61st annual L.A County Holiday Celebration Coverage by The Music Center

61st annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration

December 24, 2020

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Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 11/22/20 - The 61st Annual LA County Holiday Celebration will take on an all-new format for 2020. In view of COVID-19 restrictions, the three-hour performance will be filmed without a live audience at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Jerry Moss Plaza as well as other key landmarks around Los Angeles County such as the Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro and Angel's Point in Elysian Park.

The broadcast will air twice on PBS SoCal starting at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. PST on Christmas Eve and simultaneously stream live at pbssocal.org/ holidaycelebration.kcet.org. KCET will rebroadcast the show at noon PST on Christmas Day.

Acclaimed mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman and actor/producer Brian White will host the sure to be a spectacular lineup of international choirs. music ensembles. and dance companies. Five mini-documentaries about artists from different LA neighborhoods will also be shown.

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Returning favorites Include Latin folk band Curiao; a Hawaiian celebration featuring Daniel Ho Trio and Halau Keall'I o Nalani with special guest Tia Carrere; the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles; Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy; Folklorico troupe Pacifico Dance Companyj gospel choir Pralzum led by Lorenzo Johnson; and Infinite Flow, a professional company of dancers with and without dlsabllltles that uses dance as a catalyst for lncluslvity and innovation.

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"The holiday season is about spreading joy and goodwill to all," said Rachel S . Moore, president, and CEO of The Music Center. "This broadcast and streaming event truly is a proud 'celebration' of Los Angeles-of reslllency and community that we all can enjoy from the comfort of our own homes." The annual holiday extravaganza is produced by The Music Center and PBS SoCal in association with CDK Productions . In LA we've got the whole world in our hands!

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[Overseas News reporter Li Qingwei reported from Los Angeles on November 29] The 61st Annual LA County Holiday Celebration will be held on Christmas Eve on Christmas Eve this year. 22 performances have been arranged this year, and a 3-hour broadcast will begin at 7pm on PBS SoCal Due to the new crown ep idemic, this year's festival will not have live performances as before. In this year's performance program, there will be two groups of Los Angeles artists showing traditional music and art with Chinese elements This year's annual festival celebration will be created by a 25-year-experienced producer and director Kenneth Shapiro (Kenneth Shapiro) under the leadership of the Emmy Award winning team, presented in a vibrant new way, this event will present and broadcast artist interviews And Los Angeles County landscape The Chinese, French and Annenian mixed-race singer Jessica Fichot and her band will combine various musical styles of French Chanson, Shanghai jazz and gypsy swing. The band will perform Feihot's original work NGong Xi8Paris" The lyrics and melody of the song refer to the popular Chinese New Year song NCongratulations (Gong Xi Gong Xi)".

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The Sound of China Guzheng Ensemble takes the Chinese Guzheng instrument as the core of its performance. They will combine Chinese and American music in this festive celebration to perform "Have Yourself' (Have Yourself). a Merry little Christmas), "Sleigh Ride" (Slei gh Ride) and "Fragrance at Night" (Fragrance at Night) in total 3 songs Rachel S. Moore, President and CEO of The Music Center, said: "Holidays are a time to spread joy and kindness to everyone. We will show this through beautiful and inspiring performances , To showcase the artist and diversity of Los Angeles. Although many other celebrations and parties have been postponed or changed, the Music Center is pleased to work with PBS SoCal and CDK Productions to continue to bring the Los Angeles County holiday season to family and friends in Los Angeles A long standing traditional celebration." She believes that this broadcast and live streaming event has social significance.

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On Thursday, December 24, 2020 the 61st annual L.A. County Holiday celebration will stream online, with an encore performance on Fnday, December 25, 2020. Everyone who has enjoyed this event in the past, will of course miss seeing all the talented artists in-person, but The Music Center was not deterred and rose to the challenge by offering Uplifting Performances that feature interviews and debut performances, as well as the exciting threeÂ hour Music and Dance Spectacular which has become a Los Angeles tradition. One silver lining is that by going virtual the L.A. County Holiday Celebration will reach an even wider audience. As stated in The Music Center press release: "A production of The Music Center and PBS SoCal in association with CDK Productions, the Emmy Award-winning holiday show features choirs, music ensembles and dance companies representing the many cultures of Los Angeles. Highlighting the county's rich creative diversity, the broadcast will also include five mini documentaries featuring artists from different neighborhoods as well as performances on location at key landmarks, including Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro and Angel's Point in Elysian Park. Given COVID restrictions as outlined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and the commitment to keeping artists and the public safe from community transmission, the performance is presented without a live audience this year."

Filmed on location at both The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Jerry Moss Plaza and at sites around Los Angeles County, the three-hour showcase of 22 LA-based artists will air on PBS SoCal starting at 3:00 p.m. PST on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2020) and simultaneously stream on pbssocal.org/holidaycelebration, kcet.org and Holidaycelebration.org. PBS SoCal will air an encore presentation that evening at 7:00 p.m. PST; KCET will rebroadcast the show on Christmas Day at noon PST. The L.A. County Holiday Celebration has long helped to bring thousands of people hours of uplifting and cheerful entertainment by local artist from a wide diversity of backgrounds and cultures. Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center said that with what we all have been through for the past eight or nine months, that she is excited to partner with PBS SoCal and CDK Productions in order to continue this time-honored tradition which began in 1959.

'Working with the same Emmy Award-winning team led by the program's 25-year producer and director Kenneth Shapiro, we have created a vibrant new format for 2020 that also features artist interviews and county landscapes. This broadcast and streaming event truly is a 'celebration' of Los Angeles-of resiliency and of community-that we all can take pride in from the comforts of our homes." Moore said.

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61st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration will be hosted by acclaimed American mezzoÂ soprano Suzanna Guzman and actor/producer Brian White and will feature the return of favorite artists from previous years, as well as artists making their debut. When/Where; Premiering on Thursday, December 24, 2020, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.PST on PBS SoCal live streaming on pbssocal.org, kcet.org and holidaycelebration.org Encore broadcasts on PBS SoCal on Thursday, December 24, 2020, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; on KCET on Friday, December 25, 2020, from noon-3:00 p.m. PST.

ARTISTS PERFORMING IN THE 61st ANNUAL L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: American Youth Symphony* nurtures the concert artists of tomorrow as six young virtuosos perform "Candlelight." a piece composed and conducted by Music Director Carlos lzcaray. Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar* showcase Mexican-American culture with precise movements, colorful costumes and traditional instruments as they celebrate Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico. performing "White Christmas," "Las Olas" and "El Gusto." Cufiao, an alternative Latin folk band, will perform a villancico, a Latin American and Spanish Christmas carol called "Los Peces en el Rio" and debut their new original single "Noche Buena," an homage to how families celebrate Christmas Eve. Daniel Ho Trio Halau Keali'i o Nalani, featuring Tia Carrere and Friends, will perform "Colors in Harmony," a piece written and arranged to illuminate the diverse cultures of Los Angeles and unity through the arts. With bandleader Daniel Ho and actress/singer Tia Carrere singing in English. Hdlau Keali'i o Ndlani will sing and chant in Hawaiian supported by the music of the Trio, Zendeko Taiko and other musical guests. Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles returns with its 26th consecutive Holiday Celebration appearance. Celebrating the joy and diversity in Los Angeles, the group performs the Hebrew tradition/Hanukkah favorite, "Ma'oz Tsur," along with a pop medley of Christmas favorites and a traditional carol. Infinite Flow - An Inclusive Dance Company will perform "Dear Santa," a letter by nine-year old twins Scarlett and Henry, featuring holiday-themed choreography and original music composed by Jay Manuel and Joey Noble, two Black disabled artists. Including Scarlett in her wheelchair, the six-minute routine mixes dance and acting as the performance balances the sadness of the pandemic and social inequities with the twins' Christmas wish list, recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion. Jessica Fichot* and her band create an intoxicating multilingual fusion of French chanson, Shanghai jazz and gypsy swing with performances of the Chinese New Year classic, "Gong Xi Gong Xi" and the band leader's original song, "Gong Xi a Paris." Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, the official Korean cultural ambassador to Southern California, returns to the L.A. County Holiday Celebration in the company's traditional red and white folk dress with a Korean janggu drum dance, highlighting movement and rhythm. Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts brings the celebratory traditional dance of the Southern Philippines typically performed at Thanksgiving, which pays homage to the spirits for a good harvest. healing and peace. Lorenzo Johnson & Praizum returns to the L.A. County Holiday Celebration to harness the heart and soul of these times through music. Under the direction of Johnson with chorists from churches across Southern California, the inspiring group performs the hymn, "Only Believe" followed by the holiday classic, "Silver Bells." Noteable* is the award-winning a cappella men's barbershop quartet based out of Citrus College. Sharing the joys of the season, Noteable performs favorites including "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "White Christmas" and 'Jingle Bells/Sleigh Ride." Pacifico Dance Company, dedicated to the preservation and reconstruction of classical and contemporary Mexican dance forms, debuts an excerpt of the company's newest work highlighting the southern coastal Mexican state of Veracruz and its Spanish, Afro-Caribbean and Indigenous cultural influences. Palmdale High School Choral Union and Sunday Night Singers, a select ensemble of current high school and alumni singers that has performed nationally and internationally, swings with Christmas favorites from the 1940s including "Big Band Carol Medley'' and the poignant "I'll be Home for Christmas." Rangoli Dance Company shares the colorful sights, sounds and glory of south Indian music and dance traditions. Under the guidance of founder and choreographer Malathi Iyengar, six dancers perform to "Mallari," a traditional composition with a dance that represents the sentiment of courage as a celebration of hope and light. Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca* blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles and

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Makina Loca ensemble performs original songs from its 30-year career. Sean Oliu and The Coastline Cowboys* is a young country trio from Southern California whose performance merges the classic country sound with holiday music such as 'Winter Wonderland," "Meet Me Under the Mistletoe" and "Please Come Home for Christmas."

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Cunao - LA County Annual Holiday Celebration - Photo courtesy of The Music Center Sound of China Guzheng Ensemble* puts the Chinese plucked zither instrument at the heart of its performances. Presenting a mix of Chinese and American music for Christmas, the ensemble performs "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," Sleigh Ride" and "Fragrance at Night," a popular Chinese song. Southern California Brass Consortium shares the exhilarating spirit of brass ensemble music for the holidays. Beginning with the traditional hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," the ensemble performs a "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer/Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" medley arranged by legendary Hollywood composer Jerry Fielding, which will be reproduced live for the first time since its original recording release 60 years ago. The Opera Company at LACHSA (Los Angeles County High School for the Arts) is the only high school opera company in the nation that performs a season with orchestra. Showcasing a song for the season harkening hope, peace and faith, The Opera Company at LACHSA performs a bilingual version of David Foster's "The Prayer." The Yuko Mabuchi Trio* performs a medley of three classic Christmas tunes tied together in a jazz style with improvisation on "Little Drummer Boy," "Christmas Time is Here" and "Feliz Navidad." Tres Souls, comprised of members Roberto Carlos. Jeslls Martinez and Rocio Mendoza, represents a revival of "Trio Rom.3ntico" music. The group's performance features its original song, "La Luna Eres Tu," inspired by Hip Hop rapper Talib Kweli, but performed in a classic Bolero style, "Que Nadie Sepa MI Sufrir'' and the Motown classic. "My Girl." Versa.style Dance Company honors authentic Salsa music culture with Street dance styles in "Rooted Rhythms," a playful, celebratory work that represents the diverse experiences of the Latinx communities in Los Angeles. The piece is bookended by the group's performing traditional Latin dances together in festive harmony and cultural tradition.

For more information about the 61st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, visit holidaycelebration.org. Artists and performances are subject to change. For more information about The Music Center, click HERE. You can also follow The Music Center on Facebook, lnstagram and Twitter @MusicCenterLA. ByJeff Slayton for LA Dance Chronicle. Featured image: Ballet Folkl6rico de Los Angeles - L.A. County Annual Holiday Celebration Photo by Julie Rodriguez courtesy of The Music Center

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L.A.'s Musica Angelica Streams Concert of Young Baroque Composers Tim Higgins and !he SF Symphony Brass Do It Their Way Southern California Brass Consortium I Credit Karen Case Conductor and teacher Hector Salazar may not be having the best year of his life, but he seems to be weathering the pandemic with unusual sangfroid. Retired from his full-time job at El Camino College, he has not slowed down, and the shutdown has just brought out more determination in his character. His year culminates with the Southern California Brass Consortium, which he founded, playing a leading role in the 61st Annual L.A County Holiday Celebration. Presented in conjunction with The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles and filmed on location at both The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Jerry Moss Plaza and at sites around Los Angeles County, the three-hour Holiday Celebration spotlights 22 L.A. based groups and will air on PBS SoCal starting at 3 p.m. PST on Dec. 24, and simultaneously stream on pbssocal.org/holidaycelebration, kcet.org, and holidaycelebration.org. Acts include Latin folk band Cull.ao, Hawaiian music from Daniel Ho Trio and Halau Keali 'i o Nalani with special guest Tia Carrere, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, Jung lm Lee Korean Dance Academy, Pacifico Dance Company, Gospel choir Praizum led by Lorenzo Johnson, Infinite Flow -An Inclusive Dance Company (comprised of dancers with and without disabilities), and Salazar's Brass Consortium, which has taken part twice since 2013, when the group was founded.

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The SCBC, says Salazar, is neither a brass quintet nor a traditional brass band on the English model. Its 26 players include a harpist and, of course, percussion (useful for marches and such). The band's repertoire is often arranged from within, by members such as trumpeter Drew Ninmer and also Drew's brother, Scott Ninmer (not a member of the band), who has arranged and composed for a wide list of industry professionals and groups (classical and not) and who is currently staff arranger for �The President's Own" United States Marine Band. For the big broadcast, SCBC was, of course, recorded separately and their contribution will include the Advent hymn �o Come, 0 Come, Emmanuel," plus a medley of �Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" that was arranged by legendary Hollywood composer Jerry Fielding. The group will also lead the annual finale in Drew Ninmer's arrangement of "Silent Night," featuring many of the show's musicians and dancers singing together.

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Salazar's group was one that began recording remotely in isolation soon after the lockdown began. Using the engineering talents of another i n -house musician, Preston Shepherd, they've now produced Hector Salazar I Credit: Dwight Ueda nine "singles" of various repertory. Salazar says he was unfazed by the call to participate in the Holiday Celebration. "With the pandemic and the new format, we were speaking to the show's producers and we said, Well, we're already doing that, the virtual performances. So if you agree to what we want to offer you, we're good to go.' We got creative ,vith the editing on our end in order to do something visually as well as musically appealing."

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Lorenzo Johnson & Praizum plan to harness the heart and soul of these times through music at the 61st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. Filmed on location at both The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Jerry Moss Plaza and at sites around Los Angeles County, the three-hour showcase of 22 LA-based artists will air on PBS SoCal starting at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve and simultaneously stream on pbssocal.org/holidaycelebration, kcet.org and Holidaycelebration.org. PBS SoCal will air an encore presentation of the celebration Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. and KCET will rebroadcast the show on Christmas Day at noon. Under the direction of Johnson, Praizum, with chorists from churches across Southern California, will perform the hymn, "Only Believe" followed by the holiday classic, "Silver Bells." A production of The Music Center and PBS SoCal in association with CDK Productions, the Emmy Award-winning holiday show features choirs, music ensembles and dance companies representing the many cultures of Los Angeles. Highlighting the county's rich creative diversity, the broadcast will also include five mini documentaries featuring artists from different neighborhoods as well as performances on location at key landmarks, including Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro and Angel's Point in Elysian Park. Given COVID restrictions as outlined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and the commitment to keeping artists and the public safe from community transmission, the performance is presented without a live audience this year. ''The holiday season is about spreading joy and goodwill to all, which is so important this year, and we'll do that with a special broadcast of beautiful and uplifting performances that showcase the talents and diversity of Los Angeles." said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO, The Music Center. ''This broadcast and streaming event truly is a 'celebration' of Los Angeles-of resiliency and of community-that we all can take pride in from the comforts of our homes." Hosted by acclaimed American mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman .::inrt .::irtnr/nrnrltrrPr Rri.::in WhitP thP h1,;;t Ann11.::il I A ln11ntv

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Yuko Mabuchi is thrilled to be part of this year's LA County Holiday Celebration, an event she has loved for years. Yuko lives in Pasadena and spends a lot of time in South Pasadena, which she loves, especially her favorite local Japanese restaurant, Ail

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neighborhood very peaceful and I find everything I need around here", she says. Yuko initially came to the US from Japan in 2010 to do a jazz workshop in Alhambra and it was

then she began her love affair with all of the San Gabriel Valley and ultimately decided to

move here in 2015.

Yuko started playing classical piano at age 4, in her hometown of Fukui, Japan. Her mother is a piano teacher and as a child she says, "I was drawn to American music on the radio, listening to jazz and latin music. My father played American R&B recor ds in the home and she says, "I felt it had a lot of rhythm, it was easy to listen to and made me feel uplifted!" T hen she heard the music of Canadian jazz virtuoso Oscar Peterson, Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander, and the great Miles Davis and that was it. She says, "I wanted to learn jazz." By this time she was a teenager and after graduating high school, she began attending a jazz music school in Kyoto. After the workshop in Alhambra , she returned in 2013 and it was then she met bass player Del Atkins and drummer Bobby Breton and the Yuko Mabuchi Trio was born. They soon received an offer to play their first concert at Pasadena's Levitt Pavilion and have been playing at LA's top venues ever since.

"'To me, Jazz music is the most exciting music in the world," Yuko enthuses, "it is fascinating, free and fun! In jazz I can express myself in many ways. It's not Just playing music that somebody wrote. We are always creating while we are playing."

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This will be the first time The Yuko Mabuchi Trio will be in the LA County Holiday Celebration. "I have always wanted to be a part of it ever since Arst seeing it on YouTube years ago," explains Yuko. For the performance, Yuko tells us she arranged a special Christmas medley especially for this event. First up will be the classic "Little Drummer Boy" by Kathleen Davis, followed by a contemporary "Christmas Time is Here" by Vince Guaraldi, and finally the Latin "Feliz Navidad" by Jose Feliciano, all tied together in a jazz style with improvisation. Yoku is also proud to be wearing a traditional kimono for the performance created by her stylist, Toshiko Okawa.

The Annu al LA County Celebration knew that art is essential and therefore has beautifully pivoted to bring us the performances in a whole new way. Filmed on location at both The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Jerry Moss Plaza and at sites arou nd Los Angeles County, the beloved three-hour showcase of 22 l.A.-based artists will air on PBS SoCal starting at 3:00 p.m. PST on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2020) and simultaneously stream on pbssocal.org/holidaycelebration, kcet.org and Holidaycelebration.org. PBS SoCal will air an encore presentation that evening at 7:00 p.m. PST; KCET will rebroadcast the show on Christmas Day at noon PST. It was the first time most of these artists were able to perform together since the beginning of the pandemic, making for a joyful reunion and very special performances.

"The holiday season is abou t spreading joy and goodwill to all, which is so important this year, and we'll do that with a special broadcast of beautiful and uplifting performances that showcase the talents and diversity of Los Angeles," said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO, The Music Center. "Working with the same Emmy Award-winning team led by the program's 25-year producer and director Kenneth Shapiro, we have created a vibrant new format for 2020 that also features artist interviews and county landscapes. This broadcast and streaming event truly is a 'celebration' of Los Angeles-of resiliency and of community -that we all can take pride in from the comforts of our homes."

Returning favorites include Latin folk band Cufiao, a Hawaiian celebration featuring Daniel Ho Trio and HiJlau Keali'i o NiJlani with special guest Tia Carrere, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, folklorico troupe Pacifico Dance Company, Gospel choir Praizum led by Lorenzo Johnson and Infinite Flow - An Inclusive Dance Company, a professional company of dancers with and without disabil ities that uses dance as a catalyst to inspire inclusivity and innovation. Some of this year's performers making their Holiday Celebration debut include an ensemble from the American Youth Symphony, a dance and music collaboration from Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar, French-Chinese chanteuse Jessica Ficho t, barbershop quartet Noteable and country-music trio Sean Oliu and The Coastline Cowboys. The show's traditional finale of "Silent Night" will be a virtual collaborative performance, featuring Southern C a l i fornia Brass Consortium with a community choir comprised of many singers from this year's roster of performers.

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In a word, no. For the NoE!l•nice extravaganza, an annual gift to the city from the LA County Board of Supervisors, would still go forward, even as the specifics were altered to keep the celebration safe for all.

This means there won't be a live audience in 2020, and the segments are pre•recorded But do count on seeing, from home, a whole merry cavalcade of cultural groups in joyful performance, including Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles, the Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, the barbershop quartet Noteable, the Southern California Brass Consortium, and several other favorites. The af ternoon of Dec. 24 is when all of this music and movement will find merr y connection from afar. Can't watch it on PBS SoCal or stream it on HolidayCelebration.org? There'll be an encore performance on KCET on Dec. 25 at noon PST.

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Jerry Moss Plaza, at the Music Center Plaza, will be one site you'll see during the presentations, as well as other picturesque locations around the city, including the Korean Bell of Friendship in San Pedro. And consider this: While the celebration has long been an in-person treat, it has also rolled in bygone times, simultaneously, on public television. Making 2020's screen-based bash not all that unusual or too different from years gone b y . "The holiday season is about spreading joy and goodwill to all, which is so important this year, and we'll do that with a special broadcast of beautiful and uplifting performances that showcase the talents and diversity of Los Angeles," said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO, The Music Center. "While manv other celebrations and aatherinas have been oostooned or altered for this season.

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THE 61ST ANNUAL L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OFFERS A NEW TAKE ON A HOLIDAY CLASSIC AS L.A.-BASED ARTISTS CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH UPLIFTING PERFORMANCES Featuring Artist Interviews and Debut Performances, the Three-Hour Music and Dance Spectacular Broadcasts and Streams this Los Angeles Holiday Tradition to a Wider Audience for 2020 WATCH ON: PBS SoCal on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. PST, with encore presentations at 7:00 p.m. PSTion KCET on Friday, December 25, 2020, at noon PST STREAM ON: PBSSoCal.org; KCET.org and HolidayCelebration.org LOS AN�ELES(_!Jovember 12,,.202or;:-� Los Anqeles holi�pY. tradition pr�sent�d in.conjunction with STREAM ON: PBSSoCal.org; KCET.org and HolidayCelebration.org LOS ANGELES (November 12, 2020f-A Los Angeles holiday tradition presented in conjunction with The Music Center since 1959, the 61st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration takes on a vibrant new format for 2020. Filmed on location at both The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and Jerry Moss Plaza and at sites around Los Angeles County, the beloved three-hour showcase of 22 L.A.-based artists will air on PBS SoCal starting at 3:00 p.m. PST on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2020) and simultaneously stream on pbssocal.org/holidaycelebration, kcet.org and Holidaycelebration.org. PBS SoCal will air an encore presentation that evening at 7:00 p.m. PST; KCET will rebroadcast the show on Christmas Day at noon PST. A production of The Music Center and PBS SoCal in association with CDK Productions, the Emmy Award-winning holiday show features choirs, music ensembles and dance companies representing the many cultures of Los Angeles. Highlighting the county's rich creative diversity, the broadcast will also Include five mini documentaries featuring artists from different neighborhoods as well as performances on locatlon at key landmarks, lnctudlng Korean Bell of Friendship In San Pedro and Angel's Point In Elysian Park. Given COVID restrictions as outlined by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and the commitment to keeping artists and the public safe from community transmission, the performance is presented without a live audience this year. "The holiday season is about spreading joy and goodwill to all, which is so important this year, and we'll do that with a special broadcast of beautiful and uplifting performances that showcase the talents and diversity of Los Angeles. While many other celebrations and gatherings have been postponed or altered for this season, The Music Center Is thrilled to be able to partner with PBS SoCal and CDK Productions to continue to bring Angelenos, family and friends the time-honored tradition of the L.A. County Holiday Celebration," said Rachels. Moore, president and CEO, The Music Center. "Working with the same Emmy Award-winning team led by the program's 25-year producer and director Kenneth Shapiro, we have created a vibrant new format for 2020 that also features artist interviews and county landscapes. This broadcast and streaming event truly Is a 'celebration' of Los Angeles-of resiliency and of community-that we all can take pride in from the comforts of our homes." Hosted by acclaimed American mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzman and actor/producer Brian White, the 61st Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration offers Angelenos of all ages the opportunity to experience and honor the dynamic, rich cultures of the county. Returning favorites Include Latin folk band Cul1ao, a Hawaiian celebration featuring Daniel Ho n"io and Hilau Keall'I o Nilani with special guest Tia Carrere, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, folklorico troupe Pacifico Dance Company, Gospel choir Praizum led by Lorenzo Johnson and Infinite Flow - An Inclusive Dance Company, a professional company of dancers with and without disabilities that uses dance as a catalyst to Inspire lncluslvity and Innovation. Some of this year's performers making their Holiday Celebration debut Include an ensemble from the American Youth Symphony, a dance and music collaboration from Ballet Folklorlco de Los Angeles with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar, French-Chinese chanteuse Jessica Flchot, barbershop quartet Noteable and country-music trio Sean Ollu and The Coastline Cowboys. The show's traditional finale of "SIient Night" will be a virtual collaborative performance, featuring Southern California Brass Consortium with a community choir comprised of many singers from this year's roster of performers. A complete list of all performers Is listed below. Calendar Listings When!Where: Premiering on Thursday, December 24, 2020, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.PST on PBS SoCal Live streaming on pbssocal.org, kcet.org and holldaycelebratlon.org Encore broadcasts on PBS SoCal on Thursday, December 24, 2020, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; on KCET on Friday, December 25, 2020, from noon-3:00 p.m. PST. ARTISTS PERFORMING IN THE 61st ANNUAL L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION:

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