25th Annual tree lighting ceremony at wortham theater center

Join us at the 25th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Wortham Theater Center! Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston First Corporation unite to host this holiday tradition on Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wortham Theater Center's Grand Foyer (501 Texas Street at Smith Street). Admission is free and open to the public.

Costumed characters from Houston Ballet's The Nutcracker will be on hand to greet the public for the occasion, which has become a holiday tradition for many. Local choirs and musical groups will perform at the event. Guests can enjoy cookies, punch and holiday snacks at the event.

The 25th Annual Wortham Theater Center Tree Lighting Ceremony has been generously underwritten by Houston Public Radio - KUHF News 88.7 & Classical 91.7. Elaine Kennedy from Classical 91.7 will emcee the event.

What: 25th Annual Wortham Theater Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

Who: Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston First Corporation

When: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Wortham Theater Center Grand Foyer (501 Texas Street at Smith Street)

Photo by Zuzana Leckova of Art Institute of Houston North.