My husband and I have attended the Coffee Pops Concert Series since
before he retired in 1991. In 2000, Yuletide Celebration was a part
of the Pops Series and I was really looking forward, as always, to
the event. Unfortunately that week, our daughter-in-law's
grandfather died and his funeral was the day of the concert. We
offered to keep both grandsons that day while she and our son
traveled to northern Indiana to be with her family. But what to do
about our Yuletide tickets! After talking it...Read More »
When I think back on past Holiday seasons, the Yuletide Celebration
always holds priority in my rolodex of memories. I'm 26 years old
now and still remember, vividly, my visits to the Yuletide
Celebration as a little girl. The giddiness covered over me as my
family filed through the doors of the Hilbert Circle Theater. Out
of the crisp December air and away from the streets where horse's
hooves could be heard trotting around Monument Circle. Colorful
hues of light radiated from the top of the...Read More »
Mike and I married in October 2004 and that year was the first time
we attended the Yuletide Celebration together. It was a wonderfully
warm and romantic experience that we both treasure. This year we
plan to attend with our children so they also can experience the
exciting, love-filled celebration. Thank you for the priceless
family memories!
Name: Lisa Morgan
City: Muncie
Name: Lisa Morgan
City: Muncie
I had been anxiously waiting for our two oldest grandchildren to
become 4-years-old so they could finally join us at our annual trip
to the Yuletide. Last year (2009) was finally the year! After
seeing the reindeer, the costumed characters, and the beautiful
lobby, we were in our seats. Max looked around at the theatre and
said, with wonder in his voice, "Grandma, isn't this lovely!" I
simply melted.
Name: Mrs. Roger Nelson
City: Indianapolis, IN
Name: Mrs. Roger Nelson
City: Indianapolis, IN
I had always loved Yuletide, having enjoyed it with wonderful
friend/friends. It is my favorite Christmas Show in Indy! - but,
nothing was as enchanting as when I took my two young newphews and
got to see the wonder in their eyes and on their faces as Santa
came down the Chimney and went back up the chimney to his sled,
after visiting the Yuletide family, ho-ho-ho-ing, away! - and all
the other wonderful parts of the show: the tap-dancing Santas, the
Christmas Carol piece, Santa going down the...Read More »
I would like to be able to say I have been to see the Yuletide
Celebration. I know several people that have, they all say it is a
wonderful experience. I was online checking on pricing, but my
husband is without a job right now. I would love to take our
family, I feel like our children are old enough to enjoy this
wonderful preformance. I would love the opportunity to win this
christmas package,to share with them the joy to the season.
Name: Lynn Steppe
City: Terre Haute
Name: Lynn Steppe
City: Terre Haute
Although I grew up in Indiana, I had never been to the Yuletide
until 2005 when my boyfriend and I purchased tickets for ourselves
and my cousin and her husband. We girls made the boys dress up a
bit giving us an excuse to buy new outfits and "doll up" a bit!
From the minute the curtain went up, I was in love with the show.
We left that evening feeling more like kids than the exhausted 25
year olds who were busting our bums to make names for ourselves in
the working world. Tap Dancing Santas??!!...Read More »
My story is the experience the Yuletide Celebration has for our
family. We have 4 children from 22 to 11. The night we dress up and
come downtown, eat out downtown and experience Yuletide together is
one I will always treasure. My kids know we can't afford it and
know we have made sacrifices to take the whole family. They feel
the Christmas spirit throughout the whole evening. It's as if time
stands still during the rendition of the Night Before
Christmas. Thanks for providing such an...Read More »
When our daughters we little, 5, 8,and 11 ( they are now 25, 28,
and 31) my husband got tickets through his work and we went to our
first Yuletide event. The girls and I got all dressed up and we
"encouraged" him to as well. hehe. We drove downtown and we were
just mesmerized by what we saw. The girls started asking the next
year about the first of november are we going to the Yuletide
daddy? So for many years that was our annual event for the
holidays. The girls would love getting dressed up...Read More »
My memories go way back to when my grandmother Alberta Eaton used
to take us to the symphony. We used to attend church as a large
family first and then make our way down town to see the Yuletide
Celebration. From pulling up on the circle and walking into the
crowded pavilion we always knew we were in for a great show.
Alberta would always go out of her way and get us tickets up front
close to the stage. As the show started us grandkids loved the
sounds of the symphony while watching the...Read More »
My family has gone to many Yuletide Celebrations throughout my
childhood. As my sisters and I have our own children now, several
of them have been able to attend. They LOVE it! Oct 6th my oldest
sister was diagnosed with a rare form of Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia and is undergoing large doses of chemo. She has 2 little
girls. We would absolutely be thrilled to be able share this
experience with her again- not knowing what the future holds for
her and her family.
Name: Leah Richardson
City:...Read More »
Name: Leah Richardson
City:...Read More »
My husband & I attended the 1st Yuletide Celebration in 1985
when we had just begun to date and we have attended almost every
year since. It has become a family tradition for us. Our adult
children will not let us miss. My favorite memory is from a couple
years ago when Ben Utep surprised us and came out and sang with
Sandi Patty. We love the Colts & the Symphony...so it was
special on so many levels!!!
Name: Linda Bouchonnet
City: Fishers, IN
Name: Linda Bouchonnet
City: Fishers, IN
Yuletide has been a family tradition for us for many years. Our
children are 12 and 15 now and our favorite memory is when all the
elves went into the Santatizer and came out as the tap dancing
Santas....the best year was when Sandy Patty came out as Mrs.
Claus! The whole family waits and wonders each year if this will be
in the show! It just wouldn't be Christmas without Yuletide. We
have to add that Daniel Rodriguez was amazing....not a dry eye in
the house that year.
Name: Dawn McKnight
City:...Read More »
Name: Dawn McKnight
City:...Read More »
My very first trip to the Yuletide Celebration was about 6 years
ago. I asked my husband to take me to the symphony for my birthday
gift. Sandi Patty was the host and the entire show was just
magical. My favorite part was a man who played the harmonica. He
played all sorts of songs on all sorts of harmonicas. The best part
was when he played a song on a harmonica so big that it took 2 or 3
people just to hold it up. We came back again the next year to see
the Yuletide Celebration and that is...Read More »
My mother was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on June 18,
1999. It was a horrific summer as she spent a month in the
hospital. Was home, going to get blood/platelets every week.
December of 1999, my grandmother, her mother passed away. Our
family had gone through a lot of emotions. The week after my
grandmother's funeral we planned to have an early Christmas. We
decided to start off our Christmas Celebration Weekend by going to
the Yuletide Celebration on a Friday nite. It was neat to...Read More »
My 8 year-old still can't believe that
cartoons were only shown on Saturday mornings "back in the day," as
she calls "my era." Yes, darling. No 24-hour access to
cartoons like digital cable, Cartoon Network and the Disney Channel
provide us today (sometimes I wish we could go back to less
programming). My brother and I had the same Saturday morning
ritual: make some hot chocolate on the stove and turn on
Bugs Bunny and his friends--Elmer Fudd, Wile E. Coyote, Daffy Duck
and Yosemite Sam--and...
Our family has been to a show every season. We started out with me
being 7 months pregnant and bringing our Moms and Dads. Through the
years, our 3 kids had to "earn the right" to attend with us. They
had to be able to sit through the performance without interrupting.
Our tradition for Christmas always includes this night of dressing
up, going out to dinner and then ending with Yuletide! It makes the
season! I would have to say that our favorite memories are too many
to count. Among those that...Read More »
I'm delighted to introduce guest blogger and Pink Martini super-fan, Jayne Glick. Jayne is a student at IUPUI at the Herron School of Art & Design, majoring in Visual Communication Design. Not only does she love being a part of the art and design world, she also enjoys having a connection to the music world. Playing violin since the age of six, she is currently studying with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra violinist, Raye Pankratz. Right now she is focusing on honing her teaching skills and...
Read More »Our Yuletide Celebration tradition began probably the first year
you started. We were guests of Merchants National Bank back then.
We enjoyed it so much that when our oldest daughter turned 3 we
took her (this would be 1987). And it became a famly tradition
whenever our latest child turned 3, he could go to Yuletide. We
have 3 children. Two out on their own and one still in college. The
kids would ask every year when we were going to Yuletide.
Each year we would choose a nice resteraunt and go...Read More »
When I was a young girl, my mom had a love for the symphony and
would take me along with her as my dad would not go with her. It
formed a love in my heart for beautiful music, amazing singers and
dancers, and just the love for a special evening out and dressing
up - something we just don't do anymore in our society of flip
flops and jeans. So, when we started our family and moved from
California to Indiana I looked for something to be able to share
with our children. I found the Yuletide...Read More »
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