ADVISORY/PHOTO OPP: Christmas at the Grove -- Tree Lighting Celebration, November 23; Spectacular 100-Foot Tree, Kenny G Concert, Fireworks, Santa Claus and Snow.Entertainment Editors/Assignment Desks ADVISORY...for Sunday (Nov. 23) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003 Kick off the holidays with the return of Los Angeles' most elaborate holiday program at the second annual "Christmas at The Grove" tree lighting celebration. The show features jazz legend Kenny G, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown Norman Brown may refer to:
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. , magnificent fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to -- and the first snow of the season. The Grove is a stunning holiday setting with more than 200,000 lights draped drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. throughout. The spectacular tree, adorned with 15,000 lights, 10,000 ornaments and topped by a bright, four-foot star, towers above The Grove and 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. . Santa and his reindeer glide across the center's fountain, dodging a water display that "dances" nightly to Harry Connick Harry Connick is the name of:
After the runaway success of last year's inaugural tree lighting spectacular, which filled The Grove to capacity, the center will be closed for this year's holiday show. Tickets for the Christmas at The Grove celebration will be sold to the public, and proceeds will be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation was founded in 1988 by Elizabeth Glaser, Susan DeLaurentis, and Susie Zeegen. Glaser and her husband, actor Paul Michael Glaser, learned that Mrs. Glaser had been infected with HIV through a blood transfusion. . Group ticket packages are available, which cost $80 for four admissions and include on-site parking (parking will be limited to holders of group ticket packages.) Individual tickets are $20 and only good for show entry.
WHAT: CHRISTMAS AT THE GROVE, TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Second annual holiday spectacular, a new tradition for Los
Angeles and the west
WHEN: Sunday, November 23
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
-- Welcome and opening followed by music from Joe Lawrence,
Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown, and Kenny G
-- Santa's arrival
-- Lighting of the Christmas tree, fireworks rise above the
dome clock tower at The Grove choreographed to sounds of
the gospel choir
-- First snowfall of the season floats around the Christmas
tree and Santa's Cottage in Town Square
WHERE: The Grove at Third and Fairfax --
189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles
-- News van parking on The Grove Drive, east of Fairfax,
press parking in public structure also accessed from The
Grove Drive
PRESS CHECK-IN -- TWO LOCATIONS:
1) Near the valet parking on The Grove Drive (south of the
parking structure)
2) By concierge desk at the central entrance to The Grove
from parking structure
All media must receive credentials for access to the press
area. Early arrival is strongly recommended.
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