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Holiday Pops Tickets on Sale Nov. 13
Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 13, for the 11th annual Holiday Pops Concert at Abbot Hall, Marblehead, on Saturday, Dec. 13.
This holiday tradition has raised more than $250,000 for local nonprofits VNA Care Network & Hospice and the Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor, according to this year's Pops chairs, Jodi Vigneron and John Williams.
Reception and Concert
The gala evening begins with a dessert reception at 7 p.m. The concert follows at 8 p.m. featuring seasonal classics and orchestral favorites performed by The Hillyer Festival Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Dirk Hillyer. (Hear soprano Jean Danton with the orchestra for Puccini's O Mio Babbino Caro from the 2007 concert.)
This year's raffle features two original paintings (pictured, below left, Abbot Hall, Marblehead Winter and, below right, Snowing on Washington Street) by Marblehead artist Ellie Tomlinson. There will also be an auction for Maestro Hillyer's baton which brings the opportunity to conduct the orchestra for one song during the concert.
Floor tickets are $50 each and available exclusively by mail (ticket form). Floor tickets typically sell out within three days, but corporate sponsors can secure their seats before Nov. 13 (sponsorship form).
Balcony tickets are $35 each and available through the mail (ticket form) and in-person beginning Nov. 13 at The Garden Collection, 115 Washington St., Marblehead; The Marblehead Reporter office, 122 Washington St., Marblehead; The Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St., Marblehead; National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant St., Marblehead; and VNA Care Network & Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Businesses can support local charities by becoming a Holiday Pops sponsor. A variety of opportunities are available from $50 to $2,500. See the sponsorship form or contact Jodi Vigneron at jvigneron@vnacarenetwork.org or 781-631-1900, ext. 1363.
Raffle for Original Art
Raffle tickets for this year's original Holiday Pops artwork are $5 each or three for $10 and will be available in advance at The Marblehead Reporter office and National Grand Bank as well as the evening of the concert at Abbot Hall. Raffle tickets may also be purchased through the mail (merchandise/raffle ticket order form). Your purchase will be confirmed, and your tickets will be placed directly into the raffle drawing.
Prints and Note Cards
While the originals will be raffled off the night of the concert, everyone can purchase copies of the art. Note cards are available in packages of 12 with envelopes for $10. Buyers may choose from packages featuring either Abbot Hall, Marblehead Winter or Snowing on Washington Street or an assortment with six of each card in one package.
Individual 18 by 18 inch fine art giclees printed on archival fine art watercolor paper are $75 each. Individual 20 by 20 canvas fine art reproductions that are stretched and ready to frame are $125 each.
Fine art reproductions and note cards may be ordered through the mail (merchandise/raffle ticket order form). Items will be held for pickup on the evening of the concert unless otherwise requested. Prints and note cards can also be purchased the night of the event at Abbot Hall.
Information
For more information, contact Jodi Vigneron at jvigneron@vnacarenetwork.org or 781-631-1900, ext. 1363.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2008