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by CHLOE Boston

March 24, 2017 by Emily Leave a Comment

I’ve never considered becoming a vegetarian. Not a second thought. I’m sorry, I am. I truly respect those of you who are more than you know. But the idea of meat substitutes and relying on beans and buckwheat as my source of protein is just too much.

So the fact that I’m now addicted to a new VEGAN restaurant is quite the headline.

by CHLOE {how are you not intrigued by that name?} just opened its first Boston location in Seaport {because what isn’t opening in Seaport} and I’ve already spent more money there than I care to admit.

This trendy AF quick-service joint got its start back in NYC, and the IG-ers of Boston have already lost their cool over how #grammable this place is, with its avo toast, coconut water, tile tables and floors, and beachy window swings.

The thought of vegan cheese and mayonnaise substitutes used to be one of the more revolting ideas in the world to me, but you haven’t lived until you’ve tried by CHLOE Boston’s Lobster Roll or Mac n’ Cheese. Don’t question what’s in it and you’ll enjoy it even more.

The decor is half the fun of this new hot spot, but if you really can’t sneak out for a Seaport lunch hour, DoorDash is actually offering FREE delivery on by CHLOE orders today(!!!!!). Click here for some free DD credits.

Add the fries to your cart. You won’t regret it. And calories don’t count if they’re vegan…right?

[ by CHLOE ]
[ 107 Seaport Boulevard ]
[ Boston, Massachusetts 02210 ]

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52 Thoughts I Had While Watching Boston Ballet’s Artifact

March 13, 2017 by Emily 1 Comment

Photo by Rosalie O’Connor, courtesy of Boston Ballet

Coming back from a vacation is always slightly easier to do when you have something to look forward to on the other end. For me, that was a hot date with the Boston Ballet at the dress rehearsal for William Forsythe’s Artifact.

The setting:: I’ve got a prime seat in a near-empty theater with two gems—Laura and Celina—a handful of photog/videographers, and Lillian, the darling Marketing Manager for the Boston Ballet. We’re chatting and waiting for the show to start when she casually tells me the choreographer has entered the building.

1. Forsythe is here?
2. FORSYTHE IS HERE.
3. What does he look like? Quick, I’ll Google image.
4. He’s an actor?
5. Definitely wrong Forsythe
6. Backspace backspace, “william forsythe choreographer”
7. GOT HIM ok. On the lookout.
8. Someone’s on the stage. Is it Dusty?
9. Why did I forget my glasses why did I forget my glasses
10. Better to focus on the movements than the faces anyway?
11. The lights are on.
12. There’s no music.
13. Is this because dress rehearsal or art?
14. QUIET DOWN PEOPLE IT’S PURPOSEFUL ARTISTIC SILENCE

Photo by Rosalie O’Connor, courtesy of Boston Ballet

15. Spooky setting reminds me of Into the Woods.
16. (In only the best of ways)
17. Spoken word?!
18. They never cease to surprise me here.
19. Trying not to forget you will hear you will see I think I’m being hypnotized? I think you’ve always been saying the same things down there
20. Their movements are so simple and clean they could almost trick you into thinking anyone could be up there performing.
21. Sorry suckers, harder than it looks.
22. Oh I LURVE the sound of bare feet on stage floors.
23. Takes me back to my younger days when I was taught that the most desirable thing in life is not a perfect dancer’s body or pristine balance or true love but rather perfectly calloused feet.
24. Wow there’s so much going on OH MY GOD I DON’T KNOW WHERE TO LOOK
25. Why you thought you think you saw you thought you think I’M GOING CRAZY AREN’T I
26. Their costumes looks so comfy!
27. I mean, relatively speaking.
28. Bodysuits can only be considered comfortable to a select part of the population.
…………
29. Oh sorry I just lost all thoughts during that section.
30. I am being hypnotized aren’t I?

boston ballet tickets; william forsythe artifact

Photo by Rosalie O’Connor, courtesy of Boston Ballet

31. I haven’t seen high jumps like this since the Nutcracker Russians!
32. If you don’t incorporate syncopated clapping is it really a contemporary dance?
33. This might be the biggest ensemble piece I’ve seen on this stage to date.
34. I’d love to be a fly on the wall when some of these dancers receive their costume assignments.
35. It’s a pas de deux x2!
36. Like a double date!
37. SCENE CHANGE these transitions are so seamless it’s creepy!
38. How did we get down to one couple?
39. Ok I’m picking up on some political undertones.
40. It’s Trump’s America and we’re so confused and can’t keep up and don’t know where to look.
41. Don’t quote me on that one.
42. Women versus men democrats versus republicans?
43. I guarantee this work is unlike anything else these ballerinas have ever been asked to do.
44. Must confirm after show, is “ballerina” a degrading and/or anti-feminist term?
45. I know I know you know I know this is like a high school gossip sesh.
46. This PIANO I’m feeling La La Land right now!
47. SASS is it just me or did this just take a turn for sultry?
48. It’s the three Russians from The Nutcracker!
49. Also don’t quote me on that note to self check program books to confirm.
50. Ok there is definitely a political theme going on here right?
51. I. Am. Mesmerized.
52. I just let out a deep breath I didn’t even realize I was holding.

Like a fleeting summer romance, Artifact had the quickest of runtimes and unfortunately wrapped up last week. But it’s not your last chance to see a Forsythe piece–Boston Ballet kicked off a five-year partnership with the choreographer, so there’s more of where this came from. The improv, the purposeful unfinished production, this was unlike anything I’ve ever seen from this company.

In the meantime, save the date for the premiere of Boston Ballet’s Kylián/Wings of Wax, which kicks off March 23! Assuming my ridiculous commentary hasn’t gotten me banned from The Opera House, you know I’ll be back.

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Make Sweat Sexy with ((305)) Fitness

February 3, 2017 by Emily 2 Comments

I’ve been hashtag blessed to have gotten to sample a number of fancy fitness classes around the city recently {whattup Recycle + XTend Barre–chattin’ about you two soon too!}. They’ve all done a swell job of kicking my Girl-Scout-cookie-induced bum, but the most insane of all was ((305)) Fitness. WOWZA.

In sticking with the I-don’t-actually-know-how-to-review-art-or-fitness tradition, I figure I’ll just tell ya what went down at my 305 Fitness Boston class last month. I believe they call this, stream of consciousness.

Have somewhat successfully maneuvered my way through David Barton aka most intimidating gym EVER. Am in group fitness room. No turning back now.
I mean, how hard can it be? It’s like a dance class right? I’m sure I’ve done worse.
HEY OMG NORA!
I used to dance with her in college. Were we on the same level? Apparently she’s a regular here but if she can do it I can do it?(????)
Bloggers spotted. The number of people I know here is rising and so is my blood pressure.
Holy hell there’s a reporter approaching don’t say anything embarrassing don’t say anything embarrassing.
Chainsmokers is playing and this song gives me life I needed that boost of undeserved confidence.
There’s {founder} Sadie ohmygawd she is sofa king FIT.
“Who’s new here?” So PROUD to raise my hand they take it easier on you when you’re new.
At least that’s what I’ve heard?
SADIE KNOWS MY NAME I have never felt such celeb status.
No wait that def means she’s going to call me out once this mayhem starts.
I’m going to start in the front line not because I’m confident but because I can’t see and absolutely refuse to wear contacts.
HERE WE GO.
“This is not a dance class this is a party” is never a good sign to us un-athletic beings.
NO WATER BREAKS?!
12 seconds in and I’m sweating.
44 seconds in and I’m going to puke.
What did I eat before this?
Generate escape plan.
SHE MOVES SO FAST.
WHO ARE THESE TALENTED ATHLETIC SASSY BEAUTIFUL ROBOT PEOPLE.
Oh god a f*cking photographer is approaching.
“Pick a partner and face them.”
Kristina and I literally cannot even coordinate high kicks without hitting each other.
I’ve never been so grateful for slow hip rolls and booty pops.
This male dancer has the best high kick I’VE EVER SEEN.
Name that movie.
He’s doing a split.
A SPLIT.
Do I have to do anything tomorrow that requires moving?
Can you call out sick on account of an exercise hangover?
Water breaks do exist!!!
“Switch places.” But I’ve slowly made my way from the front to the middle already….
Front to back back to front middle stays in the middle right?
Chair pose oh good I’ve been doing yoga I got this.
She says we’re almost done!! I really got this!!
Oh. She meant with that section.
They have light-up sneakers if that isn’t goals I don’t know what is.
Just realized I’m not even following the choreography anymore I’m one-hundred percent just jumping around to the beat to stay afloat but at least I have musicality going for me?
Shit Sadie is coming near me GIVE IT YOUR ALL EMILY.
I’VE HAD THIS MUCH ENERGY THE WHOLE TIME GIRLFRIEND I SWEAR.
I don’t want to say Sadie’s a monster because that implies malicious intent and not a robot because no robot can roll their hips so sexily but she cannot possibly be human.
SHE IS QUEEN.
I’M STILL ALIVE dontpukedontpukedontpuke.
I’m coming back tomorrow.

Epilogue

Whew ok let’s get out of here.
Shoot. Combo isn’t working. I swear this is where my locker was?
This looks a little different I must be in the room on the other side of the showers.
This doesn’t look right either.
A MAN A MAN A MAN I’M ABSOLUTELY IN THE MENS LOCKER ROOM.
WHERE’S THE EXIT TO THIS BUILDING?!?!?
I now am never able to return to David Barton Gym.

Fortunately for me, 305 Fitness Boston has actually just moved to its new home(s)! You can take weekday classes at BFX Studio in Copley Square, and The Z Spot in the South End on weekends.

No joke this was absolutely the hardest fitness class I’ve ever been to but ho-ly goodness was it fun. And talk about a #girlboss of a founder {she did so while still in college!!}.

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Full disclosure: I received a complimentary ((305)) Fitness class pass for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are my own and HELL YES am I going back on my own dime.

Last-Minute Local

December 23, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

Time to face it. It’s December 23rd and unless you’re willing to pay an arm and a leg and beg some customer service rep via support chat {#beenthere}, your days of Christmas shopping via the world wide web are over. TOO bad you’re going to have to shop local(!!!). Here’s where I’m sending ya for some local Boston gifts::

in the pink // #bias, but I’m someone who has loved gifting & getting Lilly since long before I started working here. We’ve got tons of prezzies under $50, one-size-fits-all cashmere, and our exclusive Cape & Islands Murfee Scarf is now 20% off just for the holidays! Click here for all locations, and need a friends & family coupon? Hit me up.

Follain // There’s a reason soaps and lotions are probbbably one of the more common gifts of all time. People like ’em, people use ’em. But skip the silly department store box sets in favor of some unique picks from healthy beauty store Follain. Find them in Beacon Hill and the South End {& if you’re lucky, you may even spot Alex there!}.

Living Proof // Speaking of beauty, here’s a hint to anyone who ever comes in contact with my Christmas stocking:: I. Love. Living. Proof. And that’s coming from someone who isn’t a product person. Their mini travel-size pieces are just screaming to be placed in a stocking. Dry shampoo > socks.
Living Proof IS a local company {whattup whattup Cambridge Mass}, but at this point you should head to your local chain store to shop it in time–it’s sold at Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Saks.

A Ruby // I’m pretty sure I don’t know one woman in my life who wouldn’t appreciate unwrapping something from A Ruby, whether she’s aware of the brand or not. Timeless, classic, subtly chic sweaters, tops, and leggings are no-brainers. If you’re in the city, make your way to their pop-up in Copley Place. Stickin’ to the ‘burbs? There’s a storefront at Legacy Place too. Click here for locations.

Townpool // For the guy who has everything and/or wants nothing, head to TownPool’s Boylston Street popup. No further explanation needed.

And my two go-to shopping centers for last-minuto gifts::

The Street // This is 110% where I’m planning on running to for gift cards and stocking stuffers. You can finish your shopping within an hour–a MiniLuxe manicure for your niece, some J.McLaughlin winter accessories that she’d never buy for herself for your sister, a Davio’s gift card for your in-laws. The directory goes on and on.

Cambridgeside Galleria // Even in the busiest shopping season of the year, I never feel overwhelmed by crowds or the layout at Cambridgeside Galleria. Here’s the mall to scoot to if you want lots of options and last-minute deals–J.Crew, Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret, Sephora, and at least a dozen restaurants with gift card options. Don’t want to deal with fighting other angry shoppers for a parking spot? It’s right off the Lechmere stop on the Green Line.

And that’s all cuties! May your cocoa be warm & your shopping be DONE. Wishing you all a merry everything, see ya next week!

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Christmas on the Hill

December 14, 2016 by Emily 3 Comments

Sweet lil’ Beacon Hill knows a thing or two about decking the halls. If you’ve ever visited the cobblestone streets on Halloween, you know what I’m talking about. A Beacon Hill Christmas is no different, with garland-wrapped lamp posts straight out of a Harry Potter film and elaborate evergreen wreaths on every colored door. We’ve spent more than one Sunday this month strolling up and down the Hill, and I can’t name one thing that had gotten me more in the holiday spirit than this.

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Top Catch @ Joe’s Waterfront

September 14, 2016 by Emily 1 Comment

From ages three {fact check that Mom?} through eighteen–when I moved here officially–my family would visit Massachusetts for the month of August, and I’d get to spend one glorious, sweaty, touristy, adventure-packed day in Boston. Virtually all of my memories are stuck along the Waterfront, somewhere between Christopher Columbus Park and The Children’s Museum. I don’t think we ever made it south of the Public Garden, or west of the MFA.

This is a rambling {and I’m not through yet} makes-more-sense-in-my-head back story to get to the point of one of my favorite childhood restaurants being the waterfront Joe’s. And that it stayed for long after. Now I have memories of ordering burgers at 11pm in the years I lived in the North End. Hunkering down at its bar during a 2-hour 4th of July rainstorm. Eating there for a pre-Christmas dinner with my college roommates because it was the fanciest place we could afford at 21.

I’m not alone; there’s no denying that this restaurant has earned a reputation as a local classic. But classics can grow: Joe’s recently opened Top Catch Boston above its waterfront location, and game. changer.

It’s seafood on another level, literally {har har har}. Traditional New England assortments with the slightest twists that set them apart from other chains–a monster Lobster Roll with lemon and herb aioli, crab cakes with sweet chili cucumber. THE best scallops I think I’ve ever had, over English peas. And the crab tater tots alone are reason enough to Uber right on over there.

I was gluttonously drooling over the thought of going back for brunch ever since I finished my last bite of blueberry pie {quintessential upper right USA or what?}. Lobster Frittata overlooking the Boston Harbor with a Garlic & Basil Bloody? Makes my heart skip a beat.

While tourists will, no doubt, continue to flock to Top Catch as they dock at Long Wharf, it has yet to feel like a tourist-favored, overpriced restaurant, like the trap some of its, ahem, neighboring seafood establishments have settled into. It boasts fantastic fresh catches, reasonable prices {excluding lobster, there’s not a dish over $30}, incredible panoramic views of the waterfront, and a staff of chefs genuinely excited to cook for you.

This ain’t your mama’s Joe’s anymore.

[ Top Catch Boston at Joe’s Waterfront ]
[ 100 Atlantic Avenue ]
[ Boston, Massachusetts]

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August Edit

August 3, 2016 by Emily 2 Comments

I blinked and it was August. But what else is new?

Here are five fun things on my mind this summer–besides the season finale of The Bachelorette and Joelle Hannah Fletcher’s terrible judge of character.

$1 Oysters @ Bar Boulud Boston // Bar Boulud Boston comin’ in HOT with the formerly-known-as-happy-hour treats and deals! They launched their Bar Bites menu this past winter (‘member?), and this month–to celebrate summer–they’re offering dollar oysters every weekday between 2 and 6PM. And you all know oysters + rosé is my love language. A shuckin’ good deal here guys.

Tortilleria Mi Niña // Speaking of all things that touch my taste buds. I feel guilty for keeping this one to myself for so long, seeing as I’ve been snacking on this new tortilla chip like it’s my job lately. Jamie Mammano, Chef and owner of Mistral–as well as many other favorite Boston restaurants–has created these gluten-free, preservative-free tortilla chips out of minimal ingredients but with incredible flavor and freshness. I loved hearing about his inspiration for Tortilleria Mi Niña when we celebrated earlier this summer, and I am more than a little jazzed about the upcoming Churros flavor…!
Find these babies at Whole Foods, Roche Brothers, and more.

Cheeky Embroidered Sunhats // I just can’t help but praise whoever came up with the idea to embroider “wish you were here” with a single piece of yarn on a simple straw hat and charge $455 for it. God I love the fashion industry.
But really–another trend I’m tempted to give into. Want::

Martha’s Vineyard // With our wedding and so many others, we failed to make it to our happy place last summer, and the chances at a weekend to spare aren’t looking great for 2016 either {though you know I’m a huge fan of off-season getaways…}. Mr. President WILL be there this month though, and I loved this article on the presidential history of the island! Fun fact:: I was definitely one of the crazies waiting outside of his restaurant the last time our vacation overlapped with the Obamas. Just wanted a glimpse of my girl Miche!

The Tiffany® Setting // I take it as a huge compliment when people tell my my engagement ring is “so you.” You may not be able to see it from the sky, but its simplicity and timelessness that has made it a classic is exactly what I always hoped some unfortunate man might pick out for me one day {he did!!}. The Tiffany Setting is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, and honoring such with the creation of limited-edition Pave Tiffany Setting and Rose Gold Tiffany Setting. A Rose. Gold. Diamond. Ring. Let’s see you do that Neil Lane.

xoxo!
#TeamLuke

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42 Thoughts I Had While Watching Boston Ballet’s Mirrors

May 17, 2016 by Emily 3 Comments

Growing up dancing, you hear a lot of poppycock about ballet. It’s boring. It’s not a sport. It’s drab classical music. Men in tights {followed by snickers, and I don’t mean the candy}.

I don’t think I’ve seen a ballet that better disputes these claims than Boston Ballet’s Mirrors, which premiered earlier this month. Ho-ly wow was this a dramatic show. And it gave me a funny sense of pride, as a nearing-former dancer.

I’ll take ya back to opening night…

Lia Cirio of Boston Ballet in José Martinez’s Resonance; photo by Gene Schiavone, courtesy Boston Ballet

1. I love that we clap for the conductor and pianist’s entrance. But really how does one clap with a glass of champagne?
2. Just remembered that I spent $13 on this glass of champagne.
3. OMG THEY’RE #emojisinreallife
4. DUSTY. Didn’t even look at the cast list! The Button is back!
5. These girls’ legs are the equivalent of Katie-Couric-Arms and I want that.
6. LOVE this #girlpower female cast so far.
7. Oooh in a different costume! She must be the Black Swa–
8. Wrong show {But Swan Lake is running at the Opera House until May 26th!}.
9. There. is. a. pianist. on. stage.
10. Is that called staging? Can Boston Ballet even GET better at staging?
11. The men are all whipping out these grand solos and getting 18 feet in the air and the women are NOT even glancing at them that #girlpower though.
12. This is like the balletic version of The Bachelorette.
13. Hey how do you think JoJo is doing so far anyway?
14. But I really don’t understand the men-in-tights scoffing because these guys could whip Kevin Durant’s a$$ in a dunk contest.
15. Remember that time in high school I applied for an internship at Dance Spirit Magazine and answered the “what dancer would you most love to interview?” question with “Dusty Button” and at the time she mayyyy have been less than a household name but LOOK AT ME HER NOW.
16. Wait when did the piano stop playing?
17. Wowowow dancers doubling as stage crew this must be #symbolic.
18. Lurve a good lift scene.
19. These dresses are growing on me and tempting me like a 40% off sale email from J.Crew.
20. They’ve all paired up WHERE DO I LOOK it’s like trying to people watch at a restaurant frequently used for first dates and breakups.
21. I’m still waiting for the mirrors to appear but that was a stunning first quarter.
22. Oh waaaiiit they were mirroring each other and ok…
23. Intermission and I’m so underdressed.
24. Look at that lady’s purse!
25. *checks phone* “Turn around!” who?
26. MOLLY’S HERE #whatacreep
27. {Mad rush of everyone returning to their seats as the light dims for the second act! and} OH gosh are you ok are you–MAN DOWN MAN DOWN {hand grabs my shoulder, man spills entire glass of said $13 champagne and falls into row(?) behind me} and ok guess he’s up and ok glad you’re fine and I’ll send you my drycleaning bill?

Boston Ballet in Yury Yanowsky’s Smoke and Mirrors; photo by Gene Schiavone, courtesy Boston Ballet

28. And we’re back. This is like watching a PG13-rated romance novel.
29. SENSUAL.
30. And now the Hunger Games.
31. They’re all in gold there’s no way this wasn’t inspired by a certain Suzanne Collins novel.
32. Everyone who has ever thought ballet is just classical music and men in tights needs to see this show like yesterday.
33. Is he holding her by her leotard?!
34. There is something resembling hip hop going on right now. Boston Ballet is doing hip hop.
35. THE BOSTON BALLET IS DOING HIP HOP.

Boston Ballet in Karole Armitage’s Bitches Brew; photo by Gene Schiavone, courtesy Boston Ballet

36. So many people just thought that second intermission signaled the end of the show and I am so sad for them.
37. This quarter is called Bitches Brew so we’re already off to a great start.
38. So this is probably the strangest thing Boston Ballet has ever done and I think I kind of love it.
39. I imagine this is what being on drugs as a jazz concert looks like.
40. These curtains are very Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix #RIPsirius
41. Are those pointe shoes painted neon orange or…?
42. How is she still going?

And then I took a breath for the first time in 27 minutes. An incredible and wildly different performance from anything I’ve seen before.

Boston Ballet’s Mirrors is playing at the Boston Opera House until May 28 and you can get your tickets–which start at just $35–right here!

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Full disclosure:: I was provided with two complimentary tickets to Mirrors
for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

On Making Banking Fun

January 9, 2016 by Emily Leave a Comment

I feel like we got off a little easy this year with New Year’s Day landing on a Friday… as far as I’m concerned that meant two more days of vacation and celebrating before the reality of a new year hit {is that cheating?}. And while I am so looking forward to everything 2016 promises, this does mean it’s time to kick those resolutions into gear.

As I mentioned in this post, for a third of Bostonians, financial well-being is #1 on their New Year’s Resolutions list– trumping health & fitness,* which I found pretty surprising for this crazy athletic city! I think financial well-being has always been high on my list though, but what I struggle with every year is the question of where to start.

Enter: Capital One 360 Cafés. I swear, every time I’ve mentioned to someone that I’m working with Capital One, the first thing they mention to me is the Cafés, and want to know what the heck they are. So let’s back up and define exactly what I’m even talking about, because the Capital One name encompasses a lot more than just credit cards and football bowl games, you know.

Capital One Bank offers online financial products and tools such as no-fee checking and savings accounts. Super convenient because of how accessible it is virtually, but that being said, before the Cafés popped up, Bostonians didn’t exactly have a way of speaking face to face with bank associates. Yet now, the five locations in the city [Back Bay, Downtown Crossing, Coolidge Corner, Ink Block and Harvard Square] allow them to experience the full range of Capital One Bank’s online banking services, with associates always on hand to assist and educate them about the digital and financial tools available. And yes– it really is a Café {I recommend the hazelnut latte}! Suddenly, achieving those 2016 financial goals just got a lot easier… and, dare I say, fun.

Only 9% of us Bostonians admit to having accomplished all of our 2015 financial goals, and approximately 21% feel that they accomplished none.* I don’t want to be a part of the latter number at this time next year. I’ll be using tools like 360 Savings from Capital One and “Automatic Savings Plan” to kick my butt into gear, and I’m going to do so over a cappuccino. How’s that for making banking accessible?

*Results collected from a survey of Bostonians on their New Year’s Resolutions executed by Capital One Bank.

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40 Thoughts I Had While Watching Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker

December 4, 2015 by Emily 4 Comments

Since you all seemed to have a good laugh [or eye roll] at my starred “review” of their production of Mahler’s Third earlier this fall, I’m back to share my thoughts on Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker 2015. My favorite of all Christmas-in-Boston traditions [though the Santa Speedo Run isn’t far behind.]

1. This Clara casting is on POINT(E).*
2. My dream is to one day be one of these Christmas Eve party guests.
3. Not, like, as a dancer. Like as an actual guest.
4. It’s a strange year if my family wears anything other than pajamas as we sit around on Christmas Eve.
5. May these boys please never realize that they are too cool for ballet.
6. Hey! Rachel Cossar!
7. Can you imagine a more dreamy job that half professional ballet dancer/half food blogger?

8. Whoever said the character Clara doesn’t dance much was seriously disturbed.
9. She is nailing those doubles and then some.
10. This bear can dance better than I will ever be able to. Wearing a costume that probably weighs as much as he does.
11. And that bear did not receive the standing ovation it should have.
12. Has anyone ever thought about how a nutcracker is sort of a random gift for a child?
13. I mean yes, it is a BEAUTIFUL doll too.
14. But when I was a kid if my dolls had special features it was like they could actually wet their diapers or spit stickers out of their stomach, not crack nut shells.
15. There is probably some 1800s German cultural history behind this that I should look up for context.
16. Sometimes I trip while dancing after drinking too, nanny.

17. But HOW do they make that tree grow like that?!
18. Two decades of watching Nutcracker performances and I still don’t get it.
19. I hate when ten-year-olds’ grand jetes are better than mine.
20. The rats are hands down the funniest characters in this ballet.
21. Like, rivaling Mother Ginger funny.
22. Who do you think is cuter– the baby rats, reindeer, or Gingerbread Man?
23. Ugh definitely those reindeer and their shuffling.
24. Why doesn’t it snow glitter when I emerge from my apartment each day?
25. I think my mom is crying.
26. Just realized I’ve been holding my breath through the entire snow scene.

27. Ok, I take that back, the little guards are now the cutest.
28. Can we get an encore on the Chinese performance?!?
29. Too short!
30. But ok, here comes my favorite part.

31. Those Russians though.
32. Not sore on the eyes either.
33. Is breakdancing customary in Russian dance?
34. I TAKE IT BACK AGAIN THE BABY SHEEP TRUMP ALL IN CUTENESS.
35. NO, THE BABY BLACK SHEEP!!!

36. The Waltz of the Flowers is so dreamy.
37. But I can’t help but stress thinking about that scene in The Little Rascals.
38. I never want this to end.
39. The Nutcracker ending is as sad as taking the Christmas tree down.
[trips out of seat while standing to applaud]
40. What a way to end an evening all about the grace of the human body.

All photos courtesy of The Boston Ballet

The Nutcracker features the full company, plus 11 Boston Ballet II members and 217 students! It runs now through December 31st. and tickets start at just $35. A purchase you won’t regret. MJF took me to Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker for our first Christmas together, and you can bet that sealed the deal.

*This performance featured Delia Wada-Gill as Clara!

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Full disclosure:: I was provided with two complimentary tickets to The Nutcracker
for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have
attended Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker in many years past, unsponsored.

by CHLOE Boston

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