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| Members of Jonglissimo, a juggling group based in Austria, present a tribute to Maurice Ravel and his orchestral work Boléro during 'A Taste of Vaudeville' presented by the International Jugglers' Association at Kobacker Hall in Bowling Green. (Photos: Enoch Wu/Sentinel-Tribune) |
The International Jugglers' Association brought "A Taste of Vaudeville" to Kobacker Hall on the campus of Bowling Green State University Tuesday night, showcasing a variety of acts with one thing in common: a penchant for keeping balls - and other objects - in the air.
"We're here, I hope, to see some good juggling and to see some good shows," said Mike Gilligan of Arcadia. A longtime IJA festival attendee, Gilligan's son, Jay Gilligan, is also a juggler, and will perform on Saturday.
"You never know what to expect," Gilligan said of juggling shows, adding later, with a laugh, "Keep an open mind."
The anticipation of the acts was palpable even before the show and during intermission, as numerous attendees in the lobby of Kobacker, and even in their seats, sat with juggling balls, rings and clubs, and practiced a few close-order routines while they waited.
