Sunday, January 06, 2008

Holiday Excursions 1: A Rockette Good Time

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

This year we decided to go to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, celebrating their 75th Anniversary. Inside the lobby, a gorgeous tree made from hundreds of Swarovski crystals hung suspended from the ceiling.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

The stars of the show were, of course, The Rockettes—those high-kicking precision experts of dance. They’ve come a long way, baby! (The following photos taken from the program.)

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

The show was nothing short of spectacular. The sets were magical, the special effects extraordinary. We donned 3-D glasses to watch Santa Claus fly through the sky in his sleigh: first stop New York City. Look, there’s the Empire State Building—quick, duck!—we’re headed straight for it! We even got snowed on at one point in the show. Sheer magic.

The Rockettes appeared in nearly every act. They were reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh; toy soldiers (my favorite!); toy dolls that ended up doing the can-can; tourists on a double-decker tour bus seeing the highlights of the city; Santa Claus; and of course just as themselves. The precision in which they perform is absolutely amazing! They are always right together in everything they do.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

For 90 minutes straight we were thoroughly entertained. We both felt like little kids again, taking in the wonder of it all as we sat sipping our Pina Coladas in our commemorative Rockettini™ glasses with festive swizzle sticks.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

I know what you’re thinking—you don’t fool me. You’re thinking that they are just about the tackiest, kitschiest things you’ve ever seen, right? Well, just wait till you see what else I got…

Of course no visit to New York City at Christmas would be complete without seeing the tree at Rockefeller Center. All in all, a really great day that put us in the Christmas spirit.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Now, here is my favorite thing from the whole day. I know you’re just dying to know what else could be tackier than the Rockettini™ glasses. Actually, I wanted one of these when I saw them for sale in the lobby but Rick wouldn’t let me buy one. I pouted a bit and when I got home I was still kicking myself for not buying one. Somehow he managed to buy one for me anyway and sneak it into my stocking on Christmas morning. Here she is: my battery powered Rockette! Ta da~ !

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Here she is caught in mid-spin.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

And now you can watch her in all her full glory!

Come on, you gotta love her! Don’t you want one too?

 

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