Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter visit El Paso

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®
Ambassadors of Laughter visit El Paso
Thursday, April 16 thru Saturday, April 18

Free events will have hundreds of El Paso residents laughing!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Ambassadors of Laughter, clowns Dave & Cherie Gregg will be visiting several sites in El Paso this week to help residents prepare for the all –new performances of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present Boom A Ring, coming to the El Paso Friday, May 22 thru Monday, May 25!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Ambassadors of Laughter visit cities across the nation providing FREE programs such as Reading with Ringling, Science of the Circus and CircusFit® to elementary schools, daycares, pediatric units, libraries and children’s organizations. The Ambassadors of Laughter also make time to bring a little of the circus to those who might not otherwise be able to attend the Boom A Ring performances.

Media are invited to attend the events listed below to capture El Paso residents caught in the laughter and hilarity that only a circus-style performance can bring. Children of All Ages will be sure to be laughing, gasping in wonder, and otherwise enjoying these free, educational experiences.


The Ringling Bros. Ambassadors of Laughter will be at the following locations:


When: Thursday, April 16, 8:30am
Where: Le Barron Park Elementary – 920 Burgundy Dr.
What: Ringling Bros. Ambassadors of laughter will promote literacy with an interactive story reading to more than 300 children pre-k thru 2nd grade

When: Thursday, April 16, 11am
Where: Westside Library – 125 Belvidere
What: Ringling Bros. Ambassadors of laughter will promote literacy with an interactive story reading to more than children pre-k thru 2nd grade

When: Thursday, April 16, 2pm
Where: Providence Children’s Hospital – 2001 N. Oregon
What: The Ambassadors of Laughter will put smiles on little faces with silly antics, clever bumbling and gentle, encouraging words as they visit the children in the pediatric unit.


When: Thursday, April 16, 5:30pm
Where: Boys & Girls Club – 801 S. Florence
What: The Ambassador of Laughter will demonstrate hilarious antics, outrageous social silliness, and lots of audience participation in a free 45 minute performance for more than 30 children of all ages.


When: Friday, April 17, 4:30pm
Where: Ft Bliss Youth Center
What: The Ambassador of Laughter will demonstrate hilarious antics, outrageous social silliness, and lots of audience participation in a free 45 minute performance for military children of all ages


When: Saturday, April 18, 11am
Where: Richard Burges Library – 9600 Dyer
What: Ringling Bros. Ambassadors of Laughter will promote literacy with an interactive story reading to area children.


When: Saturday, April 18. 12:45pm
Where: Insight Science Museum -505 N. Santa Fe St
What: The Ambassador of Laughter will demonstrate hilarious antics, outrageous social silliness, and lots of audience participation in a free 45 minute performance to area children of all ages.


When: Saturday, April 18, 3pm
Where: Esperanza A Acosta Library – 12480 Pebble Hills
What: Ringling Bros. Ambassadors of laughter will promote literacy with an interactive story reading to area children.


MORE INFO:

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Boom A Ring is a an action-packed circus spectacular where the energy bursts out of the ring, into the audience and bounces back to electrify the Ringling Bros.® performers. Circus-goers will enjoy an up-close and personal experience as they sit just feet away from beautiful white tigers, majestic Asian elephants, and thrilling acrobats from around the world. BOOM A RING is a one-of-a-kind experience that engages all the senses while providing Children Of All Ages with a day at The Greatest Show On Earth® they never imagined possible!

The show comes to the El Paso County Coliseum Friday, May 22 thru Monday, May 25.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW:
Friday, May 22 7pm
Saturday, May 23 2pm & 6pm
Sunday, May 24 2pm
Monday, May 25 1pm

Tickets are $14 and $17 with a limited number of VIP floor seats also available. All seats are reserved and available at http://www.Ringling.com, Ticketmaster, by phone 915.544.8444, or the El Paso County Coliseum

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