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    World Circus Day

    When:
    April 21st
    @
    Time:
    All Day
    Past Event
    Family Friendly
    Free Event
    Contact:
    941-359-5700
    Where:
    Circus Museum

     

    World Circus Day is celebrated all over the world annually, but this year we are also celebrating the 250th anniversary of the modern circus!  In honor of this day, admission to the Circus Museum and Tibbals Learning Center is free! The following programs will be offered to help you explore the roots, and future, of this universal form of enduring entertainment. 

    Family Art Making in the Education Classroom - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

    We will be hosting special family activities throughout the day. Please check back for details.

    ROAR! @ 10:30 AM, Education Classroom

    Circus Girl: Book reading with Clare Pernice, author of Circus Girl followed by an art making activity inspired by characters in the book. 

    ViewPoint Lecture @ 10:30am, Historic Asolo Theater
    250 Years of the Modern Circus with Dr. Vanessa Toulmin, University of Sheffield. UK

    Learn about the ViewPoint Lecture

    Conversation @ 1:30pm, Chao Lecture Hall​
    Connecting, Collaborating, and Celebrating: The Circus Arts for the Next 250 Years

    Learn about the Conversation

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