See St. Joseph: We’ve got magic to do
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- This week's edition of See St. Joseph promises a magical weekend filled with philanthropy, classic circus thrills and overlooked wizards finally getting to step into the spotlight.
Most know the story of a certain wizarding school that separates its students into four groups: the brave, the ambitious, the wise and the other ones. Benton High School is giving the overlooked wizards a chance to shine in its production of "Puffs the Play." A boy wizard named Harry went to wizarding school and fought a noseless villain to defeat evil, but this isn’t about him! It’s about those who were never destined to save the world. This award-nominated show promises laughs, whether you’re a muggle, a wizard or even an elf. The show begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 10, 11 and 12, at Benton High School. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or by visiting bentontheatre.com.
The 11th annual Run and Walk for the Paws 5k helps keep St. Joseph residents and their pets in shape while supporting the animal shelter. Every year, Friends of the Animal Shelter hosts the 5k to help with the never-ending expenses of caring for homeless pets, including vaccinations, sheltering and general care of St. Joseph's cutest four-legged residents. Dogs are welcome to join in on the fun, provided they are friendly with others and up to date on their rabies vaccines. There will be an award ceremony for the top-finishing humans and dogs. The race begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, in the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena, which is located at 2500 Southwest Parkway. Racers can register online at runsignup.com.
For one night only, the Missouri Theater will welcome a performance filled with spinning plates, knife swallowing, comedic acts and more with the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. The group has wowed worldwide audiences with a mix of circus, sideshow, vaudeville and variety arts. Jugglers, aerialists, sword swallowers and more will show off their skills. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond St. Tickets can be purchased online at paastjo.org.
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