One of the world’s most iconic symbols has its roots in Worcester – the Smiley Face was first created as part of a moral boosting campaign for a local insurance company. This year marks the 50th anniversary of its introduction, and to celebrate the Worcester Historical Museum is incorporating that recognizable symbol into their annual “Harvey Ball” in an exciting and delicious way.
The Museum has enlisted Niche Hospitality, home to Worcester’s foremost talent in the craft cocktail movement, to construct cocktails inspired by the Smiley Face’s 50th anniversary and make them available the night of the event.
Volunteers from the Harvey Ball committee joined mixologist, Anthony Verdini, at the Citizen Wine Bar to taste several preliminary cocktails. From these cocktails—created with some of the finest liquors, craft garnishes, and traditional techniques — two were chosen by the committee to be served at the gala. The third libation will be decided with the help of the public so…. go to the Citizen Wine Bar and order one of these great drinks and help decide the winner. Tell WorcesterScene what your favorite drink is. Comments (along with “likes” and “shares”) will be tallied from the cocktail profiles, Facebook page, and Twitter profiles.
Order and Vote
More About The Harvey Ball 2014
Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Worcester Historical Museum
Come celebrate all things Worcester on the 50th anniversary of the creation of the world famous Worcester original SmileyFace and join us as we present the 14th annual Harvey Ball Smile Award to Charles P. Ball.
- 6:00pm Smile Celebration, Cocktails/Cash Bar
- Special Exhibition 38.6: A Photographic Homage to Worcester
- 7:30pm Welcome, Silent and Live Auctions
- 8:15pm Award presentation, followed by dessert and dancing
