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WG 12-1, Ambridge Area High School Choir & Eden Hall Upper Elementary School Chorus

5-6, Slippery Rock Brass Ensemble

6:30-7:30, South Hills Children’s Choir

PL 11-3 & 4-8 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

2-4 Skate with Santa

WG 12-1, Allegheny Brass Band

2-3, WPCA Academy Chamber Orchestra

4-5, David Leech Elementary Chorus & Leechburg High School Instrumental Ensembles

6-7, Pgh Chapter of the American Harp Society

WG 1-2, Penn Trafford Community Flute Choir

2-3, Penn Trafford Community Band

4-5, The Pittsburgh Music Academy

WG 12-1, Pgh CAPA 7th/8th Grades Concert Choir & Madrigal Choir

WG 12-1, McKeesport High School Chamber Strings & Show Choir

WG 12-1, Penn Trafford HS Jazz Ensemble

WG 12-1, PPG Choir

WG 12-1, Peters Township Middle School Chorus

6-7, South Hills Brass Band

PL 11-3 & 4-8 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

2-4 Skate with Santa

WG 12-1, West Allegheny Band

2-3, Greater Harmony Chorus

4-6, Center for Young Musicians

7-8, Baldwin High School Wind Ensemble

WG 12-1:30, Knoch Middle School & High School Jazz Bands

2:30-4:30, Piano Students of Kristin Wilson

5:30-6:30P, Boyce Middle School Orchestra (Upper St. Clair)

WG 12-1, Hampton High School Jazz Band

WG 12-1, Fox Chapel Area High School Choirs

WG 12-1, Shaler Area Middle School Wind Ensemble & Shaler Area Middle School Orchestra

WG 12-1, Freeport Area Women’s Ensemble & “Forte!’ Show Choir

WG 12-1, Harrison Middle School Chorus

5-6, Mellon Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra

7-8, Friends in Harmony

PL 11-3 & 4-8 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

2-4 Skate with Santa

WG 1-2, STRINGS of Pgh Youth Symphony Orchestra & Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra

3-4, North Hills High School Chamber Strings

5-6, East Winds Saxophones

7-8, Propel East Show Choirs

WG 1-2, Steel City Ambassadors

3-4, Novus Homeschool Choir

5-6, Edwards UMC Children’s Choir & Bluegrass Demseytown Ramblers

WG 12-1, Canon-McMillan High School Bella Voce

WG 12-1, Moon Area Middle School Girls Chamber Choir

WG 12-1, Colfax Chamber Singers & Colfax Small Instrumental

WG 12-1, Upper St. Clair Jazz Band

WG 12-1, Top 20 Choir from Bethel Park

6-7, Good Shepherd Handbells

PL 11-3 & 4-8 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

2-4 Skate with Santa

WG 1-2, West Mifflin Area Chamber Strings

3-4, Suzuki Association of Pittsburgh

5-6, Eastern Area Youth Chorale

WG 12-4, Lee Alverson, Pianist

WG Open 9AM-10PM

2-8, Don Bertoti, Pianist

Ice Rink Open 11AM-10PM

Christmas Day

WG 12-3, John Garrick, Pianist

3-6, Lee Alverson, Pianist

6-8, Rick Gallagher, Pianist

KEY CODE

WG = WintergardenPL = Plaza

DECEMBER2017

MAP OF PPG PLACE

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PARKING

Parking is available in the PPG Place parking garage with entrance located on Third Avenue. Discounted parking rate of $5 applies after 4:00PM Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. A photo ID is required to access the garage.

NOTE: Parking rate is $20 during Steelers or Pitt Football Home games.

PPG PlaceAnita Falce, Events Coordinator

Highwoods PropertiesPh: (412) 434-1928

E: anita.falce@highwoods.com

200 Three PPG Placeppgplace.com

The 6th Annual People’s Gas Holiday Market

Market Square

Nov. 17 - Dec. 23 Monday-Thursday 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday-Saturday 11:00AM - 9:30PM Sunday 11:00AM - 6:00PM

The People’s Gas Holiday Market returns to Market Square for its sixth season of holiday shopping,

entertainment, and visits with Santa.More details: downtownpittsburgh.com/holidays

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• Bus parking on Third Avenue next to Wintergarden while visiting PPG Place

• Spirits of Giving Around the World Exhibit

• Gingerbread House Display

LIGHT UP NIGHT®November 17

PPG Place sparkles with excitement as we kick off the holidays at our Annual Light-Up Night festivities and the opening of The MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink for the season.

4:45PM RMU Island Sports Figure Skating ShowRobert Morris University Island Sport Center’s Figure Skating Academy opens the evening’s festivities with a “Rockin Christmas” skating show.

5:00PM East End KidsThis talented group gets in the spirit of the season with a dazzling performance.

5:30 – 6:00PM American Cancer Society’s Tribute of Light Ceremony and Plaza Tree Lighting

The Plaza will glisten with the glow of lights as over 300 individuals carrying hand-held Tribute of Light memorials will surround The MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place. Each glowing memorial will be dedicated in the name of someone touched by cancer. The lit ceremony culminates with the lighting of the breathtaking 65’ Plaza Christmas tree by seven-year-old Gabriel Aguirre of Rayburn Township, Armstrong County. All proceeds from this event benefit The American Cancer Society.

11:00AM – Midnight MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place

The MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place, downtown Pittsburgh’s only outdoor ice skating rink, opens for the season. Magic Ice USA is donating $1 of each skate admission on November 17 to the American Cancer Society.

MASCOT SKATENovember 18

1:00 – 3:00PM MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place

Join more than 30 area mascots in a special holiday skating party on ice.

Friday, Nov. 24 & Saturdays, Nov. 18 - Dec. 2311:00AM - 3:00PM & 4:30 - 8:30PMEnjoy Free Holiday Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Highwoods Properties proudly supports the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Experience downtown in a whole new way during a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride through Downtown. Arrive early as rides fill up quickly – first-come, first served (no reservations taken).

Board on Fourth Avenue next to the PPG Place Plaza.

Spirits of Giving Around The World

See the splendor of the holidays come alive during PPG Place’s breathtaking “Spirits of Giving Around the World” exhibit.

This enchanting display of life-size Santas and original paintings captures a whole world of Christmas folklore and fantasy.

Capture memories of Christmases past in the Wintergarden where a tree larger than any from your childhood awaits you. Our spectacular 32-foot tree is adorned with magnificent ornaments and gifts symbolic of this most special season of giving.

Exhibit is free to the public.

Sounds of The Season

Enjoy the sounds of the season in the Wintergarden as a variety of local choirs and musicians perform every day from December 1 through December 26.

15th Annual Gingerbread House Display

It’s “Home SWEET Home” once again at PPG Place this holiday season!Don’t miss this magnificent display of delicious dwellings created by area students, chefs, organizations, and individuals.

The display has been listed as one of the five best gingerbread house displays in the United States by Livability.com and USA Today has named it one of the ten best places to see gingerbread houses!

Donations to the Children’s Hospital’s Free Care Fund are collected in the Wintergarden.

Exhibit is free to the public.

Wintergarden Hours

Open 7 days a week, including all holidays.

Monday – Thursday 7:00AM – 8:00PMFriday 7:00AM – 10:00PMSaturday 9:00AM – 10:00PMSunday 9:00AM – 8:00PM

WINTERGARDENEXHIBITS & DISPLAYSNovember 17 - January 6

HORSE DRAWNCARRIAGE RIDESNovember 18 - December 23

For a unique holiday experience, enjoy an exhilarating holiday tradition as you glide around the breathtaking 65’ Christmas tree on the PPG Place Plaza.

Hours (November 17 - January 1)

Sunday – Thursday 11:00AM – 10:00PMFriday – Saturday 11:00AM – Midnight

Special Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day 11:00AM – 10:00PMChristmas Eve 11:00AM – 10:00PMChristmas Day 11:00AM – 10:00PMNew Year’s Eve 11:00AM – MidnightNew Year’s Day 11:00AM – 10:00PM

Hours (January 2 - February 25)

Monday – Thursday 11:00AM – 3:00PM & 6:00 - 10:00PMFriday – Saturday 11:00AM – 11:00PMSunday Noon – 8:00PM

Rates

Adults (Ages 13 – 49) $8.00Children (Through age 12) $7.00Seniors (Ages 50 and up) $7.00 Skate Rentals $4.00

Special Holiday Skating EventsSaturday, Nov. 18 1:00 – 3:00PMMascot Skate: Join more than 30 area mascots in a special holiday skating party.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 2:00 – 4:00PMSkate with Santa: What better way to get in the holiday spirit than ice skating with the big guy in red…Santa Claus!

Group Rates/PartiesParties and group rates are available for public and private skating parties. Packages may include admission, skate rental, and food packages. See manager for details or call (412) 394-3641.Gift certificates are available.

Skating LessonsSkating lessons for all ages and ability levels.

Monthly PassesLunchtime monthly passes are available in January and February for $25 and are valid Monday through Friday from 11:00AM - 3:00PM. See cashier for details.

MASSMUTUAL PITTSBURGH ICE RINK AT PPG PLACENovember 17 - February 25

For more info or details visit ppgplace.com or call (412) 394-3641.

SERVICES

C&C News & Snax Magazines, snacks, Pennsylvania Lottery and more.

Two PPG (412) 434-0304

PNC Bank Full-service bank and ATM.

Two PPG (412) 644-8282

DINING

City WorksClassic American food and 90+ craft beers on draft. Featuring 15 indoor flat-screen HD TVs. Great place to watch a game.

Two PPG (412) 448-2900

Crazy Mocha Coffee, cappuccino, light refreshments.

Wintergarden (412) 281-1408

Einstein Bros. Bagels Bagels, sandwiches, salads. We cater.

Three PPG (412) 434-0343

Five Guys Burgers & Fries Best burgers and fries in town. Open 7 days a week (11-10:00PM)

Three PPG (412) 227-0206

Poros A bright and airy Aegean Estiatorio featuring the freshest seafood from the Aegean Sea.

Two PPG (412) 904-2051

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Best steaks in town!

Six PPG (412) 391-4800

DINING & SERVICESAT PPG PLACE