Upcoming Events at Thomas Center Galleries
Description
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is hosting its annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at the Historic Thomas Center.
Event Details
Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be on hand to welcome citizens, and call for the giant tree to be lit. The free program runs from 6–8 p.m., and light refreshments will be served.
The heart of the celebration is the holiday decorations on the giant tree and around the building, which are annually provided by the Thomas Center Associates.
Santa takes some time from his busy holiday schedule to visit with the children and listen to their fondest wishes. The joyful sounds of holiday music on the hammered dulcimer and autoharp by Jim and Joyce Lillquist of the Gypsy Guerrilla Band are heard along with the dulcet carols sung by the Singers of the Reformation and the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus. Children of all ages will enjoy the snow falling at the Thomas Center entrance throughout the event.
A highlight of the occasion is the luminaries put out annually by the Duckpond Neighborhood Association at the Thomas Center and throughout the adjoining neighborhood. Horse drawn wagon rides are not available this year as this service was no longer available in the Gainesville area.
For more information on the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, or to schedule an interview, please contact David Ballard at 352-393-8746.
Photo Credit Suzanna Mars
The heart of the celebration is the holiday decorations on the giant tree and around the building, which are annually provided by the Thomas Center Associates.
Santa takes some time from his busy holiday schedule to visit with the children and listen to their fondest wishes. The joyful sounds of holiday music on the hammered dulcimer and autoharp by Jim and Joyce Lillquist of the Gypsy Guerrilla Band are heard along with the dulcet carols sung by the Singers of the Reformation and the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus. Children of all ages will enjoy the snow falling at the Thomas Center entrance throughout the event.
A highlight of the occasion is the luminaries put out annually by the Duckpond Neighborhood Association at the Thomas Center and throughout the adjoining neighborhood. Horse drawn wagon rides are not available this year as this service was no longer available in the Gainesville area.
For more information on the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, or to schedule an interview, please contact David Ballard at 352-393-8746.
Photo Credit Suzanna Mars
