Some Ballet in the Big City

As I mentioned in my previous post, Siara and I went into New York City to see 

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, performed by the New York City Ballet.

The grand-daddy of all Nutcracker Ballets.

Her hubby Tyler went with us and we had a fun adventure in the big city.

We took the train from Fairfield Metro to Grand Central and

 the Subway to Lincoln Center. 

It was a rainy day but that didn't dampen our spirits a bit.

We had lunch together and then Tyler went off on his

own to explore some museums while Siara and I enjoyed the ballet.

It was spectacular--the Christmas tree grows up from under the stage into the rafters

and it's huge! At the end Clara and her Prince fly above the stage in a sleigh.

The costumes were beautiful and the dancing exquisite.

Is that enough adjectives for you?

It was truly an experience. 

The Subway poster for the Nutcracker

Some amazing Subway entertainment

I love the beautiful Subway mosaic art...

Looking at the overpriced souvenirs during intermission.

Siara, my stylish ballet attending companion....

You will be proud of her, as I was, that

She didn't jump up during the overture and

shout "Let's get this show on the road!"

She's come a long way since her exuberant, spunky little girl days.

Oh, she is still exuberant and spunky--

just a little quieter when the occasion calls for it.