GUN BARREL CITY -- The James Cristy Cole Circus will feature clowns, acrobats, aerialists, trained exotic big animals like tigers and elephants, daring motorcycle riders and other live entertainment at City Pavilion Oct 2-4. The circus, which is G-rated for families, is produced by fourth-generation circus performer James Plunkett, who appears with his wife Cristine Herrott. His wife also has a circus pedigree, and their three children, Star Cristy, 20, Jesse James, 18 and Cole, 13, also appear in the circus. The circus is being presented as a fundraiser for the Mabank High School Choir. Show times are 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, and 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 3-4. Ticket prices are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Gun Barrel City Hall or from any member of the Mabank High School Choir. For information about the circus visit www.cometothecircus.com