Friends of Saxonville, Mass Ballet Team Up For Nutcracker Fundraiser

The Athenaeum is getting a little help from its ‘Friends.’

The Friends of Saxonville hosts Nutcracker Sweet, a ballet performance to benefit the Athenaeum in Saxonville, presented by Mass Ballet.

The production will be a ballet in the round performed by students of Mass Ballet on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m.

Although the exterior of Athenaeum has been restored, the interior is in complete disrepair. The goal is to raise funds to help with construction costs, provide furnishings and accessories, and assist the town with operating expense support.

Event highlights include boxed dinner for purchase, a cash bar of fine wine and beer, a brief review of the planned restoration of The Athenaeum Community Hall, a ballet in the round featuring selected pieces from the Nutcracker Suite presented by students of Mass Ballet, and topped off with “Sweet Endings”: a delicious selection of holiday sweets and beverages.

Event venue is generously donated by Megan Powers in the Dance Studio of Mass Ballet located in the Saxonville Mill, 2 Watson Place (not handicapped accessible). The recommended dress for the event is casual.

Cost is $15 per person or $40 per family of 4.

Boxed dinner (order online in advance) is $10 for sandwich and snack.

Reserve a seat soon, as space is limited.

Please send your tax-deductible donation to:
Friends of Saxonville
P.O. Box 3236
Framingham MA 01705