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Face Painting Party

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Yes, Northern Virginia Balloon Twisting also does face painting. When you invite Mike to your party, he can offer balloons, face painting, or both, provided there is enough time available. Here are some pictures from a recent face painting party… it seems that skeletons were a popular choice at this party.

Bats

Boy with his face painted with a bat in honor of his team, the Bats

Orange Tiger

Girl with her face painted like an orange tiger

Green Hulk

Boy with his face painted like the Green Hulk

Skull face painting

Boy with his face painted like a skull/skeleton

Blue Dragon Face Painting

Boy with his face painted like a blue dragon.

Skull 2

Second boy with his face painted like a skull/skeleton

Skull 2

Second boy with his face painted like a skull/skeleton

Skeleton 3

The third boy with his face painted with a skull

Skull 4

The 4th and final boy with his face painted like a skeleton.

Four Skeletons

The four boys with their faces painted with skeletons.

Two Skeletons

Two of the boys with their faces painted with skulls.

Wizard of Oz

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I recently had the chance to help the newly formed Drama Club at Saint Timothy Catholic School with the makeup for the performance of Wizard of Oz. I arrived at the school about two hours before the show, setup a makeup station, and did the makeup for the Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Wicked Witch. Normally, I use face paints, but since it was a performance, I used theatrical greasepaint. I didn’t have the chance to do a dress rehearsal, so this was my first time doing makeup for the kids.

Wizard of Oz Students and Advisors

Wizard of Oz Students and Advisors

Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz

Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz

Scarecrow for the Wizard of Oz

Scarecrow for the Wizard of Oz

Tin Man for the Wizard of Oz

Tin Man for the Wizard of Oz

Wicked Witch for the Wizard of Oz

Wicked Witch for the Wizard of Oz

Wizard of Oz Lead Characters

Wizard of Oz Lead Characters

St Baldrick’s at O’Faolain’s

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On Saturday, March 1st, 2014, Balloons By Mike will be at O’Faolain’s Irish Restaurant and Pub in Sterling with balloons and face painting and taking donations in support of the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser. Mike has been an active supporter of St. Baldrick’s for many years. St. Baldrick’s was established to help conquer childhood cancer.

St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser
Saturday, March 1st, 2014
Noon – 3:00pm (or later)
O’Faolain’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
20921 Davenport Drive
Sterling, Virginia 20165

Balloons and Face Paints

Balloons By Mike setup for balloons and face painting at a St. Baldrick’s Event

St. Baldrick's

Empty chairs at the start of a St. Baldrick’s event

Happy New Years

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Balloons By Mike and Sir Toony Van Dukes would like to thank everyone who hired them or came to one of the events they were at in 2013. It was a great year. We look forward to working with you again in 2014. Contact Northern Virginia Balloon Twisting for all of your entertainment needs.

Balloons By Mike and Sir Toony Van Dukes thank you for being part of our year.

Balloons By Mike and Sir Toony Van Dukes thank you for being part of our year.

Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Convention

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Every year, I attend several conventions, partly to have fun and partly to learn. In November 2013, I attended the Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Convention in Harrisburg, PA. At the convention, I attended several lectures, did some shopping at the vendors, entered competitions, and had fun at the theme parties. I came home with the 2nd place trophey in the single balloon competition; multiple balloons competition; and full face, face painting competition. I also wond a 3rd place trophey for a group skit with my friends Miguel and Asia.

Sir Toony Van Dukes

Sir Toony Van Dukes before the skit competition

MACA Theme Party

Mike as Captain America at the MACA Theme Party

Mike at the 2nd MACA Theme party

Mike as a clown from the future at the 2nd MACA Theme party

Paradeability Competition

Mike as a clown fisherman for the paradeability competition

Balloon Competition

Balloon Mike made during the multiple balloon competition

Face Painting Competition

Mike painted his friend Miguel’s face for the Face Painting Competition

I also created a two part video at the convention…

News for Clowns of All Ages – Episode 8 – Mid Atlantic Clown Association Convention Part 1

News for Clowns of All Ages – Episode 9 – Mid Atlantic Clown Association Convention Part 2

October 5th and 6th

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Mike will be out working on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, October 5th, Mike will be face painting at the South Riding Fall Fest from noon until 6:00pm. The event is at the South Riding Center at 42420 Unicorn Drive. Joining Mike at the event face painting will be his friend Melanie and doing balloons will be his friend Sharone.

Enjoy live music all day from Bach to Rock, The Doyle Brothers and Hey Monea! Fill up on delicious food at the 4 participating Food Trucks: Bratwurst King, Crepe Love, Kababji Grill, and DC Sliders. The kids can enjoy FREE hayrides, face painting, balloon animals, Hypnotic Experience Entertainment Show (4-6pm) and a moon bounce!

Face Painting By Mike

Face Painting By Mike at a festival

South Riding Fall Fest
Face Painting By Mike
Saturday, October 5th, 2013
12:00 noon until 6:00pm
South Riding Center
42420 Unicorn Drive
South Riding, VA

But, wait, there is more…

You can also see Mike on Sunday…

On Sunday, October 6th, Balloons By Mike will be at the Ashburn Fire and Rescue Fall Open House at Station 22 from noon to 3:45pm making balloons.

They will have their Touch-a-Truck event where attendees will be allowed to view, climb on, and pretend to be fire fighters on a variety of firefighting and EMS vehicles, including an Army Humvee, a 5-ton Army truck, a foam truck, and a host of other station and county fire fighting vehicles. A variety of other fun activities are also being planned for the kids.

Balloons

Variety of balloons created by Balloons By Mike

Ashburn Fire and Rescue Fall Open House
Balloons By Mike
Sunday, October 6th, 2013
12:00 Noon to 3:45 pm
Ashburn Fire Station 22
19485 Sandridge Way,
Lansdowne, VA

Balloon and Face Painting Jam

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Balloons

Balloons created at a jam at Cici’s Pizza in Chantilly


Each month, Balloons By Mike hosts a balloon and face painting jam at the Cici’s Pizza in
Chantilly. It is normally on the 2nd Monday of the month. A jam is a gathering of entertainers designed to provide an opportunity to socialize, share ideas, and practice. There are usually opportunities for the kids in the restaurant to have their faces painted or get a balloon. The entertainers at the jam welcome tips.

It is hard to say exactly what time the jam will begin. Mike tries to arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 and grab some food from the buffet. Others show up before Mike or later in the evening. The jam usually continues until 9:00pm. The jam is open to face painters and balloon twisters of all skill levels.

Chantilly Face Painting and Balloon Jam
2nd Monday of each Month

CiCi’s Pizza Buffet
14392 Chantilly Crossing Lane
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-961-9100

Customer Appreciation Day at Confections

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Confections Cupcakery in Manassas is holding their 1st Annual Customer Appreciation Day and $1 Cupcake Event tomorrow, Sunday, September 1st at 11am! Balloons By Mike will be there with his balloons and face paints. They also have Darrel Young and Jordan Pugh from the Washington Redskins coming. Stop by and check out this sweet event.

Confections Cupcakery‎
Customer Appreciation Day
Sunday, September 1st, 2013
Starting at 11:00am
12801 Galveston Court Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 670-6639
http://www.confectionsonline.com/