An acrobat performs on silks during the Carden International Circus on Tuesday Oct. 3. (Photo by Eli Randolph)

GALLERY: Circus, volleyball, a concert and more

The semester is halfway complete, and life on the Hill is more vibrant than ever. From a night at the circus to a concert at Donna’s, the Talisman visual staff were on the scene.

A worker for the Carden International Circus leads a camel out of the arena before the start of the show on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Before the show, spectators were able to buy tickets to ride camels and ponies. (Photo by Eli Randolph)

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Two kids enjoy cotton candy with their grandfather before the show at the Carden International Circus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Cotton candy was one of the most common snacks at the event. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
A child with clown face paint sits on one of the camels while waiting for another person to ride with at the Carden International Circus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
A young girl gets her face painted right before the show at the Carden International Circus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The line for face painting was the longest of all the pre-show attractions until it closed prior to the show. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
A child waves a light-up sword in the air during the “laser-light show” portion of the performance during the Carden International Circus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Numerous vendors carried light-up toys and food throughout the stadium before and during the show, waving their wires in the air. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
A performer breakdances during the introduction of the performance at the Carden International Circus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The introduction performance showcased multiple kinds of dances and acrobatics while introducing the ringmaster. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
An acrobat performs on silks during the Carden International Circus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
Two performers dressed as Aztec warriors ride buffalo around the ring during the Carden International Circus on Tuesday, Oct. 3. This is the only performing buffalo act in the world, according to the circus. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
A performer bows with her cat and her assistant after their part in the Carden International Circus on Tuesday. (Photo by Eli Randolph)

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Kentucky Forge Council member Jonathan Eby uses a blower during the Kentucky Museum’s Hammer-In event on the Kentucky Museum grounds on Saturday. Eby manufactures blades and other tools that he displayed at the event. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Jonathan Eby, a blacksmith from Caneyville, pulls his metal out of his forge during the Hammer-In event on Saturday. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
Greg Knight, a local blacksmith, tends to his coal forge during the Hammer-In event on Saturday. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
Jonah Cardwell, left, and Jonathan Cardwell look at tools made by Kentucky Forge Council member Jonathan Eby during the Kentucky Museum’s Hammer-In event on Saturday. Jonathan explained that Jonah had an interest in metal working and glass making. Jonathan showed Jonah how to safely look at tools so that he didn’t harm himself. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Blacksmith Ernie Dorrill’s creations are displayed during the Kentucky Museum’s Hammer-In event on Saturday. Dorrill specializes in Gothic and Renaissance-style blacksmithing. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Blacksmith Ernie Dorrill shows a blacksmithing book to the crowd during the Kentucky Museum’s Hammer-In event on Saturday. Dorrill explained to the audience that he prefers people to buy books over new tools that may be unnecessary. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
During the Hammer-In event, two boys wander off and explore nearby the Kentucky Museum. (Photo by Eli Randolph)
Middle hitter Gabby Weihe spikes the ball during a match against Jacksonville State at Diddle Arena on Saturday. WKU defeated JSU 25-16, 25-15, 25-15. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)

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Volleyball fans attempt to catch a T-shirt during a match against Jacksonville State at Diddle Arena on Saturday. WKU defeated JSU 25-16, 25-15, 25-15. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Outside and Middle Hitter Logan Grevengoed blocks the ball during a match against Jacksonville State at Diddle Arena on Saturday. Grevengoed went on to have six kills and four blocks in the match. WKU defeated JSU 25-16, 25-15, 25-15. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Defensive specialist Kelsey Brangers dives to save a ball during a match against Jacksonville State at Diddle Arena on Saturday. WKU defeated JSU 25-16, 25-15, 25-15. (Photo by Dominic Di Palermo)
Kameron Cantrell, lead singer in Super Casanova, played an encore song “Raspberry” by GROUPLOVE at Donna’s on Saturday night. (Photo by Connor Marchant)
Super Casanova played at Donna’s on Saturday with lead singer Kameron Cantrell, lead guitarist Christian Daughtry, drummer Curtis Richards and bassist John Bradley. (Photo by Connor Marchant)