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What’s Up, WakeDiscover the Magic of Carolina Circus Festival with Alicia CalderwoodJoin us as we dive into the enchanting world of the Carolina Circus Festival with special guest Alicia Calderwood, the ringmaster herself. Alicia shares her journey from discovering aerialist talents as an adult to opening Pura Vida Studio. Learn how the festival honors circus traditions, brings jaw-dropping performances to Cary, and promotes mental health and suicide prevention. Get ready for insights on aerial yoga, safety in circus arts, and an exciting glimpse into the upcoming Carolina Circus Festival happening on September 13 at Downtown Cary Park!00:00 Welcome to the Circus Extravaganza!01:56 Introducing Alicia Calderwood02:53 Alicia's Journey...
2025-08-1928 min
The Expecting AerialistPre-eclampsia, unplanned epidural & Emergency C-Section with Alicia Calderwood of Pure Vida StudioShe opened Pure Vida Studio in North Carolina five years ago and upgraded to a newly built space in the last five months. It also happened to be during her first pregnancy. Alicia shares how the end of her pregnancy didn’t go to plan with pre-eclampsia, an unplanned epidural and emergency c-section. Find her @Alicia.calderwood Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on Instagram @kerrywee1 Gr...
2024-08-2739 min
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the OutdoorsKenneth R. Rosen, author of "Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs"Kenneth R. Rosen is the author of "Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs" and is an award-winning journalist who has written for the New York Times. Ken's journey into the field began as a teen when he was transported to a wilderness program in Upstate New York. Ken shares his story of going from a wilderness program to a therapeutic school and other treatment programs. He shares how he went about researching and collecting stories for the book and his hopes for change. Bio from Kenneth's website: Kenneth R. Rosen is a senior editor...
2021-01-2652 minStories from the Field: Mental Health and the OutdoorsKenneth R. Rosen, author of "Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs"Kenneth R. Rosen is the author of "Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs" and is an award-winning journalist who has written for the New York Times. Ken's journey into the field began as a teen when he was transported to a wilderness program in Upstate New York. Ken shares his story of going from a wilderness program to a therapeutic school and other treatment programs. He shares how he went about researching and collecting stories for the book and his hopes for change. Bio from Kenneth's website: Kenneth R. Rosen is a senior editor...
2021-01-2652 min
Under the Radar with Callie Crossley'Men On Boats' Stages American History With Gender-Bending TwistIn Shakespeare’s time, all the world was a stage, but only men were actors. The play “Men on Boats,” a comedic take on the real-life 1869 expedition led by John Wesley Powell to chart the Colorado River, flips that script with a story of determined male explorers performed by a cast of multi-gendered actors. The play has received plenty of attention for its inventive casting, its contemporary language and its commentary, and it has received critical acclaim from the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Boston's SpeakEasy Stage is currently producing "Men on Boats" at the Calderwood Pavilion at the...
2017-09-1721 min