Avenue of the Arts, Inc. Celebrates the 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Philadelphia, PA - December 7, 2004 – 20 feet of holiday cheer will light up the Avenue of the Arts at the 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 10, 2004 at 5:30 p.m., in front of the Double Tree Hotel at Board and Locust Streets. The 20-foot high spruce, sparkling with more than 1,000 lights, will be lit by Lauren Hart of NBC 10 and Miss Pennsylvania, Victoria Bechtold, the official tree lighters for the Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI) celebration.

Delight your senses with a medley of musical artists, performers, savory snacks and of course, the spectacular lighting of the AAI tree. Listen to joyous performances from Sharon Gary-Dixon accompanied by H.L. Smith, II, Ju-Taun, the Freedom Theatre Youth Choir and the cast of The Walnut Street Theatre's A Christmas Carol. In addition, the aroma of roasted chestnuts will perfume the air as spectators savor delicious apple cider, homemade cookies and roasted chestnuts, courtesy of the DoubleTree Hotel.

"During the holidays, the Avenue of the Arts is a beautiful and special place to visit and over the past 6 years the Tree Lighting Ceremony has always showcased the wonderfully festive spirit of the season," says Karen Lewis, Executive Director. "On this special occasion, I invite everyone to come join us as we celebrate and usher in the holidays on the Avenue of the Arts."

Avenue of the Arts Tree Lighting Ceremony is produced by AAI with the help of our sponsors: The City of Philadelphia, The Fairmount Park Commission, The DoubleTree Hotel, NBC 10, Commerce Bank, Narducci Electric Company and Holfman Design Group.

About the Avenue of the Arts, Inc.
Formed in 1993, Avenue of the Arts, Inc. is the catalyst for cultural an economic growth of the Avenue of the Arts. Led by a committed volunteer board of business, culture and community leaders, AAI works closely with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the City of Philadelphia, the corporate community and every constituent cultural organization to develop its 3.5-mile segment of Board Street into a world-class cultural and entertainment destination.

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