Downtown Holiday Spectacular Planned by Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1998--Los Angeles will celebrate the Holiday season like it's never been celebrated before with a one-night public Downtown Holiday Spectacular, Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. indoors at Seventh Market Place at Seventh and Figueroa. The Downtown Holiday Spectacular immediately follows the 13th Annual 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. 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. , featuring Jenna Elfman of the ABC-TV 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. & Greg," at the same location at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting is presented by TrizecHahn, 777 Tower Associates and Cushman & Wakefield and also features a preview performance by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes. The Spectacular, presented by the 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. Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) and sponsored by TrizecHahn, will feature the best of sports and entertainment in Los Angeles. The event will benefit LA's BEST, Public Counsel and United Way. Admission 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, and parking is free. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Kathy Schloessman, LASEC president, "Adults and children of all ages will experience a fantastic event that has never been staged in Los Angeles before." Highlights include interactive games and activities with all of Los Angeles' professional sports The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. teams; interactive entertainment with major entertainment companies; free food tasting provided by Los Angeles' finest restaurants; and unique gifts to help you with some of your holiday shopping. Attractions confirmed to date, according to Schloessman, are the following:
-- Entertainment, photos and autographs from Santa Claus, the Radio
City Rockettes, Salvation Army Brass Brand, LA's BEST kids,
K-EARTH 101 FM, Nickelodeon characters and the Los Angeles
Clippers Spirit Dance Team.
-- Live music and performances.
-- Football pass competition and preview of the New Coliseum model.
-- Test your pitching speed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
-- Putting lessons from Leading Edge Championship Putters.
-- Basketball free throws from the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and
Sparks.
-- Make a goal in the Los Angeles Kings hockey shoot.
-- Have your photo taken on the front page of the Hollywood Reporter
or the Los Angeles Times sports section.
-- Decorate NLAMP's Rose Bowl Parade float.
-- Decorate (and eat) holiday cookies; cards and gift wrap for LA's
BEST kids.
-- Pet adoption area, provided by the SPCA-Los Angeles.
-- Free food tasting from Engine Co. 28, Water Grill, Cafe Pinot,
Ciao, Ciudad, California Pizza Kitchen, City Pier Seafood,
Camacho's, El Paseo, Barragan's Mexican Restaurant, McCormick &
Schmick's and Traxx.
-- Enjoy a free shoulder massage or face painting from Amadeus Spa.
-- Buy tickets to all of Los Angeles' great events at the
Ticketmaster booth.
-- Unique holiday gifts available from MTV, Nickelodeon, the
GRAMMY's, Sports Chalet, Fireworks Popcorn, Amadeus Spa, the Los
Angeles Marathon and all the professional sports teams.
"Around the country," explained Schloessman, "many major cities have blockbuster block·bust·er n. 1. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales. 2. A high-explosive bomb used for demolition purposes. 3. events for the public. Now, for the first time, Los Angeles will have its own signature event to take its place among the most popular 'happenings' in the country." Noted Shana Yao, marketing director for Seventh Market Place and TrizecHahn, "We are excited about sponsoring such a unique event in Los Angeles and know it will be the highlight of the holiday season." Schloessman added, "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 is the future home of the best in sports and entertainment events, and the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is a kick-off and look at events to come." LASEC was formed in July 1995 as the official organization for the City of Los Angeles
Annual awards given by the Recording Academy (officially the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The first Grammies (the name is a dimunitive of “gramophone”) were given in 1958. and All-Star Games An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their sports league. The players are often chosen by a popular vote of fans of the sport and the game often occurs at the halfway point of the regular season, although this is not the case for some all-star games . LASEC actively works to maintain Los Angeles as the sports and entertainment capital of the world by seeking events that stimulate the Los Angeles economy and enhance the image of Los Angeles worldwide as an event destination. LASEC is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. and an affiliate of the Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau. |
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