Current News from the NCA

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A New Carousel for theGreater Los Angeles Zoo Association

01-Dec-2011 Gary Nance, Webmaster

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) has opened a brand new one-of-a-kind carousel in October on Zoo grounds. The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel, featuring 66 artisan-crafted figures as diverse as a komodo dragon, poison dart frog, Sumatran tiger and a dung beetle chariot, is set apart by the quality of its exceptional craftsmanship, vibrant color, sense of fun and lively depictions of endangered wildlife and California flora and fauna. It was built for GLAZA by Carousel Works. Revenue from riders funds programs at the Zoo.

More information is available at the following links:

Los Angeles Times

Photo Gallery

KPCC FM (including video)

KABC TV News:

Pullen Park Grand Reopening

18-Nov-2011 Patrick Wentzel, Census Chairmn

Pullen Park reopens Saturday 11-19-11. Included in the renovations is a new carousel building for the grand Dentzel carousel. Read the adticle . . .

B&B Carousel and Steeplechase Plaza Update

11-Nov-2011 Patrick Wentzel, Census Chairman

NY1 has posted an article and video giving updated info on the B&B Carousel and Steeplechase Plaza. More Info . . .

Band Organ Rally in Sutter Creek

18-Oct-2011 Bette Largent, President

The 4th annual Band Organ Rally will be held in historic Sutter Creek, California on October 8th and 9th. The historic town in the heart of wine country is a fun place to visit and the addition of mechanical music displays makes it even better during the Fall season. Visit: suttercreek.org/organ-rally for more information.

Carousel Works machine opens at Detroit Zoo

29-Sep-2011 Jean Bennett, News Flash Reporter

A 33 figure menagerie carousel recently opened at the Detroit Zoo. Please read more

Denver Post NCA Convention Article

23-Sep-2011 Patrick Wentzel, NCA Census Chairman

The Denver Post has a nice oline article featuring the ongoing NCA Convention.

Read It Now!

Celebrate with the Paragon Carousel

07-Sep-2011 Jean Bennett, NCA News Flash Reporter

The Paragon Carousel in Hull MA will be open Sat Sept 17 from noon-6pm for the Endless Summer Waterfront Festival. There will be food, fun, entertainment and much more. For more info

Jane's Carousel makes the New York Times

03-Sep-2011 Tommy Forney, NCA Conservation Chairman

This article appeared in print and online on September 2, 2011. The completion of a gargantuan 27-year project in New York City is bound to attract lots of attention.

Also see the NY Times Slide Show!

Video of the Crossroads Village Carousel

01-Sep-2011 Gary Nance, Webmaster

A very nice two-minute video of the 1912 C.W. Parker carousel at Crossroads Village in Flint, MI is now available on YouTube.

Watch it now!

St. Catharines, Ontario Looff Carousel

31-Aug-2011 Patrick Wentzel, NCA Census Chairman

There will be a "Launch Party" Sunday, September 4th for the Autumn issue of Escarpment Views. The feature article is the St. Catharines Looff carousel.

There will be displays and free carousels rides from noon to 5 pm. The NCA will have a display. For more details please see the Escarpment Views website for more details.

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	Current News from the NCA Page 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7 \| 8 \| 9 A New Carousel for theGreater Los Angeles Zoo Association 01-Dec-2011 Gary Nance, Webmaster The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) has opened a brand new one-of-a-kind carousel in October on Zoo grounds. The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel, featuring 66 artisan-crafted figures as diverse as a komodo dragon, poison dart frog, Sumatran tiger and a dung beetle chariot, is set apart by the quality of its exceptional craftsmanship, vibrant color, sense of fun and lively depictions of endangered wildlife and California flora and fauna. It was built for GLAZA by Carousel Works. Revenue from riders funds programs at the Zoo. More information is available at the following links: Los Angeles Times Photo Gallery KPCC FM (including video) KABC TV News: Pullen Park Grand Reopening 18-Nov-2011 Patrick Wentzel, Census Chairmn Pullen Park reopens Saturday 11-19-11. Included in the renovations is a new carousel building for the grand Dentzel carousel. Read the adticle . . . B&B Carousel and Steeplechase Plaza Update 11-Nov-2011 Patrick Wentzel, Census Chairman NY1 has posted an article and video giving updated info on the B&B Carousel and Steeplechase Plaza. More Info . . . Band Organ Rally in Sutter Creek 18-Oct-2011 Bette Largent, President The 4th annual Band Organ Rally will be held in historic Sutter Creek, California on October 8th and 9th. The historic town in the heart of wine country is a fun place to visit and the addition of mechanical music displays makes it even better during the Fall season. Visit: suttercreek.org/organ-rally for more information. Carousel Works machine opens at Detroit Zoo 29-Sep-2011 Jean Bennett, News Flash Reporter A 33 figure menagerie carousel recently opened at the Detroit Zoo. Please read more Denver Post NCA Convention Article 23-Sep-2011 Patrick Wentzel, NCA Census Chairman The Denver Post has a nice oline article featuring the ongoing NCA Convention. Read It Now! Celebrate with the Paragon Carousel 07-Sep-2011 Jean Bennett, NCA News Flash Reporter The Paragon Carousel in Hull MA will be open Sat Sept 17 from noon-6pm for the Endless Summer Waterfront Festival. There will be food, fun, entertainment and much more. For more info Jane's Carousel makes the New York Times 03-Sep-2011 Tommy Forney, NCA Conservation Chairman This article appeared in print and online on September 2, 2011. The completion of a gargantuan 27-year project in New York City is bound to attract lots of attention. Also see the NY Times Slide Show! Video of the Crossroads Village Carousel 01-Sep-2011 Gary Nance, Webmaster A very nice two-minute video of the 1912 C.W. Parker carousel at Crossroads Village in Flint, MI is now available on YouTube. Watch it now! St. Catharines, Ontario Looff Carousel 31-Aug-2011 Patrick Wentzel, NCA Census Chairman There will be a "Launch Party" Sunday, September 4th for the Autumn issue of Escarpment Views. The feature article is the St. Catharines Looff carousel. There will be displays and free carousels rides from noon to 5 pm. The NCA will have a display. For more details please see the Escarpment Views website for more details. Page 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6 \| 7 \| 8 \| 9