Among Festive Lights, Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus Brings Classics, Disney and Holiday Music
CLEARWATER, FL (Nov. 13, 2024) – Dive into a sea of lights and wonder at Aqua Lanterns: A Chinese Festival of Lights at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. This luminous new after-hours kicks off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. and will feature the Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus, which will perform throughout the evening with a selection of songs.
The event transforms the Aquarium into a glowing seascape, featuring stunning illuminated sculptures up to 13 feet tall of whales, turtles, dolphins, sharks, alligators, fish, as well as penguins, jellyfish and other sparkling sea creatures.
“The Ruth Eckerd Hall Chorus is a talented group of singers who celebrate the joy of music by singing together. Annual repertoire includes selections from the middle ages (John Taverner, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, William Byrd) to modern day (John Rutter, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen) along with Disney classics and favorites from the stage,” said …… In addition, “We welcome those of high school age and above and look forward to welcoming new faces and voices each season. From rehearsals to the main stage at Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Ruth Eckerd Hall chorus perform all around the Tampa Bay area and beyond.”
The Chorus will perform at 6 – 6:15 p.m.; 7 – 7:15 p.m.; 8 – 8:15 p.m.
Guests can stroll through this mesmerizing marine world and discover beautifully-crafted lantern displays, next to the amazing real animals throughout the aquarium, as well as purchase special lighted cocktails available at night.
Aqua Lanterns will be open Wednesday through Sunday evenings and select dates during the holiday season through the end of December.
This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Tickets are $55. All CMA members will enjoy 10% off tickets and save on special events all year
For more information and to get tickets, please visit https://www.cmaquarium.org/aqua-lanterns/.
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Media Contact: Marsha Strickhouser | mstrickhouser@CMAquarium.org | (727) 242-0770
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