(Aug. 24, 2017) Cascading Carlos the juggler will perform, and perhaps inspire, during the 4th Friday Street Festival in Pocomoke this week.
“I want to share something that makes me happy,” he said. “I set up enough [materials] for 50-60 people to try juggling and see if you like it.”
Cascading Carlos, also known as Carlos Mir, said he developed an interest in juggling at a young age from an unexpected source.
“I learned how to juggle when I was 10,” he said. “I was at Circus World in Florida and was pulled out of audience.”
Twenty years later, Mir is still tossing objects skyward and hopes to assist others boost their self-esteem by partaking of his beloved art form.
“Jugglers are kind and willing to share within that realm and life generally,” he said. “You don’t need a lot of money, just time to practice.”
In addition to sharing techniques during his juggling workshops, Mir also provides historical context to the audience.
“The history of juggling traces back 2,000 years before Christ,” he said. “It’s been around as long as music.”
Mir noted there are numerous health benefits derived from juggling, including improved self-esteem and hand-eye coordination.
“It helps in the prevention of dementia,” he said. “Brain cells are growing as you juggle and practice.”
On his website, www.cascadingcarlos.com, Mir shares data from a 2004 study conducted at the University of Regensburg in Germany and published in Nature, the international weekly journal of science. Researchers found subjects who learned to juggle stimulated actual brain growth.
Although professional juggling equipment can be costly, Mir said novices could practice for little, if any, cost by repurposing common household objects.
“Good clubs are $50 a piece,” he said. “Socks are good for practicing … and readily available.”
Despite decades of expertise, Mir said he never stops honing his craft.
“I’m still practicing,” he said. “I’m never done.”
Downtown Coordinator Karah Lacey said two blocks of Market Street between Front and Second streets would abound with a spattering of craftspeople and vendors offering wares, including original paintings, photography, jewelry, beauty products, home décor and fashion.
Lacey said this month’s featured artist, Darren “That Spray Paint Guy” Linton, began his foray into airbrushing nearly five years ago, and since that time has increased the scale of his works.
“I find that with spray paint, if it doesn’t turn out exactly like I planned, I can add more colors, textures, and still make something I’m proud of,” Linton said.
Linton finds satisfaction in allowing patrons to witness his creative process.
“It starts out looking impossible and then as the details come to life, they can see what they pictured appear,” he said.
The Pocomoke Community Garden, on the corner of Willow and Clark streets, will host a floral arrangements demonstration at 5 p.m.
Kay Thompson-Schutt, an accredited master judge with the National Garden Club, will offer expert instruction on how to combine common household items and flowers to produce eye-catching centerpieces.
There is no cost to participate but organizers ask interested parties to RSVP by Aug. 24 to Norma Howard at 410-726-0066.
Lacey advises attendees bring along their appetites and sample the fare at Riverside Grill. Adult beverages, including beer and wine will be available, along with soft drinks. Also, the entire family can indulge their sweet tooth.
“Stop in XO Beanery & Bites [on 129 Market Street] for an iced coffee or sweet treat including Chesapeake Bay Farms ice cream,” she said.
For those interested in expanding their knowledge base, Lacey said there would be free admission into local museums, including the Delmarva Discovery Center, the Sturgis One Room School and the Costen House Museum.
The Delmarva Discovery Center will host performances of “Rhythms of the Pocomoke,” presented by the Pocomoke Indian Nation at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Lacey said children should not miss the petting zoo, as well as sidewalk chalk, which will be available at the Sturgis One Room School. An adult must accompany children at all local museums.
“Games will be offered throughout the downtown area, including life size checkers and chess in the Downtown Community Garden,” she said.
Live music will be performed by Triple Vision, which features Dave Strauss on lead guitar, Mike Hitch on bass and Jeff Fields on drums.
The festivities take place from 5-8 p.m. and as usual, two blocks of Market Street between Front Street and Second Street will be closed to traffic.
In the event of rain Lacey said 4th Friday would be cancelled and resume the following month.
For more information, visit www.downtownpocomoke.com.
“I want to share something that makes me happy,” he said. “I set up enough [materials] for 50-60 people to try juggling and see if you like it.”
Cascading Carlos, also known as Carlos Mir, said he developed an interest in juggling at a young age from an unexpected source.
“I learned how to juggle when I was 10,” he said. “I was at Circus World in Florida and was pulled out of audience.”
Twenty years later, Mir is still tossing objects skyward and hopes to assist others boost their self-esteem by partaking of his beloved art form.
“Jugglers are kind and willing to share within that realm and life generally,” he said. “You don’t need a lot of money, just time to practice.”
In addition to sharing techniques during his juggling workshops, Mir also provides historical context to the audience.
“The history of juggling traces back 2,000 years before Christ,” he said. “It’s been around as long as music.”
Mir noted there are numerous health benefits derived from juggling, including improved self-esteem and hand-eye coordination.
“It helps in the prevention of dementia,” he said. “Brain cells are growing as you juggle and practice.”
On his website, www.cascadingcarlos.com, Mir shares data from a 2004 study conducted at the University of Regensburg in Germany and published in Nature, the international weekly journal of science. Researchers found subjects who learned to juggle stimulated actual brain growth.
Although professional juggling equipment can be costly, Mir said novices could practice for little, if any, cost by repurposing common household objects.
“Good clubs are $50 a piece,” he said. “Socks are good for practicing … and readily available.”
Despite decades of expertise, Mir said he never stops honing his craft.
“I’m still practicing,” he said. “I’m never done.”
Downtown Coordinator Karah Lacey said two blocks of Market Street between Front and Second streets would abound with a spattering of craftspeople and vendors offering wares, including original paintings, photography, jewelry, beauty products, home décor and fashion.
Lacey said this month’s featured artist, Darren “That Spray Paint Guy” Linton, began his foray into airbrushing nearly five years ago, and since that time has increased the scale of his works.
“I find that with spray paint, if it doesn’t turn out exactly like I planned, I can add more colors, textures, and still make something I’m proud of,” Linton said.
Linton finds satisfaction in allowing patrons to witness his creative process.
“It starts out looking impossible and then as the details come to life, they can see what they pictured appear,” he said.
The Pocomoke Community Garden, on the corner of Willow and Clark streets, will host a floral arrangements demonstration at 5 p.m.
Kay Thompson-Schutt, an accredited master judge with the National Garden Club, will offer expert instruction on how to combine common household items and flowers to produce eye-catching centerpieces.
There is no cost to participate but organizers ask interested parties to RSVP by Aug. 24 to Norma Howard at 410-726-0066.
Lacey advises attendees bring along their appetites and sample the fare at Riverside Grill. Adult beverages, including beer and wine will be available, along with soft drinks. Also, the entire family can indulge their sweet tooth.
“Stop in XO Beanery & Bites [on 129 Market Street] for an iced coffee or sweet treat including Chesapeake Bay Farms ice cream,” she said.
For those interested in expanding their knowledge base, Lacey said there would be free admission into local museums, including the Delmarva Discovery Center, the Sturgis One Room School and the Costen House Museum.
The Delmarva Discovery Center will host performances of “Rhythms of the Pocomoke,” presented by the Pocomoke Indian Nation at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Lacey said children should not miss the petting zoo, as well as sidewalk chalk, which will be available at the Sturgis One Room School. An adult must accompany children at all local museums.
“Games will be offered throughout the downtown area, including life size checkers and chess in the Downtown Community Garden,” she said.
Live music will be performed by Triple Vision, which features Dave Strauss on lead guitar, Mike Hitch on bass and Jeff Fields on drums.
The festivities take place from 5-8 p.m. and as usual, two blocks of Market Street between Front Street and Second Street will be closed to traffic.
In the event of rain Lacey said 4th Friday would be cancelled and resume the following month.
For more information, visit www.downtownpocomoke.com.