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HAMID-MURAT SHRINE CIRCUS

3-03-12

I spent a delightful Sat afternoon in Indpls, Ind., visiting the Hamid Production of the 67th. MURAT SHRINE CIRCUS.

James, Jr., Shirley, Belinda, James 111, and Haley were all there and working on the show. Music was provided by Larry Rothbard, keyboard, and Tony Bruno, percussion. They do such a great professional job.

Finally got to see the FLYING PAGES aerial act and it is specutalor.

I had seen Shane Hansen perform many times but had never met him and his lovely wife Alecia. Alecia had a hand in designing the Aquriun aerial presentation.

Was surprised, and pleased, to see Laura Herriott on the show with her dogs and mixed animal review. Also working in the act is her husband Fernando Ortiz.

Peter Sturgis, RM, does an excellent job and had several pieces of new wardbrobe.

Just Larry Clark was a hit with everyone, as was Johnny Rockett in his clown routines and Cybertron.

This date closed Sun evening and has to move 600 plus miles to Hamburg, PA., by Wed. to prepard for their March 15-18 show. This is a GREAT show and the Hamid family does a GREAT job.

Don't miss it.

PICTURES BELOW--

Shane Hansen, Shirley Hamid, Larry Rothbard, James Hamid, Jr.

Laura Herriott

Shirley Hamid and father David Conners

ALL Photos: Bill Prickett

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Jordan World Circus comes to Mt. Pleasant

By SUSAN FIELD

from: themorningsun.com

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Emma Paradise hopped on Vicky’s back like an expert Sunday at Finch Fieldhouse on the campus of Central Michigan University.
Emma, 8, of Ithaca had been on an elephant ride before, at an orchard near Greenville.
Vicky, a 38-year-old Asian elephant, was a popular attraction at the Jordan World Circus, which performed twice at CMU Sunday.
William Morris of Tampa, Fla., is Vicky’s trainer.
He also works with two other elephants in the Las Vegas-based Jordan World Circus.
Morris has been with Vicky since she was 4 years old.
As people started filing into Finch to be seated, and get face paintings, Sno-cones, popcorn and other treats, Morris was walking with Vicky while children and their parents lined up for rides.
When Vicky isn’t giving rides, she performs in the circus, and one of her favorite tricks is standing on her hind legs, Morris said.
That isn’t the easiest of tasks for Vicky, who weighs a bit more than 8,000 pounds.
Morris, who is the fourth generation in his family to train elephants, said Vicky’s favorite treat is apples, and that she eats fruits and vegetables, hay and grain. While Morris was waiting for people to get in line for rides, his 3 1/2-year-old son, Austin, took a ride on Vicky.
Austin has been riding elephants since he was 1, Morris said.
“He loves it,” he said.
The circus included an aerialist, lions and tigers, daredevils, clowns and bears.

Circus bringing elephants, contortionists, more to arena

March 05, 2012

The Herald-Dispatch

HUNTINGTON -- Piccadilly Circus will offer two performances Wednesday, March 14, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
Features of the circus include the Elephant Extravangza with an elephant standing on one foot; Motorcycle Madness with daredevils spinning in a globe; Katunga, a giant jungle monster; the Mongolian Angels, a group of contortionists; and the White Tiger Spectacular.
The show lasts for one and a half hours and start at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Free children's tickets have been distributed at all elementary schools, preschools, day care centers, and churches. Free tickets are also available at sponsoring businesses in the area.
There are special "Buy One Get One Free" adult ticket available online at http://www.thefuncircus.com/ for a limited time.
Ticket prices range from $20.64 to $50.66.
You can either get the tickets online at http://www.thefuncircus.com/, or at the box office on show day.

Review: Circenses, Circus Ronaldo

CIRCENSES: An old-fashioned big top on Wellington's waterfront from Belgium's Circus Ronaldo. EWEN COLEMAN

from: stuff.co.nz

02/03/2012

Waitangi Park until March 18 Reviewed by Ewen Coleman

After the unfortunate postponement of the opening night, Circenses – the Ronaldo family circus from Belgium – finally performed last night to rapturous applause in Waitangi Park.
Part of the Ronaldo family's philosophy behind their circus is to present it very much like circuses used to be and for it to be as much theatre as circus, both of which are very evident.
Old-fashioned in look and style, with many elements of Commedia dell'arte, burlesque and slapstick, it is as much about the way they perform as to what they perform.
There is little in the way of amazing feats or acts with the usual string of juggling, knife throwing, tight-rope walk and the incompetent clown figure who in fact is the most proficient performer of all. Yet somehow the lack of awesome acrobatics is made up for by the sheer versatility that each of the Ronaldo family is able to bring to the show: from grandparents Johnny and Maria to the young grandchildren Nanosh and Pepijn.
And then there is the added dimension of the audience seeing the show from both out front and backstage. After the interval the audiences change places. Those sitting watching the performances in the first half go and sit backstage for the second half seeing what goes into making the show work while those watching the off stage antics in the first half now see how it all comes together in performance in the second half.
Not an original idea and at times the goings on backstage became drawn out and appeared to be filling in while waiting for the act out front to finish. Yet it was obvious that the Ronaldo family are very skilled performers indeed, and that through all the confusion and chaos that went on backstage and often translated out the front their timing was impeccable: their years of working together have made them a very cohesive and proficient group of ensemble players.
So, while overall Circenses may not be quite up to what the publicity makes it out to be, it is nevertheless different, entertaining and well worth seeing.

SAD NEWS FROM SARASOTA--

Rodeo cowboy entertainer Hub Hubbell dies at 94

Hub Hubbell came to Sarasota in 1963. He performed into his 90s, roping and showing off the tricks he had taught his horses.

By LEE WILLIAMS, Correspondent

From: Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Saturday, March 3, 2012

SARASOTA COUNTY - Hub Hubbell was a cowboy's cowboy.A rodeo star, exhibition shooter and trick roper, Hubbell was the consummate entertainer, who worked with the likes of Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gene Autry, Montie Montana and dozens more from the golden age of Hollywood Westerns.
Clayton Moore — the Lone Ranger himself — once helped Hubbell install kitchen cabinets.
These Western genre elite were more than just Hubbell's co-stars. They were his friends, said Hubbell's biographer, Judith Leipold.
"He is a legend," Leipold said. "His passing will be mourned by people throughout the nation.
Harold Joseph "Hub" Hubbell, 94, died Saturday on the back porch of his ranch — the property on University Parkway with the roadside rodeo props.
He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice, who died of cancer in 2009.

STAFF PHOTOS / THOMAS BENDERHub Hubbell, a 92-year-old cowboy,came to Sarasota in 1963. Today he still does his shows that involve rope tricks and paintings with a trick pony named Silver. Published: Friday, August 6, 2010
Ellian Rosaire knew Hubbell for more than 25 years. She owns one of his favorite hangouts, a stable and riding academy in Sarasota.
"He was world famous, the shining star of Sarasota's cowboy scene," Rosaire said. "He was a cowboy gentleman through and through."
"He was devastated by his wife's death," Rosaire said. "They were really in love. They had a wonderful relationship. It has been difficult for him, but he's had plenty of good company."
Hubbell was born in Connecticut and enlisted in the U.S. Army Cavalry Corps in 1942, during World War II.
He was stationed in Georgia, and ended up tending government-owned cattle. He even managed to talk an Army colonel into granting him permission to wear a cowboy hat and western boots. read more at:http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120303/ARTICLE/120309855/2066/NEWS

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Beja Shrine Circus returns to Brown County Arena in Ashwaubenon near Green Bay

Showgirl Nina Carden handles a python named Albert, left, and his girlfriend, a boa named Queen Elizabeth as setup begins for the Beja Shrine Circus at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon Thursday. (Corey Wilson/Gannett Wisconsin Media)

Written byHannah O’Brien,Gannett Wisconsin Media

from: postcrescent.com

Mar. 2, 2012

ASHWAUBENON — Twenty aerialists, 10 tigers, one 5-ton elephant, and about 16 hours to get it all ready.
The Beja Shrine Circus rolled into Green Bay on Thursday, and crews spent the day setting up in the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena.“It’s definitely a group operation to get it done,” said showgirl Nina Carden, who has been with the three-ring circus for four years.Performers will suit up for seven shows today through Sunday. The circus has been in Green Bay for nearly 20 years, organizers say, but this year there will be enough new acts to keep people coming back.“We really do try to bring a new show every year,” Carden said.
This year’s show will include new tiger and horse acts, a new ringmaster who calls himself a “daredevil extraordinaire,” new jugglers and a family of trampolinists.“You’re always going to have an act for everyone,” she said. “You’re going to have beautiful girls. You’re going to have thrills.”But new attractions doesn’t mean out with the old. Fan-favorite Bo, the 5-ton elephant, will make an appearance. Bo is the largest male performing elephant in the world, Carden said.“He’s part of the family,” she added.

Bags of cotton candy are stacked for eventual sale as setup begins for the Beja Shrine Circus at the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon Thursday. (Corey Wilson/Gannett Wisconsin Media)

Organizers of the Beja Shrine Circus said their animals are cared for in a “healthy, loving and safe environment,” according to a written statement from George Carden Circus International.“We’re considered to be a torture-free circus,” said Amanda Tackett, spokeswoman for the George Carden Circus.However, protesters plan to be outside the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena during all show times to protest the use of animals in circuses.The animals “are not performing because they like to or because they want to,” said Marilyn Roffers of Green Bay-based Citizens Looking for Animal Welfare Solutions. “They’re performing because if they don’t, they’re afraid they’ll get beaten.”During last year’s circus, about 24 people protested, Roffers said. Protesters this year will hold signs and hand out pamphlets to people going to or leaving the circus, she said.The Beja Shrine Circus is a fundraising event for the Beja Shriners, a group that participates in community service in Green Bay and supports the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The hospitals provide free pediatric care at 22 locations across the country.

Hannah O’Brien writes for the Green Bay Press-Gazette

Little circus thinks big

Plenty of hoopla as Eve Everard rehearses for the show. Photo: Stuart Walmsley

Ron Cerabona

from: canberratimes.com.au

March 3, 2012.
There might be no big cats in the circus, but the performers have plenty to roar about.
Many a circus traditionally has three rings. The Great Australian Bite-Sized Circus has three performers, but this newly formed Canberra venture wants people to think ‘‘inside the box’’ and understand that it’s not the size that matters. It’s a labour of love for co-founders Eve Everard, 29, and her partner Luke Forrester, 20, who have pooled their talents with those of Kerry Truman, 19, to create a self-financed small-scale show with big ambitions.
Not that the size means a lack of diversity. This circus is animal-free – wanting to show what humans are capable of – and promises feats of balance, acrobatics and aerial skills from its three performers who have performed in 14 countries among them. She says their show combines character work and audience interaction with spectacle, ‘‘all the things we really love and we wanted to make sure the show will showcase these things’’. It’s all bound up in a story, she says. ‘‘The theme is that the circus has been taken over by toys that have all come out of a magical toybox. Luke is a tin soldier, Kerry is a jack in the box and I play the ballerina out of the music box.‘‘There’s all sorts of mischief the toys get up to.’’

Bite-Sized Circus performer Kerry Truman getting ready for the show's opening.

Photo: Stuart Walmsley

Their intention after the Canberra season is to go on tour in Australia, especially to places that don’t get to see big circuses and as the show develops to bring in more Circoarts alumni with other skills to keep the show varied and exciting. ‘‘Other things we’re aiming to do are setting up at primary schools and scout halls and donating a portion of ticket sales as thanks for having us.‘‘We want to show what we’re capable of and give something back.’’Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/little-circus-thinks-big-20120303-1u92w.html#ixzz1o6JfopeI

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Piccadilly Circus to bring family fun to Kingston

The Fun CircusPiccadilly Circus brings “Real Family Fun at Real Family Prices” to the Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island for two shows on March 30.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

from: thewesterlysun.com

Mark your calendars for a show like none other, as Piccadilly Circus brings “Real Family Fun at Real Family Prices” to the Ryan Center at the University of Rhode Island for two shows on March 30, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Piccadilly Circus has entertained families throughout North America for over 25 years and have pulled out all the stops. You’ll see the “Elephant Extravaganza,” an elephant stand on one foot; “Motorcycle Madness” has motorcycle daredevils somersaulting and spinning in a big Globe of Dome; “Katunga,” the giant jungle monster; the fabulous Mongolian Angels outstanding contortionists; the “White Tiger Spectacular”; crazy comedy with circus clowns, even a 1923 Model T with a mind of its own; daring aerialists; cirque artists and much more.
Youth tickets start as low as $14 and are on sale online at Ticketmaster, at the Ryan Center Box Office or by calling 800-745-3000. An online exclusive “Buy One, Get One Free” offer on adult tickets, two for $33, is available prior to 10 a.m. on show day, redeemable at Ticketmaster by using the code CIRCUS. Special adult and youth VIP tickets are available to sit ringside. Free children’s tickets will be distributed at elementary schools, pre-schools, day care centers, churches and sponsoring businesses in the area. For more information on how your school or business can receive complimentary tickets please contact the Ryan Center marketing department at 401-788-3230 or marketing@theryancenter.com.