The Circus Is in Town for One Day Only!
Step right up! The virtual world of There.com is rolling out the big top for an unforgettable event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars because the Circus of the Stars is taking over for one day only: Sunday, January 19th!
Get ready to experience the magic and wonder of the greatest show on Earth—all from the comfort of your own home. Starting at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern, you’ll be treated to three fun-filled hours of excitement, amusement rides, and dazzling attractions alongside friends from around the globe.
What’s in Store?
This isn’t your ordinary day at the circus. From thrilling amusement rides to interactive games and a vibrant community of Avatars, this event is designed to bring the spirit of the circus to life like never before in a virtual world. We’ve pulled out all the stops to make this an event you won’t want to miss!
Amusement Rides: Soar high and spin fast on rides that will have your avatar’s head spinning with joy.
Interactive Attractions: Step into the spotlight and enjoy competitive games like Skee Ball, Avie Cannon, Bozo’s Ball of Fire, Avie Toss and Tightrope Walking.
Win Prizes: Participate in scored games and win tickets you can redeem for prizes at the end of the event. You could win a poster, Clucky plushy, balloons and more. Enjoy limited-edition prizes that are only available at the event.
Group Fun: Connect with friends new and old as you explore everything the Circus of the Stars has to offer. Whether you’re teaming up for games, cheering each other on at attractions, or simply sharing laughs around the petting zoo, the event creates opportunities to make memories together.
How to Join
Getting in on the fun is easy. Download the virtual world and create your Avatar. Log into There.com on January 19th and teleport over to Tropical Adventures Theme Park. If you’re new to There.com, now’s the perfect time to join—signing up is simple, and the Circus of the Stars is the ideal introduction to the virtual Thereian community. Look for Phoenix Star members that have a star in their nametag. They are new member helpers can chat with Free Silent Trial accounts. If you want to use Voice and have all of the bells and whistles so you can communicate with everyone, upgrade your Avatar to a Premium account.
Dress for the Occasion
No circus is complete without clowns, and this one is no exception! Dust off your brightest, wackiest clown costume or pick one up from Auctions and head over to Tropical Adventures Theme Park, the center of all the festivities. Whether you go for classic clown chic or a unique twist, your outfit will add to the cheerful chaos of the event.
At the entrance of Tropical Adventures you’ll find a map of rides and attractions. Read the information and head on into the park. Look for the Phoenix Star big top tent off in the distance. Make your way towards the tent to the hub of the circus. Here you’ll find an ice cream stand, soda machines, pinball, arcade games a petting zoo and more. Look for signs about the event and locate teleport links to the attractions.
Don’t Miss Out
The circus is in town for one day only, and you won’t want to miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable event. Gather your friends, practice your clown tricks, and get ready for a day of laughter and friendly competition.
See you under the big top on January 19th!
Join the Fun at the Phoenix Stars’ Circus of the Stars Event!
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of thrills, laughter, and excitement as the Phoenix Stars proudly present Circus of the Stars! This spectacular event is set to dazzle the Thereian Community on Sunday, January 19th, inside the vibrant virtual world of There.com.
Step Right Up! The grand festivities take place at Tropical Adventures theme park, where a colorful and fun-filled big top experience awaits you and your friends. The action kicks off at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern, so don’t be late!
Earn tickets for spectacular prizes! There will be several main attractions where you can collect points to earn tickets. The more points you accumulate, the more tickets you’ll have to trade for amazing circus-themed prizes at the end of the event.
🎯 Skee Ball – Roll a large Feelium Ball down an inclined ramp and try to land it into bullseye rings. The higher the ring, the more points you score!
🚀 Avie Cannon – Step into the Avie Cannon and get launched at high speed! The farther you fly, the more tickets you earn.
🏎️ Avie Toss – Drive your buggy up a ramp and launch it into the air! The farther your buggy flies, the more points you rack up.
🔥 Bozo’s Ball of Fire – Enter the giant metal ball cage and compete against other buggy drivers! Knock opponents out of the cage to be the last Thereian standing and win tickets.
🎪 Tightrope Walking – Test your balance and bravery! Walk across the tightrope, overcoming obstacles, and reach the other side to win tickets.
Stroll over to the dunk tank and use your paintball gun to knock an unlucky volunteer into the freezing cold water. Rumor has it, a special guest might be participating—you won’t want to miss the chance to dunk them! The dunk tank is just for fun and is not one of the attractions participants can earn tickets at.
Photo Credit: Orielle
Scoring
Score points at each attraction to earn tickets. Turn your tickets in at the end of the event to earn your choice of prizes. Here is the score break down for each attraction.
Skee Ball
0-500: 1 Ticket
600-1000: 2 Tickets
1100-1500: 3 Tickets
1600-2000: 4 Tickets
2100+: 5 Tickets
Avie Cannon
0-100: 1 Ticket
100.0001-200: 2 Tickets
200.0001-300: 3 Tickets
300.0001-400: 4 Tickets
400.0001+: 5 Tickets
Avie Toss
0-100.0001: 1 Ticket
100.0001-200: 2 Tickets
200.0001-300: 3 Tickets
300.0001-400: 4 Tickets
400.0001+: 5 Tickets
Bozo’s Ball of Fire
1st: 5 Tickets
2nd: 4 Tickets
3rd: 3 Tickets
4th: 2 Tickets
5th: 1 Ticket
Tightrope Walking
Complete once without falling to earn 5 tickets.
Circus of the Stars Prizes
A big shoutout to the Leader of the Phoenix Stars, Orielle for designing and creating all of the special prizes and volunteer gift. Thank you for your time, dedication and creativity. Collect tickets to earn the prize of your choice. At the end of the event turn your tickets into Orielle and collect your prizes.
Poster: 5 Tickets
Single Balloon – Orange, Green or Purple: 10 Tickets
Balloon Bouquet: 20 Tickets
Clucky Hat: 25 Tickets
Clucky Plush: 15 Tickets
Clucky Plush Large: 20 Tickets
Clucky Plush X-Large: 25 Tickets
Clucky Plush Gigantic: Special gift for all event volunteers. Volunteers are still needed! Contact Orielle to sign up to help run one of the attractions.
In addition to the carnival rides and spectacular events planned for the evening, this is your opportunity to meet the Phoenix Stars! Who are the Phoenix Stars? They are a group of dedicated Thereians who assist and welcome new members to our community. They help facilitate the new member experience and show newcomers all the great and wonderful things our awesome virtual world has to offer.
When a new member signs up for There.com, they enter the virtual world as a Free Silent Trial account. Free Trials do not have the ability to communicate with other members, but they can talk and interact with Phoenix Stars! If you’ve ever come across a new member in-world and wanted to help them but couldn’t communicate, this is your chance! You can be a Phoenix Star and help new members. All you have to do is meet the guidelines and complete a quest. The Circus of the Stars event is a great way to meet the Phoenix Stars and add them to your buddy list, so you can call on them in the future to help new members.
Gather your crew, bring your best game, and prepare for an afternoon of circus magic, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories in There.com. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind virtual event—The Circus of the Stars is in town for one day only! Sign up for the Circus of the Stars event ahead of time. We’ll see you under the big top!
Circus of the Stars
The Phoenix Stars are hosting a fantastic Circus of the Stars event for the Thereian Community on Saturday night. Grab your friends and head on down to Tropical Adventures for a fun night under the big top!
The festivities start at 5:00 PM PDT/8:00 PM EDT! Club99 will kick off the event with some great tunes located at the main entrance. Here you will find the Avie Cannon which shoots your avatar off into oblivion or you can choose something more mellow and have your fortune read by Stella the Fortuneteller. Test your knowledge and join the Circus Tropical Trivia Fun event at the main theater. There will be tight rope walking, a dunk tank and kiss a clown booth over at Tree Frog Park. Be sure not to miss the Bozo’s Balls on Fire event where you have a chance to win a special Circus of the Stars buggy!
In addition to the carnival rides and spectacular events planned for the evening, this is your opportunity to come out and meet the Phoenix Stars! Who are the Phoenix Stars? They are a group of dedicated Thereians who assist and welcome new members to our community. They help facilitate the new member experience and show new folks all the great and wonderful things our awesome virtual world has to offer. With the recent Free Basic Trial option there are lots of new folks entering There. Free Trials do not have the ability to communicate with other members, but they are able to talk and interact with Phoenix Stars! You may have come across a new member in-world and have wanted to help them out, but weren’t able to communicate with them. The Circus of the Stars event is a great way to meet Phoenix Stars and add them to your buddy list so that you can call on them in the future to help with new members!
We look forward to seeing you at the Circus of the Stars event at Tropical Adventures on Saturday night! Make sure to pick up some of the specialty items created specifically for this fantastic big top event!
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