Speaking of magic, the Cycropia show at the Orton Park Festival was awe-inspiring. Really, it was like we had the Cirque du Soliel under an oak tree.

My eyes were wide and saucers, and my mouth kept breaking into a silly grin as the artists spun and swooped through the air, playing with gravity as though it were optional. I had never seen them before, but I now know that I must see them again. If your interest has been piqued. they will be performing again tomorrow, Saturday August 23, at 8:30 PM in Orton Park.