CHELSEA PIERS presents HOLIDAY ON THE HUDSON
SPECTACULAR FREE ANNUAL ICE SHOW WITH LIVE SINGERS

New York City's Best On-Ice Holiday Event
Stars World, Olympic and U.S. Skating Champions!

On Friday, December 14, 2001 at 7:00 PM at Sky Rink (Pier 61), Chelsea Piers will present the Fifth Edition of HOLIDAY ON THE HUDSON, an 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 will be World and Olympic Champion, Lu Chen; three-time (and current) U.S. Ice Dance Gold Medalists, Naomi Lang & Peter Tchernyshev; 2001 U.S. Ice Dance Bronze Medalists, Jessica Joseph & Brandon Forsyth; one of New York City's favorite singers Sidney J. Burgoyne; internationally-acclaimed Irish vocalist Mairead; figure skating dynamo Greg Wittrock; and members of the renowned Ice Theatre of New York. Featured in the performance will be young Sky Rink skating whiz, Jeremy Anderson; along with the Sky Rink Professional Staff and Young Stars; and musical group, Deborah Jean Templin & The Hollytones. Naturally, Mr. S. Claus from Up North and Rudolph will make their traditional appearances.

Additional skaters are still to be added to the program. Musical Director is Carl Danielsen. 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 at Ruthy's Bakery Café on the Main Plaza at Chelsea Piers (Pier 62), beginning November 23, 2001. Limit 2 tickets per person. Ticket holders 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 ticket holders.

For more information, please call 212.336.6881.