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BAYFAIR CENTER WELCOMES CIRCUS CHIMERA
BAYFAIR CENTER WELCOMES CIRCUS CHIMERA
Contortionists, Jugglers, Clowns and a Death Defying Trapeze Show
SAN LEANDRO, CA -- (September 9, 2005) On Monday, September 26, Bayfair Center and Circus Chimera will host a circus for the community. Circus Chimera features acrobats, jugglers, trapeze artists and more. This 90 minute show, filled with glittering costumes, whimsical dancing and fantastic stunts will leave audiences wanting more. Circus Chimera will not only benefit those community members who attend, but through Family Service of San Leandro, which will receive part of the profits, the entire community will benefit. The Circus will begin on Monday, September 26 and will continue through Sunday, October 2.
This unique circus was designed with a family audience in mind. The intimate one-ring setting under a big top, provides spectators up-close and personal exposure to the circus. Children and adults will be mesmerized as aerial artists swing, acrobats tumble and artists defy the laws of gravity just inches from their seat. The Circus Chimera story is told through performances by talented artists, including a world champion speed juggler and a former Olympic athlete.
The Circus Chimera will take place in the Bayfair Center parking lot near Macy’s on Monday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, September 27 through Friday September 30 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the administrative offices on the second floor of the Bayfair Center’s Macy’s during store hours and are $10 for general admission. Toddlers under 2 are free. For more information please visit www.circuschimera.com.
Family Service of San Leandro is a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting the well-being of children, youth, adults, couples and families of all kinds by offering effective, professional behavioral health services which are relevant and affordable for all who need them. Family Service provides approximately 4,000 therapy sessions per year at their main office as well as being on site at several San Leandro and San Lorenzo schools. The center provides counseling on a range of topics including parenting issues, senior concerns, anger management, fears and phobias.
Bayfair is a traditional mix, enclosed, full service shopping center designed to serve the diverse communities surrounding the center’s East Bay location. Currently, Bayfair offers 820,000 square feet of retail space consisting of more than 45 stores, two restaurants and a 16-screen Century Theater. Madison Marquette manages and owns the property and is currently in the process of adding additional stores and restaurants. Bayfair is located at 15555 East 14th Street in San Leandro, CA. For more information call 510/357-6000 or visit www.shopbayfair.com.
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