Shrine Circus sets up in Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston

: Julia Minaeva helps with a clown cut-out while getting ready for the two-ring circus at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston on Thursday. The native of Russia is a show girl who performs aerial acts once the show begins. The 61st annual Kora Shrine Circus kicks off Friday with shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. A 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows are scheduled for Saturday.

: Marcus Petersen, right, and Dennie Pinson set up sections for a two-ring circus at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston on Thursday. The 61st annual Kora Shrine Circus will kick off Friday with shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday shows are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

: Julia Minaeva helps with a clown cut-out while getting ready for the two-ring circus at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston on Thursday. The native of Russia performs aerial acts. The 61st annual Kora Shrine Circus will kick off Friday with shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday shows are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.