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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the timeless Christmas carol, a special commemorative concert will be held in Downtown Los Angeles.
Set during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, just a month before Christmas, the free event will feature the iconic carol alongside various musical performances to elevate the festive year-end atmosphere.
According to reports by NBC4 on the 12th, the Music Man Foundation, a non-profit arts organization focused on music, will host the 75th-anniversary celebration of ‘It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas’ on the 27th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the outdoor plaza near the Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center.
Composed by Meredith Willson in 1951, the song became a definitive Christmas standard after being recorded by popular artists such as Perry Como and Michael BublΓ©.
This free event will feature non-profit music organizations and young musicians active throughout Southern California.
The Irvine-based choir Choral Arts Initiative will perform the beloved carol, while the Eisner Intergenerational Big Band from the Los Angeles-based non-profit Heart of Los Angeles will also take the stage.
Additionally, musicians from various music education organizations including the Riverside Arts Academy, Education Through MusicβLos Angeles, and Music Will will participate in the performances.
Free hot chocolate will be provided to the first 100 people. Visitors whose first names match those mentioned in the song’s lyricsβBarney, Ben, Janice, or Jenβcan also receive a small prize upon presenting a valid ID.
Admission is free. Advance reservations and detailed event information can be found on the Eventbrite event page.
