One of the most beloved holiday performances is "The Nutcracker" ballet, and your family can enjoy it this weekend at the Utica campus of MVCC. Here are the details.

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"The Holiday classic, The Nutcracker be will brought to life by the School of Art dance program tongiht, Friday, December 20 at 7 p.m.  and Saturday, December 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica.

Guest Artist Nik Allen returns to weave the magic of this favorite story ballet as Drosselmeier, a beloved uncle to Clara. Drosselmeier presents Clara with an odd but enchanting Nutcracker Doll at the family’s Christmas Eve Party. When the party ends, Clara falls asleep in front of the Christmas tree with the wooden Nutcracker cradled in her arms. In her vivid dreams Clara witnesses a battle between the Mouse King and her life-size Nutcracker and his soldiers. The Nutcracker escorts her through a swirling winter wonderland to the Land of the Sweets where all the confections dance for her delight.

Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets can be obtained at the Dance Studio or at the door. Please phone the studio at 797-0000 ext. 2208 or the School of Art receptionist at 797-8260 for further information."

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