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Circus coming to town Photo, story from www.ringling.com
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to Pensacola with shows scheduled for today, Jan. 16, through Jan. 18 at the Pensacola Bay Center. The “Built To Amaze!” show includes new spectacles and stunts immersed in the circus tradition. Featured acts include elephants, a comical trampoline act, aerial performers, a unicycle troupe, the Wheel of Steel, equestrian performances and animals from around the globe. Andre McClain serves as the ringmaster for “Built To Amaze!” In addition to being the ringmaster, McClain is an accomplished animal trainer, cowboy, rodeo star, country singer and songwriter. The fun starts an hour before showtime with the all access pre-show, which is free for all ticket holders. Children of all ages are invited down to the show floor to try on costumes, learn circus skills, meet the performers and get their picture taken with the clowns. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is an American circus company billed as “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The company was started in 1919 when the circus created by James Anthony Bailey and P. T.
Elephants are the stars of one of the acts in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “Built to Amaze!” show. Performances are today, Jan. 16, through Jan. 18 at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Barnum was merged with the Ringling Brothers Circus. The circus is now owned and operated by Feld Entertainment, which also produces “Disney on Ice” and several large-scale Broadway and Las Vegas productions. Shows are scheduled to start at for 7 p.m. today, Jan. 16, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 17, and 2 p.m. Jan. 18. Tickets are $17-$47. The Rin-
gling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is Jan 15-18 at the Pensacola Bay Center. A $5 military discount is available. You can get your tickets at MWR ITT or by using the discount code MILITARY at Ticketmaster. You can also purchase discount tickets at the Pensacola Bay Center box office. For more information, call 432-0800 or go to www.pensacolabaycenter.com.
At the movies FRIDAY
“Exodus: Gods and Kings” (3D), PG-13, 5 p.m.; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (3D), PG-13, 8 p.m.; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (2D), PG-13, 5:30 p.m.; “Wild,” R, 8:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
“Penguins of Madagascar” (3D), PG, noon; “Exodus: Gods and Kings” (3D), PG-13, 5 p.m.; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (3D), PG-13, 8 p.m.; “Annie,” PG, 1 p.m.; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (2D), PG-13, 3:30 p.m.; “The Pyramid,” R, 6:30 p.m.; “Horrible Bosses 2,” R, 8:30 p.m.
SUNDAY
“Annie,” PG, 1 p.m.; “Exodus: Gods and Kings” (3D), PG-13, 3:30 p.m.; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (3D), PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Penguins of Madagascar” (2D), PG, noon; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (2D), PG-13, 2 p.m.; “The Theory of Everything,” PG13, 5 p.m.; “Wild,” R, 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY
“Exodus: Gods and Kings” (3D), PG-13, 3:30 p.m.; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (2D), PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Penguins of Madagascar” (2D), PG, 3 p.m.; “Annie,” PG, 5 p.m.; “Horrible Bosses 2,” R, 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
January 16, 2015
“Exodus: Gods and Kings” (3D), PG-13, 6 p.m.; “Wild,” R, 5 p.m.; “The Pyramid,” R, 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
“Penguins of Madagascar” (2D), PG, 5 p.m.; “The Theory of Everything,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (2D), PG-13, 6 p.m.
THURSDAY
“The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies” (3D), PG-13, 6 p.m.; “Annie,” PG, 5 p.m.; “Top Five,” R, 7:30 p.m.
COST Regular: $3 adults, $1.50 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger 3D shows: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger
Details: 452-3522 or www.naspensacola-mwr.com
The NASP Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department has a number of upcoming events and activities. For more information, call 452-3806, ext. 3100, or go to the MWR website at www.naspensacola-mwr.com. • John Maxwell Live!: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Pensacola Bay Center. A leadership presentation. Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital has given NAS Pensacola’s MWR a limited number of free tickets (active-duty military only) and discounted tickets for MWR authorized patrons at the military discount of $20 each. Attend the VIP day for $20. VIP tickets can be purchased at the MWR administration office (Bldg. 4143) or MWR ITT. Tickets can only be purchased with exact cash. (No checks or credit.) Active-duty will receive one free ticket per ID while supplies last. For more information, call 452-3806, ext. 3140. • Deadlift Competition: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at Wentzel Gym at NASP Corry Station. Weigh-in starts at 11 a.m. The Schwartz/Malone Formula will be used to determine the winners based on weight lifted pound-forpound. Medals will be awarded to male and female competitors for first, second and third place. For more information, call 452-6198. • Mardi Gras Selfie Day: Feb. 17, Radford Fitness Center. Work out at Radford Fitness Center, take a selfie and win prizes. For more information, call 452-9845. • Pensacola Veterinary Treatment Facility January Special: During the month of January, receive a free puppy or kitten kit with exam. Call for an appointment at 452-6882. • Auto Skills Center: NASP Corry Station, Bldg. 1006. Do vehicle repairs yourself. The Auto Skills Center has the tools, the manuals (online), equipment, lifts and stalls, as well as knowledgeable staff that can assist you to do it yourself. Lifts will accommodate motorcycles, ATVs, Gators, golf carts and lawnmowers. Lift rates $6 an hour, $30 a day. For more information, call 452-6542. • Indoor pool open: Bldg. 3828. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pool is closed holidays, Wednesdays and the first weekend of the month. Call for applicable fees, specials and restrictions. Youth swim team practices are 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Masters training available for $30 per month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Free Aqua Zumba classes 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday scheduled to resume in January. For more information, call 452-9429. • DangerZone Paintball: Open play from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday and holidays at Blue Angel Naval Recreation Area. Available Thursday and Friday for private parties for groups of 15 or more. Features three acres of woodsball play, full equipment rental and 500 rounds of paint. The park is now open until 5 p.m. Monday and Friday for challenge events. $20 active duty, $30 civilian. Reservations required two weeks in advance. For more information, call 453-4530.
Liberty activities Liberty program events target young, unaccompanied active-duty military. New hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Regular events are scheduled at the main Liberty Center in the Portside Entertainment Complex. You must sign up in advance for off-base trips. For more information, call 452-2372 or go to http://naspensacolamwr.com/singsail/liberty.htm.
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