Step right up. But hold the popcorn, this is no ordinary circus.

In a twist on the big top, a group of spirited elderly participants have taken center stage in a project called Life as a ...
The Pantagraph

Bloomington aerialist lived unlikely circus story

A sepia-toned studio photograph of a stoic-faced troupe of acrobats resides in the Special Collections vault at Illinois State University. In the back row, a top-hatted white-faced clown with ...

This Amateur Circus Provides Joy and Refuge to an Indiana Community

A small town’s young residents have found purpose in this neighborhood mainstay for more than six decades ...
WDTN

Dutch Bros opening Wednesday in Butler Township

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Miami Valley’s first Dutch Bros location is opening for business on Wednesday. Dutch Bros, a West Coast-based beverage shop, confirmed to WDTN.com that its location at 7922 N ...
WGCU

Here's what's at Southwest Florida museums in September

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of September, two new exhibitions open, two close and 19 ...
Seacoastonline.com

Cirque du Hampton Beach returns with high-flying thrills: What to know about free show

HAMPTON — Jugglers, musicians, and acrobats will amaze onlookers when Cirque du Hampton Beach returns Aug. 30 with mind-blowing feats both on and flying above the Seashell Stage. The show kicks off at ...
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

Circus performer dies after falling around 30 feet without a net

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Police are investigating the death of a performer who fell around 30 feet onto a concrete floor during a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show. Dessi Espana, 32, was ...
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Circus coming back to Charleston Coliseum in 2026

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The circus is coming back to Charleston. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is bringing its show to the Charleston Coliseum on May 7-10, 2026, according to its ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk-based PETA appoints new president for the first time in 45 years

For the first time in its 45-year history, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a new president. The Norfolk-based nonprofit organization, focused on ending animal abuse and exploitation ...
Yahoo

See inside a 56-room, Venetian-inspired mansion in Florida that the Ringling circus family built a century ago

Ca' d'Zan cost $27 million in today's money to build. The home features 400 pieces from Vanderbilt estates and a full room from the Astor House. The Ringling Brothers circus once brought elephants, ...
Yahoo

See inside a 56-room, Venetian-inspired mansion in Florida that the Ringling circus family built a century ago

The 56-room, 36,000-square-foot Venetian palazzo cost $27 million in today's money to build.Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider Circus magnate John Ringling built a 36,000-square-foot Venetian ...