Artists 'Raise the Roof' for Performance Network

THE ANN ARBOR NEWS » MONDAY, DECEMBER 14,1987

Raising the roof

The Performance Network's second annual 'Raise the Roof' benefit was held Saturday night, featuring a wide range of local performers in dance, music, mime and audio-visual effects. Performance Network is known for producing experimental performance art as well as providing affordable rental space for local artists. After the show, patrons danced to music by Ann Arbor's Iodine Raincoats.

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Harmonica virtuoso Peter 'Madcat' Ruth performs some of his patented blues-jazz-folk-rock musical stew.

Whitley Setrakian dances a piece she choreographed, titled 'Baby,' to music blues guitarist George Thorogood.

Outgoing Performance Network 'manager emeritus' David Bernstein says goodbye to friends and supporters during the benefit.

Joe Tiboni — 'on loan' from 'Joe's Star Lounge in Exile' — looking uncharacteristically formal while emceeing the benefit show.