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50 Years of Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall

PHOTO: bso.org

SHARE THE JOY! This season marks the Programs feature the Boston Pops Orchestra
50th anniversary of Holiday Pops, one of and Tanglewood Festival Chorus performing
New England’s most beloved and popular holiday favorites, the annual presentation
Christmastime traditions, initiated by conductor of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” David Featured Cocktail FROM OUR
Arthur Fiedler at Symphony Hall in 1973. Chase’s perennially popular arrangement of FRIENDS AT THE CORK & BOARD
“The Twelve Days of Christmas,” Leroy
Under the direction of Keith Lockhart, the Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” and a festive sing-
2023 Holiday Pops season offers 39 evening and along, as well as a highly anticipated visit by SWEATER WEATHER MANHATTAN
matinee concerts, December 1–24, at Symphony Santa Claus. For tickets, visit bso.org/pops. One of our favorite cocktails is the classic
Hall, festively decorated for the season. Manhattan. With a few modifications, however,
it can be turned into the perfect Fall beverage.
INGREDIENTS:
The Nutcracker SHARE THE JOY OF DANCE with your loved 4 oz. WhistlePig Rye Whiskey
ones this season. 1/2 oz. Raina Vermouth Numero Uno
1 Tsp. WhistlePig Runamok Maple Syrup
Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker returns to the 3 dashes Runamok Maple Orange Bitters
stage with beloved characters, glittering sets, and 1 Filthy Wild Italian Amarena Cherry
dancing that will lift your spirits, from November Start your fireplace (optional) and/or light
24 through December 31. candles.
Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed by Place ice in a martini glass, filling it with water to
the Boston Ballet Orchestra and a celebration of the brim. Add ice to your mixing glass or cocktail
true classical ballet performed by Boston Ballet’s shaker. Pour the first four (4) ingredients in the
globally acclaimed company dancers. mixing glass/shaker and place the cherry on your
cocktail pick.
From the dancing bear to the waltzing flowers,
the growing tree to the shimmering snow scene, Stir the contents of the mixing glass/shaker for
The Nutcracker has something that enchants us all. approximately 30 seconds. Dump out the ice
water from the martini glass and place the cherry
Revel in the excitement of this shared experience in the glass. Strain the contents from the mixing
and share the joy of dance with your loved ones glass/shaker into the martini glass. Sip and savor
this season. For tickets, visit bostonballet.org/ the warmth of the season!
PHOTO: Paulo Arrais and students of Boston performances/the-nutcracker.
Ballet School in Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker;
photo by Liza Voll; courtesy of Boston Ballet
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