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September 6, 2000
S U P P L E M E N T
Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey
Circus - where smiles never end
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The Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents
the 130'*’ Edition o f The Greatest Show On Earth, a
circus show armed with the magic that makes everyone
feel like a kid again. The amazing circus extravaganza
from Feld E ntertainm ent, Inc. opens for seven
performances from September 21 through September
24 in Portland at the Rose Garden Arena.
The 130,h Edition o f Ringling Bros. And Barnum &
Bailey features an entirely new generation o f circus
artists. This array o f young, energetic, athletic and
talented international stars ushers in the circus o f
tomorrow with their dazzling abilities and astounding
feats.
The newest edition o f the show features Sara, The Tiger
W hisperer, a center-ring star who single-handedly
present an awesome array o f eight fabulous, full-grown
Bengal tigers. From the moment you lay eyes on Sara,
you know she is someone special. She gently whispers
to the animals, using her commanding smile and
appealing manner to soothe the crowd as they prepare to
view the wonders o f her craft. Unlike any other, the
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E ditor in Chief,
Publisher
Charles H. W ashington
Editor
Larry J. Jackson, Sr.
Copy Editor
Jo y Ramos
Business Manager
G ary A nn Taylor
( Please see ‘C ircu s’ page 4 )
Creative Director
Shawn Strahan
4747 N E M artin L uther
Ringmaster M ichael James McGowan.
King, Jr., Blvd.
Portland, O R 97211
503-288-0033
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