3 rings, 5 shows

The Carden Circus brings contortionists, aerialists, magic and more to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales for performances at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday. General admission tickets are $20 (discounts available). www.lamardixonexpocenter.com/ .

Have a taste

The ninth annual A Taste of the Deep South Festival gets underway at noon Saturday at the Main Library at Goodwood. The free event features music, a vendor village and a food court with Southern festival food and international cuisine. Festival continues to 8 p.m. and again from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. www.htjday.com .

Counting cherubs

Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre will hold children's auditions for its annual holiday production of "The Nutcracker — A Tale from the Bayou" for

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