#maryannechristianomistretta — Public Fediverse posts

The astonishing Circus Vazquez

Photo by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

Everyone loves a circus, but Circus Vazquez blew it out of the ballpark! It was nothing short of astonishing! An acrobat hanging upside down — by her hair! A Michael Jackson tribute artist! A full band! A lovable funny clown who was the heart of the show. And so much more. Seeing is believing, and you can see some video footage on their website: https://www.circusvazquez.com/

Circus Vazquez will be in New Jersey until May 25, 2026. I encourage everyone to go; visit their Facebook page to see how astonishing it was! And you can read my article in the Trenton Journal to learn how it all began in 1969, with my interview with Alexa Vazquez:https://trentonjournal.com/circus-vazquez-is-coming-to-lawrenceville/

Before the show with my husband

Having fun at the entrance

The astonishing Circus Vazquez

Photo by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

Everyone loves a circus, but Circus Vazquez blew it out of the ballpark! It was nothing short of astonishing! An acrobat hanging upside down — by her hair! A Michael Jackson tribute artist! A full band! A lovable funny clown who was the heart of the show. And so much more. Seeing is believing, and you can see some video footage on their website: https://www.circusvazquez.com/

Circus Vazquez will be in New Jersey until May 25, 2026. I encourage everyone to go; visit their Facebook page to see how astonishing it was! And you can read my article in the Trenton Journal to learn how it all began in 1969, with my interview with Alexa Vazquez:https://trentonjournal.com/circus-vazquez-is-coming-to-lawrenceville/

Before the show with my husband

Having fun at the entrance

The astonishing Circus Vazquez

Photo by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

Everyone loves a circus, but Circus Vazquez blew it out of the ballpark! It was nothing short of astonishing! An acrobat hanging upside down — by her hair! A Michael Jackson tribute artist! A full band! A lovable funny clown who was the heart of the show. And so much more. Seeing is believing, and you can see some video footage on their website: https://www.circusvazquez.com/

Circus Vazquez will be in New Jersey until May 25, 2026. I encourage everyone to go; visit their Facebook page to see how astonishing it was! And you can read my article in the Trenton Journal to learn how it all began in 1969, with my interview with Alexa Vazquez:https://trentonjournal.com/circus-vazquez-is-coming-to-lawrenceville/

Before the show with my husband

Having fun at the entrance

The astonishing Circus Vazquez

Photo by Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta

Everyone loves a circus, but Circus Vazquez blew it out of the ballpark! It was nothing short of astonishing! An acrobat hanging upside down — by her hair! A Michael Jackson tribute artist! A full band! A lovable funny clown who was the heart of the show. And so much more. Seeing is believing, and you can see some video footage on their website: https://www.circusvazquez.com/

Circus Vazquez will be in New Jersey until May 25, 2026. I encourage everyone to go; visit their Facebook page to see how astonishing it was! And you can read my article in the Trenton Journal to learn how it all began in 1969, with my interview with Alexa Vazquez:https://trentonjournal.com/circus-vazquez-is-coming-to-lawrenceville/

Before the show with my husband

Having fun at the entrance

Kitchen Whiz

I’m such a whiz in the kitchen.

Over the years I’ve subscribed to so many different food regimens — vegan, raw foods, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low histamine, dash, etc.

It’s silly when people think you’re depriving yourself when you’re aiming for good health because there are SO MANY different types of foods, spices, condiments, etc. There should be a reality show where you have to eliminate 25 to 50 foods for six months and see how many creative, healthy, delicious dishes you could come up with using what you have left. I would win — for sure! I’ve gone years without consuming conventional sugar; that’s the easiest one to shun because it’s pure garbage. Over the years people told me I should open up a restaurant (not interested). Maybe a cookbook someday.

I need a good food photographer to work with.

Monday, August 31, 2026, 6 p.m. “Healthy Pasta Alternatives” at Vauxhall Public Library, Vauxhall, NJ. It’s free, but you must call to register.

Kitchen Whiz

I’m such a whiz in the kitchen.

Over the years I’ve subscribed to so many different food regimens — vegan, raw foods, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low histamine, dash, etc.

It’s silly when people think you’re depriving yourself when you’re aiming for good health because there are SO MANY different types of foods, spices, condiments, etc. There should be a reality show where you have to eliminate 25 to 50 foods for six months and see how many creative, healthy, delicious dishes you could come up with using what you have left. I would win — for sure! I’ve gone years without consuming conventional sugar; that’s the easiest one to shun because it’s pure garbage. Over the years people told me I should open up a restaurant (not interested). Maybe a cookbook someday.

I need a good food photographer to work with.

Monday, August 31, 2026, 6 p.m. “Healthy Pasta Alternatives” at Vauxhall Public Library, Vauxhall, NJ. It’s free, but you must call to register.

Kitchen Whiz

I’m such a whiz in the kitchen.

Over the years I’ve subscribed to so many different food regimens — vegan, raw foods, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low histamine, dash, etc.

It’s silly when people think you’re depriving yourself when you’re aiming for good health because there are SO MANY different types of foods, spices, condiments, etc. There should be a reality show where you have to eliminate 25 to 50 foods for six months and see how many creative, healthy, delicious dishes you could come up with using what you have left. I would win — for sure! I’ve gone years without consuming conventional sugar; that’s the easiest one to shun because it’s pure garbage. Over the years people told me I should open up a restaurant (not interested). Maybe a cookbook someday.

I need a good food photographer to work with.

Monday, August 31, 2026, 6 p.m. “Healthy Pasta Alternatives” at Vauxhall Public Library, Vauxhall, NJ. It’s free, but you must call to register.

Kitchen Whiz

I’m such a whiz in the kitchen.

Over the years I’ve subscribed to so many different food regimens — vegan, raw foods, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low histamine, dash, etc.

It’s silly when people think you’re depriving yourself when you’re aiming for good health because there are SO MANY different types of foods, spices, condiments, etc. There should be a reality show where you have to eliminate 25 to 50 foods for six months and see how many creative, healthy, delicious dishes you could come up with using what you have left. I would win — for sure! I’ve gone years without consuming conventional sugar; that’s the easiest one to shun because it’s pure garbage. Over the years people told me I should open up a restaurant (not interested). Maybe a cookbook someday.

I need a good food photographer to work with.

Monday, August 31, 2026, 6 p.m. “Healthy Pasta Alternatives” at Vauxhall Public Library, Vauxhall, NJ. It’s free, but you must call to register.

Kitchen Whiz

I’m such a whiz in the kitchen.

Over the years I’ve subscribed to so many different food regimens — vegan, raw foods, vegetarian, pescatarian, paleo, keto, low histamine, dash, etc.

It’s silly when people think you’re depriving yourself when you’re aiming for good health because there are SO MANY different types of foods, spices, condiments, etc. There should be a reality show where you have to eliminate 25 to 50 foods for six months and see how many creative, healthy, delicious dishes you could come up with using what you have left. I would win — for sure! I’ve gone years without consuming conventional sugar; that’s the easiest one to shun because it’s pure garbage. Over the years people told me I should open up a restaurant (not interested). Maybe a cookbook someday.

I need a good food photographer to work with.

Monday, August 31, 2026, 6 p.m. “Healthy Pasta Alternatives” at Vauxhall Public Library, Vauxhall, NJ. It’s free, but you must call to register.

Hunky Dory

Having fun at the Tuesday Night Record Club at Monmouth County University, hosted by Ken Womack.

Last night’s album was David Bowie – Hunky Dory. What’s your favorite from that album? For me, “Changes.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgF7Y3q-as

Reading to 140 children and their families at Union County Performing Arts Center on Earth Day

On Earth Day a few weeks ago I had the honor to volunteer to read environmental books to children at Union County Performing Arts Center. There were over 140 children and their families in attendance.

It was a most rewarding experience, not only doing something nice for the kids, but to be on the legendary stage. Union County Performing Arts Center is one of my favorite places in New Jersey. It’s not only gorgeous, but they have fantastic shows. (And I get to write about many of them for Union County Local Source).

This was also the place where School of Rock was filmed.

From covering stories there, the past three years, I’ve made some great connections with those who work there, who I call my “Union County Performing Arts Center FAMILY.”

Whether work, play, or volunteering, I’m always happy to go there.

Goofing around backstage at Union County Performing Arts Center

Hunky Dory

Having fun at the Tuesday Night Record Club at Monmouth County University, hosted by Ken Womack.

Last night’s album was David Bowie – Hunky Dory. What’s your favorite from that album? For me, “Changes.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgF7Y3q-as

Hunky Dory

Having fun at the Tuesday Night Record Club at Monmouth County University, hosted by Ken Womack.

Last night’s album was David Bowie – Hunky Dory. What’s your favorite from that album? For me, “Changes.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgF7Y3q-as

Hunky Dory

Having fun at the Tuesday Night Record Club at Monmouth County University, hosted by Ken Womack.

Last night’s album was David Bowie – Hunky Dory. What’s your favorite from that album? For me, “Changes.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgF7Y3q-as

Hunky Dory

Having fun at the Tuesday Night Record Club at Monmouth County University, hosted by Ken Womack.

Last night’s album was David Bowie – Hunky Dory. What’s your favorite from that album? For me, “Changes.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BgF7Y3q-as