Nutcrackers and More Nutcrackers

While Ben and Glenn enjoyed a "guy's weekend" at the beach, I spent Friday through Sunday at the Koger Center for Columbia Classical Ballet's performance of "The Nutcracker". Luckily, I saw the performance on Friday morning with my students as I spent the rest of the shows at the store in the lobby selling, selling, selling! I had so much fun, though and can't wait for next year's Nutcracker Shop!

Hunchback Ballet

I was asked a while back by a family friend to serve on the board for Columbia Classical Ballet for the next season. I agreed and they also donated tickets to the Phi Mu fundraiser a few weeks ago. We were the winners of the tickets (!)and when I mentioned it to Clay and Sarah they were both interested in coming and attending --- neither had ever been to the ballet before.

Last night they arrived, ate a quick dinner, visited Mrs. Matthews briefly and then headed to Koger Center for the performance of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". It was amazing! Washington Ballet Principal, Brooklyn Mack (of Elgin), performed and he was absolutely incredible. Clay and Sarah enjoyed themselves as well and, I think, they will come back for future performances!

It goes without saying that Mrs. Matthews was super-excited about us coming by as she asks about Clay every single time I see her!

USC Ballet Stars of New York Gala

Last night we attneded the USC Ballet Stars of New York performance and gala. What a great event! The ballet was fabulous...especially the "Stars and Stripes" finale. The costumes were fabulous (wish I could have taken a picture)....pink and purple tutus with red, white and blue tops. And the second set, a modern ballet, was exceptionally entertaining.

Immediately following the performance was the gala -- that Glenn has been working hard on for the Dance Board! The food was interesting: beef tenderloin sliders, ahi tuna, salmon (head on!), a variety of cheese, crackers and bread, soup (potato and roasted red pepper shooters and some kind of creamy dessert.

On a previous post note, I finally wore my new dress and shoes....lots and lots of compliments!!