FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2008

Contact: Elizabeth Mullen,
Washington National Cathedral
Office: (202) 537-6248
EMullen@cathedral.org
Contact: Emilija Georgieva,
Embassy of Switzerland
Office: (202) 745-7940

RENOWNED SWISS ARTIST ILLUMINATES
WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL

“Lighting to Unite” Asks the Country, World to Join Together

For three unforgettable nights in May, Swiss lighting artist Gerry Hofstetter brings his artistry to Washington National Cathedral for a spectacular exterior illumination in celebration of the Cathedral’s centennial.

Numerous vivid images will be projected directly on the Cathedral sunset to midnight, illustrating its mission of reconciliation, spotlighting its role as a spiritual beacon for the nation, and proclaiming hope for all mankind.

Media Preview: Thursday, May 8, 8 pm; with artist Gerry Hofstetter;
Cathedral west front (Wisconsin Avenue side)

WHAT:

• Washington National Cathedral’s “Lighting to Unite”
• Free and open to the public
• Illumination of the Cathedral’s south side which overlooks the city and illumination of the west side which faces Wisconsin Avenue

WHEN:

• Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, sunset (around 8:30 pm) to midnight
• *Special evening for the public on Saturday, May 10, with music and food vendors on the Cathedral west front (Wisconsin Avenue side) beginning at 6:30 pm, weather permitting

WHERE:

• West side lawn is open to the public for viewing of west side illumination
• South side illumination is viewable from many locations as the Cathedral sits on some of the highest grounds in the city

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