13th Annual Citicorp Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony Set for Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m.; Famed Radio City Rockettes to Perform.LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1998--Downtown Los Angeles' 13th annual tree lighting festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. will be bigger and better than ever at the Citicorp Plaza event, Tuesday, Dec. 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Plaza Level of the complex on Figueroa Street Figueroa Street is a street in Los Angeles County, California. It runs in a north/south direction for a length of more than 30 miles (48 km) between the Los Angeles communities of Eagle Rock and Wilmington. , between 7th and 8th streets. The world-famous Radio City Rockettes will highlight a program emceed by Caroline Rhea Caroline Gilchrist Rhea (born April 13, 1964) is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actress who is the original host of the reality show The Biggest Loser on NBC. She is also known for her role as Hilda on Sabrina, the Teenage Witch , star of the ABC-TV sitcom, "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch." The official holiday tree will be lit by Jenna Elfman, star of ABC-TV's hit sitcom, "Dharma dharma (där`mə). In Hinduism, dharma is the doctrine of the religious and moral rights and duties of each individual; it generally refers to religious duty, but may also mean social order, right conduct, or simply virtue. and Greg." The event is sponsored by TrizecHahn, 777 Tower Associates and Cushman & Wakefield. Expected to attract more than 2,000 people, the festivities are free and open to the public. Parking also is free, and complimentary hot cider, eggnog and other holiday treats will be served. This year's "Official 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. of Downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or " will be a 60-foot-tall white fir adorned with 6,000 white lights and 7,000 red, gold and silver ornaments. In true holiday spirit, an important charitable program will benefit from the event. A check for $25,000 will be presented by the sponsors to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is any of a number of animal welfare organisations whose operations include protecting and providing shelter to animals in danger. Los Angeles (spcaLA) on behalf of Animal Safety Net (ASN (1) (Autonomous System Number) A unique identifier of an autonomous system on the Internet. Of the 65 thousand ASNs available, more than 30 thousand have been assigned to ISPs and NSPs. ISPs usually have only one ASN, but NSPs may have more than one. ). ASN is a confidential program that provides temporary housing and care for the pets of battered women. Following is the schedule of events: -- 5:30 p.m. -- Caroling by LA's BEST choir and the Hamilton High School Chamber Choir. -- 6 p.m. -- Emcee Caroline Rhea performs and introduces the Radio City Rockettes. -- 6:05 p.m. -- Radio City Rockettes perform. -- 6:15 p.m. -- Check presented to spcaLA on behalf of the Animal Safety Net Program. -- 6:25 p.m. -- Jenna Elfman lights the tree. -- 6:30 p.m. -- Photos with Santa on the Plaza. On the same night, another stellar event will take place at Citicorp Plaza -- the First Annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, also sponsored by TrizecHahn, 777 Tower Associates and Cushman & Wakefield, and presented by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission. Scheduled for the Seventh Market Place area of the complex, the Spectacular will be open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will feature interactive games and activities with all of Los Angeles' professional sports teams; interactive entertainment with major entertainment companies; and free food tasting provided by Los Angeles' finest restaurants. Admission to the Spectacular is $100 for adults, and children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster by calling 213/480-3232. |
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