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January 18, 2008

Daily Show comedian Demetri Martin
* * * THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT * * *

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.

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