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AUSTIN, Texas – Kids interested in reading some cool library books during this hot Texas summer, may also have the opportunity to earn a FREE circus ticket at the same time! After two highly successful years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and area libraries join forces again to host some serious fun with “Reading with Ringling Bros.!” Families are invited to join hometown clown and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Goodwill Ambassador Bonzo Crunch at various Central Texas public libraries between June 24 and July 2, 2008. Bonzo Crunch promises an amusingly special circus story time, which will encourage children not only to read, but also to discover, dream, and learn!

Scheduled Central Texas locations and times:
Tuesday, June 24
10:00 AM at Smithville Recreation Center
11:30 AM at Fayette Public Library
2:00 PM at Round Top Family Library
4:00 PM at Giddings Public Library

Thursday, June 26
10:00 AM at Lampasas Public Library
11:30 AM at Copperas Cove Public Library

Friday, June 27
11:30 AM at Liberty Hill Public Library
2:00 PM at Leander Public Library
3:30 PM at Round Rock Public Library
5:00 PM at Hutto Public Library

Tuesday, July 1
10:00 AM at The Blanco Library
11:30 AM at Dripping Springs Community Library
2:00 PM at Buda Public Library
3:30 PM at Kyle Community Library

Wednesday, July 2
10:30 AM at Marble Falls Public Library
1:00 PM at Lago Vista Community Library
3:30 PM at Lake Travis Community Library

The “Reading with Ringling Bros.!” program is easy and fun for kids. The best part is that kids can earn a FREE Ringling Bros. Circus ticket by simply doing their library reading! Children from ages 2-12 simply need to enroll with their local participating librarian. The library will provide everything needed to start summer reading, as well as cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets. For more information, including addresses for Central Texas libraries participating in the summer reading program, visit www.ReadingWithRingling.com.

Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Frank Erwin Center Wednesday, August 20 thru Sunday, August 24 are $15, $25, $40 VIP, $60 VIP Gold and $80 Circus Celebrity and are on sale now at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes select H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle, Leander, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos and Temple; Ft. Hood ITR and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order online at TexasBoxOffice.com. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE on all ticket prices except VIP, VIP Gold & Circus Celebrity: Opening night, SAVE 50% and SAVE $4 on tickets for groups of 15 or more for Friday, Saturday (7:30PM only) and Sunday performances. Groups should call the Group Sales Department 512-232-4343. No Double Discounts. Convenience charges may apply. All information is 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 or visit uterwincenter.com.

For all ticket inquiries, please contact Texas Box Office at
512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386.