Bringing Smiles to Children of all Ages in Northern Virginia
JCA Monthly Meetings
2nd Thursday of each month
7:30 pm
Vienna Baptist Church
541 Marshall Rd SW
Vienna, VA 22180
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JCA holds its monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm. We meet at the Vienna
Baptist Church. Meetings include a business meeting, snack time, and an educational or fun program.
Past topics of discussion have included storytelling, puppets, starting a Santa business, clown magic,
balloon twisting, and clown camps.
JCA Annual Calendar
January - Charity Nominations
February - Alley report to COAI
March - Charity Discussion
April - Charity Selection / Officer elections
May - Annual Dues / Officer installation
June
July
August - Clown Week
September - Big Apple Circus
October - JCA Picnic
November
December - JCA Christmas Party
JCA Dinner
2nd Thursday of each month
6:00 pm
PanAm Family Restaurant
3051 Nutley St.
Fairfax, VA 22031
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Several members meet at the PanAm Family Restaurant in Vienna around 6:00 pm for dinner before the
monthly JCA meeting.
Kapitol Klowns Monthly Meeting
3rd Tuesday of the Month
7:30pm
Riderwood Retirement Village at Montgomery Station off Interstate 95/495
3110 Gracefield Road
Silver Spring, MD
Neighboring clown alley, the Kapitol Klowns, meet the 3rd Tuesday of the Month in Silver Spring.
http://www.KapitolKlowns.com/
JCA Monthly Meeting
August 12, 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 Open House
Sunday, August 15th, 2010
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
JCA Monthly Meeting
September 9, 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 Monthly Meeting
October 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.
Vienna Halloween Parade
October 2010
JCA usually participates in the Vienna Halloween Parade. Details will be added later
JCA Monthly Meeting
November 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 Monthly Meeting
December 9, 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.
Sorry you missed them. Here are some things we have done in the past.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.