Big Uppa Sky is a creative hub where people gather to explore ideas, learn new skills, build projects, and share them with the community.
Start with aRound About sessions, music jams, and creative gatherings — then take your ideas further through workshops, projects, productions, and shows.
Choose your route — explore sessions, try new skills, create projects, or share your work with the community.
aRound About Sessions
Explore art, music, and performance through playful rotating activities designed for curiosity and discovery.
Workshops
Short guided sessions to explore creative skills and turn ideas into something real — from songwriting and recording to storytelling and visual design.
Shows & Productions
Live shows, online events, game nights, performances, and collaborative productions.
Upcoming BUS Stops
Join a BUS Stop near you or host one of your own. Each one is a chance to make something, meet people, and explore ideas together.
BUS Open Session
Casual drop-in creative lab times where you can explore ideas, watch projects in progress, collaborate, audition, experiment, and help shape upcoming BUS experiences and events.
A fun way to discover local businesses, earn rewards, and support local businesses
Intro to D&D (Spectator Event)
Watch the adventure unfold and help shape the story as players explore a live tabletop world.
Stops coming soon to BUS:
Try It – Songwriting for Everyone • Film Production 101 • BUS Game Show
Choose your ride and buy a ticket — drop in, take a workshop, or grab a pass.
Come once or ride along — it’s up to you.
Featured BUS Station
What You Might Find at Rochy Community Room (RCR)
RCR is part creative workspace, part hangout, part BUS testing ground.
You might find:
- brainstorming sessions
- games, movies, or music
- collaborative art or storytelling
- puzzles, LEGO builds, or shared projects
- new BUS ideas being tested and explored
Every visit is a little different.
Located in the Rochester Borough Building, 350 Adams St, Rochester, PA 15074
Adams Street is closed for construction, so access is obstructed and parking limited, but no worries… The BUS Tour will be bringing stops to your community
Community Spotlight
Creative collaboration between Neighborhood North, DOVE, and Big Uppa Sky Studios
Students explored storytelling, music, digital puppetry, animation, and collaborative media production while bringing original characters and ideas to life together.
- Character creation
- Voice & music recording
- Digital puppetry
- Collaborative video production
- Cross-age creative teamwork
Interested in bringing a similar experience to your school, program, or community group? We’d love to talk.
How the BUS Works
Big Uppa Sky is designed as a creative journey. Whether you’re just starting or ready to lead, there’s a place for you on the BUS.
BUS Studio HQ
Where ideas are developed, projects are created, and content is produced
BUS Stations & Community Hubs
Partner spaces, community rooms, schools, and theaters where creativity gathers
The BUS Bus
Our mobile creative lab bringing hands-on workshops and pop-up events directly into the community
Partnerships & Custom Experiences
We partner with schools, libraries, and organizations to bring creative experiences into the community.
We offer:
• Residency programs
• After-school labs
• Mobile sessions
• Multi-week media projects
• Custom programming
• Grant-supported initiatives
• Creative consulting
Custom programs from $500–$2,500
(Pricing depends on length, goals, and partnership scope.)
“My mom believed in endless possibilities — and she made sure we did too. Big Uppa Sky is built on that belief… Big Uppa Ma”
John J Dessler – Founder
866-BIG-UPPA (866-244-8772)