Insider Holiday NYC Guide

2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Wednesday November 28th, 7PM – 9PM Rockefeller Plaza : between West 48th and West 51Sts and 5th and 6th Ave https://www.rockefellercenter.com/whats- happening/2018/11/28/2018-rockefeller-center-christmas- tree/ The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York City. The 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, November 28, with live performances from 7–9pm, at Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th and West 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues. The Tree will remain lit and can be viewed until 9pm on January 7, 2019. 2018 45 th Annual Merry Tuba Christmas at Rockefeller Center Sunday December 9th, 3:30PM 30 Rockefeller Plaza (between W 49th and W 50th St) https://www.rockefellercenter.com/whats- happening/2018/12/9/2018-45th-annual-merry-tuba-christmas- rockefeller-center/ Hundreds of tenor and bass tuba players will congregate on The Rink at Rockefeller Center, 49th and 50th streets between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3:30pm to play Christmas carols and other crowd favorites. Tubists of all ages will line up under the famous Christmas tree and fill the plaza with the organ-line sound of low brass. Spectators are encouraged to sing along with the Christmas carols and holiday favorites. The musicians, hailing from across the country, will be

conducted by Chris Wilhjelm, conductor of the famous Goldman band. Conceived by tuba virtuoso Harvey Phillips to honor his teacher, the late William J. Bell (Born Christmas Day, 1902), the first Tuba Christmas was presented at Rockefeller Center in 1974, conducted by Paul LaValle, of Band of America fame. This unusual Christmas tradition is firmly established in over 200 cities around the world.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center: VIP Skate *tickets required, starting at $60 600 5th Ave (between 49th and 50th St) https://therinkatrockcenter.com/vip-skate-rink-reservations

Enjoy a first-class experience at the world-famous Rink at Rockefeller Center with this premium pass that allows you to make an advance reservation and get on the ice immediately through our exclusive VIP Igloo. Bypass any general admission line with a guaranteed reservation at a time and day of your choosing.

Columbus Circle Holiday Market Wednesday, November 28th – Monday, December 24th, 2018 Columbus Circle: 59th Street and Central Park West https://www.urbanspacenyc.com/columbus-circle-holiday-market/

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