to Remember: A Renaissance Fundraiser with TAROC is just around the corner. This November 9 from 3 to 6pm, our big annual fundraiser takes place. It will be an unforgettable renaissance- and fantasy-themed afternoon filled with music, magic, and surprises. Those who go will not only enjoy fabulous performances and interactive experiences with our artists, but will also help us to sustain our work bringing teaching artists to schools, after-school programs, senior centers, civic/cultural spaces and local events in Rochester and beyond. Participating artists include Merry Mischief, Eva Sarachan, Ted Baumhauer, John Wolfson, Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester, Gil Merritt, Ken Luk, and Jake Rakovan. Note that this event is not intended for children. Swords, fire, and alcohol are a part of this event. INDIVIDUAL TICKET OPTIONS: ($75) General Admission Tickets (3:30-6pm) include: - Entertainment - Performances and visual art including music, magic, juggling, dance, poetry, soft sculpture, and more - Light refreshments - Cash bar (beer and wine) - Costumes optional but encouraged ($150) VIP Preview Reception (3:00-3:30) + General Admission includes all of the above plus: - Sword fighting lesson - Learn period dance - Learn calligraphy SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor a 10-pack of tickets — $750 - 8 general admission tickets - 2 VIP tickets - Acknowledgement in program Sponsor a 10-pack of VIP tickets — $1500 - 10 VIP tickets - Acknowledgement in program - An open edition print from one of our artists

Teaching Arts do indeed ROC! 🎭🤩 #TAROC #NeighborlyNetwork #nonprofit #rochesterny #ThisIsROC

Aaaaand that’s a wrap for A Knight to Remember! Last night, many of our artists came together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, education, and nosh. We owe an enormous thanks to all who made this fundraiser a success, including our artists, patrons, attendees, a sponsorship by Two Point Capital, and in-kind sponsorships by Erin McDonald Co. and Love of Beauty Events by Nitkita. Their dedication to TAROC’s mission will help us sustain our work connecting local artists to the Rochester community and beyond. (photo creds for 2nd slide top: News 10 Rochester)

How it started… ok, so first, ignore the mess- I’m BUILDING something 😆 @larrycmoss has an event this weekend to support @teachingartistsroc called “A Knight to Remember” - a fun #renaissance themed fundraiser where folks are invited to dress up (no pressure!) but he needed some duds for the occasion. I did some looking at renaissance paintings and costuming resources online and had the audacity to give it a shot without a premade pattern. I’ve been stumbling across lots of patterning and cosplay makers who are working off of mannequins to make custom clothing- I didn’t really have time to build one of Larry so he patiently waited while I taped him up with some paper towels (they’re flexible like fabric but easy to cut!) and started cutting up a thrifted duvet cover I found at savers. Still want to add some little cap sleeves and need to finish my own duds- BUT! I’m super excited about the results so far and that pattern layout on the back panel is - 👩‍🍳💋 I’ll be there this Sunday with a “last minute accessory” table at the event so you can make something SIMPLE :) while you learn and enjoy the afternoon filled with joy and merriment to support getting arts and cultural activities out into community! Get your tickets now: teachingartistsroc.com/party (and if you read this far- I have a coupon code TAFRIEND that will discount the ticket by $30- thank you for your support!)

Hear ye hear ye! This Sunday, @shakeonthelake will be right at home at our Renaissance Fundraiser, edutaining us about Shakespearean theater with Sonnets by the Bard. It’s not too late to jump back in time with us at A Knight to Remember—get your tickets today at the link in bio!

With just over a week till A Knight to Remember, we’re so excited for you to see TAROC’s artists in action together—including @folklorelatino ! Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester (GCLER) is dedicated to sharing the rich diversity of Latino cultures and folklore from around the world with communities across Western New York. Their focus is to provide arts education for all while supporting local artists living among us who specialize in these cultural skill sets. For over a decade, they have offered dance classes, bilingual storytelling, and public events in schools, recreation centers, and museums, creating inclusive spaces where art, education, and culture unite. Come see their artistry through dance, history, and storytelling next Sunday! Tickets are still available at the link in bio

Come see @tedbaumhauer bring the circus to life at A Knight to Remember! Ted combines his doctorate in education and 30 years of corporate training experience with his world-class circus/vaudeville skills to educate the Rochester community and beyond—think juggling, unicycles, and slack-lines, all woven into memorable keynote “enter-trainments.” Whether he’s working with K-12 students, adult professionals, or senior living groups, Ted proves that when performance meets pedagogy, the stage becomes a classroom and everyone walks away with more than applause (and maybe even a juggling ball in hand!). Come to our Renaissance Fundraiser and learn more about (and maybe try your hand at) the circus arts with Ted! 🔗 in bio

Another artist at our Renaissance fundraiser you won’t want to miss: Merry Mischief! Merry Mischief (Merlyn Fuller) is a theatrical musician based in Central New York. A versatile performer, she can shapeshift into a variety of musical persona including Renaissance Bard, Erie Canal Minstrel, and a Carol Singing Mrs. Claus. Her shows have brought her to stages up and down the East Coast from NY to Florida at all sorts of events: Renaissance faires, libraries, schools, Pirate festivals, Celtic festivals, Dickens Festivals, and more. As a published author, speaker, and mother, she has countless stories to tell. We hope you’ll don your doublets and vests and dance to Merry’s music this Nov 9 at A Knight to Remember-get your tickets today! 🔗 in bio

@larrycmoss and @john.wolfson were on fire this weekend at @rocrmsc , edutaining the audience with the science of the circus! TAROC is proud to educate audiences of all ages, including this science demo for adults at #rmscafterdark

This Saturday, two of our teaching artists, John Wolfson and Larry Moss, will be at the Rochester Museum & Science Center’s Carnival of Curiosity, an after-hours social featuring performances and science presentations. John will be strolling around the museum stilt walking and performing magic, and Larry will be presenting “The Science Behind Circus Arts” at 7:30pm in Bausch Auditorium. 🗓️Saturday, October 18, 2025 ⏱️6:30–10:30pm 🎟️Visit /events/carnival/ for tickets and more info about the evening!

@larrycmoss Executive Director of @teachingartistsroc shares the magic of @airigami and what it means to be a Teaching Artist - using the arts as a means of educating community about concepts and ideas, literally breathing life into learning.

Magic, juggling, escape stunts, and more! Join us this Nov 9 at our Renaissance Fundraiser and meet John Wolfson. For Magical John Wolfson, the show began years ago when he became fascinated with entertaining. In 1995 at the age of six, John commandeered his older sister’s magic kit. It wasn’t long before he was performing. Today, John performs at hundreds of public events and private celebrations every year. He focuses on using interactive magic and comedy to make the guest of honor the star of the show! Want to watch things disappear and reappear before your very eyes? Get your tickets for A Knight to Remember and to see John and many more zany spectacles by our artists! 🔗in bio