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Cirque du Soleil Visits Iconic Atlanta Landmarks

Cirque du Soleil KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities partnered with Discover Atlanta to visit some of Atlanta’s most iconic spots on Thursday, October 13th. Artists from the popular contortion act had their talent on display alongside the beautiful scenery of Atlanta. Landmark locations included: the Atlanta History Center, Ponce City Market Rooftop and the iconic Oakland Cemetery.

Critically acclaimed the world over, KURIOS—Cabinet of curiosities astonishingly revisits the signature Cirque du Soleil style of performance by weaving jaw-dropping acrobatics with a refreshing touch of poetry, artistry and humour. A mind-boggling escape from reality, KURIOS unveils a festive, steampunk-inspired universe where the unexpected lies at every corner.

In an alternate yet familiar past,KURIOS steps inside the mechanical lab of an inventor convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world—a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await.

Once the inventor succeeds to unlock the door to this world of wonders, time comes to a complete stop and an uplifted cast of otherworldly characters invades his curio cabinet, bringing his makeshift creations to life one by one. As the visible becomes invisible and perspectives transform, KURIOS bursts into a celebration of the power of the imagination.

Premiered in Montreal in 2014, KURIOS has mesmerized over 4.5 million spectators in 30 cities worldwide with over 2,000 performances brought to life by its cast of 49 world-class artists.

KURIOS runs in Atlantic Station open now, through to December 24. Tickets for the Atlanta performances of KURIOS—Cabinet of Curiosities are available online at cirquedusoleil.com/kurios

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Terrell Thomas, Founder + CEO of These Urban Times, is a journalist, activist, and sports historian. He has worked with some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, and tv/film. He lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and two children.

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