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Lincoln Center Holiday Tree LightingNov. 26, 5:30 pmAdmission: Free to the public Josie Robertson Plaza 64th St. and Broadway lincolnbid.org/winterseve07/WE07HomePage.html  The Lincoln Center tree in all its glory  The Lincoln Center tree lits up for all to see and enjoy Enjoy performances from New York City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker and excerpts from the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Hansel and Gretel. The Hot 8 Brass Band from New Orleans and folk/pop singer-songwriter Dar Williams will perform songs of the season. Hosted by Good Morning America’s Sam Champion and WABC-TV’s Sade Baderinwa. Broadcast live on WABC-TV. At 5:00 PM, prior to the Lincoln Center Tree Lighting, Kyle Froman, veteran dancer with the New York City Ballet, will be on the plaza, signing his newly released book, In the Wings. The signing table will be adjacent to the Wedgwood ornament and book sale kiosk. Immediately following the Holiday Tree Lighting, attend Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square, a neighborhood celebration with free entertainment, food, and family fun. Here are a few addtional events that will happen after the tree lighting, for more information about other events and times, visit winterseve.org The Hall at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 125 Columbus Avenue at 65th Street Richie Havens - Legendary and soulful folk-singer and guitarist 7:00 - 8:00pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm - Seating is limited) Barnes & Noble 1972 Broadway at 66th Street Tony-award winning performers Dick Latessa, Maryann Plunkett and Lillias White perform selections from the Chanukah musical, The Odd Potato. 7:00pm Gracious Home 1992 Broadway at 67th Street Grupo los Santos - Organic Jazz meets Cuban & Brazilian Folklore 7:00pm & 8:00pm Dante Park Broadway and 63rd Street New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band & Hungry March Band 6:00pm - 9:00pm (alternating sets) Richard Tucker Square Broadway between 65th & 66th Streets The Drum Cafe - Interactive drum experience with world-class drummers 6:00pm - 9:00pm Best Buy 1880 Broadway at 62nd Street Emily King - Urban R&B Singer Songwriter (performance and signing) 7:00 pm |
