PEA RIDGE — Thanks to the sponsorship of The Pea Ridge Optimist & Pea Ridge Lions, Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, the circus is coming to Pea Ridge Thursday, Sept. 15. There will be two shows - at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - on the Pea Ridge High School grounds.
Now in its 27th edition, C&M Circus has become internationally known for quality family entertainment. This authentic onering, big top circus has been featured on National Geographic’s Explorer TV series, Entertainment Tonight, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, Arizona Highways Magazine. It has also been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top and most recently, On the Road with Circus Kids, a Nickelodeon special featured on the Nick News Program.
This year the circus is proud to present Skeeter as the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Advance Clown.
Skeeter was in town Tuesday, Sept. 6 to visit schools, day cares, recreation centers, libraries, and senior centers. She might be seen in stores, walking down Main Street or handing out the official 2011 Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Coloring Contest sheets.
Skeeter got her clownstart at the early age of 9 years old in Columbus, Ohio. She is a graduate of the Ringling Clown College and has spent much of the last 25 years traveling around the country - clowning around. Skeeter’s clown program educates students and community members about what a day in the life of a clown is really all about. She spends time talking about the different types of clowns and the history of the circus.
Skeeter will delight audiences with her unique style of clowning, comedy and true love for the circus.
Residents are invited to watch as the school practice field is transformed into a bustling circus city.
Activity swirls around the grounds as animals are unloaded, the big top is erected, and rigging is prepared for performances later in the day. Enjoy the magic and tradition of the American circus with family and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
watch the raising of the Big Top, then stay for the free tour. This presentation offers a unique face-to-face opportunity for families, schools, and interested community members to meet and learn all about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family and includes a walking tour ofthe circus grounds. Learn interesting facts about our performers, the history of our show and the different species of animals in our Circus Family. In this presentation, circus personnel also address topics such as hygiene, grooming and the veterinary care all the animals receive.
In recent years the tent raising and morning tour has become a popular program for families and interested community members. It is presented in a way everyone, young and old can learn many interesting facts about the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus family. This is a special part of circus day that should not be missed.
On circus day, our performers bring the magic of the circus to life in each 90-minute show. This year’s lineup includes an all-star group of performers and entertainers thatinclude Miss Simone and her amazing single trapeze, Lovely Lana’s Feathered Friends, Miss Paulina on the Web, The Arlise Troupe on their wild and crazy unicycles, Angel Perez with juggling, The Silverlake’s sizzeling whips, Karina and her hoola hoops, The Perez Russian Swing, and the performing Jungle Cats, presented by Trey Key, that will certainly have the audience on the edge of their seats. Original music was written by Matt Margucci from Los Angeles, Calif.
Advance tickets are available at: Arvest Bank, Community First Bank, BlackHawk Grill, AOK Insurance, City of Pea Ridge Water Dept., Colliers Drug Store, Webb’s Feed & Seed Store, Pea Ridge veterinary Clinic, The Wright Stop in Garfield and Oakview Animal Clinic. Prices for advance tickets are $6 for children ages 2 to 12, children under 2 are always free, and $9 for adults. On show day tickets will be $12 for adults and $7 for children. Buy tickets early and save.
For more information or to purchase tickets with a credit card call 866 BIG TOP 6. Advance tickets will be available at this number Monday - Friday till 4 p.m.
Central Time. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Culpepper-Merriweather-Circus.
SCHEDULE
Thursday, Sept. 15◊Between 9:30 & 10 a.m. - Tent raising & free tour◊4 p.m. - Midway & box office open (pony rides, moonbounce,
concessions and more)◊5-7:30 p.m. - First show◊7:30-9 p.m. - Second show
Community, Pages 8 on 09/07/2011