The L.A. Arboretum Introduces Internationally Acclaimed Lightscape
for the 2021 Holiday Season
Limited-Run Holiday Light Event Will Debut to the Public November 12
Tickets on Sale Beginning Monday, May 10 at 9 AM PT
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 10, 2021 – Direct from its sold-out run in London, Lightscape will head to the West Coast to transform the 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden from November 12, 2021 through January 16, 2022. The enchanting, after-dark, illuminated trail will span one mile and feature spectacular sights with eye-catching artistic installations that come alive at night with color, imagination and sound.
“Following the international success of Lightscape, we are excited to bring this spectacular holiday experience to the Los Angeles community at the Arboretum,” said Richard Schulhof, Director at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. “We look forward to hosting family and friends and providing a safe and festive way to celebrate the holiday season.”
Visitors will be treated to a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience at the garden, wandering into a festive world of wonder with thousands of twinkling lights in various attractions from the Cathedral of Light to the Star Tunnel and the Fire Garden.
The L.A. Arboretum produces Lightscape in association with Sony Music, which amazes millions of people year after year with similar shows in multiple locations across the U.K. Additionally, Lightscape is creatively produced by Culture Creative and promoted in partnership with WAD Entertainment.
Lightscape opens to the public on Friday, November 12, 2021 and runs during select dates through Sunday, January 16, 2022. Tickets will be available for purchase to the public beginning Monday, May 10 at 9 AM PT. Visit arboretum.org/lightscape for more information and to purchase tickets.
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About the Arboretum
At the L.A. Arboretum, visitors enjoy 127 acres of plants, natural landscapes, and historic architecture. The collection of 10,000 trees and plants from around the world transports visitors to exotic lands while Baldwin Lake and structures from the 1880s celebrate California history. The Arboretum has been a popular location site for Hollywood productions that have included the 1930s Tarzan movies, Fantasy Island TV series and Katy Perry’s Roar video. The Arboretum also is a resource for environmental stewardship and education for visiting schools from across L.A. County. For more information, visit https://www.arboretum.org/.
About Sony Music
Sony Music, via its wholly owned subsidiary Raymond Gubbay Ltd, is recognized as being at the forefront of promoting and producing Light Trail events in the United Kingdom. Sony Music regularly works with distinguished venues and organizations such as the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, Blenheim Palace, the National Trust, Forestry Commission and the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. For further details about Light Trails in the U.K. visit www.mychristmastrails.co.uk.
About WAD Entertainment
WAD Entertainment is a partnership between three music business veterans – Arny Granat, David Simone, and Winston Simone. They have had careers in the entertainment business for over 40 years that has included countless hit records (Elton John, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Ricky Martin) and live entertainment (Broadway in New York, the West End in London, Soldier Field in Chicago, Sydney Opera House in Australia).
About Culture Creative
Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in the UK. The Company works across a wide-range of cultural fields including art, sport, heritage, tourism, festivals and events, developing projects from concept to delivery. Since 2013, Culture Creative has worked closely with leading entertainment promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. a division of Sony Music, to create Lightscape and Christmas themed trails in various venues worldwide. For more information, visit www.culturecreative.co.uk and follow on Facebook (@culturecreativeltd), Twitter (@CCLCreative), and Instagram (@culturecreativeltd).
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