Op-Ed

Multi-Tasking Doesn’t Work!

by Julie

Image via Wikipedia Alright -I admit it… I am a self-proclaimed “multi-tasker.” Up until yesterday I thought that was a good thing, but as I was watching this amazing PBS Frontline documentary [link located below] with my bb messanger conversation going, my email open (new message half-written) , my twitter account tweeting, and my 2009 [...]

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Cirque du Soleil, Wintuk Review

by Julie

By: Elisa DeAngelis, Guest Blogger & Co-Director A2D2 Inc Fun or Feeble? A fine line I tow when telling others about my WINTUK experience. Cirque du Soleil has found a new home for the winter in the heart of New York City’s Madison Square Garden. While the atmosphere and vibe of the big apple is [...]

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Dress to Impress ~Business Apparel

by Julie

In the circus business, in the events business, and in ANY business it is imperative for us to present ourselves in the most professional manner possible. How can we possibly hope for anyone to take us seriously if we don’t look the part? A performer wouldn’t walk on stage without his or her costume. Likewise, [...]

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Dress to Impress ~ Stay Warm On-Site

by Julie

Event set-up and strike can be grueling experiences depending on the scale of the job. Rigging in the ceiling, walking to and from loading docks and working in drafty cavernous halls not yet filled with tables, decor, and guests can be a tad cold to say the least [especially in the great Canadian North!] Last [...]

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Difficult Clients ~Be Thankful for the Challenge!

by Julie

“Don’t yell educate, don’t yell educate…” On this American Thanksgiving of 2009 let’s give thanks for the challenging clients of the past year. No, I’m not kidding…I’m sure we’ve all had clients that make us want to jump up and down and scream at the top of our lungs out of sheer frustration “Don’t you [...]

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Welcome to Circus Blog!

by Julie

Step Right Up… Hello Friends and welcome to Circus Blog! As a passionate member of the Toronto Special Events community, I decided to start up a blog to share tips and insights pertaining specifically to cirque integration into special events. Whether you’re planning an entire circus-themed event, a full-scale cirque production, or you just simply [...]

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