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Tickets $25.00
$20.00 (for dogs in costume)
Join the Doggie Boogie Movie Team and Dog Lovers of the Bay Area for a grrrreat dog costume parade to benefit CUE Space in Oakland!
DOG COSTUME HALLOWEEN BASH DATE
October 18, 2009
Purchase Tickets
$25 without costume, $20 with costume
Purchase your tickets now: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/84598
Time
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -- Stop by to see magical dog costumes, walk through a wonderful space to create movie sets, participate in a dog costume parade (4:30 p.m.) and much more!!
Location
Velocity Circus/CUE SPACE
www.gregangelo.com
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Jeffrey Ferns CUE/Gregangelo
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This quirky event benefits CUE's programs that promote cultural awareness and diversity between youth, through global exchange, film, visual and the performing arts.
Both organizations are committed to helping people go for their dreams.
In this feel-good family film a devoted Bichon pup helps his teenage owner and her dog-dancing uncle unleash their potential. Doggie Boogie has been described as Flashdance meets Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Ferns
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More info on the movie: http://www.doggieboogiemovie.com/
Want your dog to be in the movie?
Dog casting info: http://www.poochcoach.com/dogcasting.htm
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Join us October 2, 2009 at the Phoenix Zoo for ZOOFARI 2009
Join us for a magical night amongst the stars at the Phoenix Zoo for their annual Black Tie Fundraising Gala! This year Velocity Circus and Circus School of Arizona present an evening on Aerial Dance, Dance, Parkour Circus Arts in one of the most magic settings in the theme of Wild Cats!
Our award winning and high impact artists will engage the crowds with their dazzling, high flying, acro stunt vignettes/antics while utilizing the architectural environments of the Zoo as their stage!
ZooFari Highlights
Enjoy delicacies from the Valley's finest restaurants, caterers and beverage purveyors
Entertainment will surround you with five stages of entertainment and roaming amusements. Enjoy a good laugh with our comedians at the Bobcat Comedy Lounge, groove at our 70's disco stage, dance to your favorite dance tunes and much more! Remember the living fountain last year? ZooFari will out-do itself this year with a new encounter with the earth's elements.
Raffle try your chances with one of these unforgettable get-a-ways....
- COSTA RICA HIDEAWAY
- EXPERIENCE PARADISE ON THE BIG ISLAND
- THE FAMILY ADVENTURE ·
Silent Auction ZooFari promises to offer those items you just can't live without!
DATE / TIME / LOCATION
Friday, October 2, 2009
VIP Early Admission at 6:30pm
Event Hours 7:00pm-11:00pm
The Phoenix Zoo (455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008)
Travel to the land of ZooFari, where those who enter honor the magnificent Wild Cats of the world. Adventure awaits with unique performances, cultural sounds and music that will make your heart beat. Feast on the finest delicacies, desserts, wines and fine liquors of the Valley. And, for those who dare, bid on unusual and intriguing gifts of jewels, art, experiences and more at the Silent Auction and the Exotic Raffle. Your experience at ZooFari promises to evoke wonder, adventure and above all else, excitement!
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Gregangelo & Velocity Circus in Seduction of Duchamp Exhibition
Save the Date October 3, 2009 Healdsburg, CA
Velocity Circus Presents
"Standard Stoppages at the Roundtable"
October 3rd 3-4 pm Healdsburg Square
November 7th Slaughterhouse Space
more info@
www.slaughterhousespace.com
written and directed by Cecilia Palmtag
cast- Clowns of Pi
Chad Stender
Adella Ballister
Velocity Circus creates theatrical performance for the
exhibition "Seduction of Duchamp: Bay Area Artists'
Response," curated by Hanna Regev. This exhibition
and the performance draws its inspiration from the
momentous historic West Coast Roundtable on
Modern Art discussion held at the old San Francisco
Museum of Modern Art
in 1949. This roundtable which featured Duchamp as
the main speaker joined by prominent invited guests.
The invitees included Robert Goldwater, editor of the
Magazine of Art and Associate Professor of Art at
Queens College; Alfred Frankenstein, Music and Art
Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle; Kenneth Burke,
author, literary critic and Professor at Bennington
College in Vermont; Andrew Ritchie, Director of
Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art;
Gregory Bateson, the cultural anthropologist; the
abstract painter Mark Tobey ; the composer Darius
Milhaudl and the architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
The SlaughterhouseSpace at Duchamp Winery in
Healdsburg is a venue for
the unusual, the experimental, and the avant-garde.
Housed in what was once the largest slaughterhouse
in Northern California, its first performance launched
three years ago. SlaughterhouseSpace is becoming a
cultural phenomenon and the audience is growing
beyond the environs of Healdsburg. Pat Lenz, owner
and director, works independently as well as with
other curators and artists to provide the community
with alternative experiences. Through the
transformative power of art, what was once a killing
floor now inspires work that illuminates the
experience of living in the 21st century.
-Partially funded by the wonderful Arts Council of Sonoma County
Supporting the arts in Sonoma County
The arts make our community a better place to live and visit. The success of our youth and the future are invigorated by a healthy creative sector. Now more than ever we need creative solutions and innovation. Where the arts thrive so does the creative spark.
Since 1984 Arts Council Sonoma County have supported and sustained the arts throughout Sonoma County by providing much-needed, leadership, services and support for the arts arts education.
We thank the Arts enthusiasts and supporters who understand and appreciate the value that the arts bring to our community!
above photo-
Duchamp head titled "The Thought That Counts"
artist Pat Lenz
Slaughterhouse Space at Duchamp Winery
280 CHIQUITA ROAD
HEALDSBURG, CA 95448
TEL:707.431.1514
for more information on "Seduction of Duchamp" click here
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Looking for Love in Arizona?
Love possibly in the AIR? Literally!
Events and Adventures runs away with the circus for a
day. In August 2009 the Arizona chapter of Events and
Adventures, a company that organizes social outings
for singles, will be taking an excursion to the Circus
School of Arizona. These participants will challenge
themselves in the art of Aerial Acrobatics, and
perhaps, find love in the process. Social and
corporate excursions in circus arts can be arranged at
the Circus School of Arizona in Northern Scottsdale as
well as at Children United by Experience in Oakland,
CA.
Photo credit- Rachel Stegman of Circus
School of Arizona and Velocity Circus
Photography-Sedona Bride
Sedona Bride is a boutique photography studio based
in Sedona, Arizona. We specialize in documenting
destination weddings in Sedona, and also accept
commissions to shoot anywhere in the world. We
have shot weddings at L'Auberge de Sedona,
Tlaquepaque, Sedona Golf Resort, the Four Seasons
in Scottsdale, the Royal Palms in Scottsdale and
weddings across the country and internationally.
At Events and Adventures they have a different
philosophy - Create a naturally fun environment,
where you can relax and be yourself along with 20 or
30 other singles who also are there to have fun.
When you are relaxed, having fun, and NOT
comparing marriage resumes, it is WAY easier to find
someone worth dating. Sounds counter intuitive, but
its true. And you get to have a great time in the
process.
www.eventsandadventures.com
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New Indie Film being shot at CUE Space
Gregangelo's Velocity Circus partners with "Doggie Boogie: Get Your Grrrr On!"
Gregangelo's Velocity Circus and their associated
CUE space (Velocity's Rehearsal Studio and Theatre)
are amazing partners for making our feel-
good family comedy "Doggie Boogie: Get Your Grrrr
On!" a reality. They are working with us on providing
costumes for our outrageous dog dancing scenes
and introductions to artists, film experts and
performers. CUE space is a fantastic venue for
auditions, set storage and shooting almost all of our
scenes. It has a great power grid, props, flats, mirrors
and plenty of ceiling posts to hang lights. Gregangelo
and Jeffrey are fantastic to work with - and they are
going out of their way to help make my production the
best it can be.
Romanus Wolter - Writer/Director Doggie Boogie -
Whether you are a choreographer, film-maker,
photographer, dancer, director or acrobat
there is a space for your endeavor.
Children United by Experience, Gregangelo &
Velocity's social benefit project, runs an
arts warehouse conveniently located in West
Oakland with plenty of parking space.
- 3000 sq.ft studio/theater Available for by-the-hour
OR monthly rental
- lighting grid and power
- modular aerial rigging and fly points
- Soundsystem
- Mirrors, ballet barre, dance floor
- excercise equiptment
- Storage lockers
- Free Parking
- Piano
- projection screen
- video projector
- converts into 100 seat black box
Call (415) 242-4196 or email
info@gregangelo.com for more information or to
schedule a walk-through.
Like to learn more about "Doggie Boogie Movie: Get your Grrr On!"
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Gregangelo Museum part of Pharoahs Gold Program
Explore the Riches of the Gregangelo Museum at a discount
Explore the Riches of the Bay Area with the
Pharaoh's Gold Card
Welcome to the Pharaoh's Gold Card program. All
visitors who purchase a ticket for Tutankhamun and
the Golden Age of the Pharaohs will receive a
Pharaoh's Gold Card, which entitles the holder to
unique discounts and special offers from participating
retail partners, restaurants, businesses and
attractions all over Northern California.
How to Obtain a Pharaoh's Gold Card
Simply purchase a ticket to Tutankhamun and the
Golden Age of the Pharaohs, the special exhibition
featured at the de Young Museum from June 27,
2009-March 28, 2010. Your card will accompany any
tickets that are mailed to you or you can pick it up at
the de Young Museum on the day of your visit. Then
just look for the Pharaoh's Gold Card logo and
present your card at any of the participating
businesses to receive your discount.
More info on the Pharoah's Gold Card
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ISES In "SEARCH" of the Perfect Pairing "ISES & TUT"
ISES Eventworld Attendees meet TUT at Search Foundation Gala
Gregangelo & Velocity in partnership with Associated
Entertainment are proud to sponsor and present a
preview of the our performance scheduled for the
closing artists reception November 27th at the de
Young Museum for the special events industry at the
SEARCH Gala in support the Search Foundation's
mission.
On Friday, August 7, 2009, the ISES-Northern
California and ISES-Napa Sonoma Chapters will
partner to host one of the best events of the season,
In "SEARCH" of the Perfect Pairing at the Galleria at
the San Francisco Design Center.
The event will include wine tastings, brewery
samples, food pairings, dancing and entertainment,
as well as live and silent auctions to benefit SEARCH.
The early bird rate of $50 has been extended to July
31st. After July 31st, tickets are $70 and may be
purchased online, at ISES Event World or at the door.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW
The SEARCH Foundation was created in 1997. The
Foundation supports persons in the special event
industry who are confronted with a catastrophic
occurrence - through fundraising, volunteer services,
or donations made through industry wide alliances in
collaboration with charitable organizations.
For more information and to purchase tickets
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November Artists in Residency at the de Young Museum:
Contributing Artists to de Young Museum "RA-Balisk" Temple
Gregangelo Herrera and Jim Berenholtz have been
invited to participate in The Artist Studio program at the
de Young Museum for the Month of November 2009.
Given the great endeavor of creating a spectacular
experience for guests at the de Young, sewing
machines are humming, paint is drying and artists'
hands are creating magic.
The "RA-Balisk" Temple will be intstalled in the
Kimball Gallery for the month of November. We
wanted give a special thanks to the incredible team of
Velocity artists that are contributing their
talent, time and expertise to making the Temple come
to life!
- Kathleen Fernald
- Jeremy Lutes
- Cecilia Palmtag
- Colby Kauk
- Kaitlyn Lydell
- Andres Amador
- Jeremiah Welch
- Dante Mancini
- Hiromi Yoshida
- Rebeca Feller
- Alison Johnson
- Francesca Balaguer
above photo credit-
Mummisphere in Pyramid Room at Gregangelo
Museum
- photo by Francesca Balaguer
for more photos of Velocity Characters by Francesca
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Tour the Gregangelo Museum ~ A gift that gives back
a nice gift or special occassion event
When you or your guest visit the Gregangelo Museum
100% of the admission fee goes towards supporting
www.CUEKIDS.org ! Give the experience of a
transformational art experience to someone special in
your life!
To book a tour please call 415-664-0095
" I needed to believe in bigger things..I believe!..
thank you for the out of this world
experience...unforgettable..."
-visitors remarks
click here to see video of Gregangelo Museum
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Chihuly in Nature at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Arizona
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus alongside Circus
School of Arizona participated in March in the annual
Agave of the Rock's celebration at the beautiful Desert
Botanical Gardens in Phoenix Arizona. Chihuly in
Nature is currently on exhibition at the gardens and
the art and desert was a great beautifully sensual
backdrop to an exceptional evening as you can see by
the image above of Rachel in the air.
Chihuly: The Nature of Glass
November 22, 2008 to May 31, 2009
Reservations required for this blockbuster exhibit!
click here for more info on Desert Botanical Gardens
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Gregangelo & Photographer Francesca Balaguer
Collaboration of 2 surreal and exceptional artists
Francesca Balaguer is a photographer currently
completing her MFA at the Academy of Art University in
San Francisco. She is currently working towards a
series that features local San Francisco performers.
She came across Gregangelo's website with the
intent of capturing circus artists for her series and
Gregangelo loving her and her work immediately
began working together on collaborative effort of
Velocity characters inside the Gregangelo Museum
with Francesca incredible imagination and eye. As
you can see from her images that the project currently
underway is coming to fruition nicely . What
Francesca always has in mind are fantasy-like,
surreal and colorful environmental portraits that will
highlight everyone's talents, give depth to character
and play with the imagination.
Click here to see other images of the project by Francesca
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Need Space?
Whether you are a choreographer, film-maker,
photographer, dancer, director or acrobat
there is a space for your endeavor.
Children United by Experience, Gregangelo &
Velocity's social benefit project, runs an
arts warehouse conveniently located in West
Oakland with plenty of parking space.
- Available for by-the-hour rental
- 2400 sq. ft. with a 17-foot ceiling
- Rigging
- Soundsystem
- Mirrors
- Ballet barre
- Storage lockers
- Aerial performance equipment
- Piano
- projection screen
- video projector
- converts into 100 seat black box
Call (415) 242-4196 or email
info@gregangelo.com for more information or to
schedule a walk-through.
Like to learn more about Children United by Experience?
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Free The Children
Take Action! Academy ~ June 14 - 20th, 2009
Do you know someone between 11-18 who is looking
for a week that will change the world? This is the
place for them! The Take Action! Academy is a week-
long leadership program that offers young leaders the
opportunity to advance their leadership,
communication and teamwork skills while learning
more about important local and global issues and
ways that they can make a difference. The Academy is
led by a highly skilled team with expertise in
leadership facilitation and global issues training and
includes a day dedicated to volunteerism in the local
community
Click here to view video of Take Action! Academy
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HELIOPOLIS~ City of the Sun Recap
4 SUCCESSFUL SOLD OUT SHOWS!
Magic was in the air Valentine's Day Weekend as the
cast of Heliopolis delivered to stage 4 successful sold
out shows with great press. We are especially grateful
to Sottol Weng, Lorna Zilba and the Fashion Institute
of Design and Merchandising for supporting our front
of house and
volunteer initiatives. We also want to thank you our
audience for the great enthusiasm and supporting the
arts by attending this show! We look forward to
bringing this
production back to stage this year and will encourage
you to buy your tickets early!
Click here to watch Video recap of Heliopolis
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Henry Holloway on National Geographic
Velocity stuntman featured on National Geographic
Don't miss Henry Holloway a core Velocity artist and
stuntman on "The National Geographic Channel" on
Tuesday April 28 at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm and then
again on Sunday May 3 at 12:00 pm. Check your local
listings for exact times.
Click here to see a video profile of Henry
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Kids Turn Presents An Evening of Elegance & Intrigue
Gregangelo and Velocity Event Planner for Gala
On the starry night of May 15, 2009, Kids'
Turn will be hosting their annual benefit at
Bimbo's 365 Club. Gregangelo & Velocity Arts in
addition to event planning will
will entertain guests with their extraordinary melange
of artist and costumes as guests dine, dance,
and place bids during this fundraiser of
finery.
Since its founding in 1988, Kids' Turn has
been the San Francisco Bay Area's only
dedicated provider of comprehensive support
for children and family members impacted by
familial separation. This community
difficulty affects over 50% of Bay Area
children and is generally disregarded by
traditional service systems. To date, over
15,000 participants have developed skills to
cope with family turbulence as a result of
aid from Kids' Turn.
Click here to see a video profile of Kids Turn
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An Afternoon of Variety Arts in a funky environment with Great People!
Sunday September 23, 2007 Doors Open 3:30 pm;
Show
4-5:30 pm, CUE SPACE 1824
9th
Street, Oakland CA
and recurring monthly
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus will hold a
Variety Arts
Showcase at CUE Space in Oakland.
This showcase will feature Bay Area Artists
showcasing new or existing acts in front of
a public audience. Disciplines included are
Circus
Aerial Acts, Opera, Dance, Magic & Illusion,
Poetry, Film, Live music and more.
To be included as an artist in future showcases
call Sottol @ 415-312-0145.
Who: Gregangelo & Velocity Arts &
Entertainment &
CUE
What: Announcing Variety Arts @ CUE
When: Sunday March 22, 2009 Doors Open
3:30pm;
Show 4-5:30 pm
Where: 1824 9th Street Oakland, CA 94607
Why: Benefit for CUE & performing platform
for Bay
Area Artists
Cost: $10.00 per person in advance and $15.00
at the door
To purchase tickets in advance, visit
BrownPaperTickets.com
*Aerialist Andy Rose in photo*
Our Price:
$10.00 through BrownPaperTickets or 15.00 at the door
Visit our website for more information on Gregangelo & Velocity Arts
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Showcasing Artists & Acts
- Experimental Music of Mark Wessels
- Operatic Aria by Elizabeth King
- Poetry Performed by Cecilia Palmtag
- Belly Dance by Tatanya Jardine
- Animation by Scott Nordlund
- Aerial feats
- Video of the latest Gregangelo &
Velocity performance: "Heliopolis - City of
the Sun"
- and more!
Order tickets now for Sunday!
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"Kitten on the Keys" Ramsey's new One-Woman Show!
She's a one-woman band, Silver Screen mash-up
character, and whimsical burlesque artist.
She has provided many an instrumental
accompaniment to the shows of Gregangelo &
Velocity Circus. She is Suzanne Ramsey.
Also known as "Kitten on the Keys," Suzanne
premieres her story of growing up suburbian,
moving to the Big City, and finding her
identity as an individual and artist in "Does
This Piano Make My Ass Look Big?" With
piano, ukulele, and accordian, Kitten
accompanies herself on this "adult audiences
only" trip through the beginnings of local
punk through the glitz of 90s rock and roll.
She's a trifle Judy Tenuta, a mad-eye shot of
Mae West, with a stir of Shirley Temple's
optimism served with sequins galore.
Suzanne Ramsey will debut her solo musical on
March 27th-29th and April 3rd - 5th at Mama
Calizo's Voice Factory, a theatrical home for
emerging and self-producing experimental
queer/activist artists.
Directed by Dwayne Calizo and Suzanne Ramsey.
Lyrics, words, and music by Suzanne Ramsey.
Photo and design: Larry Utley
Show prices
$15 and $20
Click here to order tickets for Suzanne's show
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Gregangelo & Velocity Create Costumes for Pop Icon Katy Perry
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Have you heard "I Kissed a Girl"? Katy Perry's
signature song got a Grammy nomination and
she won the honor of hosting this year's MTV
Music Awards.
The fiber optic suits worn by the band of
this rocket-rapid singer came from Gregangelo &
Velocity Arts' very own costume shop! Gregangelo
Herrera is an award-winning costume designer
with over 20 years of experience. Not only
that, but he works with an incredible team of
creative and nimble-fingered artists:
Rick Lellinger, Dawn Ryan , Daria
Schwartzchild, Darkhijav Damba, and Rebecca
Feller. They designed, cut, glued, stitch and finessed
these creations to perfection for the Katy Perry Tour.
Thanks everyone for making magic happen!
Images are from Katy Perry's sold-out Seattle
tour. Gregangelo & Velocity Arts will be
working with Katy's producer on further
costumes in the near future!
Photo credits in descending order:
- Rick Urban
- Katy Perry Productions
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Need Space?
Whether you are a choreographer, film-maker,
photographer, dancer, director or acrobat
there is a space for your endeavor.
Children United by Experience, Gregangelo &
Velocity's social benefit project, runs an
arts warehouse conveniently located in West
Oakland with plenty of parking space.
- Available for by-the-hour rental
- 2400 sq. ft. with a 17-foot ceiling
- Rigging
- Soundsystem
- Mirrors
- Ballet barre
- Storage lockers
- Aerial performance equipment
- Piano
- projection screen
- video projector
- converts into 100 seat black box
Call (415) 242-4196 or email
sottol@cuekids.org for more information or to
schedule a walk-through.
Like to learn more about Children United by Experience?
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Graphic Design Intern: Taylor Collins
During the last month, Fashion Institute of
Design and Merchandising (FIDM) student
Taylor Collins has been interning with the
Velocity Arts team, helping us to produce
collateral for our show, Heliopolis, and
updating the logo of Children United by
Experience. She has adapted well to our
fast-paced work style and short timelines.
We will be sad to see her go, because she
will be graduating from FIDM in March with an
Associate's degree in Graphic Design.
Evidently, she has experience designing
displays for Noah's Bagels, the Crocker
Galleria, and Ghirardelli Square.
Taylor is currently building her client base,
networking, and is seeking freelance work for
visual companies and small businesses to help
them express their vision in marketing
materials, graphic collateral, and physical
displays and sets.
Please contact email her at
taylor@taylorthecreator.com or call (805)
801-7874 if you would like to recommend her
work to someone.
Taylor's website will be running soon. Click Here.
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Family Secrets and a Loaded Camera in Bettina Devin's Hands?!
"The Full Picture" at SF Indie Fest
Our business development colleague and
talented character actress Bettina Devin is
starring in one of the most anticipated
features of this year's San Francisco
Independent Film Festival. She plays the
shutter-happy mother with the caustic glare
in The Full Picture, winner of the
Grand Prize
for "Best Feature" at the Rhode Island
International Film Festival.
The Full Picture is an honest and
often comical story about how the secrets we
keep are more revealing than the truths we
tell. The dramatic comedy revolves around
Mark Foster, a seemingly regular guy who must
introduce his girlfriend to his dysfunctional
family while dodging her questions about the
Fosters' sordid past.
The Full Picture plays in San
Francisco on
February 14th, 15th, and in Berkeley on the
21st.
Order your tickets
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Heliopolis and Love is in the Air!
(And so is Brennan Figari) buy your tickets today!
Have your ticket yet for Heliopolis - City
of the Sun? Saturday show sold out!
Brennan Figari is the gravity-gambling
artist who will swoop through the Randall
Theater during Heliopolis.
Growing up in Marin, Brennan began appearing
on stage at age 7 in a local production of "A
Christmas Carol", with his father and sister.
While on a family vacation in Mexico in
2002, Brennan discovered the circus arts and,
returning to Oakland, began training with
Trapeze Arts. Brennan's first professional
aerial opportunity came in 2003 and he has
been performing ever since. He has
entertained audiences locally and
internationally, including at such venues as
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Sea World San
Diego, NASCAR, P&O Cruises, and the WebEx
World Conference.
You don't want to miss Brennan or our other
amazing talents on Valentine's Day weekend,
February 13th through the 15th.
There is still time to get your tickets.
Order them now at Brown Paper Tickets
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Neo-Egyptian Music and Designs
Hu-Ra collaborates with Children United by Experience
As if being a ceremonial dancer and snake
charmer
isn't enough, Heliopolis artist Jim
Berenholtz is also a composer and
designer who
invokes the ancient in the contemporary. His
company, Hu-Ra, produces orchestral works and
complementary visual designs inspired by Jim's
research and travels in the lands of the
Middle East
and Mesoamerica.
Jim has generously agreed to partner with
Children
United by Experience by donating a major
portion of all
sales between now and February 15th directly to
CUE.
Jim's company, Hu-Ra, evokes sacred sound
and holy light, inviting us to hear and see
the wisdom
of Ancient Egyptian, Hebrew, Sumerian, Mayan,
and
Aztec civilizations.
Click here for information on
Hu-Ra
sound recordings
Click here
for Hu-
Ra clothing items
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CUE is Fiscal Sponsor for "Kitten on the Keys"
Suzanne Ramsey in residence at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory
Suzanne Ramsey, aka Kitten on the Keys, has
tickled the ivories with Gregangelo &
Velocity Arts since 1998. She fuses a
vivacious, kinetic energy and comedic risque
humor into her characters and music.
Recently, she
has embarked on creating a solo musical show
at Mama
Calizo's Voice Factory. The show brings
to light
the struggle of fitting in/not fitting in and
finally
finding the perfect space of individuality and
expression. She was recently featured
in a great article by Sound
Safe and will be hoofing it
between Paris and San Francisco as she is being
featured in a new film shooting in Paris. The
amazing
Larry Utley recently held a photo shoot in the
Gregangelo Museum and as you can see from the
photo above, magic happens!
Mama Calizo's Voice Factory is a home for
emerging and self-producing queer artists and
activists. The Voice Factory values the
process and the product of creative activity
equally, believing that all talent is worthy
of development, and that artistic expression
is essential to community health. Mama
Calizo's places special emphasis on
supporting the work of queer people of color,
transpeople and artists living with HIV/ AIDS.
CUE is happy to support Suzanne Ramsey
with fiscal sponsorship along side our
creative team
for any of her pre-production needs in her new
generative
journey.
More information soon to come!
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Kids Turn Presents An Evening of Elegance & Intrigue
Gregangelo and Velocity Event Planner for Gala
On the starry night of May 15, 2009, Kids'
Turn will be hosting their annual benefit at
Bimbo's 365 Club. Gregangelo & Velocity Arts in
addition to event planning will
will entertain guests with their extraordinary melange
of artist and costumes as guests dine, dance,
and place bids during this fundraiser of
finery.
Since its founding in 1988, Kids' Turn has
been the San Francisco Bay Area's only
dedicated provider of comprehensive support
for children and family members impacted by
familial separation. This community
difficulty affects over 50% of Bay Area
children and is generally disregarded by
traditional service systems. To date, over
15,000 participants have developed skills to
cope with family turbulence as a result of
aid from Kids' Turn.
More information about Kids' Turn!
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Join the Measure of Success Campaign
Donate $1, $5, $10, or more to Children's Book Press
Children's Book Press is a non-profit colleague
of Children United by Experience and are in
discussion of upcoming collaborations. Children's
Book Press has been In existence for over 30 years,
Children's Book
Press produces and publishes first voice
children's books that reflect experiences of
African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander,
Latino, and Indigenous communities, helping
build literacy and interaction between
generations. While
continuing to receive national recognition
and awards, the recent economic storm has
sideswiped the organization.
Children's Book Press requires more cash flow
in order to reprint the books in demand.
It's an interesting position, but not one
that will freeze the organization. In
response, the Children's Book Press Measure
of Success Campaign is asking you to help in
any gift amount possible to help continue
production of books used by children,
families, and teachers all over the country
who are counting on these books.
Read more about Childrens Book Press
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Greetings!
We understand you are planning a conference or
special event! We would like to introduce
ourselves
to your
company. We are a San Francisco based Arts and
Entertainment company that specializes in custom
designed entertainment that leaves your
guests with
a memorable and lasting impression of your
organization.
When you have a message to deliver we are the
source for driving your content, event and
theme to a new level.
The experience matters!
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We work one-on -one with companies in product
launches, mergers and acquisitions, new market
presence and special events.
Our Artistic Director works closely with each
organization to communicate, brand and impact
the
attendees with the message and or aesthetic
of your
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Velocity Circus
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We encompass the full spectrum of the arts
including
full spectacle circus shows, ambient
greeters, dinner
theater shows, dance shows, local and headliner
bands and custom packages to compliment your
event and budget.
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Act 2: Entertainment evolves at Special Events
Who needs reality? With the economy in a
downswing and security worries on an upswing,
comedic and fantastical entertainment have
plenty of appeal. And San Francisco-based
Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment
doesn't stop at providing fantasy
elements--it offers whole altered realities....
- - Christine Landry Special Events Magazine
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Instillation
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Needing an over top component to add to your event?
How about our "American Icon" Living Statues or a 9ft
interactive head on a pyramid? We create custom over
the top elements to keep the guests talking for years
after the event.
"Simply brilliant . . .the highlight of
the
show . . .not just an act, but an aesthetic..."
--The Times of India
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Only in San Francisco- Tour the Gregangelo Museum
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In a city known for its characters, top
honors must
be bestowed on Gregangelo Herrera, the frenetic,
obsessive founder and artistic director of
Velocity
Circus and mastermind of what can safely be
called
the most unusual house in the city, if not the
universe...read more
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Whether in San Francisco, New York or India,
we can
bring an extraordinary experience to your
event and
guests. We know the experience matters and we
look forward to creating a powerful creative
environment through our custom services!
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Ferns
Gregangelo & Velocity Custom Arts & Entertainment
For additional information or to speak
with us
directly
please call 415-664-0095.
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| Happy New Year! New Shows and ISES Napa-Sonoma Celebration!..... JANUARY 2009
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Gregangelo Presents "Heliopolis: Legendary City of the Sun" February 11, 2007
as part of Marin Theatre Company's "Words & Music Series"
Let your imagination soar as you are invited behind the walls of the Casbah for a fascinating evening of arabesque entertainment as we visit "Heliopolis," Egypt's legendary City of the Sun. Both haunting and upbeat, you will be entertained by the colorful Whirling Dervish, Sword Swallowers, Snake Charmers, Acrobats, Contortionists, Fire Ensembles, and an exceptional troupe of male and female Harem Dancers.
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus are masters in providing high-impact and uncommon entertainment using museum quality costumes, original signature artistry and dazzling lights.
In the tradition of Cirque du Soleil, Velocity's exceptional artists dedicate their lives to perfecting their diverse talents and skills. Their artistry has been recognized, sought-after and hired by the leading Entertainment Media and Fortune 500 companies in one-of-a-kind productions on the regional, national, and international stage.
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Pi, the Physical Comedy Troupe, is making their San Francisco Debut
"Move in Madness"~ 7 Clowns and 1 hour of fun!
"Moving into a new home can be rough. Moving into a new home when you're a clown is down right funny. Join Caboose and the clowns of Pi as they encounter the zaniness and absurdity of making a house a home. With juggling, feats of incredible strength, puppets, mime and acrobatics, these short vignettes keep the show movin' right along. We'll also try to answer the age old question: how many clowns does it take to screw in a lightbulb?"
January 10th through the 13th Thurs and Fri 7:00 pm Sat and Sun 3:00 pm and 7:00pm Tickets are a sliding scale from $5 to $25 at The Boxcar Playhouse 505 Natoma Street San Francisco, Ca 94103
Save the Date! C.U.E. Artists Showcase on January 20th!
Come see new artists and new acts at C.U.E. Space!
Join us for an evening of High Caliber Variety Arts in a funky environment with Great People! Sunday January 20, 2008 Doors Open 3 PM; Show PM-PM CUE SPACE 1824 9th Street, Oakland CA Gregangelo & Velocity Circus will hold a Variety Arts Showcase at CUE Space in Oakland. This showcase will feature Bay Area Artists in all disciplines and will provide a platform for artists to showcase developing, new or existing acts in front of a public audience. Disciplines included are Circus Aerial Acts, Contortion, Dance, Magic & Illusion, Comedy Sketches, Visual Arts, Film, Live music and more. To be included as an artist in future showcases call Karen Light @ 415-242-4196. Who: Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment & CUE What: Announcing Variety Arts @ CUE When: Sunday January 20, 2008 Where: 1824 9th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Why: Benefit for CUE & performing platform for Bay Area Artists Cost: $10.00 per person To purchase tickets call 415- 242-4196 |
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Join us as we create Surprising Spectacles at ISES Napa-Sonoma's Event!
Chapter Birthday Celebration At the Sonoma Lodge, January 22, 2008
Big party at the annual birthday fest. Networking reception, passed appetizers, wine bars and entertainment by Rolando Morales and Dana Land providing Latin jazz music and vocals. Surprises from Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
Visit www.isesnapa-sonoma.com for more information
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Velocity and C.U.E. Welcomes New Artist!
Meet Henry Holloway
We are happy to have stuntman and jumping stilts performer, Henry Holloway, as a new member of V- Troupe, Velocity's newly formed circus troupe!
Henry moved to San Francisco from Texas to join us and brings with him incredible talent and energy.
Henry finished training at a Stuntman School two years ago and is already on the fast track for creating incredible spectacles and exciting moments for audiences world wide.
Henry's specialty is his jumping, flipping, and leaping abilities...on his stilts including jumping over cars, people, steps and other large obstacles His work has become a fundamental and dynamic aspect of V-Troupe and he is currently coaching other members of the troupe in his specialty stilt acrobatics and soon will feature this new "V" Troupe element for the public. Welcome Henry and watch as we create magic with this very special artist!
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| Happy Holidays!...... DECEMBER 2008
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Heliopolis - City of the Sun
Give the Gift of Enchantment. Tickets on Sale Dec 10
CUE presents Gregangelo & Velocity Circus in "Heliopolis - City of the Sun" at the Randall Museum from February 13 - 15, 2009. The Randall Museum's 188-seat theatre will host this international celebratory mélange featuring Gregangelo's signature Whirling Dervish, Jim Berenholtz's Snake Dance of Shiva, Darkhia Damba in "The Uran Gar" dance of Mongolia, Middle Eastern Belly Dance by Velocity Dance Company including the Raks al Sayf Sword Dance, all accompanied by the polyrhythmic voice of the Dumbek drum, with choreography by Kelsy Hiyakumoto, Associate Artistic Director of Velocity Dance Company.
"Heliopolis - City of the Sun" is an introduction to a season of collaboration between Gregangelo Herrera, and internationally recognized ethnomusicologist James Berenholtz and featuring Mongolian "Uran Gar" dancer Darkhia Damba. In addition, CUE will be profiling the origins and specialties of cast members as part of a series of artistic interviews.
Hear our first interview with Jim Berenholtz, as he illuminates Ancient Egypt's influence on African societies.
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus is delighted to be part of an event for cultural exchange reflecting the mission of its social benefit organization, Children United by Experience International. "Heliopolis - City of the Sun" is a performance conversation with a vocabulary of movement that encompasses the ancient and modern, a shimmering movement alloy molded in San Francisco of Egyptian, Persian, Mongolian, Arabic, Romani, and Turkick origins. In a time of often heated international rhetoric, Children United by Experience International seeks to open windows between traditions and cultures through rich sensory impressions.
Give a performance as a gift! Click here
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CUE's incoming director
More than a new face
I am excited to introduce you to Sottol Weng, the person who will be driving many changes to Gregangelo & Velocity Arts' social benefit arm, Children United by Experience International. I had the privilege of working with Sottol on this year's San Francisco Halloween Festival and knew that I had to bring him in to move CUE forward afer witnessing his tenacity, follow-thru and leadership abilities!
Sottol is a recent addition to the San Francisco Bay Area, having moved here three years ago to pursue his interest in the arts. Here is a brief summary of what the work and experience Sottol is bringing to CUE:
Graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara
Experience in fund development for non-profits
Property management
Community development in the art centers in San Francisco and in the East Bay
Event Leadership and Coordination
Speaks three languages
Won the Thummer Award in 1999
Sottol will be working with me as Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment prepares a new season of programming, CUE's relaunch and a new series of community partnerships for both Gregangelo & Velocity Artists and CUE participants.
Click here for more information on CUE
San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
Heliopolis auditions for World Class Performance Showcase
Get a sneak preview "Heliopolis - City of the Sun"! Come support us on the afternoon of Saturday, January 17 as we apply for inclusion into 2009's San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
The annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival is the largest gathering of international dance artists in the United States. It is an unforgettable marvel of beauty and awe-inspiring virtuoso performances that, over the decades, have represented more than 100 cultures from Hawai'i to Haiti.
The auditons will take place at the Palace of Fine Arts at 3301 Lyon Street in San Francisco. Admission is $7 cash. All seating is first-come-first-served.
-Photo by Andy Freeberg
-Artist Gregangelo "The Whirling Dervish"
Find out more about the SF Ethnic Dance Festival
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For Whom the Bridge Tolls
Velocity's Songwriter is Toast of Marin
You've heard her music in our shows, on television, and on the radio. Her name is Rita Abrams and she has won two Emmy Awards and been honored three times by Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle. Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear Rita's work, As the Bridge Tolls , onstage as you prepare to ring in the New Year.
As the Bridge Tolls is Rita and collaborative partner Stan Sinberg's playful musical comedy about life in the Bay Area, as fresh as the morning's news headline and ten times funnier.
Click here for more information on Rita Abrams
Click here for tickets and information
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Community Partner with YouTube!
Videos in a Higher Definition
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus is now streaming from YouTube with better quality and longer video content. We received a "Communtiy Partner" designation following our performance at their live event on November 22nd, at the Herbst Pavilion in Fort Mason. Stay tuned for new films, artist profiles, and photo slides.
image above is Velocity's American Icons
models-Audrey Rosales and Lee Morrison
-Make-up and styling Joanne Evangelista- Gregangelo
Click here to become a Velocity Circus YouTube Subscriber
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Local 7th Grade Philanthropist: Stefan Lyon
Books to fund new Schools in Africa
Stefan Lyon, winner of our Golden Clown Award in 2006, was featured in the December 7th issue of the
SF Chronicle.
Since he was 1 1/2 years old, Stefan has been giving to the world. He started donating his time helping out at local churches and at homeless shelters. One of his latest project is to raise money for building schools for AIDS orphans in the country of Kenya in Africa by selling books that he has written for other children.
Stitch and Friends Go Green is his latest book. It features Stefan and his rat, Stitch, as they present ways for children to contribute to reducing pollution and making the Earth a healthier place to live.
Click here for information on Stitch & Friends
A warm Holiday Story on the Golden Gate Bridge with GG Bridges
Bettina Devin runs out of gas on the bridge....
Bettina Devin, who works for Gregangelo and Velocity Arts and Entertainment, threw on her "va-va-voom Christmas event outfit" and drove off from Marin to a work-related fete in San Francisco last week. As she got to the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza, her car was putt-putting, and she realized she was out of gas. She also realized that, in changing purses, she had left home without her credit card, cash or check. The toll- taker told her to park and seek help inside the bridge headquarters building. Sgt. Cummings and Lt. Rivera "dug into their own pockets and gave me $10 in cash." They turned down her offer to give them a memorized credit card number. Brian of Bridge Services gave her 2 gallons of gas, as they chatted about a mutual friend. Devin calls this "a feel good, grinch be gone, only in San Francisco story. ... The memory makes me smile." -Leah Garchik
read more from San Francisco Chronicle columnist Leah Garchik
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Help CUE Ring in the New Year!
CUE needs your support
There is a spark in the eyes, reflecting the soul's fire being stoked, when you see a child inspired. When this inspiration is nurtured, guided and honed, children begin to also see roles for themselves in the community as they grow and prepare for their self- reliant and bright futures.
At Children United by Experience, we work to bring experiences igniting the imagination of youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. In these times of economic downturn, it takes conviction and vision to see past the immediate circumstances and to invest in building a self-confident and strong future generation capable not only in reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also in the creative arts.
Show your appreciation for how the arts nourish and inspire the growth of youth and families by making a gift to CUE this holiday season. Become part of the changes happening at CUE as we prepare the ground for spring with a campaign of strategic planning and re-branding of the organization.
Your gift would help pay for:
arts programming for youth launch
staff member to drive these strategic initiatives
New revenue-generating measures, including an online store
Your support will improve our ability to leverage our vast network of regional and international dancers, musicians, acrobats, filmmakers, and aerialists to introduce and shepherd numerous opportunities for children to become involved in the artistic process.
-photo of Paul Blair teaching a child Hula Hoops
Make Your year-end Gift to CUE today
Have a Joyous and Warm Holiday Season! Sincerely, Gregangelo, Jeffrey & All the crew at Velocity Arts & Entertainment
-image of Velocity Candy Greeters/Puppeteers
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| Moving With Maximum Velocity...... NOVEMBER 2008
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CUE-novations!
Exciting changes around the Corner
Children United by Experience is going to re-launch itself in 2009 following a strategic planning process. CUE is partnering with students from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in San Francisco to re- imagine and re-brand CUE's visuals, marketing materials, and fundraising processes. This strategic planning and re-launch of CUE will include new materials with the new brand image, a re- packaged website complete with online store and online donation capabilities, and a new CUE Director to drive CUE's new initiatives. Who's the new Director? Look in next month's newsletter to find out! With the holidays coming up, we are offering you two solutions to support the CUE-novation Campaign AND get gifts for family and friends:
Book a tour of the Gregangelo Museum!
Bid for gifts at our online auction (launching soon)!
Click here to watch a video of YouTube Showcase of Artists
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Join Us tonight at Neiman Marcus
Velocity Circus entertains at the biennial Red Tie Gala November 7th
The fabulous RED TIE GALA, benefiting the Little Sisters of the Poor in San Francisco, will return this year to Neiman Marcus in San Francisco on Friday, November 7, 2008. For over 100 years the Little Sisters have been housing, caring for and serving the elderly poor of San Francisco. The Little Sisters' good work and efforts are exclusively funded by the support of private individuals and generous benefactors and corporations who have an admirable history of giving to local San Francisco causes.
The RED TIE GALA, celebrating it's 25th anniversary, is a biennial event that enjoys the distinct reputation of being a highly successful fund-raiser that is an evening of fun, glamour, celebrities, culinary delights and libations and festive entertainment. Please join us in this social event that has become one of the most popular evening galas in the City.
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Save 20% on Mary Zimmerman's The Arabian Nights
The Tony Award-winning creator of Metamorphoses and Argonautika, Mary Zimmerman, dazzles audiences and breathes new life into ancient myths with her visually spectacular signature style. The San Francisco Chronicle describes Zimmerman's work, "Stunningly imaginative, engagingly comic, affecting and invigoratingly immediate." In The Arabian Nights- the beautiful bride Scheherazade must enchant her groom with hypnotic tales of genies, jesters, thieves and kings-or be murdered at dawn. Performances begin November 13. Berkeley Repertory Theatre is at 2025 Addison Street, Berkeley.
Click Here to Save 20% on select tickets at the Berkeley Rep
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Hereeee's Jacqie! or Jacqie Joins the Circus!
Introducing our new Account Representative
Originally from the East Coast, Jacqie relocated to Los Angeles and began working at the Comedy Store in Hollywood, answering phones for Mitzi Shore and serving drinks to the likes of Sam Kennison, Louie Anderson, Rosanne Barr and Arsenio Hall. From there, she moved to San Francisco and found employment as a production coordinator with Cardinal Productions, a music and entertainment agency in the Bay Area. While receiving her M.A. in Literature at SF State, she was part of the team that provided backstage hospitality and craft services for all Bill Graham show's at the San Jose State Event Center. Upon graduation, she traveled throughout Europe and returned to the Bay Area and the world of special events as a producer and talent buyer with Premiere Productions and most recently, as a senior event coordinator and project manager for JSP (management team for The Cheeseballs, Wonder Bread 5, Notorious and Pop Rocks.) Jacqie has developed a reputation among a wide variety of career professionals, clients and local vendors as someone who not only gets the job done, but does so with creativity, integrity and sincerity. Welcome Jacqie we look forward to a long and prosperous relationship!
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Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Southern Hospitality: FIDM class introduced to Marilyn Ambra
I was asked to teach this year after Gregangelo and I lectured at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising here in San Francisco. it was an exciting opportunity for our company to engage with a great group of artists that are enthusiastic and passionate about their art and well on their way to becoming professional working artists in their respective fields. I am teaching a Event Marketing/Planning course dedicated to visual communications students at FIDM. As part of the syllabus I programmed guest speakers into the class that are elite in their fields and can contribute real life experience and knowledge to the course. Marilyn Ambra was our first guest speaker and was a phenomenal asset to our study of event styling. Her passion for the client, ability to communicate with flair and attention to detail ignited the FIDM students and engaged their creative minds!
Marilyn loves the flow of a party, that moment when all elements come together. One moment flows to the next, joy and laughter ripple through the room, and the event sparkles. This is the magic Marilyn looks to create in each of her events. A native San Franciscan, Marilyn inherited her innate warmth and love of people from her mother, a true Southern lady, who taught her the sound principles of Southern hospitality at an early age. With over 15 years of professional event planning experience in radio and television, catering, and weddings, Marilyn developed her talents creating, planning, and managing performing arts and fund-raising galas, gallery openings, publicity and corporate events, and weddings and parties of all sizes.
Read More about Marilyn Ambra
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Tour the Gregangelo Museum & Support CUE
An Uplifting Art Experience that Gives Back
If you have not visited the Gregangelo Museum recently you are missing quite a spectacle, since 2007 we have added numerous commissioned pieces by a multitude of artists. We open our home to guided tours of 4 or more with all proceeds going directly to fund CUE and its programming. So if you want to create magic in someone's life, expose someone to art amplified and a window into our world schedule a tour!
Open by Appointment from 11am-6pm Monday-Friday to groups of 4 or more. Call 415 242-4196 to schedule. Tours are generally 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Your tax-deductible donation of $25 or more per person is given directly to support CUE, a 501(C) 3 non-profit. The Gregangelo museum may be opened on weekends by special arrangements Call 415-242-4196 to schedule a tour! ~"INFINITY POND" Photo by Rick Lellinger
Click here to Watch HGTV Segment on Gregangelo Museum
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BIG Thank You to the Halloween Festival Volunteers
Volunteerism is the free giving of kindness, talent, and effort for the simple fulfillment of bettering your community. This we recognized in each and every volunteer that made a commitment, fulfilled it, and added to the San Francisco Halloween Festival. On behalf of CUE we thank you. Your contributions of time and sweat to the San Francisco Halloween Festival have been invaluable. Your flexibility and good spirits helped to buoy a cloudy day. Despite the threat of rain, over a thousand people attended - not shabby for a first run. We hope that you had the opportunity to enjoy some of the celebration and want to see you again next year.
San Francisco Halloween Festival website
Video Recap of de Young Museum Commission of Gregangelo
2400 Degrees Fahrenheit at the de Young Museum
2400 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT Gregangelo, inspired by the torrid alchemy of transforming sand to glass and the romantic morphing of sugar into candy created with an incredible team of artists wondrous environments where guests immersed themselves into the illuminated inferno of the artist's imagination. A Cultural Encounters Commissions project, supported by The Wallace Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation.
Click here to watch video recap of 2400 Fahrenheit
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Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus headlines Gala
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus brings their extraordinary aesthetic to the STARS annual fundraiser for the Museum of Art & History at the McPherson Center this December 6th. This glamorous evening is presented by the Museum's Board of Trustees and numerous members and volunteers from the STARS Committee. Over 2,500 guests from the Santa Cruz, San Jose and the Central Coast area are invited. The 20,000 square feet of the Museum and surrounding courtyards are transformed into a spectacular, immersive environment. Guests arrive to entertainment, cocktails and hors oeuvres before entering a live auction. Activities continue with a silent Art auction featuring over 75 works of Santa Cruz area artists. Before the evening concludes, over 350 guests have enjoyed a buffet dinner with entertainment provided by none other than Gregangelo & Velocity Circus. Proceeds from Stars ticket sales, sponsorships, silent and live auctions and opportunity drawings are directed to significant exhibitions of contemporary art and the history of Santa Cruz County and providing educational opportunities to thousands of children and adults through school tours and adult and family programs, culture, art and history to our residents and visitors. For information about tickets, or auction and cash donations, contact Karen Bush at membership@santacruzmah.org or 831-429-1964 ext. 21.
The Site of STARS
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Gregangelo & Velocity land the Cover and are Featured in August Special Events Magazine
Act 2: Entertainment evolves at Special Events
- Christine Landry special events
Who needs reality? With the economy in a downswing and security worries on an upswing, comedic and fantastical entertainment have plenty of appeal. And San Francisco-based Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment doesn't stop at providing fantasy elements--it offers whole altered realities. (click on image to read entire article)
Click here to see Slideshow of IMAGES of Gregangelo's Illuminated Garden as featured in Special Events Magazine!
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de Young Museum commissions Gregangelo to create a Chihuly inspired evening
Save the Date- September 19th at The De Young Museum
2400 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
Gregangelo, inspired by the torrid alchemy of transforming sand to glass and the romantic morphing of sugar into candy will create with an incredible team of artists wondrous environments where you can immerse yourself into the illuminated inferno of the artist's imagination. A Cultural Encounters Commissions project, supported by The Wallace Foundation and The James Irvine Foundation.
On Friday Nights, the entire museum stays open until 8:45 p.m. offering a variety of interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, and lectures. The cafe and a no-host cocktail bar are open for dinner and drinks. There are hands- on art-making activities available for children and adults. Admission is always free to members, and regular admission fees apply to non-members to visit the galleries: $10 adults, $7 seniors, $6 youths (13-17) and college students with ID, free for children 12 and under. For more information call 415.750.7694, or e- mail nschach@famsf.orgnschach@famsf.org.
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Meet Velocity Circus' new
Director of Sales
Denise Adkins brings a lifetime of achievement in the Event Services industry to Gregangelo & Velocity Circus and has been with Gregangelo and Velocity for the past 2 years. She is taken the position of Director of Sales and will be leading the team into new ventures and programs!
With over 15 years of experience as a successful Director of Catering at various U.S. Hotels, Denise eventually moved to Carmel Valley, CA where she was part of an Executive Management Team which opened a high end resort from the ground up. Denise took root in Carmel Valley (where she still resides today) and for several years worked for a full service entertainment agency designing, securing, and producing various entertainment packages for major corporations and events at Pebble Beach and many other 5+ star resorts in the area. With an extended education in family therapy, Denise is currently highly sought after in the Carmel/Pebble Beach/Monterey Bay area as a non denominational officiate for wedding ceremonies. She has also made her mark for bringing the unusual artistry of Gregangelo &Velocity into the mix of the event industry in the region. Denise's impeccable service, creativity, and commitment to the arts make her a leader in the field. From securing one act to full service event design, Denise knows the industry.
Denise Adkins
Read “To Thee I Wed” article
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Off to the Netherlands!
International World Living Statue Competition Winners invited to return...
In 2007, Gregangelo & Velocity Circus wins 1st Place in Juried International Living Statue Competition with their entry "American Icon.” The team of artists for the “American Icon” entry was led by Gregangelo, Artistic Director for the competition. Joanne Evangelista, a master make-up artist and stylist for the company created a special effect illusion make-up that took the competition by storm and secured 1st place in the international competition. Audrey Rosales' stamina as a circus artist allowed her to stand motionless with her eyes closed for hours as thousands of spectators milled around her excitedly speaking numerous foreign languages and photographing her.
As the reigning World Champions out team has been invite to return to the competition. Our winning entry “American Icon” will be paraded through the streets of Arnhem in a classic American car in celebration of our win and the festival. Our new entry “Humanatee” is a phantasmagoric instillation of a melting glacier that reveals an exquisite mermaid with tears of ice caused by global warming. The overall messaging promotes clean and healthy oceans and hope for our future generations.
Click here to see “American Icon,”
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Velocity Circus wins “Absolutely Fabulous Street Act” — San Francisco Pride Parade 2008
A big thanks to each and every wonderful Velocity Artist!
The front end of the contingent is sponsored by CUE - Children United by Experience and represents STOP THE SPRAY Demands safe alternatives to pesticide spraying in the San Francisco Bay Area The Float features signature characters of Velocity Circus and actors from the new Independent gay film "CORKY'S HOT ICE" which will be coming to local theatres soon. This over the top contingent is set to thematic scenes of the environment and promote a safe and healthy future for our youth and their families!
Velocity Circus Pride Parade 2008
(please watch in high quality).
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Circus School of Arizona
Circus workout - a total body workout
From KVAL.com August 19, 2008 - Eugene, Oregon "PHOENIX, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Lions running on treadmills, tigers climbing Stairmasters and clowns doing Pilates? Well, not quite, but there is a place where you can fly through the air and lose ten pounds at the same time...." It's not your typical trip to the gym. Learn how you can work out muscles by learning to walk a tightrope and swing from a trapeze!
Watch Total Workout -Circus School of Arizona |
Recap of "Ye Olde Velocity Circus Pirate Academy"
"Ye Olde Velocity Circus Pirate Academy"
a huge success!
During the Festival of Sail, which was held in Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco from July 23 to 27, 2008, Velocity Circus presented "Ye Olde Velocity Circus Pirate Academy." We had over 2000+ guests attending the academy and great press!
Click here to view a video of the academy!
New developments in Stop the Spray Initiative
The LBAM program is now expanded to cover almost all of the state
The LBAM program is now expanded to cover almost all of the state get involved, informed and support the Stop the Spray initiatives. Demand safe alternatives to pesticide use in your neighborhood, community and state.
More info on recent developments
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Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection
(September 10, 2008 - January 4, 2009)
The University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAM/PFA) announces a major exhibition of contemporary Chinese art, on view at the museum from September 10, 2008, through January 4, 2009. Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection is drawn from the collection of Uli Sigg, a Swiss collector whose long and close ties to China have enabled him to build a collection that is unrivaled in quality, scope, and size. The exhibition will feature a selection of 141 works by 96 artists, including exceptional paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, video works, and installations spanning four decades. The BAM/PFA showing of Mahjong represents the first time that a significant number of works from the Sigg Collection have been seen in the Americas. (A version of the exhibition has been seen in Berne, Switzerland; Hamburg, Germany; and Salzburg, Austria.) The exhibition is coordinated at BAM/PFA by Julia M. White, senior curator of Asian art, and is co-curated by Ms. White and Lucinda Barnes, chief curator and director of programs and collections.
Join us on September 6th, 2008 as we entertain in the spirit of Mahjong at the sumptuous evening celebrating the unveiling of the highly anticipated BAM/PFA exhibition Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art from the Sigg Collection, the largest and most comprehensive collection of contemporary Chinese art ever shown in the United States. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Cocktails and Exhibition Viewing 7:30-10:00 p.m. Gala Dinner Exclusive dinner and auction on the museum terrace. All proceeds will support the presentation of Mahjong.
For more information or to purchase tickets
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Intersection Productions,
Produces a Reality Reel of Velocity Circus.
Sneak Peek into The Daily Life of Velocity Circus
Donald Bull Executive Producer of Dr. 90210 and his team of Intersection Productions followed Velocity Circus pre and post events and captured the essence of who we are and what we do.
Donald Bull is a producer, director, writer and editor. He started at PBS station KQED in San Francisco, where his work won two Emmys. He has directed and edited a Movie of the Week for NBC entitled Class Reunion (1996) (TV), "Road Rules" (1994) for MTV, Disney Channel's "Bug Juice" (1998), and "Making the Band" (2000) for ABC. He has edited 5 seasons of "The Real World" (1992) for MTV and is the Post Producer for the 10th season. As an editor he has helped create the first episodes of several TV series, including 'Making the Band' for ABC, 'The Naked Café' for VH-1, and Disney Channel's 'Bug Juice'. Donald Bull writes and directs films and documentaries, which are distributed nationally. His 35mm short film 'Dodgeball' has been accepted into seventeen film festivals, was a "Best Short Film" Finalist in the 2001 USA Film Festival, and won Best Comedy Short in the 2001 Breckenridge Festival of Film. It was also a part of the 2001 IFP Market in New York and was selected the Audience Choice Award for Best Short in the Marco Island Film Festival.
Watch Velocity Circus Reel by Intersection Productions |
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Chihuly Opening This Weekend
at The de Young Museum!
Velocity Circus Performs June 15th
at De Young Museum
Free admission for all! Put your wallet away--the opening weekend of Chihuly at the de Young is free for all visitors June 14-15 thanks to the support of Target. In addition to viewing the largest show ever staged of the artistry of Dale Chihuly, visitors to the de Young can also enjoy live music, family activities and fire and industrial art programming by the Oakland-based non-profit, The Crucible.
Kids and families can participate in a variety of hands- on art activities all weekend, which will be located in front of the de Young, or gather on the Terrace outside of the Museum Cafe to observe a bronze pour of the logos of the de Young, Target and The Crucible. Velocity Circus will be providing multiple stage performances throughout the day.
More Chihuly De Young info |
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Circus School of Arizona in the News
Wednesday Weight Loss: Trapeze workout
Wednesday Weight Loss: Trapeze workout June 11th, 2008
So what does the circus and working out have to do with each other? azfamily.com's Beverly Kidd has a look in this week's Wednesday Weight Loss story.
Watch Video of Circus School of Arizona in the News
July 23 to 27, 2008
Save The Date Mates! Calling all Pirates!
Festival of Sail San Francisco Presents "Ye Olde Velocity Circus Pirate Academy"
As one of many compelling adventures during the Festival of Sail, which makes its appearance in San Francisco from
July 23 to 27, 2008, local entertainment ensemble Velocity Circus is presenting "Ye Olde Velocity Circus Pirate Academy." Kids of any age will enjoy the intricacies of a highly theatrical and interactive environment, while honing the skills and ways of those mischievous water rogues, otherwise known as PIRATES. Velocity Circus team of slightly unprincipled, playfully deceitful scoundrels and rascallettes will teach children how to walk, talk and present oneself in only the most proper pirate ways.
LOCATION
:Justin Herman Plaza
(At the corner of of Washington Street off the Embarcadero)
Ticket Price:
The cost for the Pirate Academy is $10 per person. Tickets are available at the International Village on a first come, first served basis. A portion of the Pirate Academy ticket sales benefit Cue Kids, www.CUEKIDS.org, a non-profit youth and arts organization created by Gregangelo & Velocity Circus. There will be a limit to the number of children allowed in the tent at any one time. Buy your tickets early!
Read More Info. On Velocity Circus Pirate Academy
Velocity Circus teaching at
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Still Time to Register for Summer Workshops
Discovery Days Summer Camp 2008 June16- August 22 Big fun, small classes! Join Velocity Circus artists for their 5th year of camp programming @ Bay Area Discovery Museum this summer for non- stop fun and adventure. Sign up for a different Discovery Camp each week and celebrate the joy of guided exploration and open- ended play. Camp themes include visual and performing arts, building, natural history, science, crafts and more. Camps are organized by ages (4-5, 6- 8 and 9-12) and are in small groups of 10 to 14 children. for more information on having Velocity Circus programming for youth at your school or organization contact Rachel Stegman @ rachel@gregangelo.com or 415-242-4196
More info on BADM Workshops
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Thank You Laura and Well Wishes in your New Position.
Laura Fraenza accepts position with City of San Francisco
Laura brought a lifetime commitment of strong entertainment production and management experience to Gregangelo and Velocity Circus. In her role as sales director she exercised her experience in the special events market and helped bring Gregangelo & Velocity Circus to new heights as lead liason for major productions and events with entertainment companies such as Warner Brothers, Univision and Fox Television. We will miss her talents and expertise but are excited and looking forward to seeing her pursue a new and challenging postion as Events Manager for the San Francisco Entertainment Commission.
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San Francisco Pride Parade Sunday June 29th!!!!!
Don't Miss Our Award Winning Multi-layered Float.
The front end of the contingent is sponsored by CUE - Children United by Experience and represents STOP THE SPRAY Demands safe alternatives to pesticide spraying in the San Francisco Bay Area The Float features signature characters of Velocity Circus and actors from the new Independent gay film "CORKY'S HOT ICE" which will be coming to local theatres soon. This over the top contigent is set to thematic scenes of the environment and promote a safe and healthy future for our youth and their families!
Watch Last Years Velocity Circus Pride Parade.
Official Pride Event! June 21
"Unmask the Mysteries"
Velocity Circus Performs at AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley
The AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley will hold its "Unmask the Mysteries" masquerade gala and benefit Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at the Summit Banquet Center, 88 South Fourth Street in San Jose. The event features fine cuisine, an auction, and entertainment by Velocity Circus. Tickets are $175 and can be purchased online at http://www.unmaskthemysteries.com. For more information, call (408) 451-9255.
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Our Emcee for the Evening
Miss Kitten on the Keys!
San Francisco based Velocity Circus musical variety artist Suzanne Ramsey aka
pianist Kitten on the Keys has been spreading her wings and bringing her musical
monkeyshines to trailblazing neo vaudeville/burlesque/cabaret shows around
the globe. Affectionally known as the Punk Rock Betty Boop by the Parisian
Press, Kitten has performed on many tours and fabulous festivals. Kitten Femme
C'd the hot show Cabaret New Burlesque at the IDEAL Festival in Nantes France,
Lille, the Paris Quartier D'ete Festival at Circus Venue Le Zebre de Belville,
and spent an entire summer wowing crowds in Nantes France for Estuaire 2007
with her piano hijinks and silly strums of her ukulele.
Her self penned cabaret songs and Tin Pan Alley treasures revive the mirth
and merriment of days gone by. Her popularity continues across the pond-in
the past six months shes performed all over the UK, Ireland, and Wales solo
and opening for legendary punk rock band the DAMNED as the MC and musical act
for their Twisted Cabaret. She'll join forces with like minded artists this
summer in Scotland for the famous Fringe Festival in Edinburgh shopping her
one woman musical. Kitten's summer is busy-she will also be a guest of Festival
ad Werth in Ultrecht where young artists develop their work and will be involved
in an amazing theatrical spectacle with Cabaret New Burlesque in Napoli, Teatro
Fesival Italia! She is always pleased to be a part of the beauty of Velocity
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
4pm; doors open @ 3
NEW ACTS, NEW ARTISTS AT CUE
CUE/ Velocity Circus
New Artists' Showcase
CUE Space 1824 9th Street, Oakland
CUE Space is one of CUE's Bay Area
programming locations.
Join Velocity Circus and CUE at CUE Space to see some INCREDIBLE new acts,
including:
Slapstick Dance from Fou Fou HA!
Magic by Alex!
Audrey Rosales' new Aerial Net Performance!
Youth Aerial Act from Trapeze Arts!
Acrobatic Dance by Paula Kidwell (Welcome to San Francisco, Paula!)
New Works from V-Troupe!
...and much more!
If YOU would like to be a part of our showcase, please contact Karen Light
at 415- 242-4196 • karen_light@prodigy.net
Learn More
Children United by Experience
CUE SPACE is located in West Oakland and is one of the Bay Area locations
where we program regularly with Gregangelo and Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
CUE promotes cultural awareness and diversity between youth, through global
artistic exchange, film, visual and the performing arts. In our commitment
to this mission we aid youth in finding a voice and more fully contributing
to their communities. By sharing the message that youth have a perspective
and message that needs to be heard, we plant the seeds of healthy and viable
local, regional and International communities where children feel valued
and safe.
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February, 2008
Velocity Announces Circus School of Arizona in the
Press!
Here's an update on Circus School of Arizona, an affiliate of Gregangelo
and Velocity Circus. Circus School of AZ is owned and run by core Velocity
artist Rachel Stegman. Included below are links to recent press articles.
We are very proud of Rachel, who has returned to her hometown of Scottsdale,
AZ to pursue her dream of running a circus school. Within only six months
she has built a strong group of circus artists ready to dazzle Arizona audiences.
Way to go, Rachel!
Circus School of Arizona
Circus School of
Arizona, LLC is now offering Circus Aerial Arts classes in
Arizona. Renowned instructor, Rachel Stegman, is teaching group
and private classes at Fitness Dynamics in Scottsdale, AZ, at Scottsdale
Gymnastics in Scottsdale, AZ, and at Aspire Kids Sports Center
in Chandler, AZ.Excerpt from The Arizona Republic: Stegman, 32,
knows the craft. She was trained by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
You could say she "ran away" to the circus in her early 20s, where
she perfected her moves from the trapeze to the rope, also known as a corde
lisse.
She caught the circus bug as a child, during a family vacation to Club Med,
where trapeze lessons were offered. In her teens, Stegman attended a performing
arts camp in New York, and at 23, she decided to further her aerial education.
She is managing the Arizona Special Events market and k-12 programming for
Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment based in San Francisco.
She has returned to the Valley, her home, to open the Circus School of Arizona.
Read full
Article
Brad Perry of Arizona Family with Rachel
Rachel recently shot a morning spot on Arizona Family with Brad Perry. Watch
this segment.
Rachel is managing the special events market in Arizona for Gregangelo & Velocity
Arts and Entertainment. She has been training and curating a great variety
of Arizona artists to program into special events and is making strides in
giving back to our Arizona community through artist development and working
with Valley of the Sun community intitiaves and organizations! Rachel can
be reached at 480-285-9635.
Watch Arizona
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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Gregangelo Presents “Heliopolis:
Legendary City of the Sun”
as part of Marin Theatre Company's
"
Words & Music Series."
Let your imagination soar as you are invited behind the walls of the Casbah
for a fascinating evening of arabesque entertainment as we visit "Heliopolis," Egypt's
legendary City of the Sun. Both haunting and upbeat, you will be entertained
by the colorful Whirling Dervish, Sword Swallowers, Snake Charmers, Acrobats,
Contortionists, Fire Ensembles, and an exceptional troupe of male and female
Harem Dancers.
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus are masters in providing high-impact and
uncommon entertainment using museum quality costumes, original signature
artistry and dazzling lights.
In the tradition of Cirque du Soleil, Velocity's exceptional artists dedicate
their lives to perfecting their diverse talents and skills. Their artistry
has been recognized, sought-after and hired by the leading Entertainment
Media and Fortune 500 companies in one-of-a-kind productions on the regional,
national, and international stage.
To purchase tickets:
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2008
C.U.E. Artists Showcase on
January 20th!
Come see new artists and new acts at C.U.E. Space!
Join us for an evening of High Caliber Variety Arts in a funky environment
with Great People! Sunday January 20, 2008 Doors Open 3 PM; Show PM-PM CUE
SPACE 1824 9th Street, Oakland CA Gregangelo & Velocity Circus will hold
a Variety Arts Showcase at CUE Space in Oakland. This showcase will feature
Bay Area Artists in all disciplines and will provide a platform for artists
to showcase developing, new or existing acts in front of a public audience.
Disciplines included are Circus Aerial Acts, Contortion, Dance, Magic & Illusion,
Comedy Sketches, Visual Arts, Film, Live music and more.
To be included as an artist in future showcases call Karen
Light @ 415-242-4196.
1824 9th Street Oakland, CA 94607
Why: Benefit for CUE & performing platform for Bay Area Artists
Cost: $10.00 per person
To purchase tickets call 415- 242-4196
for more information
on CUE click here |
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JANUARY 10 – 13, 2008
Thurs and Fri 7:00 pm
Sat and Sun 3:00 pm and 7:00pm
Pi, the Physical Comedy Troupe,
is making their San Francisco Debut
" Move in Madness"~ 7 Clowns and 1 hour of fun!
" Moving into a new home can be rough. Moving into a new home when you're a
clown is down right funny. Join Caboose and the clowns of Pi as they encounter the
zaniness and absurdity of making a house a home. With juggling, feats of incredible
strength, puppets, mime and acrobatics, these short vignettes keep the show movin'
right along. We'll also try to answer the age old question: how many clowns does
it take to screw in a lightbulb?"
Tickets are a sliding scale from $5 to $25
at The Boxcar Playhouse 505 Natoma Street San Francisco, Ca 94103
to purchase tickets:
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JANUARY 22, 2008
Chapter Birthday Celebration At the Sonoma Lodge,
Henry's Backflip
Join us as we create Surprising Spectacles at ISES Napa-Sonoma's Event!
Big party at the annual birthday fest. Networking reception, passed appetizers,
wine bars and entertainment by Rolando Morales and Dana Land providing Latin
jazz music and vocals. Surprises from Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
For more information on tickets or joining ISES click here:
www.isesnapa-sonoma.com/
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Velocity and C.U.E. Welcomes New Artist!
Meet Henry Holloway
We are happy to have stuntman and jumping stilts performer, Henry Holloway,
as a new member of V- Troupe, Velocity's newly formed circus troupe!
Henry moved to San Francisco from Texas to join us and brings with him incredible
talent and energy. Henry finished training at a Stuntman School two years ago
and is already on the fast track for creating incredible spectacles and exciting
moments for audiences worldwide.
Henry's specialty is his jumping, flipping, and leaping abilities...on his
stilts including jumping over cars, people, steps and other large obstacles
His work has become a fundamental and dynamic aspect of V-Troupe and he is
currently coaching other members of the troupe in his specialty stilt acrobatics
and soon will feature this new "V" Troupe element for the public.
Welcome Henry and watch as we create magic with this very special artist!
Watch Henry on David
Letterman Show
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Intersection Productions Produces
a Reality Reel of Velocity Circus.
Sneak Peek into The Daily Life of Velocity Circus
Donald Bull Executive Producer of Dr. 90210 and
his team of Intersection Productions followed Velocity Circus pre and post
events and captured the essence of who we are and what we do.
Donald Bull is a producer, director, writer and editor. He started at PBS station
KQED in San Francisco, where his work won two Emmys. He has directed and edited
a Movie of the Week for NBC entitled Class Reunion (1996) (TV), "Road
Rules" (1994) for MTV, Disney Channel's "Bug Juice" (1998),
and "Making the Band" (2000) for ABC. He has edited 5 seasons of "The
Real World" (1992) for MTV and is the Post Producer for the 10th season.
As an editor he has helped create the first episodes of several TV series,
including 'Making the Band' for ABC, 'The Naked Café' for VH-1, and
Disney Channel's 'Bug Juice'. Donald Bull writes and directs films and documentaries,
which are distributed nationally.
His 35mm short film 'Dodgeball' has been
accepted into seventeen film festivals, was a "Best Short Film" Finalist
in the 2001 USA Film Festival, and won Best Comedy Short in the 2001 Breckenridge
Festival of Film. It was also a part of the 2001 IFP Market in New York and
was selected the Audience Choice Award for Best Short in the Marco Island Film
Festival.
Watch Velocity Circus Reel by Intersection Productions
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Chihuly Opening This Weekend at The de Young Museum!
Velocity Circus Performs June 15th at De Young Museum
Free admission for all! Put your wallet away--the opening weekend of Chihuly
at the de Young is free for all visitors June 14-15 thanks to the support
of Target. In addition to viewing the largest show ever staged of the artistry
of Dale Chihuly, visitors to the de Young can also enjoy live music, family
activities and fire and industrial art programming by the Oakland-based non-profit,
The Crucible.
Kids and families can participate in a variety of hands- on art activities
all weekend, which will be located in front of the de Young, or gather on
the Terrace outside of the Museum Cafe to observe a bronze pour of the logos
of the de Young, Target and The Crucible. Velocity Circus will be providing
multiple stage performances throughout the day.
More Chihuly De Young info |
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Our Emcee for the Evening
Miss Kitten on the Keys!
San Francisco based Velocity Circus musical variety artist Suzanne Ramsey aka
pianist Kitten on the Keys has been spreading her wings and bringing her musical
monkeyshines to trailblazing neo vaudeville/burlesque/cabaret shows around
the globe. Affectionally known as the Punk Rock Betty Boop by the Parisian
Press, Kitten has performed on many tours and fabulous festivals. Kitten Femme
C'd the hot show Cabaret New Burlesque at the IDEAL Festival in Nantes France,
Lille, the Paris Quartier D'ete Festival at Circus Venue Le Zebre de Belville,
and spent an entire summer wowing crowds in Nantes France for Estuaire 2007
with her piano hijinks and silly strums of her ukulele.
Her self penned cabaret songs and Tin Pan Alley treasures revive the mirth
and merriment of days gone by. Her popularity continues across the pond-in
the past six months shes performed all over the UK, Ireland, and Wales solo
and opening for legendary punk rock band the DAMNED as the MC and musical act
for their Twisted Cabaret. She'll join forces with like minded artists this
summer in Scotland for the famous Fringe Festival in Edinburgh shopping her
one woman musical. Kitten's summer is busy-she will also be a guest of Festival
ad Werth in Ultrecht where young artists develop their work and will be involved
in an amazing theatrical spectacle with Cabaret New Burlesque in Napoli, Teatro
Fesival Italia! She is always pleased to be a part of the beauty of Velocity
Circus! |
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
4pm; doors open @ 3
NEW ACTS, NEW ARTISTS AT CUE
CUE/ Velocity Circus
New Artists' Showcase
CUE Space 1824 9th Street, Oakland
CUE Space is one of CUE's Bay Area
programming locations.
Join Velocity Circus and CUE at CUE Space to see some INCREDIBLE new acts,
including:
Slapstick Dance from Fou Fou HA!
Magic by Alex!
Audrey Rosales' new Aerial Net Performance!
Youth Aerial Act from Trapeze Arts!
Acrobatic Dance by Paula Kidwell (Welcome to San Francisco, Paula!)
New Works from V-Troupe!
...and much more!
If YOU would like to be a part of our showcase, please contact Karen Light
at 415- 242-4196 • karen_light@prodigy.net
Learn More
Children United by Experience
CUE SPACE is located in West Oakland and is one of the Bay Area locations
where we program regularly with Gregangelo and Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
CUE promotes cultural awareness and diversity between youth, through global
artistic exchange, film, visual and the performing arts. In our commitment
to this mission we aid youth in finding a voice and more fully contributing
to their communities. By sharing the message that youth have a perspective
and message that needs to be heard, we plant the seeds of healthy and viable
local, regional and International communities where children feel valued
and safe.
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February, 2008
Velocity Announces Circus School of Arizona in the
Press!
Here's an update on Circus School of Arizona, an affiliate of Gregangelo
and Velocity Circus. Circus School of AZ is owned and run by core Velocity
artist Rachel Stegman. Included below are links to recent press articles.
We are very proud of Rachel, who has returned to her hometown of Scottsdale,
AZ to pursue her dream of running a circus school. Within only six months
she has built a strong group of circus artists ready to dazzle Arizona audiences.
Way to go, Rachel!
Circus School of Arizona
Circus School of
Arizona, LLC is now offering Circus Aerial Arts classes in
Arizona. Renowned instructor, Rachel Stegman, is teaching group
and private classes at Fitness Dynamics in Scottsdale, AZ, at Scottsdale
Gymnastics in Scottsdale, AZ, and at Aspire Kids Sports Center
in Chandler, AZ.Excerpt from The Arizona Republic: Stegman, 32,
knows the craft. She was trained by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
You could say she "ran away" to the circus in her early 20s, where
she perfected her moves from the trapeze to the rope, also known as a corde
lisse.
She caught the circus bug as a child, during a family vacation to Club Med,
where trapeze lessons were offered. In her teens, Stegman attended a performing
arts camp in New York, and at 23, she decided to further her aerial education.
She is managing the Arizona Special Events market and k-12 programming for
Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment based in San Francisco.
She has returned to the Valley, her home, to open the Circus School of Arizona.
Read full
Article
Brad Perry of Arizona Family with Rachel
Rachel recently shot a morning spot on Arizona Family with Brad Perry. Watch
this segment.
Rachel is managing the special events market in Arizona for Gregangelo & Velocity
Arts and Entertainment. She has been training and curating a great variety
of Arizona artists to program into special events and is making strides in
giving back to our Arizona community through artist development and working
with Valley of the Sun community intitiaves and organizations! Rachel can
be reached at 480-285-9635.
Watch Arizona
Family Video
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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Gregangelo Presents “Heliopolis:
Legendary City of the Sun”
as part of Marin Theatre Company's
"
Words & Music Series."
Let your imagination soar as you are invited behind the walls of the Casbah
for a fascinating evening of arabesque entertainment as we visit "Heliopolis," Egypt's
legendary City of the Sun. Both haunting and upbeat, you will be entertained
by the colorful Whirling Dervish, Sword Swallowers, Snake Charmers, Acrobats,
Contortionists, Fire Ensembles, and an exceptional troupe of male and female
Harem Dancers.
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus are masters in providing high-impact and
uncommon entertainment using museum quality costumes, original signature
artistry and dazzling lights.
In the tradition of Cirque du Soleil, Velocity's exceptional artists dedicate
their lives to perfecting their diverse talents and skills. Their artistry
has been recognized, sought-after and hired by the leading Entertainment
Media and Fortune 500 companies in one-of-a-kind productions on the regional,
national, and international stage.
To purchase tickets:
www.marintheatre.org/
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2008
C.U.E. Artists Showcase on
January 20th!
Come see new artists and new acts at C.U.E. Space!
Join us for an evening of High Caliber Variety Arts in a funky environment
with Great People! Sunday January 20, 2008 Doors Open 3 PM; Show PM-PM CUE
SPACE 1824 9th Street, Oakland CA Gregangelo & Velocity Circus will hold
a Variety Arts Showcase at CUE Space in Oakland. This showcase will feature
Bay Area Artists in all disciplines and will provide a platform for artists
to showcase developing, new or existing acts in front of a public audience.
Disciplines included are Circus Aerial Acts, Contortion, Dance, Magic & Illusion,
Comedy Sketches, Visual Arts, Film, Live music and more.
To be included as an artist in future showcases call Karen
Light @ 415-242-4196.
1824 9th Street Oakland, CA 94607
Why: Benefit for CUE & performing platform for Bay Area Artists
Cost: $10.00 per person
To purchase tickets call 415- 242-4196
for more information
on CUE click here
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JANUARY 10 – 13, 2008
Thurs and Fri 7:00 pm
Sat and Sun 3:00 pm and 7:00pm
Pi, the Physical Comedy Troupe,
is making their San Francisco Debut
" Move in Madness"~ 7 Clowns and 1 hour of fun!
" Moving into a new home can be rough. Moving into a new home when you're a
clown is down right funny. Join Caboose and the clowns of Pi as they encounter the
zaniness and absurdity of making a house a home. With juggling, feats of incredible
strength, puppets, mime and acrobatics, these short vignettes keep the show movin'
right along. We'll also try to answer the age old question: how many clowns does
it take to screw in a lightbulb?"
Tickets are a sliding scale from $5 to $25
at The Boxcar Playhouse 505 Natoma Street San Francisco, Ca 94103
to purchase tickets:
http://www.boxcartheatre.org/ |
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JANUARY 22, 2008
Chapter Birthday Celebration At the Sonoma Lodge,
Henry's Backflip
Join us as we create Surprising Spectacles at ISES Napa-Sonoma's Event!
Big party at the annual birthday fest. Networking reception, passed appetizers,
wine bars and entertainment by Rolando Morales and Dana Land providing Latin
jazz music and vocals. Surprises from Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
For more information on tickets or joining ISES click here:
www.isesnapa-sonoma.com/
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Velocity and C.U.E. Welcomes New Artist!
Meet Henry Holloway
We are happy to have stuntman and jumping stilts performer, Henry Holloway,
as a new member of V- Troupe, Velocity's newly formed circus troupe!
Henry moved to San Francisco from Texas to join us and brings with him incredible
talent and energy. Henry finished training at a Stuntman School two years ago
and is already on the fast track for creating incredible spectacles and exciting
moments for audiences worldwide.
Henry's specialty is his jumping, flipping, and leaping abilities...on his
stilts including jumping over cars, people, steps and other large obstacles
His work has become a fundamental and dynamic aspect of V-Troupe and he is
currently coaching other members of the troupe in his specialty stilt acrobatics
and soon will feature this new "V" Troupe element for the public.
Welcome Henry and watch as we create magic with this very special artist!
Watch Henry on David
Letterman Show
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Friday, May
2, 2008
A Surreal and Hilarious lineup @ de Young Museum San Francisco, CA
On Friday Nights, the entire museum stays open until 8:45 p.m. offering a variety
of interdisciplinary arts programs, including live music, poetry, films, dance,
tours, and lectures. The cafe and a no-host cocktail bar are open for dinner
and drinks. There are hands- on art-making activities available for children
and adults.
Admission is always free to members, and regular admission fees
apply to non-members to visit the galleries: $10 adults, $7 seniors, $6 youths
(13-17) and college students with ID, free for children 12 and under.
For more
information call the de Young Museum San Francisco at 415.750.7694
The museum
is located at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive in the heart of San Francisco's
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Gregangelo brings to life artist
Jane Hammond's paintings.
Join us for this
surreal, exciting and rare Velocity event open to the public, please invite
your guests and friends to attend as this is one evening that they don't want
to miss. We are highlighting the artist
Jane
Hammond who will be in attendance
at the event. Cultural
Encounters at the de Young is a series of interconnected
programs developed in collaboration with community arts organizations and performing
and visual artists. These programs are designed to attract new and diverse
audiences to the museum while creating exciting educational and artistic possibilities
from the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
Gregangelo Presents an "Only in San Francisco" extraordinarily surreal
evening of over the top theatrical costumes, artists and antics! Noted below
is a sample line up of artists for the evening:
• Steven Raspa
• V-Troupe
• Fou Fou Ha
• Pi Physical Theatre
• Kitten on the Keys
• Herbie Hatman's Sideshow
• Super Gigi
• Miss Jenny Daly Show Girl Extraordinaire
• Peggy L' Eggs
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Our Emcee for the Evening
Miss Kitten on the Keys!
San Francisco based Velocity Circus musical variety artist Suzanne Ramsey aka
pianist Kitten on the Keys has been spreading her wings and bringing her musical
monkeyshines to trailblazing neo vaudeville/burlesque/cabaret shows around
the globe. Affectionally known as the Punk Rock Betty Boop by the Parisian
Press, Kitten has performed on many tours and fabulous festivals. Kitten Femme
C'd the hot show Cabaret New Burlesque at the IDEAL Festival in Nantes France,
Lille, the Paris Quartier D'ete Festival at Circus Venue Le Zebre de Belville,
and spent an entire summer wowing crowds in Nantes France for Estuaire 2007
with her piano hijinks and silly strums of her ukulele.
Her self penned cabaret songs and Tin Pan Alley treasures revive the mirth
and merriment of days gone by. Her popularity continues across the pond-in
the past six months shes performed all over the UK, Ireland, and Wales solo
and opening for legendary punk rock band the DAMNED as the MC and musical act
for their Twisted Cabaret. She'll join forces with like minded artists this
summer in Scotland for the famous Fringe Festival in Edinburgh shopping her
one woman musical. Kitten's summer is busy-she will also be a guest of Festival
ad Werth in Ultrecht where young artists develop their work and will be involved
in an amazing theatrical spectacle with Cabaret New Burlesque in Napoli, Teatro
Fesival Italia! She is always pleased to be a part of the beauty of Velocity
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
4pm;
doors open @ 3
NEW ACTS, NEW ARTISTS AT CUE
CUE/ Velocity Circus
New Artists' Showcase
CUE Space 1824 9th Street, Oakland
CUE Space is one of CUE's Bay
Area
programming locations.
Join Velocity Circus and CUE at CUE Space to see some INCREDIBLE new
acts, including:
Slapstick Dance from Fou Fou HA!
Magic by Alex!
Audrey Rosales' new Aerial Net Performance!
Youth Aerial Act from Trapeze Arts!
Acrobatic Dance by Paula Kidwell (Welcome to San Francisco, Paula!)
New Works from V-Troupe!
...and much more!
If YOU would like to be a part of our showcase, please
contact Karen Light at 415- 242-4196 • karen_light@prodigy.net
Learn More
Children United by Experience
CUE SPACE is located in West Oakland and is one of the Bay Area locations
where we program regularly with Gregangelo and Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
CUE promotes cultural awareness and diversity between youth, through global
artistic exchange, film, visual and the performing arts. In our commitment
to this mission we aid youth in finding a voice and more fully contributing
to their communities. By sharing the message that youth have a perspective
and message that needs to be heard, we plant the seeds of healthy and viable
local, regional and International communities where children feel valued
and safe.
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February, 2008
Velocity Announces Circus School of Arizona
in the Press!
Here's an update on Circus School of Arizona, an affiliate of Gregangelo and
Velocity Circus. Circus School of AZ is owned and run by core Velocity artist
Rachel Stegman. Included below are links to recent press articles.
We are very proud of Rachel, who has returned to her hometown of Scottsdale,
AZ to pursue her dream of running a circus school. Within only six months she
has built a strong group of circus artists ready to dazzle Arizona audiences.
Way to go, Rachel!
Circus School of Arizona
Circus School of Arizona,
LLC is now offering Circus Aerial Arts classes in Arizona. Renowned instructor,
Rachel Stegman, is teaching group and private
classes at Fitness Dynamics in Scottsdale, AZ, at Scottsdale Gymnastics in
Scottsdale, AZ, and at Aspire Kids Sports Center in Chandler, AZ.Excerpt
from The Arizona Republic: Stegman, 32, knows the craft. She was trained
by Ringling
Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.
You could say she "ran away" to the circus in her early 20s, where
she perfected her moves from the trapeze to the rope, also known as a corde
lisse.
She caught the circus bug as a child, during a family vacation to Club Med,
where trapeze lessons were offered. In her teens, Stegman attended a performing
arts camp in New York, and at 23, she decided to further her aerial education.
She is managing the Arizona Special Events market and k-12 programming for
Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment based in San Francisco.
She has returned to the Valley, her home, to open the Circus School of Arizona.
Read full Article
Brad Perry of Arizona Family with Rachel
Rachel recently shot a morning spot on Arizona Family with Brad Perry. Watch
this segment.
Rachel is managing the special events market in Arizona for Gregangelo & Velocity
Arts and Entertainment. She has been training and curating a great variety
of Arizona artists to program into special events and is making strides
in giving back to our Arizona community through artist development and working
with Valley of the Sun community intitiaves and organizations! Rachel can
be reached at 480-285-9635.
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FEBRUARY 11, 2008
Gregangelo Presents “Heliopolis:
Legendary City
of the Sun”
as part of Marin Theatre Company's
" Words & Music Series."
Let your imagination soar as you are invited behind the walls of the Casbah
for a fascinating evening of arabesque entertainment as we visit "Heliopolis," Egypt's
legendary City of the Sun. Both haunting and upbeat, you will be entertained
by the colorful Whirling Dervish, Sword Swallowers, Snake Charmers, Acrobats,
Contortionists, Fire Ensembles, and an exceptional troupe of male and female
Harem Dancers.
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus are masters in providing high-impact and uncommon
entertainment using museum quality costumes, original signature artistry and
dazzling lights.
In the tradition of Cirque du Soleil, Velocity's exceptional artists dedicate
their lives to perfecting their diverse talents and skills. Their artistry
has been recognized, sought-after and hired by the leading Entertainment Media
and Fortune 500 companies in one-of-a-kind productions on the regional, national,
and international stage.
To purchase tickets:
www.marintheatre.org/
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2008 C.U.E. Artists Showcase on January 20th!
Come see new artists and new acts at C.U.E. Space!
Join us for an evening of High Caliber Variety Arts in a funky environment
with Great People! Sunday January 20, 2008 Doors Open 3 PM; Show PM-PM
CUE SPACE 1824 9th Street, Oakland CA Gregangelo & Velocity Circus
will hold a Variety Arts Showcase at CUE Space in Oakland. This showcase
will feature Bay Area Artists in all disciplines and will provide a platform
for artists to showcase developing, new or existing acts in front of a
public audience. Disciplines included are Circus Aerial Acts, Contortion,
Dance, Magic & Illusion, Comedy Sketches, Visual Arts, Film, Live
music and more.
To be included as an artist in future showcases
call Karen Light @ 415-242-4196.
1824 9th Street Oakland, CA 94607
Why: Benefit for CUE & performing
platform for Bay Area Artists
Cost: $10.00 per person
To purchase tickets
call 415- 242-4196
for more information on CUE click here
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JANUARY 10 – 13, 2008
Thurs and Fri 7:00 pm
Sat and Sun 3:00 pm and 7:00pm
Pi, the Physical Comedy Troupe,
is making their San Francisco Debut
"
Move in Madness"~ 7 Clowns and 1 hour of fun!
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Moving into a new home can be rough. Moving into a new home when you're a clown
is down right funny. Join Caboose and the clowns of Pi as they encounter the
zaniness and absurdity of making a house a home. With juggling, feats of incredible
strength, puppets, mime and acrobatics, these short vignettes keep the show
movin' right along. We'll also try to answer the age old question: how many
clowns does it take to screw in a lightbulb?"
Tickets are a sliding scale
from $5 to $25
at The Boxcar Playhouse 505 Natoma Street San Francisco, Ca
94103
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JANUARY 22, 2008
Chapter Birthday Celebration At the Sonoma Lodge,
Henry's Backflip
Join us as we create Surprising Spectacles at ISES Napa-Sonoma's Event!
Big party at the annual birthday fest. Networking reception, passed appetizers,
wine bars and entertainment by Rolando Morales and Dana Land providing Latin
jazz music and vocals. Surprises from Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment.
For more information on tickets or joining ISES click here:
www.isesnapa-sonoma.com/
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Velocity and C.U.E. Welcomes New Artist!
Meet Henry Holloway
We are happy to have stuntman and jumping stilts performer, Henry Holloway,
as a new member of V- Troupe, Velocity's newly formed circus troupe!
Henry moved to San Francisco from Texas to join us and brings with him incredible
talent and energy. Henry finished training at a Stuntman School two years ago
and is already on the fast track for creating incredible spectacles and exciting
moments for
audiences worldwide.
Henry's specialty is his jumping, flipping, and leaping
abilities...on his stilts including jumping over cars, people, steps and other
large obstacles
His work has become a fundamental and dynamic aspect of V-Troupe and he is
currently coaching other members of the troupe in his specialty stilt acrobatics
and soon will feature this new "V" Troupe element for the public.
Welcome Henry and watch as we create magic with this very special artist!
Watch Henry on David Letterman Show
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NOVEMBER 2007
SAVE THE DATE & JOIN US FOR A GREAT SHOW!
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NOVEMBER 16, 2007
right after
the Ice Skating Rink Opening Event!
Annual HYATT HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY!
Included
in the Narnia line-up is Abby McPhee, Aerial
Artist
from Trapeze
Arts' Youth Performance Troupe!
Hyatt Embarcadero, One Embarcadero Street, SF
Velocity brings to life The Tale of Narnia in the Green spirit of the
environment at this Traditional Holiday Ceremony! Fauns, satyrs, fairies,
trolls and trees meander
through the crowd and echo the beauty of our Green Earth. A drum ensemble takes
the stage and all of Narnia's creatures gather to see the battle of Prince
Caspian and
Mullugutherum over protecting the Green Earth. At the height of the battle a fairy
enters the scene and whispers all is GREEN and illuminated for everyone in protecting
our Earth!
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NOVEMBER 16
4-7pm
San Francisco Ice Dreams Show
at the Embarcadero Ice
Rink
Gregangelo & Velocity Artists create a evening
of enchantment
Ice Skating Rink:
One Embarcadero Street
Winter Wonderland Carnival:
Embarcadero Center 1-4
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Featuring Velocity's Iceskating-Aerial
Performance and Winter Wonderland Carnival
Backed by the Oz-like projections of our Giant Video Sculpture. Marvel at
the visual journey of Fire and Ice through the cosmos, with interludes of a
warm and enigmatic Giant Face that welcomes and talks to the audience, truly
an only in San Francisco moment to kick off the Holiday Season! At Embarcadero
Centers 1-4, Velocity performers and characters mingle with guests in our Winter
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Featured young Artist from
Trapeze Arts Youth Aerial Performance Troupe
Abby McPhee, Aerial Artist
We would like to introduce you to an incredible young artist “Abby
McPhee.” We were introduced to Abby through her great coach, Janene Davis. Janene has
travelled and performed around the world and now partners with Gregangelo & Velocity
Circus and CUE to bring extraordinary, elevated and professional growth opportunities
to her troupe of aerialists. Abby began her career in the arts as a competitive
ice skater, has worked with Velocity circus at special events and this Friday
she will be featured in Velocity Circus' Narnia spectacle at the Hyatt Regency
San Francisco Holiday Lighting Ceremony.
Under the artistic direction and training
of Janene Davis, director of Trapeze Arts' Aerial Youth Performance Troupe
Abby has excelled and is moving forward in both professional and personal development.
Janene's dedication to her student and passion for finding opportunities and
elevating development experiences is contagious and aligned with Velocity and
CUE's mission of Youth, Arts and Emerging Artists. We look forward to sharing
more stories and bios from Janene's troupe of aerialists as we program more
with these inspiring young artists and their pasisonate coach!
Who is Trapeze Arts? Have you ever wanted to run away and join the circus?
Or maybe you've dreamt of flying through the air or swinging by your knees!
Well, we have just the thing for you. Since 1994, Trapeze Arts, Inc. has been
teaching flying trapeze and other circus arts to adults and children of all
ages and is one of only a handful of full time Circus Schools in the United
States. Their classes are unique and exciting and while most of their students
are taking classes for fun, they also c train those who aspire to a professional
career. They recognize that everyone has the ability to participate in circus
activities, regardless of size, ability, previous experience or strength and
their students range in age from 2-82!! Their mission is to provide an opportunity
for any individual to experience and learn aerial and other circus arts in
a supportive, non-competitive environment. The goal of this experience is to
enrich, enhance and promote personal growth in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere.
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SAVE THE DATES!
DECEMBER 7 & 9
at the Oakland Museum
Join us as we create a
Surreal Night and Introduce our new Troupe at the
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December 7, 2007:
Extraordinary things begin to occur: diorama's come alive to wage epic theatrical
moments for the guests. California 's history comes alive with the voices
and people of our great state, music, sound effects and stunning actors grace
the instillations on a surreal evening of interaction and play.
The journey begins at all 3 entrances with spectacle characters engaging guests
as they enter and setting the stage for a surreal and fun evening at the Oakland
Museum.
December 9, 2007:
Join us as we go “OFF THE WALL” and introduce Velocity Circus Performance
Troupe to the community and as they bring to stage California’s diversity and takes
the stage to live Taiko drums as they morph into a spectacular acro-contortion, stunt
ensemble. Everyone's invited to honor the museum’s past and welcome our future in
this multicultural celebration.
More info on festivities at www.musuemca.org
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Velocity Circus’ “American
Icon” wins First Place
At International World Statue Competition
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International World Living Statues
Competition
attracts audience
of 300,000
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Joanne Evangelista & Audrey Rosales win 1st
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Arnhem, Netherlands —August 26, 2007
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus win 1st Place in Juried
International Living Statue Competition with their entry “American
Icon.”
San Francisco artists Joanne Evangelista and Audrey Rosales return victorious
from the Netherlands with their first place win in the International World
Living Statue Competition in Arnhem, Netherlands, placing their city’s
star again on the map as a cutting edge and innovative place for the arts.
The team of artists for the “American Icon” entry was led by
native San Franciscan Gregangelo Herrera, Artistic Director for the company. Joanne
Evangelista, a master make-up artist and stylist for the company, created
a special effect illusion that took the competition by storm and secured
1st place in the international competition. Audrey Rosales, a native San
Franciscan and circus artist, created the gown for the “American
Icon” and
modeled for the entry. Her stamina as a circus artist allowed her
to stand motionless with her eyes closed for hours as thousands of spectators
milled around her excitedly speaking numerous foreign languages and
photographing her. At one point the installation was causing such
a commotion and stir on the streets of Arnhem that the organizer asked
Joanne and Audrey to take a break to relieve the congestion.
Contributing artists to the installation include Scott Norlund, Yumei Hou,
Bolormaa Batbayar and Jordan L’Moore — House of L’Moore
Wigs. Joanne
Evangelista is also the 1st Place winner of the Orlando Face and Body Art
International Convention 2007.
Click Here to See Award Video
About Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment
Gregangelo & Velocity Arts & Entertainment is an innovative San
Francisco-based Entertainment Company. Their in house facilities
include a San Francisco Arts Attraction , Costume Studio, Film and Video
Editing Studio, Prop Shop, Rehearsal Space, 100 Seat Theatre suitable for
Film, Circus, Dance , and Multi Disciplinary performances, an affiliate
Circus School in Arizona, and administrative offices.
Their award winning team includes: World-Class Circus & Specialty Artists,
Visual Artists, Dancers, Choreographers, Costumers, Designers, Musical
Talent, Composers, Lyricists, Film Makers, Cutting Edge Performers, Makeup,
Adornment & Prosthetic Experts, Animators, Scientists & Engineers,
Artistic & Technical directors, Riggers, Stunt Coordinators, Instructors & Coaches
as well as seasoned Account & Artist Managers who are all instrumental
in creating one of a kind productions. They perform on the regional,
national, and international special events, corporate, media and touring
markets.
They provide inventive concepts, unique spectacle acts, characters, fantastic
multi media arts installations, antics, music, and shows tailored to audiences
worldwide. The company’s signature aesthetic fuses the arts & sciences
with various elements of ancient, contemporary, & imagined futuristic
world cultures.
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus are masters in providing high-impact and
uncommon entertainment for both public and private special engagements
(Corporate, Convention, Trade Show, Product Launch, Awards Ceremonies,
Branding, Team Building Instruction, Fundraiser, Gala, Night Club, Media,
Print, Children's, Fairs, Festivals, Touring, Etc...)
Their artistry has been recognized, sought-after and hired by leading Entertainment
Media and Fortune 500 companies.
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AS GOOD AS REAL: An Ode
to Hiroshi Sugimoto
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"ORIGIN"
is an experimental film that
signifies fertility, conception
of nature. It's
influenced by the
Japanese indigenous belief
of Shintoism.
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The Dervish Poet Rumi writes:
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll
meet you there... Where
the soul lies down in the grass, where the grass melts into the soul, where
the bee from mystic inspiration fills its room with honey."
The artist becomes an alchemist in slumber, as he/she mixes realities
and worlds. Upon awakening, he can not express what only the soul
knows. So he reaches and surrounds himself with the images and colors that
give glimpse to the unseen, the art becoming the call and answer to places
beyond sleep.
Join us this evening as we celebrate the extraordinary 30-year career
of Hiroshi Sugimoto and his exhibition at the de Young Museum.
Inspired by the work of Sugimoto, multimedia artist Gregangelo and his
team of incredible Velocity Artists become the raconteurs for one evening
at the de Young. In this evening of wonder, they will create
a living statue/painting garden, a Sensorium labyrinth with
interactive sense elements, a 16 Ft "Pyram ID" art
installation that utilizes video projections and interacts with the
guests, musical creatures, and an avant-garde film with poetry.
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Most evenings, the sound of entertainers' traditional dance music floated
through our house. By my first year of primary school, I must've heard
a good number of rakugo routines, although I didn't really understand them
half the time. I did sense though, that the most important thing
to these raconteurs was their childlike wonderment."
—Hiroshi Sugimoto Click here for more information on the evening and The de Young Museum.
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GREGANGELO/CUE NEWSLETTER
JULY 2007 |
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Girlfest Bay Area!
Join us this Sunday July 22, 2007 from 1-5pm @ Dolores Park
in San Francisco as we perform as part of the line-up for our second year
in the closing concert of Girlfest Bay Area! Girlfest mission is to change
peer culture in order to prevent increasing violence against women and
girls through education, entertainment and positive representations of women.
When
girls experience sexual abuse, they more often than not do not seek help
or call hotlines or tell their parents. They ask their friends for help,
friends who are not equipped to handle situations such as abuse. for more
information on Girlfest click on the Girlfest logo and LISTEN TO: JULY
2007 - WOMEN'S RADIO INTERVIEW WITH CO-DIRECTOR JESSMAYA MORALES and FOUNDER
KATHRYN
XIAN
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Save the Date August 17
Friday Night at the de Young
Gregangelo & Velocity Artists create a evening of enchantment "As
Good as Real" Summer Dreams in the Fog An Ode to Hiroshi Sugimoto Inspired
by the work of Hiroshi Sugimoto currently on exhibition at the de Young, multi-media
artist Gregangelo Herrera creates and transforms a "Friday Night" at
the De Young Museum into an environmental, atmospheric and enveloping moment
of captured impulses and dioramas through the use of circus arts, living statues
created by Velocity's internationally renowned award winning make-up artists
Joanne Evangelista, Alison Johnson(work pictured above). Also sneak preview
Velocity's instillation before the artists leave for the Netherlands to compete
in the Wold Statues Competion. Included in this evening is an avant- garde
film by Japanese filmmaker Hiromi Yoshida that interacts with Velocity's performers
and an "Pyram ID" art instillation utilizing video projections and
black light illusions and not to be missed the Sound Sensorium chair experience
by Velocity's Taiz! regular admission fees apply click on link below for additional
information
More information on de Young and Friday Nights
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Featured Artist Tara Bayat
Tara Bayat is our newest member to the GVCT family. born in Egypt she was
immediately exposed to a sub culture of internationals that her mother, a
San Franciscan, and father, a Iranian, had not been exposed to till they
were in their 20's. it was essential to her parents that she and her older
sister, Shiva, should get acquainted with the arts. While attending Private
British school she became involved with the Cario Opera House at the age
of 6 while taking violin lessons. this became a second home for her and she
continued to be involved with events at the Opera House including the annual
Christmas Choir and a production of "The Sound of Music". At 11
she moved to the Hague, the Netherlands where she attends the International
School of the Hague. There she continues to play the violin and and has formed
a 6 girl accapella group. Our 15 year old intern is at GVCT to get more acquainted
with her passion, a passion that bloomed when she was 3, when she saw "Tommy" on
Broadway.
Tara internship is a culmination of CUE & Velocity's commitment to young
emerging artists. Through out Tara's internship she will be exposed and contribute
to Velocity's marketing, public relations, artist management, creative writing,
film editing and living a life in the arts. She is documenting her time here
with Velocity and in San Francisco, for a short film project she is required
to complete by the end of summer, which will be shown at a fall CUE showcase.
She is documenting her day to day on "A day in the life of Velocity
Circus" blogspot. visit the blog and drop her a word of encouragement
on the comment section!
velocitycircus.blogspot.com
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Recap of Gregangelo & San
Francisco Symphony Event / June
14, 2007
Gregangelo creates dreamscape fantasyland
The San Francisco Symphony invited Gregangelo to work
his magic for the opening of the Prokofiev Festival on Thursday, June 14
by designing and creating a "black
tie chic" after-party in War Memorial Veterans Building based on the story "For
the love of Three Oranges" . Gregangelo and his great team of artists,
support staff and incredible production team transformed the venue into magical
art instillations complete with fantasy characters like "The Fairy" as
pictured and played by Shannon Gaines. These magical characters added an extra
punch to the exciting rooms and brought the story and instillations to life!
It was a pleasure to see the genuine smiles and laughter as symphony guests
played and became enveloped in the enchantment. A special thank you to everyone
who helped make this evening happen especially Jennifer Franks for believing
in the magic and thank you to Drew Alitzer for capturing the essence and ambiance
of the evening through his beautiful photography. To see more images of the
event and Drew's work click on the link below.
Images of SF Symphony's June Festival Opening Gala
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WATCH YOUTUBE VIDEO OF VELOCITY PRIDE FLOAT
Thank you to all our Artists and Friends for making it happen!
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus created a San Francisco/Circus fantasy themed
float for this years SF Pride 2007. Included in the dreamscape were 50 artists
of all disciplines and ages including members of the Circus Center's Youth
Circus.
It was especially moving to have Oriana and Sofia Quesada participate, they
recently had an uncle pass and this was a way for them to remember and pay
tribute to him on this day. Overall the importance of why we participated in
SF PRIDE was to celebrate the diversity of our community. To remember our friends
and family that have passed on due to aids, or victims of hate crimes, to note
the disease of being ostracized and separated from our families due to prejudices
is still alive and well, and especially to remember that across the continent,
across the world or perhaps in our own back yard, there continues to be a struggle
of recognizing each other's individuality. On this day we celebrated our individuality
and helped celebrate for those who could not be here. This certainly was the
spirit of our Velocity Circus contingent.
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Velocity Circus teaching at Bay Area Discovery Museum
Discovery Days Summer Camp 2007 June 11 - August 24 Big fun, small classes!
Join Velocity Circus artists for their fourth year of camp programming @ Bay
Area Discovery Museum this summer for non-stop fun and adventure. Sign up for
a different Discovery Camp each week and celebrate the joy of guided exploration
and open- ended play. Camp themes include visual and performing arts, building,
natural history, science, crafts and more. Camps are organized by ages (4-5,
6- 8 and 9-12) and are in small groups of 10 to 14 children. for more information
on having Velocity Circus programming for youth at your school or organization
contact Rachel Stegman @ rachel@gregangelo.com or 415-242-4196
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Velocity Circus Partners with SEED Foundation and Mayor's
Office of Community Development
Wednesday, June 20, 2007 6:30pm-10pm at Moscone West, 800 Howard Street,
San Francisco CA
Velocity Circus & CUE will
be featuring 8 of our most spectacular acts and 48 of our brilliant
bay area artists in "The
SEED School and Public School FUNdraiser"! Included in our line-up
is The Grammy Award Winning Pacific
Boychoir Academy. Singing with our
own GG Bridges This choir is the only boys choir based in Oakland,
California. The Boychoir is an institution dedicated to boychoir training
in the tradition
of the finest choirs of America and around the world. In addition don't
miss the spectacular C
ircus Center's San Francisco Youth Circus red hot
and thrilling as they hoop dive to "Velocity's original Mission
Music".
General Admission to SEED FOUNDATION VARIETY SHOW $25.00.
To purchase
tickets,
go to: www.theatrebayarea.org
www.goldst
arevents.com For
more info.
Contact
Jeffrey Ferns @ 415-242-4196.
SEED FOUNDATION
About
the Show: This event is a knock-out show, produced cabaret style to
showcase a phenomenal
range of local talent. We have
secured multiple artists to present a taste of jazz, drumming, hip-hop,
ethnic
dance, and world- champion salsa danceres in concert with the extraordinary
and sophisticated & artistic performance of Gregangelo & Velocity
Circus Entertainment.
www.seedfoundation.org
FUNDS
RAISED SUPPORT:
This show will raise funds to support
our public schools and explore the creation of a SEED School in San
Francisco.
A SEED School is based on a model created by The SEED Foundation that
integrates
a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program. The
SF SEED School would focus on supporting and educating underserved
youth in grades
7-12.
Ticket Price: $25.00
Watch our “To Inspire Video”
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About Velocity Circus & CUE
CUE promotes cultural awareness, self-esteem building and diversity between
youth, through global exchange, film, visual and the performing arts
and creates opportunity and career path work experience for emerging
artists.
For more info: www.cuekids.org
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Gregangelo & Velocity
Circus Artists Cast pre-Show
@ Teatro Zinzanni
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SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2007
Velocity Circus in Above The Clouds a Hip-Hop B-Boy/B-Girl
Battle
“Above the Clouds” is a three day, all ages family
event, which encompasses all elements of hip hop. The kick off date is Friday,
April 13, for the pre-event sponsored by Weekend Wake-Up, which is a series
of free community events, combining an after school graffiti curriculum with
dynamic multi-media hip hop parties lead by Sam Mulberry or “Desi.” The
occasion will allow artists to meet and mingle in the midst of music, breakdancin,
and an art show. The battle date is Saturday, April 14, @ Velocity Circus’ CUE
SPACE where five on five teams of b-boys and b-girls will battle for the
grand prize of $2,000. Open cyphers will take place on Sunday, April 15th,
where dancers will have the freedom to share and have fun with one another
in a non-competitive environment. Another $1,000 will be awarded to many
individuals who dance their hearts out.
CUE SPACE 1824 9th Street, Oakland
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2005
SATURDAY, May 28, 2005
SUNDAY, May 29, 2005
Velocity Circus invites YOU to
board our spaceship for destination Heliosphere, Jr.!
Take a whimsical cosmic cruise through
the solar system in search of a magical hat with the extraordinary
performers of San Francisco's own Gregangelo & Velocity Circus.
Encounter stellar beings of extraterrestrial abilities, comical
mischief, dazzling aerials and unexpected danger in this action
packed performance created for the entire family!
Yerba Buena Center for the Performing Arts
701 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Presented by CUE www.cuekids.org
Heliosphere,
Jr. Information here!
SUNDAY, JULY 4 7:00 pm & 1:00 am
SUNDAY, JULY 11 11:00 am
Gregangelo "Whirling Circus Dervish" appearing
in Cirque du Soleil's Solstrom Cosmic Disco on Bravo Channel.
A discotheque occupies an entire planet situated
somewhere in intergalactic space. As is the case for all Saturday night
hot spots,
entry into the disco
can be difficult. A customs officer handpicks the clientele very selectively.
For one inoffensive crank in particular, admission is very difficult. The
discotheque attracts an odd clientele extraterrestrials and creatures of
the sun!
http://www.bravotv.com/Cirque_du_Soleil:_Solstrom
TUESDAY, JULY 6th, 2004 • 8PM
Steve Murray's Viva Variety
41 Buriel Clay Theater
762 Fulton Street @ Webster
To purchase tickets for these wildly popular shows,
call: 415-863-0741 ext. #2,
www.makeitsoproductions.org
JUNE 14-AUGUST 6, 2004
Bay Area Discovery Museum Summer Workshops for Children
Bay Area Discovery Museum's Lookout Cove Opening Festival
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus programming
partners with the Bay Area Discovery Museum invite you to join us this
summer for outrageous fun and adventure! Sign up for a different Discovery
Camp each week and celebrate the joy of art, ceramics, sculpture, photography,
animation, natural science, chemistry, performance, architecture, construction
and more! Camps are organized by ages and are in small groups (10-14 children).
Each camp is facilitated by a Camp Instructor with content and education
expertise, as well as a Camp Assistant. Emphasis is on developmentally-appropriate,
active learning in which children master skills, build self-esteem and
have fun!
www.badm.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 17 & 18 • 10 am 5 pm
Yerba Buena Theater- San Francisco
Join us for the grand opening
celebration of Lookout Cove, the Museum¼s new 2.5-acre outdoor exhibition
all about the Bay!
Be one of the first to discover this amazing exploration area, complete with
larger than life interactive elements like the Golden Gate Bridge, Sea Cave,
Shipwreck, Crow's Nest and so much more. The Museum's spectacular outdoor
campus will come alive with performances, activities, music and food that
reflect the rich background of the San Francisco Bay.
Admission: General: $5 adults & children; $20 for family of four or more.
Members are FREE. www.yerbabuenaarts.org
SATURDAY, JULY 31, 8 pm
Suhaila Salimpour's Sheherezade
with Special Guests Gregangelo & Velocity Circus
Samlimpour's Sheherezade brings the ancient, sensual
stories of 1,001 Nights to life through a breathtaking dance journey into
the mysteries of the East. Spinning her nightly tales, Suhaila Salimpour
as the captivating Sheherezade enchants the audience with her exciting magical
fantasies. Gorgeously costumed, exquisitely conceived and executed with lush
orchestration and visual design, Sheherezade will amaze and delight theatergoers
of all ages.
Theater $35 Orchestra, $28 Terrace
SUMMER CIRCUS CAMPS FOR AGES 4-12
The circus is coming to town — and they
want you to join the show!
Learn basic acrobatics, scarf juggling and
plate spinning.
Explore different styles of dance, clowning, percussion and improvisation.
Make your own instrument and even compose your own music! Then watch your
friends and family marvel as you steal the show when the circus takes to
the stage! (Camp instructed by members of Gregangelo's Velocity Circus Troupe.)
Some workshops include:
"Sing Like a Diva, Act Like a Clown!"Ý
"Acrobatic and Aerial Arts!"Ý
"Sacred Geometry and Big Fun with Super Toys of Skill!"
"Hula With Dizzy Hips!"
"Dance, Dance, Dance!"
"Wind Machines and Whirligigs!"
more info at http://www.baykidsmuseum.org/
MARCH 13, 2004
The children's production "Castleopolis"
the Family Expo Fair,
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
showtimes 12-1 PM and 2-3 PM
more info: www.calparents.org Ý
MAY 20, 2003 • 10:30 & 12:30
Calvin Simmons Theater
Oakland CA
for info: www.danceforpower.org
MAY 22-23, 2004
"Heliosphere Jr"
Dayton Ohio Victoria Theater
www.victoriatheatre.com Ý
APRIL 8, 2003
Teatro Zinzanni
Gala Benefit for New Leaf Services
for tickets:
www.newleafservices.org
APRIL 12-19, 2003
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus Presents "Castelopolis" Show
Bay Area Discovery Museum
for tickets: www.badm.org
APRIL 24, 2003
Gregangelo & Velocity Circus Presents "Heliosphere" Show
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Presented by People Reaching Out
for tickets: www.tickets.com
DECEMBER 31, 2002
New Year's Eve with Galactica
The Warfield, San Francisco
www.thefillmore.com
DECEMBER 31, 2002
New Year's Eve Fantasiaball
City Hall, San Francisco
www.geocities.com/fantasiaball/home.html
JANUARY 16, 2002
Mission Not Impossible
Galleria Benefit for Habitat for Humanity
San Francisco Design Center
www.sfdesign.com • www.habitat.org
SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2002
Mira (Serchmaa Byamba)
Guest Appearance in: "Professor Terry's Circus Band Extraordinaire"
Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA
www.crosspulse.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2002
Monterey County Fairgrounds
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Eternal Egypt Exhibit
Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco,
CA
Performing Gregangelo & Velocity Circus Egyptian Collection www.thinker.org
SEPTEMBER 28, 2002
Pebble Beach, CA
OCTOBER 1, 2002
Performing Egyptian Collection
Palace of The Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA
OCTOBER 10, 2002
Commissioned Show for Lexus
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
OCTOBER 12, 2002
San Jose Saturday Art Market
San Jose Repertory Plaza, San Jose, Ca
http://www.populuspresents.com
OCTOBER 29, 2002
Eternal Egypt Exhibit
Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA
Performing Gregangelo & Velocity Circus Egyptian Collection www.thinker.org
NOVEMBER 12, 2002
Arab Film Festival
Castro Theatre, San Francisco, CA
www.aff.org
August 24-26, 2002
(Commissioned Show for Mercedes)
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
August 27, 2002
San Francisco
Viva Variety Victoria Theatre
(donated monthly peformance to AIDS fundraiser)
July 16, 2002
Aspen/Santa Fe
Ballet Annual Gala
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Aspen Colorado
www.aspensantefeballet.com
June 1, 2002
Herbst Theatre, San Francisco
Humanities West
"Ancient Egypt"
Presented in cooperation with the Consul General of
Egypt, the American Research Center in Egypt, UC Berkeley Department of
Near Eastern Studies, the Mechanics Institute Library and the World Affairs
Council
of Northern California Presenting Velocity1s Ancient Egyptian Whirling
Dervish Dance of the Tanoura, Mystic Reality a contortion Act inspired by
Ancient
Egyptian relief1s/rituals and introducing "Sehkmet" a triple fire act inspired
by the followers of Sehkmet the Sun Goddess.
www.humanitieswest.org
June 1, 2002 11-1pm
Golden Gate Park Carousel Reopening Gala
San Francisco, CA
A benefit- Entertainment In-Kind to support: Children of Shelters & Children1s
Golden Gate Park Programs
Carousel at Golden Gate Park
www.childrenofshelters.org
Sunday May 26, 2002 2PM
Celebrations of Life
Walnut Creek, CA
11th Annual International Dance Festival Dean Lesher Regional Center for
the Arts
Sunday May 5, 2002
Tennessee Aquarium's Seahorse Celebration
Tennessee Aquarium Chattanooga Tennessee
www.tennis.org
APRIL 26 - MAY 5
James DuBeq's "LuminEssence"
Victoria Theatre
2961 16th Street, San Francisco
Showtimes: Fridays 8 PM; Saturdays 7 & 9 PM; Sundays 3 PM
Tickets available at FMBO 415 345-7575 or TIX 415 433-7827
Please log onto www.spectaclesproductions.com
for detailed information on this fantastic production.
BENEFITS the Richmond/ Ermet AIDS Foundation.
This spectacular "Rhinestone Review" will feature Velocity Circus' "Mystic
Pixies" and "Phobos" in the opening sequence.
April 16, 2002
New Leaf Spring Gala
Teatro Zinzanni, San Francisco
A Benefit- Entertainment - In-Kind to support New Leaf Services
www.newleafservices.org
January 19, 2002
THE FEMINA MS. INDIA PAGEANT 2002
in Hyderabad, India
Four of our show stopping ensemble spectacle acts
will be featured at this World-class Pageant: Whirling
Circus Dervish Ensemble, Kama Sutra/ Stilt Dance Ensemble, Artistic Skating
Solo, and Our Phenomenal all-Female Acrobatic Eastern Fire Ensemble.
Call 415 664 -0095 for Info
Dec. 31, 2001
BRING IN THE NEW YEAR
with "Bill Graham Presents" The String Cheese Incident
The midnight extravaganza will feature several of Velocity Circus' spectacular stage
acts and antics extraordinaire.
Where: The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
Call 503-232-4098 for information
www.stringcheeseincident.com
RUBY
SKYE
Some of our Artists may appear at San Francisco's Hottest
Night Club -- Ruby Skye -- on weekend nights.
Call 415-693-0777 and ask!
Our spectacle stage acts, dancers, and
strolling artists will makeappearances at the prestigious ON BROADWAY
Nightclub located at 615 Broadway St.
San Diego CA, USA
Please Call 619-231-0061 for schedule of upcoming shows
One Velocity Circus Spectacle stage act
will be featured in the monthly cabaret show: VIVA VARIETY
Theatre Rhino
2926 16th St. at South Van Ness
San Francisco CA
Please call 415 863-0741 for info
or check out their website at
http://www.makeitsoproductions.org
***Proceeds benefit local AIDS organizations
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June 8, 9, & 10,
2001
SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF CIRCUS ARTS
FUNDRAISER
7:30pm showtime each night
755 Frederick Street
Our featured act: Suhaila's "Kama Sutra" - an epic-proportion contemporary
Eastern Dance number featuring the astounding Mongolian Contortionist "Mira".
Within the breathtaking choreography and 30-women ensemble of the world-renowned
Shuhaila Khoury. The show also features numerous acts of the S.F. School of
Circus Arts leading students and is under the artistic direction of Master-clown,
Jeff Raz.
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June 1 & 2, 2001
THE MILWAUKEE RIVER WALK FESTIVAL
Act: Doubles "Neptune" Aerial tissue suspended from bridge above the Milwaukee
River
Showtime: 9:00pm both nights
** also look for our fantastic living statues at the fair during the day.
For Info call 414-277-9606
October 12, 2000
"HELIOSPHERE"
7:20pm
The Sunset Theatre, Carmel,
CA
This performance is included as part
of the CARMEL PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
for tickets, info call (831)624-7675
www.carmelfest.org
September 5-9, 2000
THE WESTERN ARTS ALLIANCE BOOKING CONFERENCE
Where: San Jose McEnery Convention Center, CA
www.westarts.org
March 11, 2000
FUNDRAISER FOR CALIFORNIA PARENTING ASSOCIATION
(raises funds for abused children)
12:30 and 2:30
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
Grace Pavillion
for info call 707-585-6108
February 4, 2000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY GALA
Marriot Hotel, San Francisco, 4th at Mission St.
Yerba Buena Ballrooms
for info call 415-394-7100
www.cancer.org
October 30, 1999
HALLOWEEN in NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans Convention Center
www.bestofneworleans.com
Whirling Circus Dervish
2 Contortionists
Aerial Tissue
Side by side on Spanish Web
Comedy
Mime
Dancing
October 31, 1999 at 1:30AM
HELL BALL, San Francisco
Concorse Pavilion,
8th & Brannan Streets
www.hellball.org
Velocity Circus Troupe presents
ARACHNO-TRAP...
A spectacular swinging trapeze doubles act which also incorporates
use of 30-foot high spider web & a spanish web.
December 31, 1999
DANCING AROUND THE WHEEL OF TIME
(Millenium Celebration)
Portland Convention Center, Oregon
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