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Holiday Pops 2025 at Abbot Hall set for Dec. 13

Marblehead Harbor Rotary will continue its holiday tradition, featuring Maestro Dirk Hillyer and the Hillyer Festival Orchestra

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Marblehead Harbor Rotary will continue its holiday tradition with Holiday Pops 2025, featuring Maestro Dirk Hillyer and the Hillyer Festival Orchestra at historic Abbot Hall.

The concert, set for Dec. 13, is the club’s largest fundraising event. To date, Holiday Pops has supported more than $600,000 in donations to nonprofits and community projects, according to organizers.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 program listings to $3,000 packages that include a full-color ad and a table for 10. The deadline for sponsorships is Nov. 3.

The Pops tradition also includes an artist reception. This year’s featured artist will be announced soon, with a public reception scheduled for Nov. 12 at the Masons’ Philanthropic Lodge, 62 Pleasant St. The free event runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will feature catering by Every Little Breeze Catering. Notecards, raffle tickets and concert tickets will be available.

On Dec. 13, Abbot Hall doors open at 7 p.m. for a Champagne Reception catered by Louise Moore and Northshore Bartending Services. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Nov. 12 at the artist reception and online at rotaryclubofmheadharbor.org. Floor seats are $85, and balcony seats are $45. Seating is limited.

For details, visit rotaryclubofmheadharbor.org or call Jessica Barnett at 781-639-0624.

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