Circus making annual return
Billy Martin welcomes the more than 400 children and their families who gathered for the 2010 Billy Martin’s Cole All-Star Circus. The circus will return again at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Wise Middle School gymnasium. All money raised at the annual event will benefit the Jade branch of the TWIG Association. By Rikki Cason The Journal-Register
MEDINA,NY —
It’s been 23 years since the circus first came to Medina to entertain children young and old, and this year is no different.
On Saturday, the Billy Martin’s Cole All-Star Circus will return, with performances at 3 and 7 p.m. in the Wise Middle School gymnasium.
“The Cole Circus will be 75 years old in 2013,” said Martin. “That’s quite a tradition. We have visited Medina since 1989. The Cole Circus is so unique as it is not only a family entertainment event, but also a fundraising activity. It’s a win, win.”
Since 1989, all money raised has benefited the Jade branch of the Together We Integrate Growth Association. Last year, the circus raised $1,700, to go toward improving the residential health care facility at Medina Memorial Hospital.
“For more than 20 years, this annual event has provided an evening of fun and entertainment for families, along with raising money for the TWIG Association,” said TWIG member Sue Philips.
Martin said there are many new acts featured this year, including the juggling and balancing Rinny family. There will also be the Dipsy Doodles, six labradoodle dogs and a miniature horse named Marty.
“This is our largest show ever,” said Martin. “We have 18 people on tour with us.”
In addition to the acts, new this year will also be the date. In previous years, the show was held on a Friday; this year’s performance will be on Saturday.
“We pride ourselves with a clean, wholesome family show,” said Martin. “As our founder James M. Cole used to say, ‘it’s like our family’s entertaining your family.”
Other circus acts will include the trapeze, Slinko-Man, unicycles, comedy trampoline, jugglers and more.
The price is $12 for an adult ticket at the door. With every adult ticket purchased, two children 12 years and younger are admitted free.
It’s been 23 years since the circus first came to Medina to entertain children young and old, and this year is no different.
On Saturday, the Billy Martin’s Cole All-Star Circus will return, with performances at 3 and 7 p.m. in the Wise Middle School gymnasium.
“The Cole Circus will be 75 years old in 2013,” said Martin. “That’s quite a tradition. We have visited Medina since 1989. The Cole Circus is so unique as it is not only a family entertainment event, but also a fundraising activity. It’s a win, win.”
Since 1989, all money raised has benefited the Jade branch of the Together We Integrate Growth Association. Last year, the circus raised $1,700, to go toward improving the residential health care facility at Medina Memorial Hospital.
“For more than 20 years, this annual event has provided an evening of fun and entertainment for families, along with raising money for the TWIG Association,” said TWIG member Sue Philips.
Martin said there are many new acts featured this year, including the juggling and balancing Rinny family. There will also be the Dipsy Doodles, six labradoodle dogs and a miniature horse named Marty.
“This is our largest show ever,” said Martin. “We have 18 people on tour with us.”
In addition to the acts, new this year will also be the date. In previous years, the show was held on a Friday; this year’s performance will be on Saturday.
“We pride ourselves with a clean, wholesome family show,” said Martin. “As our founder James M. Cole used to say, ‘it’s like our family’s entertaining your family.”
Other circus acts will include the trapeze, Slinko-Man, unicycles, comedy trampoline, jugglers and more.
The price is $12 for an adult ticket at the door. With every adult ticket purchased, two children 12 years and younger are admitted free.
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