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Nowadays, the circus is more than clowns just pouring out of a car. Some of the body-bending acts can blow you away.

Next week, Les Ailes du Désir Foundation, Miami’s only nonprofit dedicated to circus arts, is going to host their legendary soirée, and the performers are ready to give you a high-flying good time.

Feast your eyes in wonderment. LADD is throwing its third Soirée des Arts, called “Sideshow.”

Teresa Cesario: “There’s a line in ‘Mary Poppins’ where she goes, ‘Close your mouth, you look like a codfish.’ Everyone’s mouth is just jaw-dropped.”

This jaw-dropping par-tay is going to be at Coral Gables’ Trail Theater this coming Wednesday.

Teresa Cesario: “LADD is Les Ailes Du Désir, which is French and fancy, but the school itself is…

Canadian Forces Base Borden is holding its annual Borden Blast celebration Sept. 21.

The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include local food trucks, a petting zoo, face painting, a Ferris wheel, military vehicles, the Kiddie Commando Obstacle Course, and more.

There will also be $10,000 worth of prizes available to be won.

“This special day is dedicated to celebrating both our active and retired military members, as well as our vibrant local community members who want to participate and show their support,” said organizers.

The knocking of pins could be heard among laughter, high-fives and hugs in a local bowling alley July 13. A sea of colorful shirts matched the Special Olympics crowd’s colorful energy.

Nearly 150 Special Olympics athletes from Alachua and Bradford Counties gathered at Alley Gatorz to participate in the Area 3 Central Bowling Competition. During the free event, 17 coaches and 45 volunteers aided the athletes. 

The Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, fostering inclusivity for nearly four million athletes globally. 

Evan Combs, a…