A few years ago, the Red Skelton Clown School was started at Vincennes University in Indiana. The 5th Annual Red Skelton Clown School was planned for June 4-9, 2013 and would also mark Red’s 100 Birthday. Unfortunately, last week, they announced that the Red Skelton Clown School has been postponed until further notice. While I have had the opportunity to attend the school, it is a loss for both the Vincennes community and clowns looking for a quality educational experience.
Archive for February 28, 2013
FrankO The Grin & Barrett Klown
Frank Barrett, aka FrankO The Grin & Barrett Klown, talks about becoming a clown after he retired from the RCMP.
Rose City Clowns
This is an introduction to the Rose City Clown’s for 2013. The President and Vice President of this Northwest COAI alley in Portland OR have fun creating a visual video to send to all of its members. They hope who ever sees this that it makes them smile, laugh and want to check out their group on http://www.rosecityclowns.com/
Highlights from Circus Magic Convention
Last week, I attended Circus Magic Convention in Williamsburg, VA. I must admit, that I felt the energy level was lower than previous years. I have been going each year since attending my first time in 2009. I almost didn’t go, but when I saw that I had the opportunity to take a two day workshop with Jim Howle, I decided to go. This is one of the stops on Jim’s Farewell Tour and he isn’t planning to attend conventions after the tour ends.
Thursday Evening Show
Thursday Evening Show
Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Cast from the Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Presentation and Performance class with Jim Howle
Mike and Jim Howle
Sir Toony Van Dukes at Circus Magic
Sir Toony Van Dukes at Circus Magic
Wild ‘N Wacky Games 4 Kidz with Prince Puppets
Wild ‘N Wacky Games 4 Kidz with Prince Puppets
Mama Clown and Leon McBryde
Little Big Top
Little Big Top
Circus Magic Banquet
Circus Magic Banquet
Circus Magic Banquet
Circus Magic Banquet
Jim Howle
SonShyne and Jots
Category: Clown Events, Clowns, Pictures, Training
COAI Director of Conventions
I got an email from COAI about a vacancy in the position of COAI Director of Conventions…
Due to health reasons, the position of COAI Director of Conventions has become vacant. If you are interested in becoming the Director of Conventions for COAI (finishing the present term ending June 30, 2014), please Email or snail mail a letter of interest along with your qualifications to Glenn Kohlberger, COAI President and Mike Cox, COAI Executive Vice President at:
Glenn Kohlberger
Soundsfunny2me@aol.com
4155 Torres Circle
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Mike Cox
coaiexecvp@aol.com
9415 Alameda Ave.
Richmond, VA 23294
This is a volunteer COAI officer’s position with voting rights on the COAI board of directors. (Below you will find the duties of that position originally described in the November/December issue of the New Calliope volume 28, number 6):
Duties:
The Director of Conventions is responsible for working with any and all alleys that desire to submit a bid for future conventions; works directly with alleys that have been awarded the convention(s); maintains convention criteria: coordinates and oversees the convention competitions.
Requirements for consideration for the position of COAI Director of Conventions:
- You must be in good standing and a member of COAI for two years prior to this appointment.
- You must submit a declaration of your interest for the position of Director of Conventions to the COAI President and Vice President by email. (soundsfunny2me@aol.com; coaiexecvp@aol.com )
- Submit a non-clown photo (at the highest megapixels available to you)
- Email or snail mail must be received by April 1, 2013
- A nominee is not eligible if he or she is a voting officer of any National or International clown oriented association. This does not apply to regional or local clown associations such as your local alley.
- Only one member of a family shall serve on the Board at one time
Clownfest 2013
For the last several years (or more) Clownfest has been in Seaside Heights, NJ, in September after Labor Day Weekend. Well, last year, Sandy struck Seaside Heights pretty hard and Clownfest was forced to find a new location (at least for this year’s convention).
Clownfest is Taking The Show On The Road…
August 22 to 24, 2013
Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center
2300 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30)
Lancaster, PA
Clownfest is celebrating 32 years of clown fun and training. It is the only Clown Festival in the world. Clownfest moves to a great PA location at the Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center. Bring the family for a special FUN vacation. Over 20 classes with the finest clown trainers.
On Friday night join in the Big Clown Parade at the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers baseball team. Each clown will get a ticket to bring a friend.
Category: Clown Events, Clowns, News, Training
Miniature Clown Shoes
I stumbled upon the website for JRS Collectible Clown Shoes a few days ago. They make miniature clowns shoes that I think would be a great gift for any clown or circus fan. Each miniature clown shoe is cast from durable resin, hand-painted, and fitted with a shoelace in a color coordinated to the shoe. The casting is modeled after the right shoe of a pair of actual Spear Specialty Shoes Company Lollipop Wingtips. Each shoe is packaged in a box suitable for gift-giving (approximately 5½”x3½”x3½”).
Category: Clowns