Cirque de Soleil: Alegria
... the suggestion of our own Abbie Mood, I signed up for TravelZoo alerts, which delivered this great deal to my inbox: $30-$40 off tickets for Cirque du Soleil’s “Alegria”, which will be performed at the Berry Center in Cypress, TX, located about 45 minutes outside of Houston. Yet another great reason to sign up for TravelZoo alerts!
Alegria began in Montreal in 1994 and currently tours in the US and Canada. Alegria means “elation” or “joy” which is delivered to...
June 5th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: budget, Cirque du Soleil, performance
Cirque du Soleil Presents Quidam in Buenos Aires
After the success of its shows Saltimbanco and Alegría, Cirque du Soleil, the world famous circus company, is back in Buenos Aires presenting its spectacular show “Quidam“, beginning May 28.
Quidam, pronounced “key-dam”, is a Latin word for an anonymous passerby, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past, living lost amidst the crowd. It could be anyone, anybody. Someone coming, going, living in our anonymous society. A member of the crowd,...
May 24th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts & Entertainment, Cirque du Soleil
My Perfect Summer Vacation: Montréal, Québec City, and Halifax
... on the world’s largest projection screen (think the equivalent of 25 IMAX screens!) and can be seen from multiple vantage points; and famous Cirque du Soleil mesmerizes with Les Chemins Invisibles (The Invisible Paths), a street performance which begins simultaneously from three departure points and converges at a main stage underneath the autoroute ramp.
La Crémaillère: This is the ultimate splurge–fine dining and gracious service in an elegant restaurant where you’ll be surrounded...
September 25th, 2009 | M. L. Johnson | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cirque du Soleil, entertainnment, farmers markets, festival, Food & Beverage, Halifax, Hotels & Places to Stay, Montreal, Quebec City, rail trips, vacations
KOOZA Run in Denver Has Been Extended
Due to overwhelming demand Cirque du Soleil announced that additional performances will be added to the KOOZA show schedule in Denver. KOOZA will perform until October 4 under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at the Pepsi Center Grounds.
I had the honor of seeing the show on opening night in August and I loved it! I can see why there would be a demand for more shows.
Here’s a little bit more about the show:
The Name
The name KOOZA is inspired by the Sanskrit word...
September 14th, 2009 | thedenverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cirque du Soleil, Events, Family Friendly, Kooza
Festivals Splash Downtown Disney in Art
... entertainment, including chalk art displays, 6,000 square feet to be exact, featuring the works of Central Florida Chalk Artist Association. Outside Cirque du Soleil, meet some of the stars of the show while you pick up a balloon or have your face painted.
Not enough art for you? Then wander on over to The House of Blues at Downtown Disney for the 11th Annual Folk Art Festival – Where Art Meets Soul. Both festivals will run concurrently with hours 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Friday and...
September 13th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Art Festival, Arts and Entertainment, Cirque du Soleil, Design-A-Tee, Disney juried art Festival, Disney Quest, Downtown-Disney, drawing Disney characters, Festival of the Masters, Folk Art Festival, Hotels & Places to Stay, House of Blues, open-air festival, Pleasure Island & Downtown Disney, sidewalk chalk art, Walt Disney World
Cirque du Soleil and The All Blacks?!
Roll up, roll up and catch all the fun of the circus because the world famous Cirque du Soleil is back in Auckland with their Dralion show from July 9th to August 2nd later this year.
The show hits town following a year long, successful five city tour of Australia.
The venue will be Alexandra Park under the trade mark blue and yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top!!)
The Dralion show has been seen by over 8 million fans in 56 cities since its premiere ten years ago during which time 3500 performances have...
April 24th, 2009 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: alexandra park, all blacks, auckland attractions, circus, Cirque du Soleil, Events
Backstage at Cirque du Soleil KOOZA
The night before the Washington, DC opening Cirque du Soleil KOOZA, I had the opportunity to visit the backstage warm-up and rehearsal area and meet one of the artists.
The atmosphere the afternoon before opening night was surprisingly relaxed. As when I entered the tent, a group of about 20 of artists involved with KOOZA, were all casually sitting on the floor chatting, laughing and joking around. The scene seemed similar to what you might find at any college dorm or student center with young...
November 19th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cirque du Soleil, People, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Washington DC
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