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Happy New Years Eve 2023

Happy New Year!

Jeff And I will be comfy at home and I no doubt asleep as the ball falls

Making appetizers to graze on: spring rolls; garlic parmesan potatoes; spinach/artichoke dip

Everyone -Are you Going anywhere tonight?

My fav venue in past years was Severance hall in Cleveland….University Circle.

Pretty sure most of FB friends haven’t been there or even heard of it

Severance is a magnificent structure that houses the World Class Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Pops orchestra. The lobby is huge and marbled and has two levels.

The event starts with 2 hour concert by Cleveland Pops. It is a fun…FUN… F-U-N concert with clever add in n guest performers

The Pops has their winter performances at Severance and for many years the Cleveland orchestra has Blossom as their Summer home and over years the pops had several Summer performances at Blossom. These are great for thousands who maybe can’t afford the prices at severance. There is a sheltered shell that seats 8000 and the lawn area seating 20000+. Can picnic before or during on lawn. The Fourth July weekend concert in past was phenomenal with tremendous firework display.

Back to NYE — after the fun filled and exceptional concert they have two bands upper and lower . Lower was rock with different invited local bands n upper mixed music by Pops ensemble .

Dress casual to formal. Most dressy/black tie~some jeans. I enjoyed dressing up. Often went with my good friend Paul who was a trained ballroom dancer. The lower level was basically the casual n upper level more dressed up n many skilled dancers on floor.

Fun to watch and fun to participate with someone who could do something on dance floor other than shuffle aimlessly😃

As I can’t post pix maybe you could check out pix at website

https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=83a20c24f354a8c6&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS1055US1056&hl=en-US&sxsrf=AM9HkKn57KC1WLU3HcVox31-7-H9D0BMpg:1704049534111&q=severance+hall+photos&tbm=isch&source=lnms&prmd=imnvsbhtz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjY3qOZr7qDAxUPQTABHfXBBEoQ0pQJegQICxAB&biw=414&bih=687&dpr=2

https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/31

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1,539 posted on 12/31/2023 12:44:22 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell God how big your storm is ~~. tell the storm how BIG your GOD is! )

We’re finally getting a dumping of snow, so home is where it’s at. Safe and warm and snug and no travel worries. I’ve never been much for New Year celebrations anyway.....always thought it best to stay off the roads rather than share them with the drunks.

Think I’ll have a glass of wine shortly - and hopefully stay up for awhile lol. I’d do some dancing, but my pole that Spunky posted for me is in the shop for repairs. Actually, it’s in for counselling - it had a breakdown.

1,540 posted on 12/31/2023 1:20:23 PM PST by JudyinCanada (America's enemies want you to "trust the plan." Fight in reality, not the rabbit holes.)

1,541 posted on 12/31/2023 1:22:40 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell God how big your storm is ~~. tell the storm how BIG your GOD is! )

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67854395

“Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch announces abdication live on TV

31st December 2023, 02:51 EST

By Jacqueline Howard & Oliver SlowBBC News
Watch: Queen of Denmark announces abdication live on TV

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address.

She will formally step down on 14 January, which will be 52 years to the day since she became queen.

“I will leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik,” she announced.

The 83-year-old is the world’s only reigning queen and the longest serving current monarch in Europe, taking the throne after the death of her father King Frederik IX in 1972.

She revealed the decision was made after a period of reflection following surgery on her back in early 2023.

“The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future - whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation,” she said.

“I have decided that now is the right time,” she added, and offered her thanks to the Danish public for their support over the years.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen thanked the queen for her service.”