Bid now on this one of a kind “mammoth masterpiece” painted by the Picasso of Pachyderms from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. That's right a 20x16 oil on canvas painting by a Ringling Bros. elephant to commemorate the last circus to play the Spectrum. The painting has an official Ringling Stamp of Authenticity for the Opening Night performance May 13, 2009. Click here to place a bid. Bidding ends June 7, 2009.

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FOUNDATION EVENT A REAL CIRCUS!

The Comcast-Spectacor Foundation, in conjunction with Feld Entertainment & Ringling Bros., held it’s first Family Charity Circus Event on Thursday, May 14.  ZING ZING ZOOM before the BIG BANG BOOM gave Foundation supporters the opportunity to attend one of the final Circus performances at the Wachovia Spectrum in a unique event.

The family event included a private pre-party at Bullies Restaurant with food, beverages, Circus performers & Flyers’ Derian Hatcher.  Attendees were able to meet and mingle with the clowns, dancers and the Zingmaster.

Guests were given a guided tour through the Animal Open House, where they got an up-close view of elephants, tigers, zebras, horses and many other animals before being escorted onto the arena floor for the All-Access pre-show where they attended “clown school” and saw a painting pachyderm!  Last stop, to their premium seats for the premier event – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus!

Hatcher took center stage as the celebrity Zingmaster and welcomed all patrons to the circus that evening.

Net proceeds from the event benefit local charities through the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation.

Click here to view a slideshow from the event.