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Circus Arts Conservatory hosts private reception before send-off performance

CAC patrons showed their support on June 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar before watching the CAC in DC preview show.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 11:53 p.m. June 20, 2017
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When the red noses come out, you know it’s going to be a good time.

That’s exactly what it appeared to be on June 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar when supporters of the Circus Arts Conservatory gathered to toast to the organization before it brings over 100 people — performers, coaches, volunteers, etc. — to Washington D.C. to perform at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

VIP guests munched on hors d'oeuvres and mingled with other eventgoers before making their way across the street to the Sailor Circus Arena to see the show that 31 Sailor Circus members will perform under the big top on the National Mall from June 29 to July 4 and July 6 through 9.

To learn more about the festival and CAC’s involvement, read our story about the road to D.C.

Mark Reina, CAC Managing Director Jennifer Mitchell, Cheryl Reina and Jim Shirley
Mark Reina, CAC Managing Director Jennifer Mitchell, Cheryl Reina and Jim Shirley
Toby and Noel Siegel
Toby and Noel Siegel
Victoria Chapman and James Bergdahl
Victoria Chapman and James Bergdahl
Frank Nelson and Barb Tye
Frank Nelson and Barb Tye
Kathy and Robert Baril
Kathy and Robert Baril
CAC Managing Director Jennifer Mitchell addresses the crowd at the private reception on June 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar.
CAC Managing Director Jennifer Mitchell addresses the crowd at the private reception on June 21 at Michael’s Wine Cellar.
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Mario Bringas and Brent Dystra
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Marina Eckert and Beth Graves
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Terry and Susan Rawson with Kathleen Kowalski
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Roger and Andrea LeBlanc
Lynn Barrie, Nancy Mina, Frances Broussard and Robyn Marin
Lynn Barrie, Nancy Mina, Frances Broussard and Robyn Marin
April Monteith, Kim Davis and Michelle Senglaub
April Monteith, Kim Davis and Michelle Senglaub
Liza Leonard, Karen Bell and Robin Eurich
Liza Leonard, Karen Bell and Robin Eurich
Roxie and Mike Jerde
Roxie and Mike Jerde
Marcia Jean Taub, Peter Swain and Jennifer Gemmeke
Marcia Jean Taub, Peter Swain and Jennifer Gemmeke
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Josh Wynne, Brandon Callis and Michelle Wynne
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Don Monteith and Robin Strater

 

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