Merry Christmas from Northern Virginia Balloon Twisting entertainers Balloons By Mike and Sir Toony Van Dukes.
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Holiday Circus
Sir Toony’s friends are spending the Christmas Holiday season in New York putting on the Holiday Circus at the Master Theater (formerly the Millennium Theater) in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, NY. They invited him to come to New York to be a guest clown and help entertain the kids before and after the show.
Sir Toony spent the weekend of Saturday, December 21st in New York and was there for three shows.
Emceeing the show as a jolly Santa is clown Joe Barney, a veteran of Ringling Brothers and the Big Apple Circus. Bringing “her” hilarious antics for the first time to Holiday Circus is the mischievous, but loveable clown, “Grandma,” as portrayed by the accomplished performer Mark Gindick. World-class illusionist Brad Ross, who was named “Best International Family Entertainer” by the International Magic Society, is ready to amaze audiences.
Sir Toony at the Holiday Circus with Pelukyta, Wiggy, Brad Ross, and Santa
Sir Toony at the Holiday Circus with Pelukyta, Santa, Jozo, and Brad Ross
Sir Toony with his friends Wiggy and Pelukyta at the Holiday Circus.
Clowns at the Holiday Circus with Grandma and Santa
Clowns with Santa during the Holiday Circus performance
Clowns in the Holiday Circus performance
Reston Town Center Holiday Parade
On Friday, November 29th, 2013, Sir Toony Van Dukes joined a few of his friends from Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia to participate in the Reston Holiday Parade at the Reston Town Center.
For the parade, Mike created a new prop, two giant Christmas cookies, one with a giant bite taken out of it. He went down the parade route telling everyone how much he likes to eat Christmas Cookies.
Sir Toony Van Dukes before the parade
Sir Toony Van Dukes takes a bite out of his giant Christmas Cookie
Sir Toony Van Dukes getting ready for the parade
Members of Just Clowning Around of Northern Virginia (JCA) at the parade
Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Convention
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 before the skit competition
Mike as Captain America at the MACA Theme Party
Mike as a clown from the future at the 2nd MACA Theme party
Mike as a clown fisherman for the paradeability competition
Balloon Mike made during the multiple balloon 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
Halloween 2013
Mike as an Alien in a Space Rocket for Halloween 2013
Happy Halloween!
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Mike participated in the South Riding Halloween Spooktacular and dressed up as an alien in a rocket ship. The mask and headpiece were custom latex prosthetics that Mike painted himself. The costume was sewn by Mike along the rocket shiphip which was made with more than 50 balloons.
October 5th and 6th
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 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.
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
St. Timothy International Festival
Balloons By Mike Banner at an outdoor festival
On Saturday, September 28th, 2013, Balloons By Mike will be at the 1st St. Timothy International Festival at St. Timothy’s in Chantilly. The Festival will highlight cultures, traditions, talents and cuisine from around the world. It will have fun and games for the kids, and of course, balloons.
The outdoor activities including Games, Food and Entertainment is from 11:00 AM – 4:15 PM.
For more information about the event, visit their website at:
http://sttimothyparish.org/st-timothy-international-festival-schedule-and-sign-ups/
Balloon and Face Painting Jam
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
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/
Lucketts Fair
Looking for something to do this weekend? May I suggest taking a trip to the Lucketts Fair? The Lucketts Fair is August 17-18, 2013, from 9am to 5pm. Admission is only $5 and children under six get in free.
Balloons By Mike Banner at an outdoor festival
Balloons By Mike will be making balloons at the Lucketts Fair on Saturday, August 17th from 11:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, August 18th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. That is nine hour of balloons for the visitors to the fair. And the balloons are FREE! There are other things to do at the fair including checking out the crafts, antiques, listening to the music at the Bluegrass Gazebo, and eating great food. They also have pony rides and a petting zoo for the kids.
The Lucketts Fair is at the Lucketts Community Center which is 8 miles North of Leesburg on US Route 15.