Just Clowning Around
of Northern Virginia

October 2008

Vienna Halloween Parade
October 2008
Vienna, VA
It was a cold October night, but three members of JCA braved the weather to march in the Vienna Halloween Parade.

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December 2008

JCA Monthly Meetings
Thursday, December 11, 2008
7:00 pm
Vienna Baptist Church

JCA is having its December meeting at 7:00 instead of the usual 7:30 pm. Everyone should bring a dish to share.

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January 2009

Face and Body Art Convention
Jan 4-6, 2009
Orlando, FL
http://www.FPBAConvention.com/

Featuring four days of classes (plus pre-convention classes on January 4th) taught by award-winning instructors. Find classes for all skill levels in face painting, body painting, airbrush, henna, glitter tattoos, FX, plus face painting and balloon art "jams" and special group presentations throughout the week.

JCA Monthly Meetings
January 8th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

Each January, members of JCA have a chance to nominate a charity.

Clown Cruise 2009
January 10-17, 2009
Western Caribbean

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February 2009

78th Annual Columbus Magi-Fest
February 5-7, 2009
Columbus, OH
http://www.magifest.org/

Clown City Jamboree
February 5-8, 2009
Mystic, CA

JCA Monthly Meetings
February 12th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

Each February, JCA provides an alley report to COAI.

Show Me Clowns for Jesus
February 12-15, 2009
Springfield, MO
http://www.ShowMeClownsForJesus.org/

Circus Magic
February 20-22, 2009
Williamsburg, VA
http://www.CircusMagic.com/

This year's theme is "Back to the Future with Circus Magic!" Check out their website even if you are not going as they offer good clown articles and tips.

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March 2009

KAPITOL KLOWNS – ALLEY 6 Presenting: Advanced Clowning Classes
Monday, March 9, 2009 - Monday, March 30
7:30pm to 9:00pm:
At Barry's Magic Shop
5544 Nicholson Lane, Rockville, Md 20852
301-933-0373


Advanced classes conducted by Kapitol Klowns will begin on Monday, March 9, 2009

- Monday, March 9 – All about birthday parties
- Monday, March 16 – Advanced balloon sculpturing, super heroes, holiday-themes
- Monday, March 23 – How to promote yourself and working with agencies
- Monday, March 30 – Odds and Ends. Class decides

Fee: $100.00 for four classes. $25.00 for each class. Please call Barry's Magic Shop at 301-933-0373 to sign up or visit http://www.barrysmagicshop.com/

JCA Monthly Meetings
March 12th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

Members of JCA will discuss the nominations for charity organizations.

WCA Annual Convention March 16-20, 2009
Denver, Colorado
http://www.worldclown.com/

World Clown Association Annual Convention at the Renaissance Denver in Denver, CO.

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April 2009

JCA Annual Meetings
April 9th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

In April, Members of JCA will select a Charity by Ballot, elect officers for 2009-2010, and hold the Annual Auction.

Annual COAI Convention - Run for the Noses
April 21-26, 2009
Clarksville, IN
http://www.inkyclowns.com/
Inky Clowns are hosting the Annual COAI Convention. Registration includes competition (if COAI member), classes, jam sessions, workshops, access to dealer's room and access to both the theme party and the Awards Banquet.

Family Entertainers Workshop
April 27-30, 2009
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.FamilyEntertainersWorkshop.com/

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May 2009

Family Entertainers Workshop
May 11-14, 2009
Youngstown, OH
http://www.FamilyEntertainersWorkshop.com/

JCA Monthly Meetings
May 14th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA normally holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. JCA is planning something special for our May 2009 meeting. We will be holding the meeting at Arla Studio in Fairfax and members are invited to dress up in their clown costume for individual and group pictures. Arla Studio is located at 9485 Silver King Court, Fairfax, VA 22031. Arla Studio http://www.arlastudio.com/ is run by JCA Member Arla Albers, aka GoGo the Clown. Photography equipment and pictures will be taken by JCA member John Scott Williams, aka DotCom.

Face and Body Art International Convention
May 20-24, 2009
Orlando, FL
http://www.fabaic.com/

FABAIC is the annual Face and Body Art International Convention which takes place in May in Orlando, Florida. Over 400+ painters from around the world gather together to experience the largest face and body painting convention in the US. Classes are offered in Face and Body Art, brush, sponge, airbrush as well as henna, glitter tattoo and SFX. The first convention was May 2002 in Orlando, Fl.

Danny Archer Lecture
May 15th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
Barry's Magic Shop, Ltd.
5544A Nicholson Lane - Rockville, Maryland 20852
Barry's Magic Shop

Although not sponsored by JCA, this lecture may be of interest to our members. The Danny Archer Lecture will be held at the Magic Theater, located within Barry's Magic Shop.

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June 2009

Clown Camp
June 7-13, 2009
La Crosse, WI
http://clowncamp.org/

The Original Clown Camp - the Longest Running and Largest Clown School in the World. Unfortunately, this is their last year. After finishing their 29th year of providing Clown Camp this June in La Crosse, Wisconsin, they will not be continuing this program.

Red Skelton Clown School
June 9-14, 2009
Vincennes, IN
http://redskeltonclownschool.com/ In Red's Hometown Vincennes, Indiana at Vincennes University. This school will be for beginners as well as the seasoned clown. Red Skelton Clown School will provide the basics, and then through the leadership of an ALL STAR STAFF, students will be encouraged to reach for new levels of excellence through hands-on application.

JCA Monthly Meetings
June 11th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

Jay Sankey Lecture
June 21st, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Barry's Magic Shop, Ltd.
5544A Nicholson Lane - Rockville, Maryland 20852
Barry's Magic Shop

Although not sponsored by JCA, this lecture may be of interest to our members. The Jay Sankey Lecture will be held at the Magic Theater, located within Barry's Magic Shop.

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July 2009

Fairfax City 4th of July Parade
July 4th, 2009
Fairfax, VA 22180

JCA will be participating in the Fairfax City 4th of July Parade. Event details to come soon.

JCA Monthly Meetings
July 9th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

David Solomon Lecture
July 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Barry's Magic Shop, Ltd.
5544A Nicholson Lane - Rockville, Maryland 20852
Barry's Magic Shop

Although not sponsored by JCA, this lecture may be of interest to our members. The David Solomon Lecture will be held at the Magic Theater, located within Barry's Magic Shop.

Clown Jam
July 15-19, 2009
Branson, MO
http://www.ClownJam.com/

Clown Jam is a clown convention in Branson, MO run by Steve "Salty" Kissell and Tom "E Boy" King. They promise a different kind of clown convention.

TNT Clowning For Christ
July 26-31, 2009
Georgia Baptist Conference Center
http://www.clowning4christ.com/

TNT is hosting their clown camp in Toccoa, GA. They promise a vacation with a focus!

Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp
July 28 - August 2, 2009
Buffalo, MN
http://mooseburger.com/camp/

Mooseburger Camp is the clown school created by Tricia Manuel from world famous Pricilla Mooseburger Originals. It is a one week intensive clown school designed to meet the needs of people who want to learn to be "real" clowns. A few JCA members have gone to Moose Camp and Sir Toony plans to go again this summer.

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August 2009

International Clown Week
August 1-7 of every year

Whereas clowns have long been known as ambassadors of joy and good will and bring happiness to both joy and good will and bring happiness both to children and adults and

Where as: In recognition to the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide for all of our citizens: "International Clown Week" has been proclaimed for the week of August 1 thru August 7, 2009, and Now there for we, the members of JCA proclaim the week of August 1 thru 7 "International Clown Week."

JCA has some special plans in the work for the end of International Clown Week... Stay tuned for details.

http://www.internationalclownweek.org/

JCA Open House
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Little Rocky Run Community Center
13900 Stonefield Drive
Clifton, VA. 20124

JCA is having an Open House! The event will be open to all area clowns, magicians, jugglers, face painters, story tellers and children's entertainers so please tell everyone you know to reserve this date, it will be a pleasure to see all of you there.

JCA Open House

KIDabara Annual Conference
August 12 - 15, 2009
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
http://www.kidabra.com/
The 18th Year - The Incredible Year of the Performer
KIDabara's Annual Conference is in Pigeon Forge, TN at the Music Road Hotel Complex (with Optional Seminars starting August 11th)

JCA Monthly Meetings
August 13th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

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September 2009

JCA Monthly Meetings
September 10th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

Big Apple Circus
http://www.bigapplecircus.org/

The Big Apple Circus normally comes to the DC area each fall. Details will be posted when available.

Christmas Magic Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2009
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Stafford VA
http://www.ginnmagic.com/DGAppear.htm

Clownfest
September 17-20, 2009
Seaside Heights, New Jersey
http://www.clownfest.com/

Clownfest 2009, 28th Annual Edition at Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Clownfest begins on Thursday, September. 17 to Sunday, September. 20, 2009 with a Pre-Training Day, Wednesday, September 16.

South East Clown Association (SECA) Convention
September 2009
http://www.southeastclownassoc.org/Convention.html

The South East Clown Association presents their 2009 Convention, Treasure Chest of Smiles. The convention will be at the Sheraton Orlando North, 600 North Lake Destiny Drive, Maitland, FL 32751.

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October 2009

JCA Picnic
October 8th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. In October, JCA holds an annual picnic instead of the usual meeting. Details for the picnic will be updated as the plans become final.

Kentucky Clown Derby
Oct 9, 10 & 11, 2009
Louisville, KY
http://www.kentuckyclownderby.com/

NW Festival of Clowns
October 15-18, 2009
Olympia, WA
http://www.BigFootClownAlley.com/

Kapitol Klowns Mid-East Clown Convention
October 16th and 17th, 2009
Gaithersburg, MD

Join the Kapitol Klowns as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Their convention will be at the Holiday, Inn, rt 124 and Rt 355, Gaithersburg, MD. Lectures on Friday evening and all day Saturday.

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November 2009

Daytona Festival of Magic
November 6-8, 2009
Daytona Beach, FL
http://www.daytonamagic.com/
Dealers - Lectures - Work Shops - Stage and Close-up Contests

Mid-Atlantic Clown Association Annual Convention
November 11-15, 2009
New Cumberland (Harrisburg), PA
http://www.midatlanticclownassociation.com/convention09.htm
Convention information will be posted as soon as received. The theme will be "HARRISBURG HOE-DOWN." The convention will be at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, New Cumberland (Harrisburg), PA.

JCA Monthly Meetings
November 12th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant around 6:00 pm for dinner before the meeting. Meetings start at 7:30 pm and include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.

December 2009

JCA Christmas Party
December 10th, 2009
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. JCA's monthly meeting is replaced with a Christmas Party. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church.

Safe Places Christmas Party
December 14th, 2009

JCA is throwing a special Christmas party for the families of Safe Places. Tbe party is tentatively set for Monday, December 14, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The party will probably be held at the Providence Presbyterian Church on Little River Turnpike. Contact Big Red for details.

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January 2010

JCA Monthly Meeting
January 14, 2010
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church.

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February 2010

JCA Monthly Meeting and Anniversary
February 11, 2010
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church. JCA's first meeting was on Valentine's Day, 1985 and February 2010 marks our 25th anniversary.

Circus Magic
February 19-21, 2010
Lexington George Washington Inn
Williamsburg, VA
http://circusmagicconvention.com/

29th annual Circus Magic convention in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia. All classes, performances and sleeping rooms will be at the recently renovated Lexington George Washington Inn.

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March 2010

JCA Monthly Meeting
March 11, 2010
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church.

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April 2010

JCA Monthly Meeting
April 8, 2010
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church.

Clowns Of America International 25th Anniversary Convention
April 20th - 25th, 2010
Houston Hobby Airport Marriott Hotel
Houston, TX
http://www.coai2010houston.com/

The members of Cheerful Clown Alley #166 in Houston, Texas are hosting COAI's 25th Anniversary Convention! This year's theme is A Little Bit Country. . . . A Little Bit Rock-N-Roll

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May 2010

JCA Monthly Meeting
May 13, 2010
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church.

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June 2010

JCA Monthly Meeting
June 10, 2010
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church.

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July 2010

City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2010

JCA usually participates in the City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade. Details will be added later.

JCA Monthly Meeting
July 8, 2010
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180

JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna Baptist Church.

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