• • • J . . •>* Page 2 A u g u st 2 5 , 1999 ®iie JJorilanì» ©baeruer -Çjo c u s2Z> t^ in a vine} arniun Publisher an d ßaiU Chuck Washington One Childhood. 200 Animals. Countless Smiles. T h e only thing that’ll outnumber our thrills are the smiles on your c hild's face as she experiences The Greatest Show On Earth.* This spectacular day o f marvels comes only once a year and promises a lifetime of memories. Don't miss your chance to see The Greatest Show On Earth, because this year, it’s greater than ever. e,i Editor Larry J. Jackson, Sr. Director of Advertising Tony Washington n a masterful display of human and animal collaboration, Feld f Entertainment presents The World’s Only Living Carousel in the 129th Edition of Ringling Bros, and Barnuin & Bailey to Portland Copy Editor Joy Ramos this September 22 through 26 at the Rose Garden Arena. In a shimmering spectacular of awe-inspiring proportions, breathtak ingly adorned athletes, acrobats, horses, elephants, ostriches, alpacas, yaks and more work together to create the most elaborate illuminated circus spectacular ever seen at The Greatest Show on Earth. I rom the moment the whistle blows, audiences enter a spun-glass world of carousels and camels, a mysterious world of thrills and chills, a destination inhabited by more than 200 of nature's most beautiful animals and the world’s most fantastic flyers, Creative Director Heather Fairchild 4747 NE Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. terrific tumblers, boldest balancers and comedic clowns. Tickets are available at the Rose Garden Arena or 1-888 RINGLING Portland, OR 97211 Discounts: 503-288-0033 Fax 503-288-0015 • Opening Night, Wednesday, September 22nd Safeway Club Card Night - Vt price with Safeway Club Card • Taco Time $3.50 off coupons available for select shows (Thun-Sat) e-mail: • Group Sales: Susan Thompson (Rose Garden Arena) 503/231 8000 news@ portlandobserver.net iNCjl D eadlines for sub m itted m aterial: Article*: Friday by 5 p . m . Ad«: Monday by Noon Come one Itotrr early and experience the magic of the Tltree Ring Adventure . Now. free with yow ticket to The Greatert Show On Earth. 51« «ml yoar hid» can gn right down on the Cirrw floor to meet the rioww aud eee the Chens nmnab ap dose. ■ n Focus welcomes freelance sub­ LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! missions. Manuscripts and pho tographs can be returned if ac­ companied by a self-addressed BY PHONE: stamped envelope. 2 2 -2 6 All created display ads become the sole property of the news paper and cannot be used in other publications or personal 1-888-RING LING outlets INFO: (503)321-3211 GROUPS: (503) 231-8000 or 1-800-231-8750 usage without the written con sent of the general manager, unless the client has purchased M aqdm the composition of the ad. TICKET PRICES STARTING AT $11.75 X www.ringling.rom |9