Atlanta, Georgia - With the holiday season in full swing, Phipps Plaza, owned by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the world’s leading retail real estate company, is the center of free holiday entertainment in Atlanta.

From school choirs singing holiday favorites to dance troupes to local musicians and theater groups, the mall, as it has been for generations, is the retail destination of choice to catch the holiday spirit.

Phipps Plaza still has a full schedule of holiday entertainment events sure to delight young and ‘young at heart’ shoppers (schedule subject to change without notice):

WHAT:                Violinist

WHEN:                December 18, 3-4 p.m.

                          December 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

                          December 24, 12-1:30 p.m.

WHAT:                Unknown Lyrics

WHEN:                December 21, 6 p.m.

WHAT:                Midtown Brass

WHEN:                December 20, 6 p.m.

“We’re thrilled to have such a wide variety of local talent at the mall to celebrate the magic of the holiday season,” said Dewayne Herbert. “These performances are amazing and are a key element of our holiday offerings.” And this year, for the first time, a group of performers may pop up at unexpected places and times to entertain holiday shoppers as they enjoy the mall!

Another popular spot at Simon® properties this season will be the ‘Rejuvenation Stations’ - popular lounges that serve as a resting place for shoppers looking to regain their second wind! Visitors can enjoy a comfortable seat, scan the Retailer Showcase to see the mall’s best deals, and have a beverage.

Rejuvenation Stations and holiday entertainment are just a few elements of Simon’s holiday programming designed to make the on-mall shopping experience even more rewarding and enjoyable.

About Simon Property Group

Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is an S&P 100 company and the largest real estate company in the world.  The Company currently owns or has an interest in 331 retail real estate properties in North America and Asia comprising 241 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S.  For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.

About Phipps Plaza

Located in Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead area, Phipps Plaza is the Southeast’s premier upscale shopping mall. The three-level mall is known for its diverse exclusive store mix and is anchored by Nordstrom, Belk and Saks Fifth Avenue. Phipps Plaza is home to signature shops including Tiffany and Co., Gucci, Versace, Jeffrey, Valentino, Tommy Bahama, Bottega Veneta and Giorgio Armani. Phipps Plaza’s other major attractions include a 14-screen AMC Theatre, four  white-tablecloth restaurants and the center’s newest attraction, LEGOLAND Discovery Center. For more information, visit www.simon.com or visit the center on Facebook and Twitter.