The Boston Pops
Sunday night. The first night of Chanukah.
We had tickets to see The Boston Pops at the Tilles Center, the concert hall located at LIU/CW Post College.
Our evening began at Ben's Kosher Deli; the Greenvale location is just down the road from the college. Drew had his usual tongue sandwich. I went for something a bit different -- I ordered the "Difficult Decision", which consists of three appetizers and two side dishes. I chose stuffed cabbage, stewed meatballs in gravy, fried kreplach (dumplings filled with ground beef, similar to pierogies), potato pancake with applesauce (well, it is Chanukah, after all), and noodle pudding. Too much food! Brought home lots of leftovers.
The Tilles Center has a large room off the lobby, where patrons can have a cup of coffee or a drink before the show. On Sunday night there was entertainment available as well, a group of musicians playing Christmas carols, using only bells. It was charming.
But the Pops...a full orchestra, joined by a choir, playing classical, folk and popular holiday music.
Everyone knows this version of "Sleigh Ride", arranged specifically for the Pops.
But their version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is definitely unique.
Overall, a lovely evening.
We had tickets to see The Boston Pops at the Tilles Center, the concert hall located at LIU/CW Post College.
Our evening began at Ben's Kosher Deli; the Greenvale location is just down the road from the college. Drew had his usual tongue sandwich. I went for something a bit different -- I ordered the "Difficult Decision", which consists of three appetizers and two side dishes. I chose stuffed cabbage, stewed meatballs in gravy, fried kreplach (dumplings filled with ground beef, similar to pierogies), potato pancake with applesauce (well, it is Chanukah, after all), and noodle pudding. Too much food! Brought home lots of leftovers.
The Tilles Center has a large room off the lobby, where patrons can have a cup of coffee or a drink before the show. On Sunday night there was entertainment available as well, a group of musicians playing Christmas carols, using only bells. It was charming.
But the Pops...a full orchestra, joined by a choir, playing classical, folk and popular holiday music.
Everyone knows this version of "Sleigh Ride", arranged specifically for the Pops.
But their version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is definitely unique.
Overall, a lovely evening.
It sounds like it was a lovely night.
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