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Monday, June 7, 2010
TEBALA SHRINE CIRCUS, 6.5.2010
Ringmaster Peter Sturgis talks during the Tebala Shrine Circus at the Indoor Sports Center on Saturday, June 5, 2010
BEN WOLOSZYN RRSTAR.COM.Miss Eristine performs during the Tebala Shrine Circus at the Indoor Sports Center
Neecha and one of her dobermans perform during the Tebala Shrine Circusfrom rrstar.com Rockford, IL
2010 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
Melinda Morgan, left, and Amanda Smith, both 19 and from Ocean Beach, get inverted on a giant ride called Speed at the 2009 San Diego County Fair. The 2010 fair opens Friday with the theme "Taste the Fun." (File Photo by Hayne Palmour IV - Staff PhotographerDEL MAR: Food-themed county fair begins Friday
By CIGI ROSS - cross@nctimes.com Posted: June 6, 2010
The 2010 San Diego County Fair may have a culinary theme, but the county's biggest party isn't just for chefs.
The 22-day festival ---- this year titled "Taste the Fun" ---- begins Friday and runs through July 5 at the fairgrounds in Del Mar; the fair will be closed on the first three Mondays.
Sprinkled throughout the grounds will be exhibits and displays featuring cooking demonstrations, competitions and, of course, lots of tasty treats, fair officials said.
"We're celebrating everything food," said Linda Zweig, a spokeswoman for the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which runs the state-owned fairgrounds. "We're an agricultural association, so we have a lot of wonderful producers in the area."
NE FAIR OPENS JUNE 17
Keira Long, 3, and sister Courtney, both of Wilkes-Barre, on the Merry-Go-Round at last year’s Northeast Fair.June 6
NE Fair to open June 17 with ‘preview night’
NE Fair to open June 17 with ‘preview night’
An expanded Northeast Fair will open on Thursday, June 17, with a free admission “preview night” at 5:00 p.m., with the official fair opening on Friday June 18.
The fair will continue for 10 consecutive days, closing on Sunday evening June 27. The fair previously ran for 6 consecutive days and is located off just Route 315 in Pittston Township.StoreIn addition to the expanded length of the fair, there will be improvements and increases to number and scope of rides, entertainment, concessions, exhibits, contests and fair infrastructure. The free admission preview night on Thursday, June 17, is sponsored by numerous regional media outlets and will allow people an opportunity to visit the fair free of charge, to discover what the fair is about.
On the free preview night, all rides and all concessions will be open, there be a slightly reduced entertainment schedule as compared to regular fair days, and some exhibits will be closed, as they will still be undergoing preparation for judging. Unlimited rides will be available for purchase on the fairgrounds for only $6.00, with over 25 rides expected at the fair.READ MORE AT:http://www.timesleader.com/pittstondispatch/events/NE_Fair_to_open_June_17_with__lsquo_preview_night_rsquo__06-06-2010.html
On the free preview night, all rides and all concessions will be open, there be a slightly reduced entertainment schedule as compared to regular fair days, and some exhibits will be closed, as they will still be undergoing preparation for judging. Unlimited rides will be available for purchase on the fairgrounds for only $6.00, with over 25 rides expected at the fair.READ MORE AT:http://www.timesleader.com/pittstondispatch/events/NE_Fair_to_open_June_17_with__lsquo_preview_night_rsquo__06-06-2010.html
Sunday, June 6, 2010
CAVALIA AT THE MEADOWLANDS
'Cavalia' is a 'poem for the ears and eyes'By Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger, June 06, 2010
LYNNE GLAZERA trick rider performs in Cavalia. The spectacle’s creator, Normand Latourelle, says riders must put themselves “into the mind of the horse.”Normand Latourelle, a co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, spent the early years of his career explaining what cirque is and is not: a circus without the animals, a theater piece but wordless, with modern music that’s not rock ’n’ roll.
His newest brainchild, the multimedia spectacle Cavalia, arrives at the Meadowlands on Wednesday. Though it’s been dubbed cirque with horses, he has similar difficulty summing up the production.
"It’s a show about horses, but it’s not a horse show," Latourelle says in a phone interview from his native Quebec. "The show is built like a poem for the ears and the eyes. I often say that because it’s very hard to describe. It’s more like you enter a dream."
Latourelle left Cirque du Soleil in 1990 because he wanted to remain home in Quebec with his children. On his home turf, he orchestrated shows and celebrations such as the 350th anniversary of the founding of Montreal, but as his children got older, he wanted to return to the touring life, he explains in his thick French accent.
He conceived of Cavalia after putting on a show that included a single horse. Whenever the horse was onstage, he realized, audience members couldn’t take their eyes off it. So why not add another horse? So he did, and then another, and another.
Today, there are more than 60 horses performing in Cavalia, on an enormous stage more than half the length of a football field, under the largest touring big top in the world. Acknowledging the less-than-stellar reputation traveling circuses have for humane animal care, Latourelle boasts that Cavalia is a "Club Med for horses," with a team of 20 people caring for the animals, none of which are on stage for more than three minutes during any given show.
Cavalia Where: White Big Top at the Meadowlands, next to the Izod Center When: Wednesday-Saturday, June 15 to 19 at 8 p.m.; matinees June 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., and June 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. How much: $56 to $126. Call (866) 999-8111 or visit cavalia.net.
read more at:http://www.nj.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2010/06/cavalia_is_a_poem_for_the_ears.html
LYNNE GLAZERA trick rider performs in Cavalia. The spectacle’s creator, Normand Latourelle, says riders must put themselves “into the mind of the horse.”Normand Latourelle, a co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, spent the early years of his career explaining what cirque is and is not: a circus without the animals, a theater piece but wordless, with modern music that’s not rock ’n’ roll.
His newest brainchild, the multimedia spectacle Cavalia, arrives at the Meadowlands on Wednesday. Though it’s been dubbed cirque with horses, he has similar difficulty summing up the production.
"It’s a show about horses, but it’s not a horse show," Latourelle says in a phone interview from his native Quebec. "The show is built like a poem for the ears and the eyes. I often say that because it’s very hard to describe. It’s more like you enter a dream."
Latourelle left Cirque du Soleil in 1990 because he wanted to remain home in Quebec with his children. On his home turf, he orchestrated shows and celebrations such as the 350th anniversary of the founding of Montreal, but as his children got older, he wanted to return to the touring life, he explains in his thick French accent.
He conceived of Cavalia after putting on a show that included a single horse. Whenever the horse was onstage, he realized, audience members couldn’t take their eyes off it. So why not add another horse? So he did, and then another, and another.
Today, there are more than 60 horses performing in Cavalia, on an enormous stage more than half the length of a football field, under the largest touring big top in the world. Acknowledging the less-than-stellar reputation traveling circuses have for humane animal care, Latourelle boasts that Cavalia is a "Club Med for horses," with a team of 20 people caring for the animals, none of which are on stage for more than three minutes during any given show.
Cavalia Where: White Big Top at the Meadowlands, next to the Izod Center When: Wednesday-Saturday, June 15 to 19 at 8 p.m.; matinees June 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., and June 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. How much: $56 to $126. Call (866) 999-8111 or visit cavalia.net.
read more at:http://www.nj.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2010/06/cavalia_is_a_poem_for_the_ears.html
TORNADO HITS STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IN OHIO
By Mike Bowersock,Published: June 04, 2010 Updated: June 05, 2010Newark, Ohio -- The Newark Kiwanis Strawberry Festival is like a street carnival. It encircles the Courthouse in Downtown Newark.
Friday was the festival's first day, and severe storms moved through the area in the evening.
At about 8:30 p.m., the storms became serious.
Tents were blowing all over the place, and a woman who was working inside the funhouse became trapped and had to be cut out.
The funhouse flipped over with her inside it.
Another woman was selling jewelry in her booth when one of the big trees that surround the Courthouse was knocked over and came right down on top of her.
At the last minute, she jumped under a table and that may have saved her life.
"I dove underneath that table right there," Teresa Felix said while pointing to a broken and smashed school-cafeteria style table.
She crawled out but had to walk around the downed power lines that were also around the Courthouse.
It appeared no one was seriously hurt.
There also were downed trees and power lines throughout Newark.
The Ainad Shrine Circus Parade takes off from West Main and 17th Streets, headed east on West Main Street towards downtown. The Ainad Shrine Circus will hold performances at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, and again on Sunday at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. where performers with the George Carden Circus International will delight the crowds. - Tim Vizer/BNDSaturday, Jun. 05, 2010
The circus came to town!
Ainad Shriners march through Belleville, News-Democrat Buzz up!
BELLEVILLE -- Music, entertainment and laughter filled the streets of Belleville Friday night when the Ainad Shriners Circus parade marched through town.
The 44th annual circus will perform at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville.
Also, you can also see the show at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Jerseyville American Legion Park on June 9 in Olney, on June 10-11 in Salem and on June 12-13 in DuQuoin.
The 44th annual circus will perform at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville.
Also, you can also see the show at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Waterloo at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Jerseyville American Legion Park on June 9 in Olney, on June 10-11 in Salem and on June 12-13 in DuQuoin.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
CULPEPPER & MERRIWEATHER CIRCUS 2009
August 15, 2009 This is a short clip of the Merriweather and Culpepper Circus that performed in Zimmerman, Minnesota on July 26, 2009.
CHILDRESS SHOWS 1994 PART 1 (HAL GUYON)
Dick, Looking at your pictures of Bob Chidress`s Lewis & Clark Circus I thought I`d send you a few pictures I took of Bob`s carnival back in April of 1994. These were taken in Simpsonville, South Carolina at a lot next to a shopping center. Bob is a fine person that I have known for years and always treats people with great respect and kindness whenever they visit on his lot. Hal Guyon Columbia, SC
JOB DISCRIPTION---
Johnathan Lee Iverson,
ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is the first African-American and youngest ringmaster in Ringling Bros. history. (Courtesy Iverson family via Newport News Daily Press)
from the Los Angeles Times, Jobs section.
Circus RingmasterThe profession is so much more than top hats and sequins
Life's a circus for Johnathan Lee Iverson -- literally -- and he loves every minute of it.
"Circus is the prize fighting of entertaining. You don't play circus, like you don't play boxing. It's something that you live," said the 34-year-old ringmaster in a recent Newport News Daily Press article.
Iverson is a ringmaster for the world-famous and legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey traveling circus. He's the first African-American and youngest ringmaster in their storied history.
A ringmaster serves as the host of ceremonies and a guide for the performances. They are there to excite the crowd and build drama. But outside of being flamboyant and bombastic, what does a circus ringmaster do?
He should be familiar and comfortable with hectic environments, such as acrobats, tightrope walkers, fire jugglers and large exotic animals. It's crucial to improvise and entertain while spending long hours on your feet.
Depending on the circus, the ringmaster may also have to handle questions from the audience during a show and do promos and outreach outside the ring.
Someone who wants to become a ringmaster can do one of the following: Attend circus school (yes, they do exist), train as an actor or improv performer, or work through the circus ranks.
For Iverson, the profession is so much more than top hats and sequins.
"When you get to travel this often, when you get to be around this many people, when you get to witness excellence all the time, when you live among people who fly, who do daring feats ... I think it does something to your capacity for tolerance and understanding the world in a much broader sense," the seasoned ringmaster told the Daily Press.
from the Los Angeles Times, Jobs section.
Circus RingmasterThe profession is so much more than top hats and sequins
Life's a circus for Johnathan Lee Iverson -- literally -- and he loves every minute of it.
"Circus is the prize fighting of entertaining. You don't play circus, like you don't play boxing. It's something that you live," said the 34-year-old ringmaster in a recent Newport News Daily Press article.
Iverson is a ringmaster for the world-famous and legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey traveling circus. He's the first African-American and youngest ringmaster in their storied history.
A ringmaster serves as the host of ceremonies and a guide for the performances. They are there to excite the crowd and build drama. But outside of being flamboyant and bombastic, what does a circus ringmaster do?
He should be familiar and comfortable with hectic environments, such as acrobats, tightrope walkers, fire jugglers and large exotic animals. It's crucial to improvise and entertain while spending long hours on your feet.
Depending on the circus, the ringmaster may also have to handle questions from the audience during a show and do promos and outreach outside the ring.
Someone who wants to become a ringmaster can do one of the following: Attend circus school (yes, they do exist), train as an actor or improv performer, or work through the circus ranks.
For Iverson, the profession is so much more than top hats and sequins.
"When you get to travel this often, when you get to be around this many people, when you get to witness excellence all the time, when you live among people who fly, who do daring feats ... I think it does something to your capacity for tolerance and understanding the world in a much broader sense," the seasoned ringmaster told the Daily Press.
CIRCUS JUVENTAS
SARAH HOFFMAN Circus Juventas has local girl flying high
By Tom Larson Sun Tribune
For several years, audiences have been captivated by the performances of Cirque du Soleil and other groups which have brought the grace and athleticism of contemporary circus arts to mainstream stages.
A Morris youth is learning and performing those skills through Circus Juventas, a youth circus school in St. Paul.
Sara Hoffman, 8, has been practicing and performing with Circus Juventus for about half of her young life.
The daughter of Julia and Marshall Hoffman, Sara recently performed in the Circus Juventas’ Spring Celebration Performances, “Around the World.”
Circus Juventas presents two major public productions each year in May and late summer. The spring shows feature beginning and intermediate level students, and the summer shows consist of advanced students in a Cirque du Soleil-style production.
This year’s summer show, “Sawdust,” is July 29-Aug. 15. Morris Area Community Education is encouraging people to sign up for a bus trip to “Sawdust” at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7. For more information, contact Community Education at (320) 589-4394.
read more at: http://www.morrissuntribune.com/event/article/id/22197/
A Morris youth is learning and performing those skills through Circus Juventas, a youth circus school in St. Paul.
Sara Hoffman, 8, has been practicing and performing with Circus Juventus for about half of her young life.
The daughter of Julia and Marshall Hoffman, Sara recently performed in the Circus Juventas’ Spring Celebration Performances, “Around the World.”
Circus Juventas presents two major public productions each year in May and late summer. The spring shows feature beginning and intermediate level students, and the summer shows consist of advanced students in a Cirque du Soleil-style production.
This year’s summer show, “Sawdust,” is July 29-Aug. 15. Morris Area Community Education is encouraging people to sign up for a bus trip to “Sawdust” at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7. For more information, contact Community Education at (320) 589-4394.
read more at: http://www.morrissuntribune.com/event/article/id/22197/
AL-KALY SHRINE CIRCUS
Habib Omar, elephant trainer from Argentina, tends to Bimbo, one of three Asian elephants in the circus. The elephants weigh from 7,800 to 9,000 pounds. Omar said he has been with the circus his entire life, and his family is fifth-generation circus folk. He spends 10 months of the year traveling and two months at his home in Missouri. Photo by Sue Price6/4/2010
Al-Kaly Shrine Circus draws Salida crowd
Sue Price - Mail Staff Writer
"Lions and tigers and bears - oh yes!" describes the Al-Kaly Shrine Circus, featuring the cast of Jordan World Circus and presented locally by Mon-Ark Shrine Club, which rolled into Salida Thursday.
Performers staged two shows in the open-air on White Field at Salida High School.
The circus is a fund-raiser for Shriner Hospitals for Children. Steve Jordan, potentate, said 300,000 Shriners worldwide support 22 hospitals which provide free care for children with burns or orthopedic conditions.
Since 1922, he said, the hospitals have treated more than 1 million children, Jordan said.
The traveling circus, owned by Jody and Patsy Jordan of Las Vegas, arrived with 12 rigs, about 50 cast members and crew, in addition to tigers, elephants, bears, ponies and more.
The Shriners will sponsor circuses in Salida, Colorado Springs, Lamar, Cañon City, Rocky Ford, Trinidad, Monte Vista and Durango this summer.
"It is one of our year's biggest fund-raisers and a good way for us to get our name out so people know what we do," steve Jordan said. "It's also a way to bring a circus to smaller communities."
The two-hour, three-ring show featured an international cast performing balancing acts, animal acts, aerial artistry, high-wire acts and more.From The Mountain Mail, Salida, Colorado
Sue Price - Mail Staff Writer
"Lions and tigers and bears - oh yes!" describes the Al-Kaly Shrine Circus, featuring the cast of Jordan World Circus and presented locally by Mon-Ark Shrine Club, which rolled into Salida Thursday.
Performers staged two shows in the open-air on White Field at Salida High School.
The circus is a fund-raiser for Shriner Hospitals for Children. Steve Jordan, potentate, said 300,000 Shriners worldwide support 22 hospitals which provide free care for children with burns or orthopedic conditions.
Since 1922, he said, the hospitals have treated more than 1 million children, Jordan said.
The traveling circus, owned by Jody and Patsy Jordan of Las Vegas, arrived with 12 rigs, about 50 cast members and crew, in addition to tigers, elephants, bears, ponies and more.
The Shriners will sponsor circuses in Salida, Colorado Springs, Lamar, Cañon City, Rocky Ford, Trinidad, Monte Vista and Durango this summer.
"It is one of our year's biggest fund-raisers and a good way for us to get our name out so people know what we do," steve Jordan said. "It's also a way to bring a circus to smaller communities."
The two-hour, three-ring show featured an international cast performing balancing acts, animal acts, aerial artistry, high-wire acts and more.From The Mountain Mail, Salida, Colorado
3 REDNECK TENORS AND DINNY MCGUIRE
3 Redneck Tenors invade Branson for singin' show
by KY3 News
Story Published: Jun 4, 2010
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Some singing rednecks are storming Branson. They'll perform at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre this summer.
The 3 Redneck Tenors joined Ozarks Today on Friday. Even though there are four members of the group, one of them isn't a tenor, thus the name. ----
Here's how one reviewer described the show:
"The curtain rises on the boys’ Paris, Texas, trailer park and before you know it Billy Bob (Alex Bumpus) is singing “Willkommen” from “Cabaret” in cutoff shorts and a raveled orange sweatshirt.
The show has a plot line narrated by The Colonel, Dinny McGuire, who in real life has spent 25 years as the ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and the Big Apple Circus. He also sings bass.
The set features an outhouse, Airstream and plastic furniture — all the better to pop beers and wish upon a star peeking out from behind an oil rig. The cousins decide to follow their dreams and head for Broadway. “Hold on to your badoobies,” Bill Bob says.
Their trip takes about 15 minutes, and when we rejoin the Rednecks after intermission they’ve installed their Airstream in Times Square, adding bars on the window and a New York City portable toilet. Their first job in the Big Apple is at a haunted Howard Johnson’s, which leads the trio."
CHEROKEE, NC SUMMERFEST
New Carnival coming to Cherokee’s Summerfest
June 3, 2010
A new carnival will debut in Cherokee this year for an expanded 10-day Summerfest at the Cherokee Fairgrounds. Bringing bigger and more exciting rides than ever before, the Summerfest this year will host J & J Amusements from New Middleton, Ohio for 10 days beginning on Thursday, June 10, and running through Saturday, June 19.
The carnival will open each weekday at 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm. Closing time will be at 11:00 pm each night except Sunday, when the carnival will close at 10:00 pm.
Long time organizer of Summerfest, Hubert Bullard, has announced the new carnival that has altered its route of playing churches, firemens celebrations, festivals and fairs in Florida through Ohio and Pennsyvania.
Bullard said he believes that a whole new look will be at Summerfest as different and more exciting rides than ever will be on the fairgrounds. J & J Amusements is one of the largest traveling carnival companies in the world with more than 80 rides in its arsenal. Some of the largest county and regional fairs in the southeast are played by J & J.
Discount coupons for ride wristbands will again be available at all visitors and welcome centers in Cherokee as well as at convenience stores and fast food restaurants.
The carnival will open each weekday at 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm. Closing time will be at 11:00 pm each night except Sunday, when the carnival will close at 10:00 pm.
Long time organizer of Summerfest, Hubert Bullard, has announced the new carnival that has altered its route of playing churches, firemens celebrations, festivals and fairs in Florida through Ohio and Pennsyvania.
Bullard said he believes that a whole new look will be at Summerfest as different and more exciting rides than ever will be on the fairgrounds. J & J Amusements is one of the largest traveling carnival companies in the world with more than 80 rides in its arsenal. Some of the largest county and regional fairs in the southeast are played by J & J.
Discount coupons for ride wristbands will again be available at all visitors and welcome centers in Cherokee as well as at convenience stores and fast food restaurants.
THE CAJUN HEARTLAND STATE FAIR
Kenny Page cleans up the Super Slide getting ready for the Cajun Heartland State Fair on the grounds of the Cajundome. The fair opened last Thursday and runs through Sunday. (Photo by Leslie Westbrook)Fair games
The Cajun Heartland State fair rolls on this weekend
Go Go. Fun Fun.
It’s that time of year again. The Cajun Heartland State Fair is returning to the Cajundome through Sunday.
This is the 22nd year the Cajun Heartland State Fair has set up camp in Acadiana, and this year’s installment of the annual local institution promises all the food, music and family fun it’s delivered for more than 20 years.
North American Midway Entertainment will provide the rides for this year’s fair, and Heartland rider die-hards can expect perennial favorites like the giant Ferris wheel, Crazy Mouse and the Mega Drop! Games. There will also be a games midway (in case you’re deeply in need of a giant stuffed dog), food and drink vendors and a special section of rides for the little ones.
The music lineup for this year’s fair is an impressive one, and this second weekend music lineup has a few major musical moments. Today there is the third annual Guitar Hero competition (aspiring air guitar gods, get ready!). Friday features back-to-back sets from local greats Wayne Toups and Sammy Kershaw. And the fair wraps up with sets by local favorites, The Molly Ringwalds and Krossfyre.
The fair is offering a host of ride ticket specials, as they do every year, for families and fair superfans. More information on the ticket specials, check out www.cajundome.com/entertainment.aspx on the Web.
For more information about the 22nd annual Cajun Heartland State Fair, call 265-2100.
Go Go. Fun Fun.
It’s that time of year again. The Cajun Heartland State Fair is returning to the Cajundome through Sunday.
This is the 22nd year the Cajun Heartland State Fair has set up camp in Acadiana, and this year’s installment of the annual local institution promises all the food, music and family fun it’s delivered for more than 20 years.
North American Midway Entertainment will provide the rides for this year’s fair, and Heartland rider die-hards can expect perennial favorites like the giant Ferris wheel, Crazy Mouse and the Mega Drop! Games. There will also be a games midway (in case you’re deeply in need of a giant stuffed dog), food and drink vendors and a special section of rides for the little ones.
The music lineup for this year’s fair is an impressive one, and this second weekend music lineup has a few major musical moments. Today there is the third annual Guitar Hero competition (aspiring air guitar gods, get ready!). Friday features back-to-back sets from local greats Wayne Toups and Sammy Kershaw. And the fair wraps up with sets by local favorites, The Molly Ringwalds and Krossfyre.
The fair is offering a host of ride ticket specials, as they do every year, for families and fair superfans. More information on the ticket specials, check out www.cajundome.com/entertainment.aspx on the Web.
For more information about the 22nd annual Cajun Heartland State Fair, call 265-2100.
Friday, June 4, 2010
OMAHA ELEPHANT WALK
Commuters got held up by a different kind of traffic Thursday morning in downtown Omaha as the circus announced its arrival with a tradition more than a hundred years old — the elephant walk. Asian elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus were paraded by circus workers to the Qwest Center Omaha after being unloaded from railroad cars near the Durham Museum.
CIRCUS SMIRKUS
• Circus Smirkus is a children’s circus troupe based in Greensboro. The company tours the Northeast every summer, with several stops in Vermont. The circus will perform at his home base June 25 in Greensboro, before three days in Essex Junction (June 28-30). After a swing through southern Vermont, Circus Smirkus will play in Montpelier Aug. 11-12, with final shows back Aug. 14-15 in Greensboro. For ticket details and complete schedule, visit www.circussmirkus.org.CIRCO HERMANOS VASQUEZ
Mexican circus set for theatrics at Town Center
By SARA CASTELLANOS
The Aurora, CO Sentinel Published: Thursday, June 3, 2010
Zebras, horses, camels, Brazilian dancers, jugglers, acrobats, tightrope walkers and clowns will make their debut at 8 p.m. Friday under an gigantic purple tent outside of the Town Center at Aurora.
The eclectic group of animals and performers are part of Circo Hermanos Vasquez, a Mexico-based circus that has traveled across the United States for 40 years. This is the first time they have visited Colorado.
“It’s going to be really fun for our community,” said Warren Green, director of marketing for the Town Center at Aurora. “Usually we don’t get to see those world-renowned acts, so we’re really thrilled with that.”
The circus will perform between one and three shows per day from June 4 to 13. Tickets cost $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $15 for children, and can be purchased through circovazquez.com.
The circus is expected to attract people from all over the metro area, which will hopefully result in more business for the mall’s shops, Green said.
“Everything we do is designed to bring business to the mall, and to offer the community different things to do while they’re here,” he said.
Although the performers will speak in Spanish, the speaking parts are infrequent, so everyone is encouraged to attend, he said.
“We’re thrilled to have them here,” he said. “We are so excited to have such a big name come in and partner with us to create such a fun atmosphere and kick off the summer in a big way.”
The eclectic group of animals and performers are part of Circo Hermanos Vasquez, a Mexico-based circus that has traveled across the United States for 40 years. This is the first time they have visited Colorado.
“It’s going to be really fun for our community,” said Warren Green, director of marketing for the Town Center at Aurora. “Usually we don’t get to see those world-renowned acts, so we’re really thrilled with that.”
The circus will perform between one and three shows per day from June 4 to 13. Tickets cost $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $15 for children, and can be purchased through circovazquez.com.
The circus is expected to attract people from all over the metro area, which will hopefully result in more business for the mall’s shops, Green said.
“Everything we do is designed to bring business to the mall, and to offer the community different things to do while they’re here,” he said.
Although the performers will speak in Spanish, the speaking parts are infrequent, so everyone is encouraged to attend, he said.
“We’re thrilled to have them here,” he said. “We are so excited to have such a big name come in and partner with us to create such a fun atmosphere and kick off the summer in a big way.”
KOOZA
L.S. alum returns with KOOZA
Published on Tue, Jun 1, 2010
by BY PAM STEVENS MANAGING EDITOR, Lake Stevens Journal
Working under the “big top” is a dream that many have at some point in their lifetime and Lake Stevens High School graduate Jeff Carlton has made that dream a reality.
Carlton, a 1992 LSHS graduate has lived in Lake Stevens more than once.“I first moved to Lake Stevens in 1984 at the age of ten and attended Mt. Pilchuck grade school for several years,” Carlton said.
Carlton’s father worked for a company that moved them around the country and then transferred them to Oklahoma in 1986. After his father retired in 1987 he asked the family where they would like to set-up roots.“He came home from work one day and asked the family where we wanted to live. We unanimously agreed to move back to Lake Stevens,” Carlton said.
Carlton attended Lake Stevens Middle School and graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1992. “Over the next twelve years I remained in Lake Stevens owning my own business as a general contractor building homes all over the greater Seattle area,” he explained.
During that time Carlton had an urge to get into show business and looked for a way to follow his dream.“I had a strong desire to get into show business and finally followed a dream in 2004 moving away from Lake Stevens and ending up in Las Vegas working for Cirque du Soleil KA at the MGM Grand,” Carlton said. “All this time I knew I wanted to be a part of a touring show and KOOZA was my target.”
Carlton was able to join the KOOZA family in June 2009. He is now the Head of Props for the KOOZA tour.“The KOOZA family and the show itself are so amazing to be a part of that I have full intention on staying with the show for the entire run over the next 10 to 15 years,” Carlton said.
Leaving “home” was not an easy decision but following his dream has made the move worthwhile.“Leaving the Seattle area was not easy, but I am sure that after my time with KOOZA ends, Lake Stevens and all of the Seattle area will be on the top of the list for places to return and settle down,” he said.Now, Carlton’s friends can see his show right here in Western Washington.
Cirque du Soleil is proud to return to Seattle with its critically acclaimed touring show production of KOOZA. KOOZA premieres tomorrow, Thursday, June 3 for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
KOOZA has Cirque du Soliel’s trademark acrobatics and the art of clowning.
“The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor,” KOOZA’s marketing company said in a statement.If you are interested in seeing one of the performances tickets for KOOZA are on sale now at 1-800-450-1480 or online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.
Carlton, a 1992 LSHS graduate has lived in Lake Stevens more than once.“I first moved to Lake Stevens in 1984 at the age of ten and attended Mt. Pilchuck grade school for several years,” Carlton said.
Carlton’s father worked for a company that moved them around the country and then transferred them to Oklahoma in 1986. After his father retired in 1987 he asked the family where they would like to set-up roots.“He came home from work one day and asked the family where we wanted to live. We unanimously agreed to move back to Lake Stevens,” Carlton said.
Carlton attended Lake Stevens Middle School and graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1992. “Over the next twelve years I remained in Lake Stevens owning my own business as a general contractor building homes all over the greater Seattle area,” he explained.
During that time Carlton had an urge to get into show business and looked for a way to follow his dream.“I had a strong desire to get into show business and finally followed a dream in 2004 moving away from Lake Stevens and ending up in Las Vegas working for Cirque du Soleil KA at the MGM Grand,” Carlton said. “All this time I knew I wanted to be a part of a touring show and KOOZA was my target.”
Carlton was able to join the KOOZA family in June 2009. He is now the Head of Props for the KOOZA tour.“The KOOZA family and the show itself are so amazing to be a part of that I have full intention on staying with the show for the entire run over the next 10 to 15 years,” Carlton said.
Leaving “home” was not an easy decision but following his dream has made the move worthwhile.“Leaving the Seattle area was not easy, but I am sure that after my time with KOOZA ends, Lake Stevens and all of the Seattle area will be on the top of the list for places to return and settle down,” he said.Now, Carlton’s friends can see his show right here in Western Washington.
Cirque du Soleil is proud to return to Seattle with its critically acclaimed touring show production of KOOZA. KOOZA premieres tomorrow, Thursday, June 3 for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond.
KOOZA has Cirque du Soliel’s trademark acrobatics and the art of clowning.
“The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor,” KOOZA’s marketing company said in a statement.If you are interested in seeing one of the performances tickets for KOOZA are on sale now at 1-800-450-1480 or online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/kooza.
Circus Comes To Town
Two Perfomances Planned Saturday Evening
Aaron Burnett, Friday, June 4th, 2010
SIDNEY, NEBRASKA— For more than 100 years the Shrine Circus has been entertaining families across the nation. This weekend, area residents will have two chances to catch the sites and sounds of the of the big top.
The Tehema Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club is sponsoring performances at 4 and 7 p.m., Saturday, June 5 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.
The circus features exotic animals such as the elephants and tigers as well as human acrobatic feats and performances.
Children receive free admission to both performances. Adult tickets can be purchased from local businesses and Shriners prior to the event as well as at the gate the day of the performances.
Proceeds from the two performances will be used to assist local families and children traveling to Shriners Hospitals for Children throughout the U.S. The hospital network of 22 facilities provides special pediatric care to children 18 and under with no financial liability to the family. The facilities specialize in orthopedic care, burn care, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and cleft lip and palate care.
The Tehema Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club is sponsoring performances at 4 and 7 p.m., Saturday, June 5 at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.
The circus features exotic animals such as the elephants and tigers as well as human acrobatic feats and performances.
Children receive free admission to both performances. Adult tickets can be purchased from local businesses and Shriners prior to the event as well as at the gate the day of the performances.
Proceeds from the two performances will be used to assist local families and children traveling to Shriners Hospitals for Children throughout the U.S. The hospital network of 22 facilities provides special pediatric care to children 18 and under with no financial liability to the family. The facilities specialize in orthopedic care, burn care, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and cleft lip and palate care.
CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN
Circus comes to townPhoto by Laurie Gordon
A lot of passers by did double takes last week when they noticed a huge red circus tent smack in the middle of the front lawn at Sussex County Community College. The Newton Fire Department and the Newton Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary sponsored Circus Vidbel with proceeds from advance ticket sales benefiting the fire department. A glitch in the inflation of the bounce house had the ring master himself holding up a corner so kids could bounce inside.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
THE ANSWER
THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION ON WEDNESDAY'S BLOGIS A GIN POLE.
DAN THE BOOKER WINS THE CEEGAR!
ALLENTOWN, PA--
It's carnival season:
Three to try this week
The Allentown, PA Morning Call, June 2, 2010
Coopersburg Fire Company Carnival: Rides, food, pay one price ($17) ride specials, (today and Thurs.), entertainment: DJ (today), band Uncle Smiley, (Fri.). 6-10 p.m. today and Thurs., 7-10:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Coopersburg Fire Company, 13 S. Main St., Coopersburg.
Fullerton Carnival: Entertainment by Tim Harakal (today), Head Knocker (Thurs.), Billy Bauer Band (Fri.), She Said Sunday (Saturday), Jake Kaligis, New Amsterdam Band (Sunday), food, rides. Fireworks on Sunday. Benefits Fullerton Memorial Playground. 6-10 p.m. today-Fri. 3-10 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Fullerton Memorial Playground, behind Toys-R-Us, Whitehall. http://www.fmpaa.org/ .
Hokendauqua AA Carnival: Pay-one-price rides ($15), entertainment by Cosmic Blues Band (Thurs.), Three Ring Circus (Fri.), and Main Attraction (Sat.). Benefits the Hokey AA. 6-10 p.m. today-Sat. Bob Warke Field, South Front and Lehigh streets, Whitehall. 610-264-4363
"HALF PINT BRAWLERS"
"Half Pint Brawlers": A Spike TV miniseries explores the outrageous world of little-person wrestling with this new unscripted half-hour, six-episode series. (Spike TV / June 1, 2010)
Spike TV's dwarf wrestling show targets young, male demographicThe little people involved in 'Half Pint Brawlers' are as hard core off camera as they are in the ring. But some worry about the message the show is sending.
By T. L. Stanley, Special to the Los Angeles Times June 2, 2010
If you're at all squeamish about seeing someone get cash staple-gunned to his privates or 4-foot-tall wrestlers mauling each other while beer-drinking bar patrons egg them on, you might not be the target for the Spike network's new late-night series, "Half Pint Brawlers."
But if you're into "Jackass"-style stunts, choreographed grappling matches and pants-dropping spectacles, you may have just found your new appointment viewing.
Spike, the testosterone-fueled home of "The Ultimate Fighter," "1,000 Ways to Die" and "Manswers," launches the six-episode show at 11 p.m. Wednesday. It will follow a group of little people, led by outspoken actor-comedian-entrepreneur Steve Richardson, who goes by the stage name Puppet the Psycho Dwarf.
Richardson and his five Half Pint Brawler cohorts travel the country performing at bars, nightclubs and sports arenas — and a Louisiana maximum-security prison — for a series that also captures their shenanigans outside the ring. The guys haze the rookie in the crew, nicknamed Turtle, with extreme manscaping in the first episode. Again, not for the weak of stomach. (Executive producers include Duke Straub, who shot the initial footage that helped sell the show, and Trip Taylor, a veteran of crazy-stunt TV series like "Jackass" and "Wildboyz.")
read more at: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-half-pint-20100602,0,5974162.story
By T. L. Stanley, Special to the Los Angeles Times June 2, 2010
If you're at all squeamish about seeing someone get cash staple-gunned to his privates or 4-foot-tall wrestlers mauling each other while beer-drinking bar patrons egg them on, you might not be the target for the Spike network's new late-night series, "Half Pint Brawlers."
But if you're into "Jackass"-style stunts, choreographed grappling matches and pants-dropping spectacles, you may have just found your new appointment viewing.
Spike, the testosterone-fueled home of "The Ultimate Fighter," "1,000 Ways to Die" and "Manswers," launches the six-episode show at 11 p.m. Wednesday. It will follow a group of little people, led by outspoken actor-comedian-entrepreneur Steve Richardson, who goes by the stage name Puppet the Psycho Dwarf.
Richardson and his five Half Pint Brawler cohorts travel the country performing at bars, nightclubs and sports arenas — and a Louisiana maximum-security prison — for a series that also captures their shenanigans outside the ring. The guys haze the rookie in the crew, nicknamed Turtle, with extreme manscaping in the first episode. Again, not for the weak of stomach. (Executive producers include Duke Straub, who shot the initial footage that helped sell the show, and Trip Taylor, a veteran of crazy-stunt TV series like "Jackass" and "Wildboyz.")
read more at: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-et-half-pint-20100602,0,5974162.story
TAKE ME TO THE CIRCUS!
Take me to the circus!
The Greatest Show on Earth® to come to Baton Rouge River Center
By Kristina Stafford, June 2, 2010
Come one! Come all! The Illuscinations® tour of the Ringling Brothers® Circus will be coming to the Baton Rouge River Center starting tomorrow and running though the weekend. This action-packed show is perfect for "children of all ages," featuring an unbelievable magic show, live animal performances, acrobatic performers, and much, much more.read more at: http://tigerweekly.com/print/06-02-2010/14733/take-me-to-the-circus
KELLY MILLER JULY 4TH DATE--
Day by Day Family Events in Berkshire and Bennington Counties
from the Berkshire, Mass. Advocate
Saturday, July 3
Dalton Lions Club, 17th circus fundraiser with the Kelly Miller Circus, founded in 1938, which features flying trapeze, elephants, tigers, horses, clowns and stars from all over the world, 2 and 5:30 p.m. $10/adults, $6/children. Route 9, Dalton. 413-842-5117.
Sunday, July 4
Dalton Lions Club, 17th circus fundraiser with the Kelly Miller Circus, founded in 1938, which features flying trapeze, elephants, tigers, horses, clowns and stars from all over the world, 2 and 5 p.m. $10/adults, $6/children. Route 9, Dalton. 413-842-5117.
Dalton Lions Club, 17th circus fundraiser with the Kelly Miller Circus, founded in 1938, which features flying trapeze, elephants, tigers, horses, clowns and stars from all over the world, 2 and 5:30 p.m. $10/adults, $6/children. Route 9, Dalton. 413-842-5117.
Sunday, July 4
Dalton Lions Club, 17th circus fundraiser with the Kelly Miller Circus, founded in 1938, which features flying trapeze, elephants, tigers, horses, clowns and stars from all over the world, 2 and 5 p.m. $10/adults, $6/children. Route 9, Dalton. 413-842-5117.
UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS IN BALTIMORE (WJZ TV)
UniverSoul Circus Is Back In Town With New Theme ReportingRon Matz BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―
It was started 17 years ago by a young Baltimore man who had an idea.
Now it's thrilling audiences around the world.
Ron Matz reports the UniverSoul Circus is back in town.Come fly away with the amazing UniverSoul Circus. It's hip hop under the big top. The show is back in Baltimore under the familiar tent at Security Square Mall.
Onionhead, the signature clown, says there's something for everyone."It's a strong show, it's a positive show. When you come here you can bring your children, grandma and grandpa. It's all family entertainment and there's so much excitement," said Onionhead, also known as Robert Dunn.Talk about fun.
How about the pampered pooches and the other animals? It all started right here in Baltimore. Cedric Walker graduated from Edmondson High and started UniverSoul in 1994."I was on the baseball team at Edmondson Village and we won every game, so I learned teamwork, a determination to win. There were a lot of great things I learned in the inner city in Baltimore," said Cedric Walker, founder of the UniverSoul Circus.
UniverSoul's 75 performers come from all over the world. Some acrobats come as far as China And for Onionhead it's a world of making people laugh."I took a job first here as an assistant cook, then Cedric Walker put me on with the tent crew, putting the tent up. I stayed and eventually I started to do a little walk around in the audience. Now I'm the signature clown," said Onionhead. "I have the world in my hands. It's a joy. The first time I walked into that ring it was like the trumpets blowing, the drums beating. It was magical."At UniverSoul, the magic and the fun never stop."To see a grandmother bopping to the latest hip hop song and to see a little kid singing Al Green or Marvin Gaye, it's a tremendous feeling," said Walker.The UniverSoul Circus continues through Sunday night at Security Square Mall.
CIRQUE du SOLEIL IN NYC
Upon entering New York City whether for a weekend getaway or on a business trip, and you should find yourself on the FDR Drive roughly in the vicinity of East 116th street, you will notice a spectacular, super-size, yellow and blue striped structure across the waterway.
On April 9, 2010, the huge colorful tents were raised along with the excitement for the return of one the most exciting contemporary events: “Cirque du Soleil”.
Here on limited engagement until June 6th, the climate-controlled interior offers guests exceptional comfort with the scent of blossoming flowers.
Located on an extraordinary site, east of the city’s main river channel, it was once called “Minnahanonck” by America’s indigenous Algonquian speaking Wappingers, a Lenape people.
In 1784 it was named after Jonathan Randel. Randall’s island is now the permanent home of “Cirque du Soleil” hosting its latest production “OVO” under “Le Grand Chapiteau”.
OVO is the newest addition to its collection of superb performances, full of exultation and “joie de vivre”.
A team of brilliant artists led the gutsy production, Writer, Director and Choreographer, Deborah Colker (who became the first Brazilian artist to receive the Lawrence Oliver Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance in 2001 for her work “MIX”), heads the team. In 2002, she was invited by the Komische Opera in Berlin to choreograph an original work, “Casa and Ela”. In 2006 she continued on to create Maracana for the Culture Factory of Kampnagel in Hamburg. Today, OVO expands this amazing choreographer’s reputation by expressing her style and her established trademark of “diversity and unrest”
READ MORE AT: http://www.bunkershot.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=where-to-from-the-desk-get-the-best-within-an-hour-of-new-york-city-.html&Itemid=161
NEWS FROM THE MEADOWLANDS FAIR---
State Fair Meadowlands to hold Jersey tomato fight to raise money for charity
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
State Fair Meadowlands will hold New Jersey's 1st Annual State Fair Jersey Tomato Fight on Saturday, June 19, at 6 p.m. The hour-long, squishy summer extravaganza — which will be held during the 19-day fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds in East Rutherford, N.J. — is open to fairgoers ages 16 and up. Participation is free, but tomato hurlers and spectators will be encouraged to make a $5 donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
"The State Fair Jersey Tomato Fight promises to be a spectacle that area thrill seekers won't want to miss. Ponchos and goggles will be available for purchase, and tomato hurlers should come dressed for a mess — maybe even in bathing suits!" said Al Dorso, president of State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds.
State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds will run daily from June 17-July 5, featuring four new shows — Piccadilly Circus, with daring acrobats, clowns and majestic circus animals; Sea Lion Splash, a splashy and educational summer pleaser with funny, lovable sea lions; an Aerial Stunt Show featuring the original Batcopter from the Batman TV series and movie; and Hell on Wheels Trilogy BMX Show. Entertainment to these and other shows is free with entry ticket.
read more at: http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/movies/state-fair-meadowlands-to-hold-jersey-tomato-fight-to-raise-money-for-charity
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
State Fair Meadowlands will hold New Jersey's 1st Annual State Fair Jersey Tomato Fight on Saturday, June 19, at 6 p.m. The hour-long, squishy summer extravaganza — which will be held during the 19-day fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds in East Rutherford, N.J. — is open to fairgoers ages 16 and up. Participation is free, but tomato hurlers and spectators will be encouraged to make a $5 donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
"The State Fair Jersey Tomato Fight promises to be a spectacle that area thrill seekers won't want to miss. Ponchos and goggles will be available for purchase, and tomato hurlers should come dressed for a mess — maybe even in bathing suits!" said Al Dorso, president of State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds.
State Fair at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds will run daily from June 17-July 5, featuring four new shows — Piccadilly Circus, with daring acrobats, clowns and majestic circus animals; Sea Lion Splash, a splashy and educational summer pleaser with funny, lovable sea lions; an Aerial Stunt Show featuring the original Batcopter from the Batman TV series and movie; and Hell on Wheels Trilogy BMX Show. Entertainment to these and other shows is free with entry ticket.
read more at: http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/movies/state-fair-meadowlands-to-hold-jersey-tomato-fight-to-raise-money-for-charity
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
CIRCUS VIDBEL---2009
By Linda Murphy Special to The Herald News Posted Jul 30, 2009
Little Compton, R.I. — When the circus came to town back in the 1800s it was a big deal: Townspeople came together before the circus even opened to watch the big top, with all its promise of amusement and awe, rise up to the sky.When Vidbel’s Old Tyme Circus rolls into town this weekend it brings with it the opportunity to relive an era before laser light shows streaked across circus stages. For Susan Vidbel-Ashton it’s the fulfillment of her grandfather’s dream. “This is the circus that my grandfather started,” she said. “I love the feeling of an old-time circus — a lot of traditional circuses have been lost.”
With her parents’ lineage, it may be no surprise that Miss Cheyenne could flip and roll with ease: Ashton is a seventh generation circus performer from Australia and Vidbel-Ashton’s grandparents meet in the early 1950s when they were both with Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus. They were married in the ring between circus acts.
read more at:http://www.heraldnews.com/entertainment/arts/x409292120/Circus-circus-Vidbels-brings-old-time-entertainment-to-Little-Compton?img=6
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