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Sandi Patty to return as IPL Yuletide Celebration host

It will be the eighth year the award-winning singer hosts the holiday celebration.
Sandi Patty performs at the 42nd annual Dove Awards, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) - The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced Grammy award-winning singer Sandi Patti will return to Hilbert Circle Theatre to host the 2017 IPL Yuletide celebration.

"We are delighted to have Sandi Patty on board for our IPL Yuletide Celebration,” said Chief Executive Officer Gary Ginstling. “Sandi is an Indiana legend, and has become an integral part of the Yuletide tradition for many families."

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Posted by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on Monday, May 8, 2017

Celebrating its 32nd year of production, IPL Yuletide Celebration features a cast of singers, dancers and actors performing family-friendly holiday favorites with the renowned musicians of the orchestra.

Patty, who has hosted the celebration seven times, has also graced the Hilbert Circle Theatre stage in musical production "Hello Dolly!" with Tony award-winning co-star Gary Beach. She also recorded a symphonic pops album, "Broadway Stories" with conductor ISO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly. Patty's musical successes include five Grammy awards, four Billboard Music awards, three platinum records and five gold records. IPL Yuletide Celebration will be another chance to see Patty on stage after she recently wrapping up her farewell tour, commemorating her 35-year musical career.

Tickets to IPL Yuletide Celebration go on sale September 18. Check out www.IndianapolisSymphony.org for more information.

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