ADVISORY/The Grove Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, November 27 -- A New Holiday Tradition for Los Angeles.Assignment Desks/City Desks/Photo Editors ADVISORY...for Wednesday (Nov. 27) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE) Spectacular 100-Foot Tree, Music, 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 , Pageantry and Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus The holiday season kicks off in unprecedented style at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, with the first annual presentation of The Grove Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration. The show will feature seasonal music from jazz legend Dave Koz Dave Koz (March 27, 1963) is an American jazz saxophonist. He often draws comparisons to another well-known saxophonist, David Sanborn. Because the two sound almost alike, Koz is sometimes billed as "the second coming of Sanborn". and Friends, a 25-minute theatrical presentation culminating with Santa's arrival, the lighting of a towering 100-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. , magnificent fireworks choreographed to "Carol of the Bells "Carol of the Bells" (also known as the "Ukrainian Bell Carol") was adapted from "Shchedryk" by Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych, which was first performed in December 1916 by students at Kiev University. " -- and the first snow of the season. The Grove is a stunning holiday setting with more than 20,000 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. , a seasonal beacon illuminating the night sky. 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:
WHAT: The Grove Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
First annual holiday spectacular, a new tradition for Los
Angeles and the West
WHEN: Wednesday, November 27
6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
WHERE: The Grove at Third and Fairfax -- News van parking
on The Grove Drive, east of Fairfax, press parking in public
structure also accessed from The Grove Drive.
PRESS CHECK-IN: At valet parking on The Grove Drive (south
of parking structure) -- All media must receive credentials
for access to the press area. Early arrival is strongly
recommended.
WHAT: 6:00 p.m. Pre-show entertainment: magicians, music
6:30 p.m. Welcome by Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn
6:35 p.m. Dave Koz and Friends perform medley of seasonal
tunes
7:05 p.m. "The Miracle of Christmas": original theatrical
presentation
7:25 p.m. Arrival of Santa Claus
7:30 p.m. Lighting of the Christmas tree; fireworks rise above
the Dome clock tower at The Grove, choreographed to
"Carol of the Bells"
7:35 p.m. First snowfall of the season floats around the
Christmas tree and Santa's Cottage in Town Square
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