Noble Horse Theater


December 2008

On December 9, a group of 44 SVDs and SSpSs traveled to the Noble Horse Theater in Chicago's Old Town to watch a live performance of the Nutcracker on Horseback followed by a delicious dinner and a driving tour of the Christmas lights and decorations in downtown Chicago.

Photos courtesy of Dan Holman, SVD

Let the show begin!

Charlie Boykins and Rose Therese get in the Christmas spirit.

Richie Vaz and Novice Cesar Da Silva enjoy their front row seats.

Paschal Lobianco and Novice Lam Tran enjoy the show.

Al Gehlen enjoys his first-ever "Techny Tour."

Peter Silvester and Bill Seifert wonder, "Where's the HEAT???"

Mary Joseph enjoys the show.

We weren't sure if Santa would be able to make it, but . . .

Suppose I could hitch a ride back to Techny???

Carol Welp smiles for the camera.

The young Clara meets the valiant Nutcracker.

Clara and the Nutcracker.

Anyone for a carriage ride?

The dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Let's hear it for the horses!!!

I thought the Nutcracker was a ballet!

Shall we dance?

Time to meet the horses after the show.

Let's eat!

A Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!