Derby Girls & Circus Kids THIS Saturday at UIC Pavillion #circesteem #windycityrollers

Photo Credit (all) Bonnie Kenaz-Mara for ChiILMama.com

WINDY CITY ROLLERS 2013 SEASON CONTINUES SATURDAY MAY 4


We dig roller derby and have covered a LOT of bouts over the years.   The pixs here are a blast from the past--2010 in fact.   This Saturday we're extra stoked.   Worlds Collide Alert:   CircEsteem kids (including ChiIL Mama's own Du-Jay & Sagezilla) are doing a performance between the bouts!    **Click here for LOADS of our past photo & video filled CircEsteem coverage**

Roller derby is rockin' family friendly, grrrrrrl powered fun.    Kids 7 & under are FREE.   Check 'em out!   Click HERE for tickets.

 

ChiIL Mama's Du-Jay & Sagezilla pose with Mya Ssault

Here's some of ChiIL Mama's own photo filled Derby Adventures:

Windy City Rollers Fun-Sagezilla & Du-Jay Go VIP

Windy City Rollers Triumphed Over The Texecutioners


Du-Jay, Sagezilla & Friends Rock The Windy City Roller Derby

ChiIL Mama's Coverage featured on Windy City Rollers' Site

Windy City Over Rose City-Photo Filled Feature

Roller Derby Rocks...And Rolls (coverage of our first bout ever in 2009!)

**Click here to check out more of our past, photo filled Windy City Rollers coverage.** 
 

Derby Mamas rock... and roll!!

This Saturday
All season the hard-hitting action will take place at the UIC Pavilion, located in downtown Chicago at 525 S. Racine Ave., and easily accessible from I-290, I-94, and the Blue Line. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com and the UIC Pavilion Box Office (312-413-5740).

The Windy City Rollers, Chicago’s #1 roller derby league, continues its ninth home season on Saturday May 4, 2013, at UIC Pavilion, 532 S. Racine Ave. 

In 2012, the Manic Attackers won the Ivy King Cup after knocking down the 2010 and 2011 undefeated champions, The Fury. However, this season, The Fury is undefeated again this year and has high hopes for a perfect season and a Championship title.

Throughout the 2013 home season, the Windy City Rollers home teams have partnered with various charities each team has chosen to represent. The charity partner for this bout is CircEsteem. Since 2001, CircEsteem’s mission has been to unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of circus arts. This charity partner is represented by the Manic Attackers.

The first bout kicks off at 6 p.m. as the Hell’s Belles will face last year’s champs, the Manic Attackers. Directly following, the Double Crosser’ will take on The Fury in the second bout of the evening.


 
 
WINDY CITY ROLLERS 2013 SEASON DATES:

May 4 - Home Team Playoffs
#3 Hell’s Belles vs. #2 Manic Attackers
#1 The Fury vs. #4 Double Crossers

June 8 - Ivy King Cup Championship Bout
July 19-21 –Windy City Rollers Host the 3rd annual Golden Bowl Tournament
Featuring:
Texas Rollergirls Texacutioners
San Francisco Bay Area Derby
Denver’s Rocky Mountain Roller Girls

August 24 - Travel Team Season Schedule TBD

October 19 - Travel Team Season Schedule TBD

ACT OUT CLOSING: CircEAU Spring Circus Shows Today at 1pm & 4pm #circesteem #circus arts

 
CircEAU Atlantis 11am Sat 4-20-13 (Full set) by Bonnie Kenaz-Mara for ChiILMama.com

   
Final 2 shows are TODAY, Sunday 4/28 at 1pm & 4pm.   Don't miss this rockin' all ages, water themed circus arts show.   Last weekend's 3 Atlantis shows SOLD OUT.   This weekend the show is Bermuda Triangle and it showcases more of the advanced classes and the talented circus team.

 

"Wacky" water adventures infuse both CircEAU shows, Atlantis and Bermuda Triangle!

All ages will enjoy the flippin' fantastic acts!

Ever seen unicycle jump rope?!   

 
We've been part of the CircEsteem family for close to 3 years now and highly recommend their shows and their classes.  These guys are the real deal... a genuinely great non profit, talented teachers, and creative, motivated kids. 

   

Click here for more info about their fabulous circus arts SUMMER CAMP, BIRTHDAY PARTIES and the next session of classes starting up.  


Giant fun with CircEAU Atlantis on 4-20!
 Highly recommended.
 

CircEsteem used to take 7 year olds through high schoolers, with some adult classes as well.   They have recently added circus tots classes for younger kids and they're a HUGE hit.  The first show last Saturday at 11am showcased the littles as penguins and seals and they were TOO cute.
 

CircEsteem is a welcoming, nurturing program for beginning through advanced circus arts.   Aerial arts are the next best thing to flying!

My kids have both taken classes in trapeze and silks and LOVE it. 

Mermaid Sage, Atlantis CircEAU

Sage has also taken Chinese Pole, Lyra (*see her in the middle above as an ariel mermaid!), and Spanish Web.

Here are all the team kids and those they're grooming as future team performers "pre-team prep" including my two.
 

  
Ahoy Maties... Adventures abound whether you're walking the tight rope or walking the plank!!
 

CircEsteems' great for building pyramids and friendships.

These kids can juggle too!

Don't miss The Trash Monster!   If you haven't caught CircEsteem's spring shows yet, GO ALREADY!   If you're overbooked or outta town, check back with ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often.   We'll have loads of video recaps from both weekends of the Circ Shows, and more fun stills comin' your way.   But nothing compares to being there.

Win 4 Free Tickets to CircEAU High-Seas Circus Adventure #giveaway #sponsored

ChiIL out with ChiIL Live Shows & family friendly circus arts from Chi-town's own CircEsteem! Click here for your chance to WIN 4 FREE tickets ($64 value).   Entries accepted through midnight 4/18. (Disclosure:   Thank to CircEsteem for providing the tickets for our giveaway.   All opinions are our own.) WHEN: Saturday April 20th          11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sunday April 21th              2:00 p.m. Friday April 26th                7:30 p.m. Sunday April 28th              1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Buy your tickets now for  CircEAU A High-Seas Circus Adventure    April 20th, 21st, 26th & 28th

CircEsteem, Chicago's largest youth circus, invites you to CircEsteem's CircEAU - a performance by the youth of CircEsteem, taking place April 20th, 21th, 26th, and 28th 2013 at Alternatives Inc., 4730 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640. CircEAU will take you on an undersea adventure including shimmering mermaids on the trapeze (including ChiIL Mama's own Sagezilla) and salty pirate clowns juggling.   Don't miss the chance to see CircEsteem's amazing performers.  Tickets are going fast. Buy yours today!

General admission is $16 for adults and $5 for children. Purchase two general admission adult tickets and receive a child's ticket free.  VIP reserved seating is $35 and parking is available for $20. For tickets and more information please

click here

ACT OUT: Circus acts, book, wine and talk at City Winery!

ChiIL Live Shows will be there... will you?   We're presently working out the details, but we hope to review and run a book giveaway for our readers as well!      

Of course, if you follow us much, you know we cover the local and international circus community thoroughly here at ChiIL Live Shows and our family friendly site, ChiIL Mama.   We've done multiple features on CircEsteem, Aloft, 500 Clown and major touring acts like Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Eloise, Cirque Shanghai, Ringling Brothers, and many more as well.   In fact, my own kids who will soon be 10 & 12, have been studying circus arts for close to 3 years now and perform with CircEsteem.

We plan to shoot stills on Monday and will have a photo filled recap up shortly.  As always, nothing compares to being there.   So what are you waiting for.   Get your tickets today.

Think you know the circus? Think again. Whether it's your first time in a long time, you're a fan, or a successful circus professional, come out to celebrate the diversity & artistry of today's circus. Join us on March 11 at City Winery for Circus Now: anevening celebrating contemporary American circus and the recently released book The Ordinary Acrobat, hosted by Duncan Wall with presentations and performances from the Chicago circus community.     Join CircEsteem's Executive Director Maribeth Joy as she presents on how CircEsteem uses circus as a tool for social change.  Also performing will be CircEsteem juggling instructor, Brian Dailey and CircEsteem graduate Will McGowan. Featuring presenations by:   Maribeth Joy, Executive Director, CircEsteem      Shayna Swanson, Artistic Director, Aloft Loft Adrian Danzig, Artistic Director, 500 Clown       Joe Yonek, Director, Divine Flight Chicago AcroYoga  Matt Roben, Professional circus performer    7pm Start Time! Tickets: $10 tickets sold online, at box office, and at the door by City Winery.