Shortly before high school graduation, Dale Thomsen’s parents gave him a send-off in his senior yearbook by submitting a photo of him holding a toy star and writing “reach for the stars.” Nearly ten ...

Who hasn’t heard the story about the little boy who ran off and joined the circus? Well, it seems the cliche is really true, with a twist. Dale Thomsen wasn’t born into the circus as so many ...

The circus is located in their usual place next to the Albany Mall. It took the crew over an hour to raise the big top as they prepare for Monday night's opening ceremony. You can expect to see lots ...

The elements for a proper circus atmosphere still involve pretty girls, funny clowns and exotic animals, said Christopher Connors, the performance director for Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars.