Hello to our wonderful backers! As you know, our Kickstarter campaign was a roaring success thanks to all of you. As a result of your generosity, we now have 8 venues ready to roll with 45 performance groups for the inaugural festival. The first shows start today, 9/1, at 4pm, and won't end till Sunday, September 5, at 10pm.

We remind you that Backers who donated $50 dollars or more are welcome to join us at the private Donor's Lounge at the Main Ticketing Office at 2003 S. Halsted. Simply check in with Main Box Office; they will have your name on their list.

Can't wait to see you at the Fringe! Check out our full schedule at www.chicagofringe.org

Hello to you, our 93 wonderful backers! We are moved and filled to the brim with thanks to all of you for your support, however grand or small. We are 57 hours away from our deadline, and about $700 short of our goal. Get your rally caps on! Spread the word! You also have the option of raising your giving level by a few bucks, if you are able.

Again, we are abundantly grateful to all of you for your generosity. The first ever Chicago Fringe Festival will be far better, because of you. Can you believe it? The opening of Fringe is less than a month away!

We made it to 50%! A full $2500, thanks to you. Even better - we've gotten a whopping 44 backers! We have 12 days left. Remember, if we do not reach our 5000 dollar goal by August 8th, we won't get anything - so please do consider spreading the word to your network!

Our backers have proven that every little bit helps - from 5 dollars up to 250. Thanks for pledging what you can, and help us spread the word!

Thanks to you, we're now at 25% of our goal. Because we love our donors so much, we've come up with 3 new amazing rewards for different giving levels. In addition to a sweet Fringe koozie, access to the Donor's Lounge and listing in the official Fringe program, you'll get:

For $100: A sexy Chicago Fringe t-shirt.

For $250: VIP FESTIVAL PASS! Skip the lines and get your first choice of seats for any show you attend.

For $500: A special thank you video from Fringe artists.

If any of these gifts tickle your fancy, please feel free to add to your existing donation! Remember, you have until August 8 to budget for your pledge. Thanks for all your support!

A big thank you to our very first backers! Check out our new video, and please spread the word to your family, friends-heck, even your enemies!- to help us bring in the rest of our goal.