NEWPORT, KY (May 13, 2010) Ever wondered what it feels like to fly?  Experience the thrill of flying at Newport on the Levee!  Their newest attraction, a flying trapeze school, will open on June 1st.  Operated by Dave Willacker of the Cincinnati Circus Company, the 32-foot tall rig will be located outside on Plaza Level next to BRIO Tuscan Grille.  
    “This is the first flying trapeze school in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area and we are thrilled to be part of this exciting and uniquely entertaining experience,” commented P. Ellen Prows, General Manager of Newport on the Levee.
    “Newport on the Levee was our first choice because we needed people to see us, and everybody is already there," said Dave Willacker, owner of the Cincinnati Circus Company and Amazing Portable Circus. 
    Classes will be offered for ages 13 and up, Thursday – Sunday through mid-October, weather-permitting.  The 2-hour long classes will range from $35 - $55.  Children ages six to 12 can swing for only $7 Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Private events and packages including corporate team building, date packages, parties and frequent flyer cards are also available.  Trapeze experiences can be booked by calling (513) 921-5454.  Reservations are required for the classes.  For more information, please visit www.amazingportablecircus.com . 

About Newport on the Levee
Newport on the Levee is the most popular attraction in Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky supported by research performed by Northern Kentucky University's marketing department.  The Levee was also voted by Zagat as the #1 Mall/Shopping Attraction for Families in the United States.  Located just across the river from Cincinnati's dramatic skyline view, the Levee features a year-round schedule of festivals, special events, live bands and a great selection of restaurant offerings such as BRIO Tuscan Grille, which offers convenient access to valet parking and Brothers Bar & Grill, overlooking the river.  The Levee's popularity has grown because of entertainment venues such as Star Lanes on the Levee, a unique boutique bowling experience; the Newport Aquarium with one million gallons of water; an exciting interactive game world at GameWorks; sightseeing tours from a duck’s eye view aboard the amphibious Ride the Ducks vehicles; Shadowbox, a live sketch comedy and rock ‘n roll club; nationally-renowned live comedians at Funny Bone Comedy Club; an AMC-Newport 20 movie theater featuring stadium-seating for more than 4,000 guests; and local and regional musical acts at Jefferson Hall. Newport on the Levee also features first-class retail venues including Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Hot Topic and Sports Depot.  For more information, please visit www.newportonthelevee.com .