Shaadi No. 1

In a country famous for its exhaustively over-the-top filmmaking, India’s Shaadi No. 1 is an extreme case: a maddeningly manic comedy-romance painted in vibrant shades of neon pink and Day-Glo violet.

"...the surreal. Like a car bombing staged by the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Clown Car Cooperative, it’s a..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Water for Elephants

Based on a bestselling novel, this 1930s-set film stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz.

"...Alejandro González Iñárritu). No one would mistake the Benzini Bros. Circus for the Greatest Show on Earth – the..."

April 29, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

PETA Doesn't Like Circus

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Ringling Bros.: Fully Charged” [Community Listings, Aug. 24]: It’s too..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Postmarks

Nikolas Wallenda

A member of the first family of acrobats on circus life, danger, and that famous name

"...The Flying Wallendas made their name with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus back in the..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Council: Are We Having Fun Fun Fun Yet?

The show must go on, but where exactly?

"...to prevent elephants from accompanying the next Erwin Center Ringling Bros. (etc.) extravaganza in mid-August, with CM Ora Houston..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Elephants and the Circus

"...ticket holders. Samuel Haddock, a former elephant trainer at Ringling Bros. Circus, made a notarized declaration about how elephant..."

Aug. 11, 2014 Postmarks

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 12-19

"...RINGLING BROS. BOYCOTT Join Action for Animals Austin an hour..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 20-27

"...RINGLING BROS. BOYCOTT Show up an hour before the show..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 14-19

"...RINGLING BROS. BOYCOTT Show up an hour before the show..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

It May Have Been Better Journalism If …

"...Moser’s remarks as hyperbole or whether they should support Ringling Bros. Circus or stay away. It may have been..."

Sept. 2, 2008 Postmarks

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"...be coming to town very soon ... for the Ringling Bros. Circus that is. Animals doomed to circus life..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Column

In Defense of Animals

"...be coming to town very soon ... for the Ringling Bros. Circus that is. Animals doomed to circus life..."

Aug. 9, 2005 Postmarks

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"...Dear Editor, It’s that time of year when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus rolls into Austin...."

Aug. 3, 2016 Postmarks

Shame, Nikolas and 'Chronicle,' for Not Standing Up for Animals

"...of one of the Wallendas returning to perform for Ringling Bros. Circus. Isn't he bothered that major corporations like..."

Aug. 26, 2008 Postmarks

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...circus elephants, which are already going out of style (Ringling Bros. put its elephants out to pasture in 2016)...."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Council: For the Birds

Taking on bullhooks, FFF Fest, and more

"...bullhook ban – a growing national trend, to which Ringling Bros. Circus has effectively conceded via a 2018 phase-out..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Bullhooks and Bikes

Plus knives, fires, and schools

"...1, 2016 – after two already contracted and scheduled Ringling Bros. appearances at UT-Austin’s Erwin Center...."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Wading Into 'The Unknown'

A live score

"...shows that makes Water for Elephants look like a Ringling Bros. commercial...."

June 15, 2012 Screens Feature by Rachel Feit

Counterprogramming Cupid

Stick it to Valentine's Day with these free ways to say eff off to love

"...in addition to being the former dean of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. Okay, technically,..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Luv Doc Recommends: SIMS Benefit Bash

Austin Music Hall, Saturday, December 11, 2010

"...years of high school, did a stint at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, and made..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 19-26

"...RINGLING BROS. BOYCOTT Join Action for Animals Austin an hour..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature

Animal Abuse Is Not Entertainment

"...applaud animal abuse that is unfortunately the cornerstone of Ringling Bros. Circus. Humans have made the choice to perform..."

Aug. 26, 2008 Postmarks

Res Publica

Go, go, good citizen, go! Your civic agenda: Aug. 14-21.

"...ACTION FOR ANIMALS & RINGLING BROS. The circus is in town, and Action for..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

In Memoriam

Austin juggling sensation Warren "Red" Ryder Schwartz, who opened for Esther's Follies for almost 20 years, was stabbed to death on Sunday, May 28

"...International Jugglers' Association championships and was accepted into the Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey Clown College. As redheaded juggler..."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Barnum's Kaleidoscape: A Palace of Wonders

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...lot of Highland Mall, this new offshoot of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents a program..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Arts Review by Robert Faires

"We'll Always Have 807 Congress"

The Raging of the Elements, or Indoor Theatre in Austin -- Al Fresco

"...longest). I'm only sorry that we missed out on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey the last year they..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...With the Devil D: Michael D. Ratner Producer: Marc Ambrose Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil is a powerful..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker