FIVE NIGHTS OF GENIUS AT THE FRYE

For nine long years, the Stranger Genius Award winners were chosen in a secret, elaborate ritual involving only the paper's arts editors, yelling, mud, and whiskey. We'd announce the winners—giving $5,000 each to five artists in literature, performance, visual art, music, and film, and throwing them a huge, louche citywide party at the Moore Theatre—after we emerged, conferring upon them the crown of Genius. But last year, we thought: This isn't like choosing a goddamn pope. The Genius Awards could, and should, involve all the past Geniuses. It should involve the whole city!

With the 2013 Genius Awards, we want to throw open conversations, fire up debates, and celebrate each of the art forms in question—along with all of the finalists—all summer long. To that end, please join us for Five Nights of Genius at the Frye: a series of party/conversations featuring every single one of the nominees talking about their work, held over the course of five consecutive Wednesdays. These Nights of Genius will be moderated by A&P/Stranger editors and populated by you (and drinks!): Get your tickets now!

The full series passes are sold out. See single event tickets below for the remaining showcases.