I am so exctied the long awaited Nutcracker Ballet is almost here. Opening night is December 17^th at 8:00pm and continues until the 27^th. This performance is the ballet that marks the Christmas season for me. It wouldn’t be Christmas without the Nutcracker anymore than it would be without Santa Claus. The same weekend that the performance opens, the Cincinnati Ballet is offering two events that mark the most anticipated ballet of the year.

NutcrackerChildren’s Luncheon

For those little prince and princesses in your life, you will not want them to miss the children’s luncheon on Saturday the 19^th at 11:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy a child friendly menu with surprise entertainers and ballet selections from The Nutcracker Ballet presented by Frisch’s and performed by Otto M. Budig Academy students.

Being held at The Westin Hotel on Fountain Square Presidential Ballroom, tickets are available individualy for $35 with tickets to the performance at the Aronoff Center sold seperately or order a Family & Friend Tables for $850.00, which includes 10 tickets to Luncheon & Performance!

Please contact: Event Manager, Tammy Gambrel at 513-562-1138 or email tgambrel@cincinnatiballet.com.

This year marks the 35^th Anniversary of the performance being brought to fan’s thanks to Frisch’s support and with that brings an unbelievable event:

2009 Nutcracker Gala: Reflections

The event honor’s the support of Frisch’s on December 20^th from 6-9pm with a cocktail reception, dinner “by-the-bite” and a silent auction at 6:00pm followed by a presentation and live auction at 7:15pm. At 8:00pm deserts and a champagne toast on the Aronoff stage following in the theme of The Land of Sweets.

Take part in an amazing part of history as we stroll down memory lane with 35 years of one of the most beloved and cherished ballets known as The Nutcracker.

The AronoffCenter for the Arts

(Loge and Stage of The Procter & Gamble Hall)

650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
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December 20^th 6:00pm-9:00pm

Tickets $150.00 per person

Please contact: Event Manager, Tammy Gambrel at 513-562-1138 or email tgambrel@cincinnatiballet.com.