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CAC Goes To Washington DC

Quick Answer: The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) and its Sailor Circus students are traveling to Washington, D.C., to perform at the Smithsonian Center's Folklife and Cultural Heritage Festival on the National Mall, with a local fundraiser dress rehearsal held beforehand.

BY BILLY COX — HERALD TRIBUNE: Hundreds of thousands of Americans, maybe upwards of a million, are about to learn that reports of the circus’ death have been greatly exaggerated when they visit the National Mall in Washington, D.C., over the next few weeks. But local audiences can get a sneak preview at a fundraiser Tuesday night. That’s when the Circus Arts Conservatory and its versatile Sailor Circus students will stage their final dress rehearsal before joining the Smithsonian Center’s Folklife and Cultural Heritage Festival in the nation’s capitol from June 29-July 4 and July 6-9. MORE

At a Glance

Key Facts

  • The article is by Billy Cox, published via Herald Tribune.
  • Hundreds of thousands, possibly up to a million, Americans are expected to visit the National Mall over the next few weeks.
  • The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) and its Sailor Circus students will perform at the Smithsonian Center's Folklife and Cultural Heritage Festival in Washington, D.C.
  • The festival appearances run June 29-July 4 and July 6-9.
  • A fundraiser featuring the group's final dress rehearsal was held Tuesday night before the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What event is the Circus Arts Conservatory participating in?

They are joining the Smithsonian Center's Folklife and Cultural Heritage Festival in Washington, D.C.

When does the festival take place?

The festival runs from June 29-July 4 and July 6-9.

What happened before the group left for Washington, D.C.?

They staged their final dress rehearsal at a local fundraiser on Tuesday night.

Who wrote this article?

The article was written by Billy Cox for the Herald Tribune.

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