Thurday

Thurday

Thursday: Creating

  • Borinquen Dance Theatre provides cultural opportunities to explore and celebrate intersectional Puerto Rican heritage through dance and the performing arts in greater Rochester and beyond. We cultivate high academic expectations through disciplined dance training, cultural enrichment, a strong work ethic, and leadership development for youth.

    Borinquen Dance Theatre’s Instagram

  • Creative and visionary, Brown Girls Too is an established fashion house in the Rochester community. It’s edgy, innovative, and intentional clothing put together to create a beautiful finished product.

    Brown Girls Too Instagram

  • A staple on the stage, this designer is ready to showcase their classically inspired looks

  • A nod to handmade in this act with beautifully created garments that are both sexy, fun, and creative!

    Spirit and Thread Crochet Instagram

  • The Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus creates social change through excellence in the choral arts.

    Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus Instagram

  • A SOTA grad now based in Atlanta, Porshia’s Designs is all about the glam. She creates beautiful and stunning one-of-a-kind gowns that are perfect for any special occasion one might have.

    Porshia Collection Instagram

  • Edgy, cool, and creative: NazMeir Lucas from The Center are bringing energy to the main stage

  • Edgy, cool, and creative: Sedawne Williams from The Center are bringing energy to the main stage

  • Marylynn Thomas returns to FWR to bring fun and creative looks that speak to the energy of the evening

    Ghetteaux Dream’s Instagram

  • Iconic and Inclusive, Luci and Dona has dressed everyone from Rupaul Drag Race queens to local artists who want to make a splash. They proudly claim that dress everybody and every body.

    Luci and Dona’s Instagram

  • The Drag Queens take the stage in their gorgeous designs. Mrs. Kasha Davis, Valentino Rose, Carmen Adore,

  • Beautiful hand-painted garments showcasing stunning florals and a concept experience by Stacy K!

  • Unique, elegant, sophisticated and timeless Ghanian prints made to uplift the wearer.

    Mansawear’s Instagram

  • Our beloved “Uncle” Nate takes to the runway once more with urban inspired designs.

    Nathaniel’s Originals Instagram

  • A showstopper each year, the Metals and Jewelry Dept at RIT returns with new exciting designs.

    RIT Designers Instagram