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May 7, 2010

TROLLEY CONNECTS DOWNTOWN TO BUTTERFLY SHOW ON MAY 9
“Trolley to Japan” Provides $1 Trips to Krohn Conservatory on Mother’s Day

CINCINNATI –Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a ride on the “Trolley to Japan” to see the “Butterflies of Japan” Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show 2010 on Sunday, May 9.

Board Metro’s “Trolley to Japan” at the Westin (on Fifth Street across from Fountain Square) and travel non-stop to the Krohn Conservatory. To return, board the trolley at the Krohn and travel non-stop back downtown to the Westin stop. The trolley will operate continuously from noon to 5 p.m. Fare is only $1 per person each way.

The trolley will also operate on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, from noon to 5 p.m., the last day of the 2010 Butterfly Show. Metro’s “Trolley to Japan” trolley is offered in partnership with Cincinnati Parks.

The Krohn Conservatory is open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and is offering free admission for all mothers on May 9, courtesy of Macy’s Foundation. Crafts will be available all day for children and a special origami workshop will be held at 2 p.m., sponsored by the Japan America Society. Admission is $6 per person, $5 seniors, $4 ages 4-17 and under 4 is free. Unlimited Admission Pins are available for $10. For more show details visit www.butterfyshow.com

Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing more than 19 million rides per year. Metro supports the economy, protects the environment, encourages energy independence, and improves the quality of life in Greater Cincinnati.