Cirque du Soleil is bringing its iconic Big Top experience to Orlando for the first time with new show, LUZIA!

Cirque du Soleil is coming to Orlando this winter with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning Big Top production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. From March 8 – 31, 2019, local audiences are invited for the first time ever under the Cirque du Soleil Big Top at The Florida Mall to escape to an imaginary Mexico – a sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality.

In a series of grand visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, LUZIA takes audiences on a surrealistic journey through a vibrant world filled with wonders, playfulness and striking artistry. Smoothly passing from an old movie set to the ocean to a smoky dance hall or an arid desert, LUZIA cleverly brings to the stage multiple places, faces and sounds of Mexico taken from both tradition and modernity. Rich in awe-inspiring moments, LUZIA enchants by incorporating rain into acrobatic and artistic scenes – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production.

With mesmerizing and refreshing acrobatic performances, LUZIA brings traditional and contemporary circus disciplines to a whole new level. Cyr Wheel artists perform the unprecedented feat of rolling and spinning under the rain, while an aerialist suspended from a Trapeze flies and twirls through pouring showers. Hoop Diving is taken onto gigantc treadmills, expanding exponentially the speed and amount of daring leaps executed. Jaw-dropping highlights include a male contortionist skillfully twisting his body in the world’s most unimaginable positions, a powerful Aerial Straps specialist defying the laws of gravity at the center of a cenote (natural sinkhole), a juggler tossing seven pins at breakneck speed, and two football (soccer) freestylers deftly mixing street dance with mind-blowing ball manipulation.

The Big Top Experience
Since its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has been presenting traveling Big Top shows all around the world. The overall excitement of going to the circus, the otherworldly atmosphere of the Big Top, as well as its intimate setting elevate the Cirque du Soleil experience. LUZIA is the company’s 17th show to be presented under a Big Top.

The Creative Team
LUZIA’s creative team comprises 19 creators under the artistic guidance of Guy Laliberte and Jean-François Bouchard:
Daniele Finzi Pasca    Co-writer and Director
Brigitte Poupart   Associate Director
Patricia Ruel   Director of Creation
Julie Hamelin Finzi   Co-writer
Eugenio Caballero   Set and Props Designer
Giovanna Buzzi    Costume Designer
Simon Carpentier           Composer and Musical Director
Edesia Moreno Barata    Acrobatic Choreographer
Debra Brown    Acrobatic Choreographer
Sylvia Gertrudix Gonzalez       Acrobatic Choreographer
Max Humphries         Puppet Designer
Martin Labrecque  Lighting Designer
Johnny Ranger  Projection Designer
Jacques Boucher  Sound Designer
Philippe Aubertin    Acrobatic Performance Designer
Danny Zen   Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer
Maryse Gosselin   Make up Designer

Ticket Information
Tickets for Orlando performances of LUZIA are now available online at cirquedusoleil.com/luzia. Tickets start at $54.

Cirque du Soleil
Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators in more than 400 cities on six continents. Cirque du Soleil has close to 4,000 employees, including 1,300 performing artists from close to 50 different countries.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit cirquedusoleil.com.

More about LUZIA – A waking dream of Mexico
Written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, in association with Brigitte Poupart, LUZIA takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light (“luz” in Spanish) quenches the spirit and rain (“lluvia”) soothes the soul.

Cirque du Soleil gratefully acknowledges its Official Partners, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Hennessy Black, as well as LUZIA’s Affiliate Partner, MÉXICO.

Central Florida Employment Council Job Fair

Central Florida has amazing employment opportunities! If you are job searching, find your next employer at Central Florida Employment Council’s (CFEC) job fair in Orlando, Florida, from 12-4 pm at the Central Florida Fair Expo Park, 4603 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32808. Over 100+ companies offering thousands of career openings in various industries and resources on hand to assist your job search. PROFESSIONAL DRESS, bring resumes, free admission/parking, and no children, please. Register as a job seeker and get details at CFEC Central Florida Employment Council www.cfec.org/job-fairs. Also, for any questions, please call Christian HELP/CFEC at (407) 834-4022.

Worship & Word Wednesday

New Church in Sanford! Come Grow with Them!!

"LIVE THE JOURNEY TOUR" BUILDING 429 AND SANCTUS REAL

WIN TICKETS! Help Get the Word Out! (1) Invite your friends to the event page, (2) Post how many you invited, (3) One winner will be chosen by Oxford Assembly of God!

World Vision Presents the “Live The Journey” Tour with Grammy Nominated Bands Building 429, Sanctus Real, and special guest The Color Thursday, March 28th at Oxford Assembly of God in Oxford Florida 🌴

Remedy Medical Missions Conference

A gathering of healthcare professionals and students with a shared heart to explore medical missions.  The conference is non-denominational, with multiple mission sending organizations supporting medical missionaries. Connect with medical missionaries to develop and enhance your ministry and missions team.  Learn about opportunities to use medical missions to treat disease and allow Jesus to heal the person.  Attend the Remedy Conference in Orlando March 28-30. Register at cmda.org/remedy.

IronMen: March Coffee Event 2019

Speaker: Greg Snyder, Prince of Peace, Guatemala

Register HERE!

Soccer in Lake Mary

Do you want to play soccer to stay fit? Play rain or sunshine? Soccer at The Blessed House is a great way to exercise, acquire soccer skills and most importantly, to glorify God the creator of the Heavens and the earth! God’s word says in 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. So bring your soccer cleats, visit The Blessed House International Church and have a great time playing soccer together! FREE!!!!!

For more information; call 407-687-4511 or visit www.tbhic.com/SOCCER for more detailed information and to add the date and time to your google calendar.

City Year Orlando - Ripples of Hope

Experience City Year Orlando’s annual fundraising event, Ripples of Hope, for a thrilling evening of fellowship, food and drink, live music and inspiring testimonials. Ripples of Hope is a night to celebrate the selfless dedication by young adults working to transform the community one child at a time. Funds raised at Ripples of Hope directly support City Year’s service to students in Orlando.

If Winter Springs/Oviedo

Join your community for their first IF:LocalWinter Springs /Oviedo at The Foundry Church and gather to study God’s word and worship alongside women from all over the Winter Springs and Oviedo area with a goal to unite and grow in love of Jesus! Snacks and continental breakfast provided. A box lunch will be available for purchase on Saturday. After you register you will get informational updates by email.

Event dates are March 29 and 30th

Registration and more information click on link below –
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You Can Paint! Paint Party

Everyone is creative and the Studios of Cocoa Beach, 165 Minuteman Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach offers Sip n’ Paint Parties for adults and families. Local artist and experienced teacher Jaymee Weinreich will guide you through a complete acrylic painting from 6 to 9 pm on Friday March 29, 2019.  Bring your friends and your favorite beverage and go home with a complete work of art:  a colorful sea turtle “Timothy Turtle”.

No previous experience is necessary.  Paint and canvas are supplied, you bring snacks and drinks and prepare for a fun experience.  $35 includes all materials.  Registration is required.  Contact Jaymee at jaymeeweinreich@gmail.com or 787-640-6119 (text or call).  Jaymee will also schedule special sessions for 2 or more people.

The Studios of Cocoa Beach is a non-profit art gallery and the creative hub of downtown Cocoa Beach with a full schedule of workshops in a variety of techniques from beginner to advanced, adults and children.  The Studio is open Monday and Tuesday 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am-8pm and Sunday 11 am-4 pm.  For more information on exhibits, Studio artists, or the complete workshop schedule, visit the website: www.studiosofcocoabeach.org or call 321-613-3480.