Circus Flora

Thank you, Kranzberg Arts Foundation, for this wonderful post about our Clowns on Call program! Be sure to read the piece to learn how the Clown Doctors are making (virtual) rounds at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and why program coordinator Audrey Crabtree (better known to the kids as Dr. Pepper!) says hospital clowning is the very best thing she’s ever done.

#TBT to when there might have been a *little* too much sugar in the Circus Flora Hospitality Tent. We can’t wait to see our circus family when it’s safe again (we’ll bring cupcakes!).

New research in the British Medical Journal shows that clowns improve children’s well-being during a hospital stay! That’s why we’re so honored to provide the Clowns on Call program and visit patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Our own Karen Shoulders recently spoke with Debbie Monterrey on KMOX News about the healing power of laughter.

Today is World Braille Day! Louis Braille, born on January 4, created a reading and writing system that is essential for blind and partially sighted people. The system allows for education, freedom of expression, and social inclusion and at Circus Flora, we remain committed to providing the magic of a live performance to all. That’s why each year, in partnership with MindsEye, we offer our Sensory-Friendly Performance; it’s our full show, made accessible to audience members who are blind, partially sighted, or who have autism or other sensory sensitivities. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for information about our next shows, when it is safe to gather again!

Still want to watch "Out of Bounds"? The show continues through midnight on 12/31! To get the link, just email [email protected] and we'll take it from there! (A suggested donation of $15 would be greatly appreciated and can be made at our website.)

Tonight we're going . . . "Out of Bounds"! You do NOT want to miss this funny, magical, simply amazing circus variety show. Plus, by purchasing a ticket, you are supporting Circus Flora's community programs (like Clowns on Call at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital). Tix are just a click away! https://circusflora.vbotickets.com/events P.S. Can't watch it tonight? No worries: your tickets are good through 12/31!

Our holiday circus spectacular, "Out of Bounds," is *tomorrow* at 7 p.m. -- and there are just about three hours left to buy your VIP tickets so that we can porch-drop you a bag full of snacks, Circus Flora merch, and Earthbound Beer! To buy tickets, just click here: bit.ly/OutOfBoundsTix

It’s #CyberMonday and did you know that we have a *brand new* Circus Flora web store? Shop today and treat everyone on your nice list to Circus Flora-branded apparel, gorgeous posters from past seasons, and more! Just click the link below to shop!

Looking for some fun family entertainment while you wait for the pies to cool? Our Clown Doctors have you covered! Check out their brand-new show, Clownacopia, available for viewing now on YouTube*. (Plus, we made this coloring sheet for you. ) Happy Thanksgiving, Circus family! Stay safe and stay well. * https://bit.ly/33iv6u9

Just one week until #GivingTuesday and no matter the amount, your gift to Circus Flora goes a long way. For nearly 35 years, Circus Flora has delighted audiences with awe-inspiring productions in our iconic Big Top tent (*and* at home during the COVID-19 pandemic). We also offer year-round community outreach programs, such as Clowns on Call , and special engagements including a Sensory-Friendly Performance for guests with autism and other sensory sensitivities. You can support these efforts and more by making a donation any time on Tuesday, December 1!

#TBT - they grow up so quickly!

This spring Circus Flora was forced to make our most difficult decision in nearly 35 years: to postpone our summer production and reconfigure all aspects of our operations. But as they say, the show must go on . . . and it did! In June, Circus Flora debuted its first ever virtual showcase, viewed by over 8,000 households. Our friends at Tiny Little Monster featured limited-edition Circus Flora t-shirts in their #HereForGoodSTL campaign, helping to raise much-needed funds, a...nd Earthbound Beer created an amazing new IPA , with proceeds benefitting us. Meanwhile, the Clowns on Call added Zoom proficiency to their skill-sets and commenced virtual visits with children at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in September. On behalf of the entire Circus Flora company, thank you for continuing to keep the magic of circus in your hearts this year. Throughout this difficult time, we’ve looked forward to nothing more than gathering together in the Big Top in 2021. We ask you to help us get there by making your year-end gift to Circus Flora. Nothing we do in or out of the Big Top is possible without the tremendous support of the St. Louis community! Donate now: https://circusflora.org/donate-now/

Planning on doing some #AmazonPrimeDay shopping? Just go to smile.amazon.com, select Circus Flora as your preferred charity, and we’ll receive $$ for every purchase you make easy as that!

We are flying high with happiness this Monday, thanks to the terrific success our Circus Harmony friends achieved over the weekend! In just 24 hours, Circus Harmony (home to the St. Louis Arches) raised more than $65,000 for the organization! Thanks to all who tuned in to The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope and contributed. Did you miss the show? You can catch it on YouTube at the link below and make a donation at circusharmony.org!

You saw Circus Harmony’s St. Louis Arches *amaze* the audience in last year's production of The Caper in Aisle 6! Now, you can support this phenomenal troupe from the comfort of your own home. Tomorrow (Saturday, 10/10) at 7 p.m., the St. Louis Arches present The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope. The show is free for you to enjoy although donations are incredibly welcome and appreciated! Just register here: http://circusharmony.org/thebalancingact/