On Friday, December 10, 1999 at 7:00 PM at Sky Rink (Pier 61), Chelsea Piers is proud to present the Third Edition of HOLIDAY ON THE HUDSON, a free evening of figure skating performances and holiday music. One of a continuing series of free events, HOLIDAY ON THE HUDSON is Chelsea Piers' holiday gift to the city. It is expected to play to a capacity audience of 1,600. Presenting Sponsor is The Dime Savings Bank.

Starring in the evening's performance are Japanese National Figure Skating Champion Shin Amano, one of New York City's favorite singers Sidney J. Burgoyne, Senior U.S. Ladies Competitor Karen Kwan, internationally-acclaimed vocalist Mairead, and former U.S. Junior National Champion Jessica Mills. Also starring are members of the renowned Ice Theatre of New York, and, direct from their appearance in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Andrew Naylor & Emmanuel Balmori.

Guest stars include World and European Pairs Champions Marina Eltsova & Andrey Bushkov, and World and Olympic Ice Dance Champions Anjelika Krylova & Oleg Ovsiannikov. Featured in the performance are children and adult skaters from the Sky Rink/ITNY Performance Club and The Goliard Holiday Carolers. Naturally, Mr. S. Claus from Up North will also make a special appearance. The show is produced and directed for Chelsea Piers by Jack W. Batman.

This is a free event, but because of space limitations in the arena, tickets are required. Tickets must be picked up in person, beginning November 26, 1999, at the Chelsea Piers Store on the Main Plaza, 23rd Street and the Hudson River. Limit 2 tickets per person. Ticketholders are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the Marine Corps Reserve holiday program, Toys For Tots. Immediately following the performance, there will be complimentary open skating for all ticketholders.

For more information, please call 212.336.6881.