Holiday Pops Tickets on Sale Now
VNA Care Network & Hospice, which includes the Marblehead/Swampscott VNA, and the Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor will host their 10th annual Holiday Pops Concert at Abbot Hall, Marblehead, on Saturday, Dec. 8.
This special event has raised nearly $250,000 to benefit local patient care, programs, and philanthropies, 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, as well as a raffle for this year's original Pops logo art (pictured) by local artist Elaine Caliri Daly and an auction for Maestro Hillyer's baton.
Floor tickets are $50 each and available exclusively by mail. Balcony tickets are $35 each and available through the mail and at The Garden Collection, 115 Washington St., Marblehead; The Marblehead Reporter office, 122 Washington St., Marblehead; The Arnould Gallery, 111 Washington St., Marblehead; and VNA Care Network & Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers (directions). Downlaod the ticket order form.
Children's Music Hour
For the first time, children and families can enjoy the Holiday Pops without having to stay up late. The Hillyer Festival Orchestra is opening their dress rehearsal to children from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Dec. 8 at Abbot Hall.
A limited number of balcony tickets will be sold at $5 each with a family maximum of $20. Tickets can be ordered through the mail (form) or purchased at the door. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 Tickets
Raffle tickets for this year's original Holiday Pops artwork will be available at The Marblehead Reporter office and National Grand Bank, 91 Pleasant St., Marblehead, and the evening of the concert at Abbot Hall. Raffle tickets may also be purchased through the mail (order form). Your purchase will be confirmed, and your tickets will be placed directly into the raffle drawing.
Giclee's and Note Cards
Fine art reproductions and note cards fearing Elaine Caliri Daly's original artwork may be ordered through the mail (form). Items will be held for pickup on the evening of the concert unless otherwise requested.
Information
For more information, contact Jodi Vigneron at jvigneron@vnacarenetwork.org or 781-631-1900, ext. 1363.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2007