Archive for July 20, 2016

Cleaver’s Clown Academy

The Quesal Puppet Troupe’s Cleaver the Clown begins training newer QPT member, Enzo Everup, in the ways of being a clown as Enzo looks like one.

Dance Jokes

Q: Where did the hamburger go to dance?
A: At the Meat ball

Q: How many dance teachers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Five!…Six!…Seven!…Eight!

Q: What is your car’s favorite dance?
A: The brake dance.

Q: Where do fortune tellers dance?
A: At the crystal ball.

Q: Where is the best place to dance in California?
A: San Fran Disco

Clown Tonito Makeup

Video by Tonito Alexis

International Clown Week at Showmen’s Rest

17th Annual Celebration of International Clown Week at Showmen’s Rest

From August 1 thru August 7, clowns all over the world will be clowning around for International Clown Week. We are the official Chicagoland location in celebration of this event.

This event is a loving and festive remembrance of circus artists past, held in the nation’s most well known final resting place for circus artists, remembered especially for its elephant statues and roustabout headstones. This event includes speakers, laying of flowers, circus arts performances, LOTS of fun stuff for kids including activities and entertainment and contests with prizes, snacks and drinks, and many many many clowns. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a youthful attitude.

Performers (clowns, acrobats, jugglers, etc) are welcome to come in costume and to share your talents at the end of the ceremony.

FREE event and open to the public; all ages welcome :o)
FREE prizes, games and entertainment
FREE food and refreshments
**There are no animals at this event.

Sunday August 7th, 1-3pm, FREE, all ages.
Woodlawn Cemetery, 7750 W Cermak Rd, Forest Park IL.

Want more info?
Our website: http://performforthelove.com/showmensrest/
FB event invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1706264566329621/

Posted by: susan@performforthelove.com

Fun Music Video

I don’t know the story behind this video, but I found it while looking for a good “Happy Birthday” video.

KURIOS About Costumes and Makeup

Cirque du Soleil – KURIOS about Costume and Makeup: In this episode discover how Mr Microcosmos character is brought to life when Karl L’Ecuyer puts on his costume and makeup!

These clown school students are bringing serious smiles

USA Today Video
This Houston-area clown school is bringing silly smiles to those who need them most.