``The Hollywood Christmas Celebration From The Grove'' Marks Its 4th Annual Holiday Show and Tree Lighting with Top Celebrities and Other Special Guests.LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. -- The Grove: --Teri Hatcher, Diana Krall Diana Jean Krall, OC, OBC (born November 16, 1964) is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer. Biography Krall was born into a musical family in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. She began learning the piano at the age of four. , Burt Bacharach This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. Please help [ to improve this article] by adding additional sources. Unverifiable material about living persons must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. , Tyler Hilton Tyler James Hilton (born on November 22, 1983, in Palm Springs, California) is a singer-songwriter and actor. Hilton, while still somewhat unknown, began his professional career in music in 2000. , Wilmer Valderrama Wilmer Valderrama (born January 30, 1980) is a Venezuelan-American comic actor best known for the role of Fez in the sitcom That '70s Show and as the host of the MTV series Yo Momma. Biography Early life Valderrama was born in Miami, Florida, U. ; the music of Angel City Chorale Angel City Chorale, founded by conductor/artistic director Sue Fink at world-famous McCabe's Guitar Shop, is a multi-talented, multi-cultural ensemble of 125 men and women that truly reflects the spirit of Los Angeles, the city it calls home. and The Young Musicians Orchestra; and the debut of The Top Hats dance troupe, bring the holidays to life for a spectacular night at the annual tree lighting show at The Grove Wishes come true at "The Hollywood Christmas Celebration From The Grove" on Sunday, November 20 at 7 p.m. This year, The Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) with life-threatening medical conditions. partners with The Grove for its "A Season of Wishes" campaign, granting the first wish of the season to a special child and beginning a spectacular holiday season on the West Coast. The free public celebration includes the debut of The Grove's newly formed dance troupe, The Top Hats; an exciting holiday concert by the Angel City Chorale and The Young Musicians Orchestra; and presentations by celebrity guests Teri Hatcher, Diana Krall, Burt Bacharach, Tyler Hilton, and Wilmer Valderrama. The program also includes video story clips of honored wish children and live theatrical vignettes bringing a magical holiday show to life. The pinnacle of the night is the lighting of a 110-foot Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. , one of the tallest in the country, which towers above the buildings at The Grove and is visible from the Hollywood Hills to the Pacific Ocean. Public Notice: After the center has reached its maximum capacity, entry to the holiday show will be closed. Early arrival is recommended for those wishing to get good views of the stage.
VISUALS: -- All-star cast
-- Magical visit by Santa Claus
-- Lighting of 110-ft. Christmas tree at The Grove
-- Fireworks display and snow falling
WHAT: The Hollywood Christmas Celebration From The Grove
WHEN: Sunday, November 20
5:30 p.m. - Press Check-In Opens at two locations:
Concierge or Valet Circle at The Grove Dr.
7:00 p.m. - Holiday Show Begins
8:00 p.m. - Fireworks Finale and First Snow Fall
WHERE: The Grove
189 The Grove Drive - Town Square
Fairfax district in Los Angeles
News vans may park along the west side of The Grove
Drive near valet, or media traveling by car may park at
The Grove valet or self-parking structure accessed from
The Grove Drive, between Third and Beverly.
NOTE: ALL MEDIA MUST CHECK-IN TO GAIN ENTRY TO FILM AT THE GROVE AND
ARE ADVISED TO RSVP ASAP FOR THE PRESS BOX - LIMITED SPACE/ACCESS
AVAILABLE.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR A STAGE DISTANCE OF APPROX.
50 FEET.
CONTACT: To gain press credentials or arrange advance live shots,
please call Caitlin Cowart, Casey Sayre & Williams:
310-396-2400, or ccowart@cswpr.com
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