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5/5/2013 Kirkwood Spring Fling Festival

The Summer of Festivals marches on for the OPA! Do you want the diversity of a big Festival with the warmth and ease of a neighborhood party?  (*yes) Then join us for the 11th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes. Browse the open air Artist Market in the shade of giant trees. Enjoy the sounds of bands and singers on the main stage. Bring your children to the Kids Area. And grab lunch, a snack, and a beverage from one of our local food vendors. When the sun starts to set, the fire will begin! Live performance from some of Atlanta's finest fire spinners 7:30 - 8:30 ish and high 5's from the OPA's own stilt walkers threw out the day! Learn more here: http://www.kirkwoodfling.com/ Location: Bessie Branham Park 2051 Delano Drive NE Atlanta, Georgia 30317

4_6_2013 Imperial Dreams (Circus Fundraiser)

Ladies and Gentlemen you are invited into the Carnival of Dreams! A place where all things can come true and all is possible! Let the Imperial OPA sweep you off your feet with, Live Entertainment, Classical Midway Games, Fantastic Performances, A Silent Auction, Live Music and Food for all Tastes. The Imperial Opa is reaching out to the community to make its next stage circus production a reality. We need your help to fund our next big production. This event is a fundraiser where 100% of the profits go directly to The Imperial OPA and will fund the making of the next show. Doors at 7 pm Location: The Fusion Design Group 800 Miami Circle, Brookhaven, Georgia 30324 Tickets on sale at : http://imperialdreams.bpt.me/ Performances by The Imperial Opa: Aerial Arts, Fire Performances, Comedy, Stilt walkers, Juggling And more! Live Music featuring: CXS ~ 7pm-8pm Justin Boudreau ~ 8pm-9pm Tonian ~ 9pm-10pm Ju^2 ~ 10pm-11:30pm Scott O-Matic ~ 11:30 – 1pm Treffen ~ 1am - am Games: As if it wasn't enough to see an awesome circus performances threw-out the night, we will also be offering a Midway with full sized interactive games! Try your luck and skill at the following to win prizes: Pipe Dream Shoot Bozo Buckets Fantasy Plinko Wheel of Morality Delusional Ducks Nightmare Knockout Food and Drink: Joy and Pain Cooking! Silent Auction: Local businesses around Atlanta have come together to bring you an amazing array of products and services. Come prepared to stake your claim at some of the these fabulous goodies: Tanzanite (oval ) ladies ring in platinum over sterling silver. Size 7. Total Gem Weight - 2.20 carats Donated By - Howard & Valentina Osofsky RETAIL VALUE.......................$300.00 Arizona [...]

Atlanta Hunger Walk 2013

For a third year in a row, The Imperial OPA Circus is proud to be part of the Atlanta Hunger Walk! This year the hunger walk is on - on Sunday March 10, 2013 from 12 AM to 4 PM! This event is a fund raising event for the Atlanta community food Bank, and is an annual 5K walk and “fun run” begun in 1984, it is a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank that unites our community to raise awareness and critical funds for local hunger relief. Proceeds from the event benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank and other local nonprofit organizations that support food pantries, community kitchens, shelters and other programs for people in need of food assistance. These benefiting partner organizations help recruit participants and receive a percentage of the funds raised to support their direct hunger relief programs. The Imperial OPA Circus will be providing free of charge - walk around entertainment and excitement to the race goers! Join us at the Turner Field Green lot - located at: 755 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 learn more about and register for the hunger walk at : http://engage.acfb.org/site/TR?fr_id=1521&pg=entry

Wish for Wendy Foundation Fundraiser

Join the Imperial opa circus this evening, February 23, 2013 at the Opera nightclub located in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia for the fund-raising event for the wish for when the foundation! Wendy Carol Lipman (who the foundation is named after) was born December 18, 1970 and passed away January 2, 1971. She died from complications of cystic fibrosis. Back then, there weren't many treatments for cystic fibrosis. Thanks to events like A Wish for Wendy, donations are leading to treatments and are moving us even closer to a cure. The wish for Wendy is that people with cystic fibrosis no longer have to struggle with this disease. learn more about the wish for when the foundation here : http://www.wishforwendy.org

10-20-2012 – Alex & Allyson Grey Visionary Arts Fair

Alex & Allyson Grey visit Atlanta to celebrate their 2nd Annual Visionary Arts Fair of Atlanta. Come join the Imperial OPA and Area 51 for a night of visionary art, live paintings and performances, live music bands, food and fun. Alex and Allyson Grey are internationally known visionary artists. Their paintings are powerful, complex and evoke a deep, positive resonance in viewers. Don't miss this opportunity to share in a truly inspiring visionary event. Sat Oct 20 Full Day & Night Indoor/Outdoor event. 7pm to 6am @ The Quad and Spring 4th Complex ART BAZAAR, food, fun and performances. Plan to stay all day and all night, it will be worth it!! VISIONARY ART GALLERY, LASER LIGHT SHOW, ALEX & ALLYSON GREY AND OTHERS PAINTING LIVE, DJ'S, LIVE BANDS, AERIALISTS, FIRE PERFORMERS and 3D VIDEO MAPPING all brought to you by AREA 51 PRESENTS. TICKETS GOING ON SALE August 1st! Visionary Artists: Alex and Allyson Grey Visibleman Keith Prossick Cynthia Rose Young Graham Thomas World Body Painting Champions - Scott Fray & Foxy Moxy Neon Armour - body painter Dave McDermott Andrew Wagner Jonathan Singer - VJ Circus Performers: Cirque-du-Surreal Eli Reiman Nicole Tierra Melissa Coffey Sky Gym's McKinley Imperial OPA Pyro Fusion - fire troop from Miami Howie the Great - magician Drum Circle: Sensua Players - Atlanta Love Drums - Nashville Bands & DJ’s Sugar Kayne Flying Mystics Indovisual & Satchi Om - Oakland CA Ployd Medisin - Asheville Ninja Flash Woven Tounges IOZ Isness Ralph Roddenbery Swami Gone Banannas The Expand Band Copius Jones Justin Majors Twisted Enigma G-2's Suppa Fresh Schroeder Von Litchka Bouncy House DJ So Fly Cristal and Troy-Friday IRE Wezooga Learn more and get tickets here --> http://www.area51presents.com/#!__alex-grey

10/26/2012 – Psychos and Cycles!

(** BE AWARE - THIS IS NOT A KID FRIENDLY EVENT AND WILL FEATURE ADULT THEMED PERFORMANCE AND HORROR **) Want to have a experience link no other in the City? Come out to see the best Halloween event in Atlanta at Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson in Conyers on Friday, October 26th & Saturday, October 27th! The event will feature The Imperial OPA in the HAUNTED FREAK SHOW & CIRQUE OF THE DAMNED! Along with A spine-chilling good time with the killer "Blizzard of Ozzy" (BLIZZARD OF OZZY), the world's best Ozzy tribute band performing! Join the Facebook group for this Epic Gore show at : http://www.facebook.com/PsychosAndCyclesHalloween (** BE AWARE - THIS IS NOT A KID FRIENDLY EVENT AND WILL FEATURE ADULT THEMED PERFORMANCE AND HORROR **)

10/6/12 Destination East Point!

Come one, come all! Let's celebrate Fall! Destination East Point is bigger and better than ever this year! This year's Fall celebration will include: Gospel showcase, Imperial Opa Circus Performers, Kid's Zone with face painting and bouncy house, Community Row (show your community pride by reserving a spot to promote your neighborhood or organization) and tasty Food vendors as well. CONTESTS-Ribbons and Cash Prizes Awarded Delta Community Credit Union Chili Cook-off Wayfield Foods Pie Baking Contest Urban Pet Supply Pooch Parade Fairburn Farm Supply Chicken Strut Pumpkin Decorating October 2-7 The Carnival is rolling back into town once again. They will have your favorite rides, games, and fair concessions. Join the Facebook event here : http://www.facebook.com/events/415253611862349 Learn more about the event at the web page here: http://www.downtowneastpoint.com/destinationeastpoint/

9/29/2012 Tacos and Tequila @ Eclipse Di Luna!

Looking for some fun this Saturday night? Come hang out with the Circus and drink some Tequila! That’s right it’s time for first ever T & T Fest! That’s TACOS & TEQUILA! The mix we have loved for years has its own festival now. This event will feature TACOS from 4 restaurants and tons of TEQUILA to choose from. The entertainment lined up is Jacob and Good People (rock/rap/funk covers), Sunset Strip (80’s hair band covers) and Family Truckster (rock party covers). All of this is located at Eclipse di Luna and adjacent party area in parking lot with college football games on. TACOS from: Eclipse di Luna Loca Luna D.B.A. BBQ Taco Buggy TEQUILAS: El Jimador Anejo El Jimador Reposado El Jimador Blanco Herradura Tequila Corzo the evolution of Tequil We will some walk about acts entertaining and fire burning to light up the night! Learn more about the event on the Facebook page at : http://www.facebook.com/events/425690917473423/. Or Online at : http://www.tntbuckhead.com/. OPA(& Tequila at Eclipse Di Luna in Buckhead)!

The Masked Charade – Ticket Sales

The Imperial OPA, Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood circus, is unveiling their new show “The Masked Charade”. Opening night, will be November 9, 2012, 8:30 p.m. with additional shows November 10, 16 at the The Arts Exchange, 750 Kalb Ave. SE, in Grant Park. On the 17th, the show will be performed at The Henry W. Grady High School (929 Charles Allen Drive Northeast Atlanta, GA 30309) with doors at 8:30pm. This amazing production will feature a fusion of circus arts, including Spanish web, trapeze and juggling, as well as original choreography with live music and a world famous magician! In our current production, we have developed a partnership with the creative dance force of Rhythma Studios. 35 local artists, performers and stagehands have worked together to bring this 2 hour show to life. The story is the tale of a Clown, who succumbs to his desires and loses himself in an evil shadowy mask. Mayhem occurs as the show unfolds and the characters find themselves trapped behind powerful masks. How will they be able to remove the evil and find happiness and laughter once again? Tickets are listed bellow by dates and times. [list style="bullet-arrow"]We are seeking sponsors for this extraordinary event! Contact us  today to learn how you can be a part of this amazing experience! [/list] [list style="bullet-arrow"]We are also always looking for creative people that would like to donate their time to help out – Contact us for more information![/list] NOVEMBER 9th SHOW Success! Thank you to all who came out. NOVEMBER 10th SHOW Success! Thank you to all who came out. NOVEMBER 16th SHOW AMAZING Success! Thank you to all who came out. NOVEMBER 17th SHOW Tickets still for Sale [...]

East Atlanta Strut 2012!

If you live in Atlanta, Georgia and like to have a good time, then you know about the East Atlanta strut! This remarkable one-day festival has become a hallmark of the robust and colorful East Atlanta neighborhood. Started as a bunch of jazz musicians cooking out in the backyard, It has since ballooned into a cultural phenomenon in the city. The Imperial OPA circus has been thrilled to be a part of this event for last two years and we are excited to announce that for the third year in a row we will be back on stage entertaining the crowds throughout the day and walking in what is one of the finest parades in the city! Beyond just the circus performing, we are proud to be partnering with some amazing entertainment groups throughout the city! Relapse Theater Stand up! Hoop Essence! Rhythma Dance Studios! Syrens of the South Productions! Liquid Sky! Good Golly Svengali! Psychic Solutions! +More! Shows will be starting at 3:30 PM concluding with a big fire spectacular event at 10 PM! (*please note, times are subject to change if unperceived circumstances arise) Come on out in your best red or white colored costume, and celebrate a awesome day with us! OPA! For more information please check out the East Atlanta strut webpage at: http://eastatlantastrut.com/ Be sure to like them on Facebook at :  http://www.facebook.com/EAVStrut