Eccles Theater Kicks Off the Holidays at its Annual Lights On! Celebration

Salt Lake City, UT - Mark the start your holidays at the annual Lights On! celebration at Eccles Theater. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the lighting of Tree of Light—this year's winter art installation—live DJ and performers, and festive holiday treats at this free-to-attend event on Monday, November 25th at 5:30 pm.

Tree of Light is a one-of-a-kind art piece designed by artist Eric Warner for the Eccles Grand Lobby and is a contemporary and captivating take on the traditional Christmas tree. The installation features polished acrylic rods illuminated by LED lights, resulting in ethereal "ornaments" at each tip, casting a magical glow across the entire Grand Lobby of Eccles Theater.

Following the lighting of Tree of Light, we will have a live DJ and dance performances from 1520 Arts and sweet and savory holiday treats from Good Day Catering. Tree of Life will be on display through January 26, 2025, in the Eccles Theater Grand Lobby, which is open to the public daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

What:
Lights On! is a free community celebration on Monday, November 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Eccles Theater Grand Lobby and is an Eccles Presents event.

When:
Monday, November 25, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Media Availability at 5:00 p.m.
Program at 5:45 p.m.
Tree of Life Lighting at 6:00 p.m.
Live DJ and performances through 7:30 p.m.

Where:
Eccles Theater Grand Lobby, 131 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City

Who:
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson
Eric Warner, Tree of Light artist
1520 Arts
Matt Castillo, Salt Lake County Arts & Culture Division Director
Kate Ithurralde, Salt Lake County Art in Public Places Manager

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ABOUT ERIC WARNER
Born and raised in Provo Canyon, Eric Warner has always drawn inspiration from the natural landscapes and incomparable beauty of Utah. He honed his craft in New York City, working for distinguished international brands such as Ralph Lauren, Hermès, and Bulgari. Since returning to Utah, his creative vision continues through imaginative designs, merging tradition, craft, and innovation, as demonstrated in this stunning public art display for Holiday 2024. 

ABOUT 1520 ARTS
The focus of 1520 ARTS is to help grow the Hip Hop community in Utah while providing local youth with an opportunity to develop their skills. This is done through competitions, workshops, performances, and education. The ultimate goal is to provide members of our community with a chance to learn, work and create while exposing our local Hip Hop community to people from all over the country. By providing a forum to unite Hip Hop artists and their families in passion for their art, participants in 1520 Arts are inspired to succeed not only on the dance floor, but in life itself. 

ABOUT ECCLES PRESENTS
Eccles Presents is a series presented by Eccles Theater, a venue of Salt Lake County Arts & Culture, that offers free, live arts events throughout the year, including Lights On!, Voces en Bloom, Salt Lake Speaks, and Salt Lake Beats. All events are held at Eccles Theater in innovative, non-traditional performance spaces and are free to attend.

ABOUT ARTS & CULTURE
Salt Lake County's Arts & Culture division is a team of dedicated professionals with a passion to support and expand the County's arts and cultural community. We are committed to fostering deep community connections through shared arts and cultural experiences, and we support this mission with our Spaces, Places, Services, and Programs, and the Zoo, Arts & Parks granting program.