Venice Circus Arts, Inc. Presents:
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Opening Day Cirque Italia is proud to present "Aquatic!" - a spectacular new show that has been brought to the United States for the first time directly from Italy! Location: Jacaranda Plaza (Old Kmart) |
An aerial view of the arena while Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus was in winterquarters.
Urgently Needed Roof Repairs!
Please help if you can!
Our organization is looking for help to stabilize the roof of the main arena building. We have identified about 10,000 square feet of needed patching/repair. The roof repairs would consist of replacing rotted 1/2" thick plywood deck over 2"x10"x16' rafters over the metal truss system. Felt paper and tar/gravel.
We need several licensed roofing contractors to come forward and make this happen. We will try to get the needed materials donated, and are seeking in-kind labor. We will purchase materials if we can't get them donated. This repair must take place very soon. We know 10,000 feet would be a very difficult burden for a single contractor to take on. If we had several or ten contractors they could repair 1,000 square feet each. If you can help or know of someone who can please call Orlando Bevington 941-960-0371.
Thank you!!!
Venice Circus Arts Foundation, Inc...
Dedicated to keeping circus history alive in Venice
Join our team of individuals working together to bring the circus arts back to Venice.
With the restoration of the historic Venice Depot, the excitement of the circus and the arrival of the circus train is being preserved, along with a commemorative statue of Gunther Gebel-Williams.
The Venice Circus Arts Foundation, Inc., (classified under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3)) is working to preserve the parcel of land behind the Venice Arena, once the winter quarters for the "Greatest Show on Earth." This special place in American Circus History is in danger of disappearing with current plans for commercial development of the site.
The Venice Circus Arts Foundation, Inc. wants to reintroduce Venice (and the world) to its marvelous history. Your support and commitment will make you a vital part of the team working to preserve the circus arts.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Venice Circus Arts Foundation is to preserve the circus arts and their heritage (in Venice), create unique educational opportunities, encourage significant economic development and promote family entertainment through the circus experience.
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DONATIONS We are a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization. An account has been set up to take donations to help restore the arena. All donations are tax deductible. Remember that the deadline for making a contribution for last year's taxes is April 15th. If you prefer to send a contribution by check, please mail to: The Venice Circus Arts Foundation For those who prefer to make a credit card or PayPal contribution, we have placed the link here for you. THANK YOU. |
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VCAFI Current & Upcoming Events
Circus Bingo!
Upcoming Events King Solomon's Treasures Circus Acts! Vaudeville! Stage Hypnosis! "Ladies of the Circus" Coffee Get-togethers! Come and meet famous circus personalities while sharing coffee, treats, circus videos and memorabilia. To Participate In Any or All of our Events Attend our Meetings : Girl Scouts in Venice, FL?? The VCAFI is hoping to host some type of event to honor the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America in March of 2012. We are in early stage discussions to pull off the most wonderful collaboration for this National event. It would be an honor to host this most important celebration at the Arena site! VCAFI Guest Speaker Presentations We are scheduled to present our cause to several local organizations. If you would like a VCAFI Guest Speaker for your group or organization please contact us for available dates. We can also provide circus memorabilia and could possibly sell items, (circus jewelry, tee shirts, etc.) at the event as a fund raiser. Please support the VCAFI by supporting our presentations. If you have an idea for a fundraiser please by all means contact us:
Mail to: Remember we are a 501(c)3 and your donation is tax deductible. Support the arts, support our community, support our history! Thank you.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey circus parade from depot to arena.After arriving at the Venice Depot, the circus animals, performers and equipment traveled west on Venice Avenue to Taminai Trail (The Rialto) then south to the arena. Picture taken at corner of The Rialto and Venice Avenue. |
Open Letter to Friends of the Save the Venice Circus Arena
Dear Friends, The
Some ideas and concepts that The Venice Circus Arts Foundation have been discussing to modernize the 4,500-seat arena facility are a museum, dining area, movie soundstage, and convention hall. Activities such as circus performances and carnivals, concerts and dancing, sporting events, graduations, trade, auto, or garden shows are in our vision. How about a weekly or a regular basis venue for children and teenager activities such as dances, classes and sports competitions? We now have over 3,000 supporters on our FaceBook page. Won't you please help us breathe life back into one of Florida's first tourist attractions and help turn the
Fifth-generation trapeze artist Tito Gaona said giving up on historic city buildings is usually followed by regret. "It's easy to take down everything," he said. "And at the end they say, 'Man, I wish they would have kept it."
