I never used to like the circus
much (I HATE animal acts),
but
thankfully
Quebec
based
Cirque du Soleil changed
all that. "Alegria", the latest, greatest show
on earth, opened in spectacular style on July 10 at the Grand
Chapiteau
at
Concord Pacific Place. The VIP "Tapis Rouge Experience"
was only the start to a great night that culminated in the
after-party of all parties complete with fire dancers, 300+
drummers, ice sculptures and champagne for everyone. Check
out all the North Shore celebs herein.
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North Van's
Brenda Manlove and hubby Brett, who is Global TV's assistant
GM, toasted the occasion at the VIP Tapis Rouge event
beforehand. |
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Wow, what costumes.
Parading around the Tapis Rouge VIP lounge were characters
from
the Alegria
experience. |
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Feed the birdie one
of her special acorns and she'll perform for you by jumping
up and down. |
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North Van Olympic medalist
Charmaine Crooks, seen here with husband Anders, was
an influencial
force in the Olympic bid win. As a prominent member of
the IOC, is she this
city's
next political
princess? |
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North Van's Jennifer
Mather and Canucks boss Brian Burke are this city's version
of beauty,
brains, brawn and business. |
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Making the trip from
the North Shore for a ladies night out were Michelle
Owen (left), Tricia Adam, Gail Owen and Bev McLean. |
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Kyle
Washington (left) joined Cirque founder Guy Laliberté,
North Shore broadcaster Fanny Keifer and Vancouver mayor
Larry Campbell at the intermission celebration. |
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Still accepting congratulations
from the 2010 Bid win, CEO Jack Poole took in the festivities. |
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Celebrating their 10th
wedding anniversary at the circus were NS Credit Union
CEO Chris Catliff and wife Kym who both hail from West
Van. |
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