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Vagabond Cirque 2009~ In Memory of Caitlyn Bibeau~ Benefiting Texas Children's Hospital~
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM (CT)
Houston, TX
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THIS EVENT HAS ENDED BUT DONATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED IN MEMORY OF CAITLYN BIBEAU UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 AT 11:55 P.M. .
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area above. You may specify the amount of the donation.
Funds are donated to Texas Children's Hospital
in memory of Caitlyn Bibeau.
Here's a little bit about the evening:
This was a beautiful evening where the Texas arts community bonded together to remember the short life of a child. It was an evening where people reached into their pockets in these hard economic times and found a few dollars to donate to a hospital they know believes in the health and well-being of children. It was an evening when the Bibeaus gathered their strength and attended an event that both celebrated life and acknowledged their pain. It was an evening of laughter, tears, and above all, hope.
Over 150 people attended Vagabond Cirque this year to see fifty people perform various art forms on three stages that ran entertainment consecutively from 6:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.. The evening ended with a drum jam where everyone was invited to play an instrument, dance, or just zaghareet and applaud. Food was included in the price of the ticket.
The Bibeaus were in attendance to witness the event. They expressed their deepest appreciation for those who donated their time and artistic talent to Vagabond Cirque in memory of their little girl, Caitlyn. The Bibeaus were incredibly moved to see the outpouring of support from the arts community in Texas. Still, even though the event put them as the guests of honor, the Bibeaus insisted on purchasing tickets.
Many people approached the organizers of the event to express how much they enjoyed the event and how wonderful it was to be able to perform for such an important cause or to attend the event and donate funds.
Though the final count is not in, the estimated funds raised on this evening are between $2000 and $3000.
Every performer, stage manager, door person, and greeter worked for free. Their payment came in their ability to network with their peers, please the audiences with their performances, and most of all, see the gratitude on the faces of Bonnie and Brian Bibeau.
Mariana, owner of Avant Garden, donated the space for free on a Saturday night for this event.
Nari, Anne, and Patsi were humbled and privileged to bring this event to the public and show affection and support for the Bibeaus and their chosen charity, Texas Children's Hospital.
Continuous Performances on Three Stages!
Join Nari, Ayana, and performance artists from around the state as they transport you back to an adults-only early 20th Century Sideshow Spectacular!
Wander through the newly remodeled Avant Garden as you enjoy continuous live entertainment on three stages. Enter the Can Can Room for bellydance, Flamenco, and Acrobatics. See hilarious magic shows and vintage dance performances on the Sideshow Stage. Experience incredible live music, gorgeous bellydance, breathtaking fire shows, and various other performances on the Big Top Stage. Interact with characters from the time period, have your fortune told, or have henna drawn on your hands and arms. Have a few drinks and laugh with friends as you are delighted and amazed by a world you never knew existed!
Performers:
Chase Hamblin
Jimmy Fingers
Urban Gypsy
Visions In Dance
La Zambra
Mirage Bollywood Dance Company
Bella Natana
Incedius Ex Oculus Fire Troupe
Flamenco Andaluz
Sisters of Avalon
Solange
Houston Gendermyn
Michelle Manx
Anne Caruthers
Nari
Qantara
Desert Orchid
Khandroma
Shunyata
Louise McClung
Anna
Miriam
Raphaella
Tribal Slink
This event is for ages 21 and up.
If you wish to donate but cannot attend, please purchase a ticket here.
***There is no reason one font differs from the other in billing. It is a technical glitch***
ABOUT CAITLYN BIBEAU:
Caitlyn developed a sacrococcygeal teratoma in her fourth month of development. Her parents, Bonnie and Brian Bibeau, were given the option to terminate Bonnie's pregnancy, as the possibility of Caitlyn's survival was somewhat slim.
But Bonnie and Brian are fighters, and chose to take the chance that Caitlyn might survive. At 37 weeks, the tumor had grown to almost twelve inches and Bonnie was forced to deliver via C-section on March 20, 2009. Caitlyn lived for eleven hours before her little body gave out.
Bonnie and Brian have slowly begun their recovery, supported by many friends and family members.
Bonnie and Brian are honored to have this event held in memeory of their beloved Caitlyn, and have chosen Texas Children's Hospital as the beneficiary.
If you would like to read about Caitlyn's journey through the eyes of her mother and see some pictures of the newborn Caitlyn, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/caitlynbibeau
To learn more about sacrococcygeal teratoma, please go to http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/35571/Nav/1/router.asp.
To learn more about Texas Children's Hospital, where Caitlyn was cared for, please visit http://www.texaschildrens.org/
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Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM (CT)
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