Santa SOUPOPERA Concert Adds Warm Glow this Christmas at Botany Town Centre
BOTANY’S SANTA SOUPOPERA CHARITY CONCERT ADDS WARM GLOW TO CHRISTMAS
The annual mission to spread good cheer is well underway at Botany Town Centre, where the community will gather on November 20 to enjoy the warmth of giving, the spectacular sight of Christmas lights, and spirit-lifting carols and other music at the Santa SOUPOPERA Charity Concert.
An institution among the centre’s Yuletide festivities, the concert is dedicated to the purpose of Christmas and historically has supported a variety of charities. This year, says Botany Town Centre Senior Centre Manager Jennifer Manning, all proceeds from the event, including donated cans of food, will go to the Auckland City Mission.
“Many families will be feeling the pinch and simply won’t be able to afford a real Christmas this year. We see the concert as an opportunity to give something to those less fortunate, in whatever way suits each person – it can be large or small,” Ms Manning says.
“Concertgoers can enjoy the highlights of this year’s Santa SOUPOPERA Charity Concert, which includes the lighting of the nine-metre Christmas tree, 60,000 fairy lights, the arrival of Santa and a mix of music that will appeal to the whole family.”
The concert kicks off at 6.30pm on Thursday 20 November in Botany Town Centre’s Town Square. Those who attend will be entertained by the Salvation Army Band, ABBA Gold, singers, dancers and the All Star Cheerleaders.
All stores at Botany Town Centre will be open until 10pm.
“It is a fantastic night out for the whole family, full of fun and entertainment, and a chance to get some Christmas shopping done,” Ms Manning says.
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About The SOUPOPERA
The Santa SOUPOPERA Charity Concert is held annually to help support a local charity, with this year’s concert supporting the Auckland City Mission. Those who attend are asked to donate canned goods for the Auckland City Mission.
About Botany Town Centre
Situated approximately 19km southeast of Auckland, Botany Town Centre is one of New Zealand’s largest retail developments, with 169 specialty stores. Its retailers range from Dick Smith Electronics to Rebel Sports and a full complement of banks, fashion stores, and New Zealand’s most popular café and restaurant chains. The centre includes one of Auckland’s largest Farmers stores and a New World supermarket. The centre provides diverse entertainment choices from the Circle Lounge at Berkeley Cinema to the award-winning Cock and Bull pub. In addition to its retail offering, Botany Town Centre is a community hub for other services including the Botany Library, the Community Constable, and a variety of medical and health providers.