Roaring Deals Available at Downtown Businesses for the Lion King Patrons

For More Information: Kristen Wicker: 937-224-1518, ext. 228

Roaring Deals Available at Downtown Businesses for The Lion King Patrons Food & drink specials and more await those planning an excursion to see Disney’s Broadway blockbuster.

Dayton, June 1, 2011 ― Broadway blockbuster Disney’s The Lion King will roar into the Schuster Performing Arts Center June 14 through July 10, and downtown businesses want the more than 74,000 people who will see the show during its four-week run to feel the love.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Victoria Theatre Association have partnered with businesses of all stripes to offer special discounts for Lion King ticket holders so they can feel like a king without spending like one. The DDP’s Roaring Deals web page has a complete listing of promotions for those looking for wild things to see and do downtown, along with parking information and more.

More than two dozen businesses are participating in the Roaring Deals promotion, including 15 restaurants and bars, as well as 10 retail, service and hospitality businesses. In addition, new deals likely will be added later, so tickets holders are encouraged to circle back to the web page for regular updates. Highlights include:

• Citilites― 109 N. Main St., Schuster Center Wintergarden, 937-222-0623: South African wines at all performance bars in the Schuster Center, as well as in the restaurant and at catered events. Daily chef features, such as the "Mr. Pig's Spare Rib Mafe" (pork spare ribs cooked in an African peanut sauce over ginger jasmine rice), with featured vegetable and salad for $18. Also try the Elephant Tails dessert!

• Coco’s Bistro ― 515 Wayne Ave., 937-228-2626: Special Lion King menu: Choose from three entrees, and receive your entree, a salad and dessert for $20.11.

• Dayton Racquet Club ― 40 N. Main St., 29th floor, 937-224-4381: Offering a special pre-show themed dinner menu, the club will be open to members and nonmembers alike who are Lion King patrons.

• De'Lish Cafe ― 139 N. Main St., 937-461-2233: Mufasa Mojitos and other themed specialty drinks, as well as weekly themed entree specials and 10 percent off orders, including at the Sunday brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• The Dublin Pub ― 300 Wayne Ave., 937-224-7822: The Dublin Pub’s patio will be transformed into "The King's Jungle," and the Pub will offer a special drink ― "The Pride of the Pub," made of Midori, Malibu and pineapple juice ― and 20 percent off food (alcohol excluded).

― more ― The Lion King Downtown Deals, pg. 2

• Inn Port Bed & Breakfast Suites ― 22 Brown St. & 137-139 Brown St., 937-224-7678: Receive 20 percent off the nightly rate of the King Suite at this bed and breakfast in the historic Oregon Arts District. Mention The Lion King promotion at the time of booking and show your ticket corresponding with either your arrival or departure date.

• Stars Restaurant & Lounge at the Crowne Plaza ― 33 E. Fifth St., 937-229-9853: Bird’s-eye views of the city and 10 percent off food purchases and complimentary parking in the Dayton Transportation Center garage.

In addition, several businesses are offering deals with a ticket stub from The Lion King, including: • Blind Bob's ― 430 E. Fifth St., 937-938-6405 (10 percent off food, alcohol excluded) • Bonito ― 21 W. First St., 937-222-8551 (20 percent off at this new retail store at Valeria’s Beauty Center and Day Spa) • Boston Stoker ― 34 W. Second St., 937-223-1224 (Open late to offer a light dinner for theater-goers) • Boulevard Haus ― 329 E. Fifth St., 937-824-2722 (15 percent off food, alcohol excluded) • Cannery Art and Design Center ― 434 E Third St., 937-313-9883 (20 percent off select paintings) • Crowne Plaza Hotel ― 33 E. Fifth St., 937-224-0800 (discount room rates) • Dayton Art Institute ― 456 Belmonte Park North, 937-223-5277 (discount on the exhibit "Creating the New Century: Contemporary Art from the Dicke Collection") • Dayton Visual Arts Center ― 118 N. Jefferson St., 937-224-3822 (discount ticket to DVAC’s 20th anniversary celebration on July 30) • Downtown Dayton YMCA ― 316 N. Wilkinson St., 937-228-9622 ($50 off joiner’s fee when signing up for a new membership during the show’s run) • J. Alan’s ― 121 N. Ludlow St., 937-222-4811 (drink specials) • K12 Gallery for Young People ― 510 E. Third St., 937-461-5149 ($10 off first visit to DP&L Saturday Studios) • Las Americas Caribbean Cuisine ― 524H E. Fifth St., 937-266-3086 (15 percent off food) • Omega Music ― 318 E. Fifth St., 937-275-9949 (10 percent off new CDs and LPs; 15 percent off used music) • Pantorium Cleaners ― 120 W. Second St., 937-222-5322 (10% off dry cleaning and laundry orders) • SideBar ― 410 E. Fifth St., 937-723-9415 (10 percent off food, alcohol excluded) • Thai 9 ― 11 Brown St., 937-222-3227 (10 percent off food, alcohol excluded) • Uno Chicago Grill ― 126 N. Main St., 937-910-8000 (Lion King themed drink for $4.95) • The Wine Gallery and Cafe ― 5 W. Monument Ave., 937-224-9463 (15 percent off appetizers)

Tickets still are available for Disney’s The Lion King. To purchase tickets and for more information on the show, visit the Victoria Theatre Association’s website or go to www.ticketcenterstage.com. Ticket Center Stage may also be reached by phone at 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s website, www.downtowndayton.org, has a complete list of downtown’s arts and cultural amenities, as well as a calendar of events, complete dining guide, parking map and much more.

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