There was alot of noise recently when the magnificently lit ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier was sold at auction to the highest bidder. Local residents were truly up in arms. How can they take away one of the true icons of Santa Monica? Well, the rest of the story is that supposedly the ferris wheel will be replaced by an even more fantastic, late model...safer, bigger, and an even better light display. We'll see...

In the meantime, something wonderful has just taken place on the Santa Monica Pier, which already boasts colorful characters, rides, games, and fun. The circus festival atmosphere has just been 'stepped up' with the addition of the Trapeze School New York, which opened for business just last week. From what I've learned, there will be classes that are open to the public, they'll have student recitals and professional shows. It seems to me that for the average Joe or Jane, the thrill of having such a venue in our own backyard is the drama and thrill of flying for the first time. I can't imagine the sense of triumph and struggle that one would experience! The co-owners are of the belief that flying serves as an effective tool to expand peoples' views of what they are capable of taking on. I can definitely see how this would be true! Not to mention the super cardio workout that you'd get...talk about using muscles you didn't even know you had! I think I'm going to sign up this Summer! It sounds like a totally new experience in life. If you're interested in learning more, the open-air school is nestled on the Pier in an area where there is great visibility for passerbys to watch the trapeze in action. Consider this: classes will be offered for everyone from the first-timers to advanced flyers (cool...you could be a 'flyer'). There are multiple class discounts, group classes, workshops, special events, and even birthday party packages...what fun!!! You can get more info at the TSNY website by clicking here or visit the Santa Monica Pier in person.

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