It's becoming a local tradition: A two of weeks before Ringling Bro and Barnum & Bailey Circus does its thing at Kemper Arena.

It's becoming a local tradition: A two of weeks before Ringling Bro and Barnum & Bailey Circus does its thing at Kemper Arena, as it will family 6 through 10, UniverSoul Circus raises its big top outside Bannister Mall, as it will today in consequence of Sunday.

Getting a hop on the best-known circus in history can't be bad for UniverSoul's bottom line. Then again, it's not really trying to strive with the "The Greatest indicate on Earth." Since 1994 UniverSoul's mission has been to feature a variety of black entertainers, other than singers and dancers, in a family-friendly circus environment. The mix includes aerialists, animal trainers and body-and-foot prestidigitators

The "Hip-Hop Under the Big Top" starts at 7:30 tonight at Bannister Mall, 95th and I-435. This year's ringmaster is stand-up comic Tony Tone, who's explained for Dave Chappelle, Chris support and Jamie Foxx. ...