MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 17, 2018

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
LYNN HIGHTOWER, 208-472-5250
Enjoy th e Lion King Matinee this Thursday,
Ride the FREE Downtown Shuttle!

        Those attending this Thursday's matinee performance of The Lion King are urged to make the afternoon even more enjoyable by parking downtown and riding a FREE shuttle to the Morrison Center.

        The 2:00pm performance this Thursday, October 18 is the only weekday afternoon performance of a 17-day run of The Lion King at the Morrison Center, located on the campus of Boise State University. Lion King fans can help ease parking during a very busy time of day on the Boise State campus by parking for at the public garage at 11th & Front Streets. With a voucher from the free Lion King Shuttle, all day parking in the 11th & Front garage Thursday is only $3.

        The free Lion King Shuttles are meant to be a convenience for theatre-goers while at the same time, keeping parking at Boise State available for the campus community.

        "Taking the free downtown shuttle allows those attending The Lion King Thursday afternoon to focus on the amazing performance and tremendous talent this production is bringing to Boise. Parking downtown avoids any congestion on campus, and allows those attending the theater to also take in the beautiful sights downtown," said Sam Patterson, Boise State's Director of Transportation, Parking and Safety Systems.

        "Folks can enjoy an early or late lunch, browse through shops, and get to and from the Morrison Center for free. The discounted all-day parking is just another reason Thursday will be a truly amazing day of theater and enjoyment for those fortunate enough to see this early performance of The Lion King," said Lynn Hightower of the Downtown Boise Association.

        Boise State University and the Downtown Boise Association have joined together to make the FREE Lion King Shuttle possible.

The Lion King Shuttle:
o Date: Thursday, October 18
o Park: 11th & Front Street public parking garage, all day just $3
o Shuttle Start Time*: 12 Noon to 2:00pm
o Shuttle End Time*: One hour after the performance
o Shuttle cost: FREE
o Parking: $3 all day with shuttle voucher

*Shuttles will run continuously between the 11th & Front Garage and the Morrison Center
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