This is the second appearance of the Carson & Barnes Circus in
Lincoln in three years. Both this year and in 2005, Zion Lutheran
School in Lincoln hosted the circus, with Graue Inc. as the sponsor.
New this year are the many children of performing families who
are featured in the show. These youngsters perform on the flying
trapeze and astound the audience with acrobatic feats, horseback
trick riding and championship hula hoops.
Other show highlights include:
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Death-defying
high-wire performers from South America.
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The giant Wheels
of Destiny with astounding feats of balance and agility done
blindfolded.
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A daring
motorcycle ride up the wire while an acrobat performs suspended
below.
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The Incredible
Flying Fernandez Family featuring the triple somersault.
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The biggest and
most stunning aerial ballet from high atop the circus tent.
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Millers Majestic
Prancing Ponies -- a hit with children of all ages.
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The world's best
elephant acts performing under a big top.
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A grand parade, which this year
features a "Salute to Our Troops," displaying beautiful
hand-made patriotic costumes and animal blankets.
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"The Carson & Barnes Circus is fast-paced, action-filled, quality
family entertainment at its best," said Zion circus chairman Doug
Sheley. "Giving children the chance to see to live acts in person,
the circus is the best bang for the buck anywhere."
"This is one big circus," Sheley noted. "The circus tent is
longer than a football field, and the entire circus community takes
a space equal to three football fields to unfold. When you see the
60 transport vehicles (including trucks, trailers and RVs), you'll
know that this circus is one big operation, which has been traveling
America for over 70 years."
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Families are encouraged to come early to the performances to allow
time to enjoy the midway and traveling zoo and to take advantage of
elephant rides. Entrance into the circus tent is approximately 30
minutes before the show. Handicapped seating is available in all
sections, and there is a handicapped entrance who people who cannot
walk, with special parking nearby.
Strollers are welcome on the show grounds but must be parked in
the assigned area inside the tent. The circus performances are held
rain or shine since the action takes place under the big-top tent.
If purchased by 5 p.m. Monday at participating outlets, tickets
are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 2-11. Tickets will also
be available from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran School, 1600
Woodlawn Road in Lincoln. On the day of the performances, the price
will be $16 for adults and $8 for children.
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Advance tickets are available at Graue, Dairy Queen, IGA, Prairie
Years, Brandt's Arcade, Mary Todd Hallmark, McEntire's Appliance,
State Bank, Illini Bank, Sheley Service, Sheley Repair, Lincoln
Radiator, Modern Brake and Alignment, Logan County Farm Bureau, Zion
Lutheran School in Lincoln, Johnson's Food Center in Mount Pulaski,
Oney's in Mason City, Hartsburg State Bank, New Holland Banking
Center, Atlanta National Bank and Hopedale Banking Center.
On circus day, advance general admission tickets can be upgraded
to preferred seating for an additional charge.
Circus goers with advance tickets can turn them in at Graue Inc.
the week after the circus for a chance to win a high-definition
color TV.
[Text from news release received]
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Zion School clowns
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