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COUNTDOWN TO THE ALL NEW 134th EDITION OF RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to run away with the circus and step into the Center Ring of The Greatest Show On Earth®? Now you can! Your ticket to The Greatest Show On Earth is also your ticket to the Three Ring Adventure®: a rare chance to meet the performers, bask in the spotlight and join in the magic that makes Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey come alive.

This circus sensational experience begins 90 minutes prior to show time, and it's FREE with your admission ticket! Austin audience members are also invited to meet elephants, llamas, zebras, horses and more at the Animal Open HouseSM.

Sensational, inspirational and educational, this year's Three Ring Adventure features more amazing animals, clever clowns, talented trainers, Olympic caliber athletes and awe-inspiring activities than ever before, as audience members are given the opportunity to:

Be so close to an elephant that you can see its long eyelashes
Try on glittery, sequined circus costumes
Join in a sing-along with Circus Songstress Jennifer Fuentes
Dance in a three-ring conga line led by Ringling Bros. dancers and members of Clown Alley
Learn classic circus skills like juggling and walking on the low-wire
Take a well-balanced lesson in equilibrium from the China Acrobatic Troupe
Don a red nose and get a hands-on lesson in clown gags
Have a close encounter with the barnyard beauties of Ringling Bros.
Sign up for your chance to win a picture painted by the Picasso of Pachyderms
And much, much more!

"The Three Ring Adventure is an extraordinary opportunity for everyone to meet the performers and become a part of the show," says Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey producer Kenneth Feld. "The Greatest Show On Earth strives to be an all-encompassing family entertainment experience, and the Three Ring Adventure is a big part of that."

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