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‘Bonzo Crunch’ will be making lunchtime and dinnertime more like a fiesta at three different Austin area Taco Bells this week. Rik Gern, AKA ‘Bonzo Crunch’ is the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Advance Ambassador Clown, and he’ll be bringing his classic comedy, games, prizes and fun to these locations:

Pflugerville - Taco Bell at 1605 West Pecan, Wednesday, August 3 from 6:30PM – 7:30PM

Cedar Park – Taco Bell at 950 North Bell Blvd., Thursday, August 4 from 12PM – 1PM

Austin - Taco Bell at 6511 IH-35 (Corner of IH-35 and William Cannon) Friday, August 5 from 6:30PM – 7:30PM

While you’re at Taco Bell, don’t forget to look at the tray liner – it’ll have a $5 off coupon for circus tickets. You will also receive a FREE ‘Jump Start’ CD-ROM with a kid’s meal purchase.

Parents are welcome to take pictures of Bonzo running his own three ring circus at these Taco Bells. Inspired by classic comedians Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and the Marx Bros. among others, Gern is now living the life of his heroes, clowning and entertaining audiences around the world.

Gern trained at the Dell’Arte School of Mime and Comedy before he auditioned for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. After he graduated from this unique and prestigious school he began touring full time with The Greatest Show on Earth®. Now in his new role as Advance Ambassador, Rik travels to each city ahead of the show, letting people know that the circus is coming to town.

Tickets for the All New 134th Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus at the Frank Erwin Center Wednesday, August 17 thru Sunday, August 21 are $15, $20, limited number of VIP, Front Row and Circus Celebrity seats and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos and Taylor; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Show times and dates: Wednesday, August 17 at 7:30PM (Opening Night tickets Half-Price, excluding VIP, Front Row, and Circus Celebrity seats); Thursday, August 18 at 7:30PM; Friday, August 19 at 7:30PM; Saturday, August 20 at 11:30AM, 3:30PM and 7:30PM; Sunday, August 21 at 1:30PM. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL TICKET PRICES EXCEPT VIP, FRONT ROW AND CIRCUS CELEBRITY: : $5 off coupon available at Austin area Taco Bell locations (coupon not applicable for Opening Night); $3 off for kids under 12 for the Thursday and Saturday 11:30AM performances; $10 ticket for Military with valid ID for all performances EXCEPT Opening Night; $4 off for college & university students, faculty & staff with valid ID for the Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:30AM performances; $4 off groups of 20 or more for Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11:30AM performances. Groups should call the Group Sales Department at 512/471-7744. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. uterwincenter.com