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In
1968 Bob married Elizabeth, also a juggler. They performed together
until Elizabeth retired from touring to raise their daughter. Today
she runs a ballet school.
Bob
Bramson's performance, full of original ideas and many difficult
juggling moves, is still unique among contemporary acts. In his own
fifty-year career, Mr. Bramson has worked in Europe's foremost
circuses and on the world's greatest stages and TV shows such as the
Ed Sullivan Show in 1962, 1966 and 1968. In 1965 he performed at New
York's Radio City Music Hall. In 1971 Bob was seen in Las Vegas at
the Tropicana "Folies Bergere Show" and at the Dunes Hotel
in 1975-76. In 1989 Bob took part in London's Royal Command
Performance. We are honored to announce that Mr. Bramson will give
one last performance at this year's IJA Festival in South Dakota,
and then retire his outstanding career. ALBERT
LUCAS - IJA Award of Excellence Albert
Lucas will receive the IJA Award of Excellence for his
accomplishments during more than 30 years of performing. Best known
as an ice skating juggler, Mr. Lucas gave his first performance at
the age of four.
He
was soon appearing on stages in Las Vegas, and starred for many
years with the Ice Capades. Mr. Lucas will also give a workshop at
the IJA Festival and appear in the Cascade of Stars show. CHUCKWAGON
DINNER & SHOW HOSTED BY NGAIO Tuesday
evening, July 16 Get
down with Ngaio Bealum as he emcees and directs the festival's
Welcome Party and Show - western style. Juggling will be atop the
bill! World famous Bar-B-Q served on tin plates & COMMAND
PERFORMANCE Juggle
for four Presidents. Join us Thursday morning for the Big Toss-Up
and Group Photo at Mt. Rushmore. Don't miss this excursion! Bus is
$15. Professional photographer will shoot the toss-up. 8 x 10 color
photographs will be available for$10. HISTORIC
DEADWOOD There
will a sign-up sheet at the registration ROCK-CLIMBING Join
Richard Dingman for rock-climbing at the Mt. Rushmore climbing area
on Thursday morning. See Richard at the IJA booth for details. IJA
REGISTRATION Pre-registration should be completed by JUNE 25. See the registration form for options and prices. On site registration will take place at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center's Rushmore Hall. Daily admission and individual event tickets will also be available at Rushmore Hall. There will be no admittance to the juggling area until you have registered. For more information on registration contact Bob Mahler
JUGGLING
FACILITY Situated
in the heart of Rapid City, the beautiful Rushmore Plaza Civic
Center is surrounded by seven acres of park with a small lake. The
Rushmore Plaza is the largest convention, activity and athletic
facility between Minneapolis and Denver. Juggling will be in
Rushmore Hall which has over 27,000 square feet of floor space and
will be open 22 hours a day (closed 6-8 a.m. for cleaning). Ample
free parking. HOUSING
AND BREAKFAST Single
and double rooms are available in
Breakfast
is included with the room charge. Breakfast begins on Wednesday,
8-10 a.m. and will be served buffet style.
If
you have pre-registered you may check in and pick-up your room key
at Palmerton Hall at the School of Mines (5 story bldg - tallest
bldg on campus) between 7:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. before going to the
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. If you are arriving after 10 p.m.,
please indicate this on the registration form so we can make special
arrangements. You will not be able to get a room at the School of
Mines until you have registered. SHUTTLE
BUSES Shuttle
buses will provide service between the Residence Halls and the
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Look for bus schedule in the Festival
Program. DINING There
are many restaurants within walking distance from the Rushmore Plaza
Civic Center. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks offered at the
concession stand at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. CAMPING Berry
Patch Campground-I-90 Exit 60 Four
B's Campground-Hwy 16, Happy
Holiday Campground-Hwy 16, Lake
Park Campground-2850 Chapel Lazy J RV Park & Kampground-411 0 S. Hwy 16, 1 mi S of RC, fee. ( overlooks
Rapid City) Rapid
City KOA-30 10 E. Hwy 44 |
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