Wednesday, December 22, 2010

From Frank Ferrante


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Buckles,

The Zoppe' Italian Family Circus will be appearing at the Chandler Performing Arts Center from Dec. 26 thru Jan. 2, under their new big top, with a special performance on New Year's Eve.

Posted by Buckles at 12/22/2010 05:29:00 AM

4 comments:

Frank Ferrante said...

The lot is circled by a white picket fence spaced between tall red posts. The new tent currently seats 600, but will have a capacity of 800 with new seating for next season.

According to Giovanni, this tent was similar to what his father and uncles used in 1948, which was the first four-pole tent in the U.S. at that time.

The new tent has an extractor fan it the dome to draw out hot air. All main pole cables are concealed inside the poles themselves.

The late Alberto Zoppe', his son Giovanni and brother-in-law, Jay Walter designed the new Big Top. This tent was twenty years in the design process.

At a time when shows are closing down, it's great to see the Zoppe' family investment in the future with this beautiful showplace. ~frank

PS - Buckles - Giovanni, Carla, Tosca and Sandy send their regards to you and Barbara.

22 December, 2010 09:23
klsdad said...

City?

22 December, 2010 19:23
Frank Ferrante said...

Their appearing in Chandler, AZ at the Chandler Center for the Arts from Dec. 26 thru Jan 2. ~frank

23 December, 2010 02:24
Anonymous said...

What about the four mast tent used in 1942 by the Holland Classical Circus?

24 December, 2010 09:51

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