Thursday, March 10, 2011

Circus spectacle is back
Talented humans, animals will entertain crowds.
A clown hams it up during the Abou Ben Adem Shrine Circus. The show goes on until March 20. / News-Leader file photo, 2008
03.09.2011
Springfield, Missouri
Shows continue through March 20 for the 48th annual circus, presented by Carden Entertainment.
Hosted by ringmistress Michelle Audrey, the circus lineup includes these acts and others:

Performers will display their skills with stunts during the circus.
/ News-Leader file photo, 2010
- The Mighty Bo, who promoters say is the largest performing elephant in the world. Bo will perform a routine from the more than 60 tricks he has learned. The circus will also feature other elephants.
- Vicenta Pages and the White Tigers. Each animal came under Pages' tutelage as a 14- or 15-month-old cub. She has worked with them daily since then. Their numerous tricks include rolling over and lying down, jumping hurdles and giving high fives.


Two circus performers dangle from ropes during a high flying act at the Abou Ben Adem Shrine Circus. / News-Leader file photo, 2010

- The Marinof Duo. From the Bucharest State Circus in Romania, the Marinofs perform acrobatic feats high above the circus ring, daring yet graceful as a ballet, promoters said.
- The Georgettes Magic Extravaganza. With dancing, rope work and synchronized routines, the Georgettes bring circus dreams to life while dangling from a rope high above the ring.

A tiger lets out a roar at the Abou Ben Adem Shrine Circus at Shrine Mosque. / News-Leader file photo, 2010
For the first time, this year's circus will feature Shrine Hospital Nights at 6:30 p.m. March 14-17. Tickets ($6, with $1 going to Shriners Children's Hospitals) are available at Fast and Friendly stores.

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