Ringling Bros., Community Leaders Host Unprecedented ‘Family Night Out’ at Circus
WHO: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White,
Chicago Alderpersons Lona Lane, Toni Foulkes and Emma Mitts,
Hip hop sensation Teefa,
dozens of other community leaders and local celebrities,
and thousands of underserved children and families …
WHAT: joining together in an unprecedented "Family Night Out" at
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey(R) circus.
This special evening, dedicated to shared family experiences as a
positive alternative to violence, is the culmination of a
partnership between Ringling Bros. and local leaders to donate
and distribute 10,000 circus tickets to children and families
that would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience The
Greatest Show On Earth(R).
WHEN &
WHERE: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. — PHOTO OP — First buses of children arrive at
Gate 6, are greeted by Sec. White, alderpersons, Teefa and
others, and given foam replicas of comic daredevil Bello’s tall
orange hair-do to wear. Then, the children and dignitaries go
together to the arena floor to mingle with circus performers and
try their hands at interactive circus skills.
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — All-Access Pre-Show
6:55 p.m. — Welcoming Remarks
7:00 p.m. — Downtown Opening of All-New Bellobration(SM) Edition
of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
CONTACT: Bonni Pear or Lynne Fotias, Miller-Pear Public Relations
(312) 674-4566 office; (312) 520-0175 cell
Source: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
