ELF

 Elf is off the shelf.  Do you remember the 2003 movie "Elf" starring Will Ferrell?  The Fort Wayne Philharmonic took it off the shelf, dusted it off, and presented it in concert this evening with their amazing orchestral accompaniment.  The story was every bit as good as the first time I saw it and the live music just added to the joy.  I was really pleased, but not surprised, to see many more children in the audience than at a typical performance. What a great way to introduce kids to the philharmonic.  If you ever get a chance to see a movie presented this way, take the opportunity to see it.  You may not get to see anything as special as the great spaghetti with maple syrup scene, but you will enjoy it.