Big Uppa Sky brings people together through creativity, collaboration, and play.
Jump in with aRound Abouts, music jams, and creative gatherings — then see where your ideas go through projects, workshops, productions, and community experiences.
First Stop:
aRound Abouts are fun creative sessions where people of all ages use Art, Music, Performance, and Story to try ideas, build together, and discover what happens next.
August: B.U.S. Begginnings
BUS Open House
Sunday, August 9
2 PM to 5 PM
Come see what we’re building.
We’re opening the doors to Big Uppa Sky Studios and inviting the community to stop in at the Rochester Borough Building, look around, and experience what BUS is all about.
Meet new people, explore creative projects, try a few activities, enjoy some music, share ideas, or simply say hello. Whether you’re looking to create, collaborate, or just curious about what’s happening in Rochester, you’re welcome here.
Come for five minutes… or stay for the afternoon.
BUS Create Day + Community Share
Saturday, August 29
Create Day 11AM to 4PM — Community Share 7PM
Join us for a day of creativity, collaboration, and community.
Explore creative activities, meet fellow creators, try something new, or share what you love. Whether you’re an experienced artist, musician, storyteller, performer, maker—or simply curious—you’ll find a place here.
The day concludes with a relaxed Community Share, where anyone is welcome to share something they’ve brought or discovered that day.
Experienced or beginner.
Polished or experimental.
Solo or together.
Interested in sharing or helping others create? We’d love to hear from you.
Featured BUS Station
What You Might Find at Rochy Community Room (RCR)
Located in the Rochester Borough Building, 350 Adams St, Rochester, PA 15074
RCR is part creative workspace, part hangout, and part place to explore new ideas.
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.
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.)
Hop on the BUS
Hear about upcoming BUS Stops, aRound Abouts playtests, creative gatherings, workshops, shows, and new community projects.
“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)