Bello Is Back! Big Apple Circus Ticket and Discount Promo Code

Bello is Back! under the Big Apple Big Top performing breathtaking feats of humor in the theatrical focus of one ring with no seat more than 50 feet away!

It seems like only yesterday that this daredevil clown made his hair-raising New York debut with the Big Apple Circus. He’s been a big star all over the world ever since and was recently named "America's Best Clown" by Time Magazine.

Bello is joined by a world of stellar circus stars:

*From Spain, Picaso Jr. returns with his sizzling style and extraordinary juggling act — puffing into the air up to five ping-pong balls simultaneously, and catching them — with his mouth!

*From Russia, the Aniskin Troupe amaze with their bravura, athletic trampoline act — then soar into the Big Top stratosphere with their spectacular flying trapeze act!

*The Big Apple Circus' own lovely and graceful Regina Dobrovitskaya performs a shimmering spectacle on aerial silk ribbons!

*Equestrians Christine Zerbini and Sultan Kumisbayev present an electrifying riding act — standing atop galloping chargers, Roman–style!

*Luciano Anastasini’s Pound Puppies (all rescued from animal shelters) return for a joyously jumping mélange of human and canine acrobatics!

Of course there’s more and for an extra measure of love and laughter, there’s the Big Apple Circus' very own clown -- Grandma.

So pick your group’s dates and do like Bello—come on back! The Big Apple Circus is your circus, Big Apple is back in town!

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To purchase your discounted tickets to the Big Apple Circus:

Online: http://bigapplecircus.org/pop.aspx and submit the code POP10 in the Promotional Codes box

By Phone: CALL 888-541-3750 and mention code POP10

In Person: Big Top Box Office 10AM–6PM daily. No service fee. Bring a copy of this blog post

*Offer good on select seat locations and performances. Must present this blog post to receive discount at the box office. Performance schedule subject to change. Offer is subject to availability; not valid on prior purchases; cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. This offer can be revoked at any time. Discount amount varies. Limit 8 tickets per order. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees.

Tickets for performances at upcoming venues are currently on sale to Big Apple Circus members only. In addition to knowing your membership helps kids in need, benefits include discounted tickets, VIP seats, invitations to exclusive member-only events, and more! For full details, check out: http://bigapplecircus.org/support/membership.aspx

TOUR DATES:

New York, New York
Lincoln Center
October 22, 2009 – January 18, 2010

Atlanta, Georgia
Stone Mountain Park
February 12, 2010 – February 28, 2010

Dulles, Virginia
Dulles Town Center
March 6, 2010 – March 27, 2010

Boston, Massachusetts
City Hall Plaza
April 3, 2010 – May 16, 2010

Queens, New York
Cunningham Park
May 22, 2010 – June 6, 2010

Long Island, New York
Eisenhower Park
June 11, 2010 – July 4, 2010

New NYC Metro Venue
To be confirmed
July 9, 2010 – July 25, 2010

ABOUT BIG APPLE CIRCUS

For 32 years the Big Apple Circus, New York’s original one–ring circus, has been delighting audiences of all ages under its Big Top, presenting the finest in live family entertainment featuring world–class circus artistry. Experience the instant connection between audience and artist as your family sits less than 50 feet from the ring. The Big Apple Circus is a not–for–profit performing arts and outreach institution committed to invigorating the communities we serve with the joy and wonder of classical circus. Tax–deductible contributions made by corporations, foundations and individuals enable the Big Apple Circus to bring its special magic to diverse audiences through its outreach programs — Clown Care, Vaudeville Caravan, Circus After School, Circus For All! and Circus of the Senses — as well as its critically acclaimed performances.

For more information on these programs or on becoming a member of the Big Apple Circus, please visit: http://bigapplecricus.org/

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What TV Character Are You Most Like? (Aloha Friday)

My Question for This Week:

What television character (past or present) do you think you are most like and why?

My Answer:

I think I am most like the character Judy (Jami Gertz) on Still Standing. Like her, I'm married to a man who is nothing but a big kid himself while still masquerading as a functioning adult. And just as Judy (along with Bill) was always embarrassing her children, either by trying too hard to be a good mom or reliving her own teen years, my own children (well, the two oldest) are constantly trying to ditch me because they claim I do the same thing.

Thanks for playing along this week! I can't wait to read your answers!

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Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco (Review)

When I began seeing the commercials for Cirque du Soleil's performance in Nashville, I knew that we had to go.

And it's a trip I'm glad we took!

The Nashville performances were conducted at the Sommet Center on Broadway in downtown.

We arrived with just 30 minutes to spare before the show's starting time; which began at 3:30 p.m. exactly.

I had been somewhat hesitant about seeing a show whose entire dialogue was in French. Yet I found that you quickly forget about not being able to understand what the performers are saying as they gracefully exaggerate each movement making translation unnecessary.

Once the show begins, the audience is entranced with amazing feats of strength by a wide variety of performers. And as the show transitions from one breath-taking act to another, audience members are randomly chosen to participate in sound-enhanced comedy skits that are just as awesome as the acrobatics!

Along with my husband and me, we took our four year old and thirteen year old sons. While the 13 year old enjoyed the show, the four year became restless during much of the show since he's not quite to the age where he can appreciate the performances.

If you plan on attending one of Cirque du Soleil's performances, and can afford it, I recommend getting seats that are as centered to the stage as possible. We had seats that were to the right side of the stage; and while we still able to see clearly and enjoy the show, I'm sure the view was much more enhanced for those with center seats.

If there is a Cirque du Soleil event near you, I highly recommend attending. Not only is it a fun and exciting show, but you get a little culture at the same time!

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