Big Apple Circus! All that and a Coupon Code.

Hashtag Big Apple Circus :-) The @bigapplecircus is in Boston.

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I had to stay at home with a sickie when the Circus came to town. So SAD!

But believe me, I heard all about it. AND got live updates :-)

I just heard a story that involved trampolines, pogo sticks and a catapult! Um…

“The red spin wheel of death that went up and down and around and they did jump roping on it and it was as hiugh as the second floor.”

“The animal one was awesome. It had horses and dogs – POODLES!”

“The juggling act was cool. I liked the hula hoops as well. There were slinkies”

 

@bigapplecircus time!! #Boston #circus #rednose

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The Grand Tour Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The fun starts at 3:30pm with interactive entertainment by our Clown Doctors, followed by a full performance of The Grand Tour, and then dessert in the Ring with the performers. Plus free popcorn for all and free goody bags for the kids! Tickets start at $30. All proceeds support Big Apple Circus Clown Care® at Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as our adapted performances.

Performances of The Grand Tour begin on Thursday, March 24 and run through Sunday, May 8 under the Big Top at 1 City Hall Plaza (Government Center), Boston, MA 02201, following the show’s World Premiere engagement at Lincoln Center, NYC and month-long engagement in Bridgewater, NJ.

You should totally go and that coupon code will still work! To save 20% per order for select performances, use the code BIGAPPLE* when buying tickets online at http://www.bigapplecircus.org/ and at the box office.
*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap.

***A note about Food Allergies! The Big Apple Circus has updated its policies about nut products in concessions… “Your little peanuts are important to us, which is why our concession stand does not sell peanuts or products containing peanuts. Snack on!”

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Big Apple Circus is coming to Boston – Ticket Giveaway

image001The Big Apple Circus is about to return to town, with their 38th all-new show, THE GRAND TOUR, playing under the Big Top at on City Hall Plaza March 24 – May 8.

We went last year and had SO MUCH FUN! I’ll have to dig up the video of my husband skipping around the big top dressed as a bride. For realz. That was so fun, for me anyway ;-)  Here’s the hubs, before he was asked to put on a dress. LOLOLOL!

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This year, playing under the Big Top at City Hall Plaza, Boston, the show runs from March 24-May 8, 2016. The Grand Tour transports audiences to the Roaring 1920s, the advent of the modern travel era, when the most adventuresome began touring the world in ships, planes, trains, and automobiles. With every seat less than 50 feet from the stage, audiences will be awed by the world-class entertainers as they perform breathtaking acts from the four corners of the globe. Clowns, jugglers, acrobats, and aerialists from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America appear with ponies, puppies and more; the troupe sets off on a whirlwind adventure, accompanied by the live, seven-piece Big Apple Circus Band at each performance.

GIVEAWAY!
Want to win a 4 pack of tickets to the show on Sunday, March 27 at 4:30 pm??

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Tickets for The Grand Tour start at $25 and are available at www.bigapplecircus.org or by calling (888) 541-3750.

The Circus Box Office, located in front of the Big Top, opens Monday, March 21, there is no service charge for tickets purchased at the box office. Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 8pm, and Saturday through Monday from 10am to 6pm. The Big Top is heated in cold weather, and air-conditioned when it’s warm, for all–season comfort! The show runs for 2 hours, including a 20 minute intermission. For more ticket information, group sales, inquiries about wheelchair–accessible seating or for additional information please call the Ticket Info Line at (800) 922-3772.

To save 20% per order for select performances, use the code BIGAPPLE* when buying tickets online at http://www.bigapplecircus.org/  and at the box office.

*Limited availability. Offer good on select seats and shows. Other conditions apply. Children under 3 are free on the lap of a paid adult, one child per lap.

The Grand Tour is a first-class jaunt.”The New York Times 

“A class act … Sophisticated and beautiful.”The Village Voice

“Language can’t do justice to the visual and kinetic thrills of the Big Apple Circus. Just go!”

Time Out New York

“Polished and fun.”Daily News

“The Finest Up-Close Circus in America.”Variety

“America’s Best Circus for Children.”Parents Magazine

 

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Big Air at Fenway

Big Air at Fenway! Slopestyle skiers and snowboarders are coming to Boston on February 11 & 12th.

Now I’m not much of a skier, like, at all really. But my husband is a hike up the mountain, ski the woods kind of skier. And my kids have been taking lessons since just after they could walk. So they are super excited about this event. We’re also pretty big Red Sox and Fenway Park fans! The kids can’t wait to see how the park will be transformed to accommodate this…

Slopestyle qualifications 2015 Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, UT Photo © Melanie Harding

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2015 Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, UT
Photo © Melanie Harding

 

Fenway Park will host a big air snowboarding and freeskiing U.S. Grand Prix tour event on February 11-12, 2016. “Polartec Big Air at Fenway” will feature a 140-foot high snow ramp, taller than the light towers at the ballpark, and bring in athletes from around the world including Olympic and World Champions.

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The Nutcracker 2015 – Boston Ballet

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Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker; photo by Rosalie O’Connor.

One of my very favorite traditions of the holiday season is going to the Nutcracker with my daughter.

We get all dolled up, have a nice dinner out and go to the Ballet. I never want it to end. The evening, or the tradition. I know it will some day soon, she is getting so big. Already seven and becoming smarter and stronger every day. So I soak it all in.

The way she looks at the city, the theater, the dancers, the sets, the costumes, and me. The way her eyes light up when she sees the tree grow, how she giggles at the black sheep and the bear, the sound of her gasp as the men jump SO high, seeing her sit at the edge of her seat as the prima ballerina skillfully stays on pointe.

Again the dancing was flawless, sets and costumes gorgeous, so much loveliness in one place.

The Nutcracker is a story of Christmas but also of childhood. The wonder and magic of both. I love that I get to be a part of it with my little girl every year.

The Nutcracker is being performed by the Boston Ballet through December 31st. You can purchase your tickets here.

 

At The Nutcracker! @bostonballet never disappoints. #ballet #boston #christmas

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We found a friend at the @bostonballet! He’s cracking us up! #sorrynotsorry #ballet #christmas #boston

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Here are some reasons to go :-) (from 2012, but still hold true)

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King Richard’s Faire – A giveaway

KING RICHARD’S FAIRE INVITES YOU TO ESCAPE REALITY
COME TO THE FAIRE

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King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Faire. The 2015 season is to run September 5 through October 25, 2015 on weekends and Monday holidays.

Tucked away on 80 acres of enchanted forest off Rt. 58 in Carver, Mass., King Richard’s Faire announces its 34th season offering guests a full day of live, interactive entertainment for all ages. Guests will enjoy daring knights jousting on horseback and eight stages filled with song and dance, stunts and storytelling. Every Saturday afternoon, the King’s Stage offers themed contests and events to add variety to the festival-like entertainment lineup (see kingrichardsfaire.net for details).

 

There are two childrens’ special costume events- the Prince and Princess Promenade on 10/3 and the Fairies and Pirates Parade on 10/17.

Both are at 4p on the King’s Stage, first 50 to line up can parade on stage to show the audience their awesome costumes.

Seedling.com is donating the prizes and I can probably get my hands on a few to give away :-) Seedling activity kits are designed to help fuel young imaginations and open new paths to discovery. Young users are invited to use their own initiative at every stage of the activity – from the materials they’ll use to the ways they’ll play with it. Once they start, there’s no end to the possibilities.

One lucky Viola Cay reader can win four free tickets to King Richard’s Faire and a magical medieval activity kit from Seedling.com (total value around $160).

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MORE ABOUT THE FAIRE :-)


Guests can mingle with the King and his royal court, noble and not-so-noble subjects and skilled performers. When as famished as a mud beggar, enjoy the Faire’s delicious spit-roasted turkey legs, buttery ears of corn, boules filled with chowder and stew, ringlets of fries, and quench thirst with champagne, wine and brew. Shoppers can stroll through the 16th century village filled with the wares of more than 100 unique and talented artisans, including New England artists. At every turn, guests will encounter fantasy and wonder through minstrels, musicians, acrobats, stilt walkers, giant puppets, wenches, and more. Carvershire has been bustling with excitement as King Richard and Queen Anne welcome new entertainers and talented artisans to our enchanting village including:

the Great Cats of the World Show, Draiku, the amazing aerialist duo, Topsy Turvey, two beautiful acrobatic stunt mavens, Squire of the Wire, a comedy and juggling high wire act, and Princess Sing-Along, with our favorite trio of princesses!

Special event schedule:

Saturday 9/5: Carver Day – free admission for Carver residents with proper ID

Sunday 9/6: Military Appreciation Day – free admission for all those with valid military ID

Saturday 9/12, 4p: Cleavage Contest

Saturday 9/19, 4p : Vow Renewal Ceremony and Guinness Book of World Records attempt by Jack Ze Whipper (consecutive whip cracks) to follow on the jousting field

Saturday 9/26, 4p: Game of Thrones costume and trivia contest

Saturday 10/3, 4p: Prince & Princess Promenade for ages 11 and under, followed by princess meet & greet for all ages

Saturday 10/10, 4p: Men in Kilts Contest (18+)

Saturday 10/17, 4p: Fairies & Pirates Costume Contest (ages 11 and younger only)

Saturday 10/24, 4p: Adult Costume Contest (Cosplay, Time Travelers, Steampunk)

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Faire hours are 10:30a-6p every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday holidays, from September 5th through October 25, 2015. Tickets are $29 for adults (12+) and $16 for children ages 4-11. Children under 4 are free, and parking is free. Allergy mamas be aware: You can NOT bring in outside food. Discounts given to groups of 25 adults or more and private parties can be accommodated (birthdays, vow renewal ceremonies, weddings). Groups may make reservations by emailing info@kingrichardsfaire.net.

The Faire is located at 235 Main Street (Rt. 58) in Carver, Mass. 02330. Visit King Richard’s Faire on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram @KRFaire, and on Pinterest as well.

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KIDSFEST at Wachusett Mountain – Giveaway!

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SO much fun to be had in two days of music, food and fun for the whole family!

The 25th Annual KidsFest is

September 19-20, 2015
10am-5pm



Enjoy sample foods on the spot, like burgers, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, snacks and more… or take pre-packaged foods home with you more than 50 Market Basket Vendors!

As well as:
Flippenout Trampoline Show
Rainforest Reptile Show
Maximum Velocity BMX Bike Show
Baby Animal Petting Zoo!
Sample Skiing or Riding on our Kids’ Ski Deck
USA Ninja Warrior Challenge Course
presented by Sterling Gym
XLO’s In It To Win It Game Show Challenge

See the Wachusett page for all kinds of details!

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INTERACTIVE GAMES & ACTIVITIES:

  • Free Samples
  • Inflatable Games
  • SkyRide (*)
  • Moonwalks
  • Jugglers
  • Bungee Jump
  • Magicians
  • Balloon Artists
  • Clowns
  • Face Painting
  • Pony Rides
  • Climbing Wall

*Additional Fee. All other activities are included in the admission price.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: SkyRide is not included in the admission. This event is rain or shine. Schedule and activities may change due to weather. No pets or coolers permitted. No re-admittance.

I can’t wait to go on Sunday the 20th with the Fam. Do you want to bring your family, too?

Here’s your chance!  I’m giving away a family four (4) pack of tickets to attend KidsFest at Wachusett (good for one day only) for the 19th or the 20th.

Enter Here:
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Winner will be chosen at Random and notified via email.  Contest closes at noon on Monday 9/14/15.

Wachusett Mountain is located at 499 Mountain Rd, Princeton, MA.


 

 

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