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MEDIA CONTACT: Melissia Schmidt melissia.schmidt@rochester.edu
585.275.9390 or Melissia Schmidt melissia.schmidt@rochester.edu
585.275.9390
January 18, 2008
TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus
ADMISSION: $5 for University of Rochester undergraduates; $15 for the general public. Beginning Jan. 21, tickets for the public can be purchased online at www.choiceticketing.com/rochester (online service charges apply) or at the Common Market in Wilson Commons on River Campus.
Martin is a stand-up regular on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart with his trend commentaries. He has been a writer on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and other TV shows.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Martin dropped out of law school to pursue comedy. Entertainment Weekly placed him on its list of 25 funniest people in America.
His performance is part of Winter Fest Weekend at the University, and sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact (585) 275-5911
Note to editors: A digital image of Demetri Martin is available by calling (585) 275-4128 or e-mailing sdickman@rochester.edu.
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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