I also look forward to seeing a lot of great music on
the second stage."
The Ringling Museum complex, famous for its remarkable collections,
intimate setting and the Ca d'Zan -- John Ringling's Venetian mansion he
bequeathed to the state -- also includes the Circus Museum.m.

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Each stop on the tour will be its own unique
entertainment event. While children let their imagination run wild with dreams of
sequins, stilts and stars, parents peruse an eclectic array of boutique style
shops. The San Francisco Theater Festival is presented in association
with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Young Conservatory, Active
Arts Theatre for Young Audiences, Artship Dance Theater, Asian
American Theatre Company, Azeem Rude Boy, Bale Techlorico (Greg
Beuthin), BATS Improv, BelPact, Big City Improv, Blue Blanket, Brian
Shapiro 's CultureWorks, Bright Eye Dreamer Productions, Charlie Chin
Folktales, Cinnabar, Clown Conservatory (Jeff Razz), Colored Ink,
Earthcapades, Encore Theatre, First Voice, Fools Fury, Fred Anderson
(Comedy on the Square), Frisbee Show, Galatean Players, Golden Thread
Productions, Jay Alexander Magic , Jump/Nena St.

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The Zooma Tour will also retain Bonnaroo's festive
atmosphere and dynamic entertainment options, not to mention its superior
standard for quality live music., From acrobats to Lipizaans and
colorful clowns to the center stage, Sarasota and Her Islands -- located on
Southwest Florida 's Gulf Coast -- is steeped in the colorful character that is
"The Greatest Show on Earth. And, it 's FREE! The festival, a celebration of Bay Area
theater, consists of short performances, under 30 minutes, at 9
stages, indoor and outdoor, all within a short walk.T.

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The foundation of Sarasota 's unique heritage began with circus magnate
John Ringling.

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Business Editors/Theatre Writers
Attention Editors: Summer Festival Roundup + Calendar

SAN FRANCISCO----Comedy, drama, mime ,
musical, Shakespeare, improv, solo performers, hip-hop,
African-American, Hispanic, and Asian -American performance groups,
plus a series of shows for children that includes Chinese folk tales ,
dancers, clowns, jugglers, magic, plus Balinese musicians to complete
the day. It's all part of the second annual San Francisco Theater
Festival, Sunday, July 24, 2005 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and
in the Yerba Buena Gardens.

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newscom. Just blocks from Sarasota's artist colony, Towles Court,
circus-lovers stroll by the houses that John Ringling custom made for the
"little people" that performed in his circus.org; 415-291-8655;
www.

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"I'm really looking forward to being on the road with him this summer."
In addition to full shows from Trey Anastasio and Ben Harper + The
Innocent Criminals, a host of acts from a variety of genres will each join the
tour for approximately one week each.

Families Delight in Sarasota's Unique Circus Heritage

Armands Circle and the Circus
Ring of Fame.org, 415-543-1718, or e-mail at:
producer@SFTheaterFestival.

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zoomatour. Among his more eccentric
contributions, Ringling built the first bridge from Lido Key to the mainland
using his elephants. A treasure-trove fit for year-round holiday shopping , collections
range from unique to outrageous -- from delicate Russian-pulled glass
butterflies at Leaping Lizards to ceremonial tribal masks from the former
Zaire at the Ivory Coast.org

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A confirmed list of dates and performers will follow in
the next few weeks. Inspired by the Bonnaroo tradition, the Zooma Tour will extend
the festival's spirit, presenting diverse lineups to open minded music fans in
local communities. With its touring format, eclectic
lineup, myriad activities, and modern cultural consciousness, the Zooma Tour
is certain to be a phenomenal summer music event .
Events centered on the circus are common throughout Sarasota and Her
Islands, from Circus Spectacular at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
to the area's very own Circus Sarasota -- a European-style one-ring circus
with performers from around the globe. The newest
addition to the complex is the Tibbals Learning Center.
Performances begin at 11 a. and end at 5 p. It's entertainment
for everyone.C.

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For a different kind of homage, circus
seekers follow the footsteps of both modern and historical greats -- with ice
cream in hand -- along the European-style St. Circus , the most
accurate representation of the American circus ever created.

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The Zooma Tour will kick off on
June 16 and stop at amphitheaters in at least 28 major North American markets,
concluding on July 31." Ben
Harper continues, "For myself and the Innocent Criminals, we can't wait to be
on the Zooma tour this summer. And you can chat with
the performers and the producers of the companies , learn about their
upcoming schedules and sign up for the season subscription if you
like," says producer Bill Schwartz.

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A total of
20 to 25 guest acts will rotate performances throughout the tour , with at
least four guest acts playing on each date." The vivid excitement that has inspired
generations comes alive along the satin soft sands of Sarasota and encourages
a new generation of travelers to experience the magic of the big top, master
the flying trapeze and visit the Venetian "castle" that marks the legacy of
Ringling. The museum
conjures nostalgia with authentic and replica circus posters, caravans and
costumes, at the same time inspiring awe amongst its younger patrons with
child -sized entrances to the big top and larger than life exhibits.

For more information on discovering the spirit of the circus along
Sarasota and Her Islands, call the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau at
800-522-9799 or visit http://www.

San Francisco Theater Festival: Sunday July 24; Largest One-Day FREE Annual Theater Extravaganza! Unique Smorgasbord of 60 Professional Theater Groups

"This is the only professional theater festival that I know of
that allows someone to sample so many theater performances for every
taste and age -- children, younger people, and adults included -- in
one place on one day and with free admission.C.sftheaterfestival.

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He envisioned a cultural mecca and the ideal winter
headquarters for the Ringling Brothers Circus. Families watch even the local kids get
involved in Pal's Sailor Circus, dubbed the "Smallest, Greatest Show on
Earth.

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Participants: 42nd Street Moon, A.

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Trey Anastasio, Ben Harper + The Innocent Criminals to Headline

NEW YORK, Superfly Productions and A.
Entertainment, creators of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival , are proud to
announce the Zooma Tour. Last year 3,500 people enjoyed this fun, festive, and unique
event.

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Set to open in 2006,
the center will boast a plethora of children's exhibits and, for the first
time ever in its entirety, the miniature Howard Bros.

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The inaugural multi-stage tour will feature
headliners Trey Anastasio and Ben Harper + the Innocent Criminals. We've been looking forward to doing shows with
Trey for a long time. "Bonnaroo will still be the ultimate
highlight of the summer concert season," says Superfly's Rich Goodstone.com

For more information, please contact Ken Weinstein at Big Hassle Media:
212-619-1360 or weinstein@bighassle.
Getting into the act is easy in Venice, where families stop by The Flying
Trapeze Academy + The Flying Fantasy Circus for a lesson on the trapeze.org .

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"I always knew that Ben was a great singer but after seeing him at
Bonnaroo, I realized what an amazing guitarist he is," Trey Anastasio says.
Bay Area theater companies such as A. Young Conservatory, 42nd
Street Moon, Magic Theater, Lorraine Hansberry, Traveling Jewish
Theatre, BATS Improv, and more than 50 others will participate in the
festival.T. Louis, Kinetic Mime,
La Vache Enragee Productions, Lamplighters Music Theatre, Lively
Foundation, LMS Productions, Lorraine Hansberry, Lucky Dog, Magic
Theatre, Mia Iwatate Tagano, Michael Wayne Rice, Multi-Ethnic Theatre,
Musical Studio Madach Theatre of Budapest, Naked Masks, No Nude Men
Productions, Not Quite Opera, One People Voice, Oui Be Negroes , Pamela
Rosin, Playground, Ray of Light Theater, Rhythmic Fusion, SF Free
Civic Theatre, Shanique Scott-Tyehimba, Shelton Theater, Stagebridge
Senior Theatre, Teatro Nahual, The Very Little Theater Company,
Theater of the Blacklisted, Unscripted Theater Company, Wayne
Harris/Club Solo, Woman 's Will, Young Peoples Teen Musical Theatre,
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Inaugural Zooma Tour Announced

Official website is http://www. In 1927, the circus made its
home in Sarasota, bringing laughter to her shores and providing a fanciful
escape -- even through the Great Depression.

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The Zooma Tour will be a multi-faceted entertainment event featuring two
performance stages and a complete activity village with vendors and
attractions. "With
the Zooma Tour, we're bringing an additional entertainment option to live
music fans in their home regions .com. SARASOTA, Fla.

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To
gain a sense of Sarasota's circus heritage, visitors dine at local
restaurants , including Bob's Place, where memorabilia decks the walls, paying
tribute to the performers of old .

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