From the Center Ring (cont’d from pg. 23) In Sarasota (FL), highwire ace Nik


Wallenda will present Wonderland: Believe under a Big Top tent at the University Town Center through- out December and into early January. Also in Sarasota, youth Sailor Circus, in conjunction with Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC), will present its annual Circus Holiday Show December 26–29. Meanwhile, in St. Paul (MN) youth Circus Juventas presents weekend performances of Solstice December 5–14, while NewEngland Center forCircus Arts (NECCA) will present an annu- al performance of Winter Circus in Brattleboro (VT). Michele Macfarlane,aworld championhorse


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great-great-granddaughter of media mogul and philanthropist E.W. Scripps of San Diego (CA), has donated five circus wagons from her personal col- lection to the Tucson (AZ) Wagon and History Museum which are on display at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. The wagons were “recreated circus wagons built on the original antique undercarriages.” The Macfarlane wag- ons have been seen by thousands in the Tournament of Roses Parade and the San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade, as well as the World Equestrian Games in Europe. And finally, Zachary Keller, the


actor who portrays circus veterinar- ian Jacob Jankowski in Water for Elephants: The Musical now touring the country, hadarecentup-close and personal encounter with Felix the elephant at the Maryland Zoo. Enthralled by the beautiful creature, he admitted that while performing aside Rosie (the stage puppet ele- phant in the production) was a “cool experience,” meeting Felix in person was “life-changing.” Remarkable what happens when open-minded people meet face-to-truckwithareallive elephant!


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Circus Fund donations are used to help the OABA maintain the right of circuses and USDA licensed performing animal owners to provide Americans with educational exhibits and performances of exotic animals. Funds allow the Association to hire professionals to assist with legislative and regulatory challenges that threaten our members’ businesses. Those who contribute at least $25 will be listed in our Circus Fund Contribution Report in monthly ShowTime magazine as well as in the annual Midway Marquee Directory.


To contribute to the OABA Circus Fund, make your check payable to: OABA Circus Fund | 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089


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