Circus Vargas comes to local area
Youngsters get a chance to meet the Circus Vargas stars. (Herald News photo by Alejandro Cano)By ALEJANDRO CANO
Thursday, April 21, 2011 From: www.fontanaheraldnews.com
A memorable quote reads, “Take time to laugh - it is the music of the soul.” Another one reads, “Laughter makes the world go around.” Indeed.
For more than 40 years, Circus Vargas has made the music of the soul resonate as it makes the world go around with extraordinary “how-in-the-world-did-they-do-that” type of performances; and now and until May 9, Inland Empire residents can enjoy the artistic and well-executed show.
The “Big One is Back” to the region with shows until April 25 at the Ontario Mills Mall, just north of Interstate 10 at Milliken Avenue. From there, Circus Vargas will move to San Bernardino at Interstate 10 and Waterman Avenue beginning April 28. The big top will conclude its regional visit with performances in Victorville from May 5-9.
Katya Quiroga, co-owner of Circus Vargas and seventh-generation circus performer, is offering local residents a “family-friendly” show with experienced acrobats and world renowned artists.
“We have something for everybody, from the classic clown and trapeze artists to flying acrobats and the heart-stopping motorcycle globe of death,” said Quiroga. “Our show will make people forget their everyday routine, it is magical, and very funny.”
By definition, a circus is a traveling company of acrobats, clowns and trained animals that gives performances, typically in a large tent, in a series of different places. Circus Vargas does not fall into this definition because it has, by choice, excluded animals from the show.
Circus Vargas stopped using animals two years ago and it now offers a wide range of artists from cyclists and high-wire performers to bone-bending acrobats, said Quiroga.
“We wanted to update our show and offer something more human. The human aspect has been very well received by the public. To be honest with you, people like it more when there are no animals involved,” added Quiroga, who is also a trapeze artist.
The circus has also implemented the idea of including children in the ring an hour prior to the show to motivate them to do exercise and to develop discipline, said Quiroga.
“They will learn how to balance feathers, do hula-hoop, and juggle scarves. We wanted them to feel like they were part of the show. Perhaps this will motivate them to develop their artistic skills,” she added.
Circus Vargas was founded in 1969 by Clifford E. Vargas, fulfilling his childhood dream. After his death in 1989 and with the show in jeopardy, the circus was maintained by Roland Kaiser and Joseph Muscarello. When they retired in 2003, Nelson and Alberto Tabares, from the “Flying Tabares” of Argentina, jumped in to save the show. In 2005, Nelson, along with his wife Katya, founded Tabares Entertainment, which presents America’s Favorite Big Top Circus.
The California-based circus’ fame is recognized all over the world and soon it will grow thanks to the movie “Water for Elephants,” in which the entire cast participates. Directed by Frances Lawrence, “Water for Elephants” features Reese Whiterspoon and Robert Pattinson.
With out-of-this-world tricks, and the commitment to satisfy everybody’s taste, Circus Vargas will continue make souls happy and the world go ‘round.
Tickets start at $15 for children and $25 for adults. For more information, visit www.circusvargas.com.
For more than 40 years, Circus Vargas has made the music of the soul resonate as it makes the world go around with extraordinary “how-in-the-world-did-they-do-that” type of performances; and now and until May 9, Inland Empire residents can enjoy the artistic and well-executed show.
The “Big One is Back” to the region with shows until April 25 at the Ontario Mills Mall, just north of Interstate 10 at Milliken Avenue. From there, Circus Vargas will move to San Bernardino at Interstate 10 and Waterman Avenue beginning April 28. The big top will conclude its regional visit with performances in Victorville from May 5-9.
Katya Quiroga, co-owner of Circus Vargas and seventh-generation circus performer, is offering local residents a “family-friendly” show with experienced acrobats and world renowned artists.
“We have something for everybody, from the classic clown and trapeze artists to flying acrobats and the heart-stopping motorcycle globe of death,” said Quiroga. “Our show will make people forget their everyday routine, it is magical, and very funny.”
By definition, a circus is a traveling company of acrobats, clowns and trained animals that gives performances, typically in a large tent, in a series of different places. Circus Vargas does not fall into this definition because it has, by choice, excluded animals from the show.
Circus Vargas stopped using animals two years ago and it now offers a wide range of artists from cyclists and high-wire performers to bone-bending acrobats, said Quiroga.
“We wanted to update our show and offer something more human. The human aspect has been very well received by the public. To be honest with you, people like it more when there are no animals involved,” added Quiroga, who is also a trapeze artist.
The circus has also implemented the idea of including children in the ring an hour prior to the show to motivate them to do exercise and to develop discipline, said Quiroga.
“They will learn how to balance feathers, do hula-hoop, and juggle scarves. We wanted them to feel like they were part of the show. Perhaps this will motivate them to develop their artistic skills,” she added.
Circus Vargas was founded in 1969 by Clifford E. Vargas, fulfilling his childhood dream. After his death in 1989 and with the show in jeopardy, the circus was maintained by Roland Kaiser and Joseph Muscarello. When they retired in 2003, Nelson and Alberto Tabares, from the “Flying Tabares” of Argentina, jumped in to save the show. In 2005, Nelson, along with his wife Katya, founded Tabares Entertainment, which presents America’s Favorite Big Top Circus.
The California-based circus’ fame is recognized all over the world and soon it will grow thanks to the movie “Water for Elephants,” in which the entire cast participates. Directed by Frances Lawrence, “Water for Elephants” features Reese Whiterspoon and Robert Pattinson.
With out-of-this-world tricks, and the commitment to satisfy everybody’s taste, Circus Vargas will continue make souls happy and the world go ‘round.
Tickets start at $15 for children and $25 for adults. For more information, visit www.circusvargas.com.
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