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Cocktails for History

Sonny, at The Citizen, concocting different cocktails to see what will be served at the Harvey Ball

Anthony, at The Citizen, concocting different cocktails to see what will be served at the Harvey Ball

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 "Liquid Smile" posing with two Smiley Faces during the committee cocktail tasting.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.

Committee Taste Test at the Still & Stir within Citizen Wine Bar

 

Order and Vote

The Harvey Bomb
The Harvey Bomb
The Liquid Smile
The Liquid Smile
The Twister
The Twister
The Jackie O
The Jackie O
The Moon Shot
The Moon Shot
The Abbey Hoffman
The Abbie Hoffman

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