#nutcracker

#nutcracker

It feels like stepping thirty years back into our childhood. The people who live there seem almost unchanged since the moment they left the Soviet Union. It's like time has stopped in the most nostalgic way.

Tiler Peck's had a busy year: The New York City Ballet principal dancer had a recurring role in Amazon Prime Video comedy-drama ; curated the Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins at The Joyce, and brought her critically acclaimed show, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends, back to New York City Center. She's also choreographing a second ballet for the NYCB,

With it's significant Bay Area connection, The Nutcracker has been a mainstay of local dance companies for decades and decades. And why not? The ballet and its iconic score by Tchaikovsky has everything a holiday production could ask for sumptuous choreography, unforgettable music and a Christmas setting. Once again, Bay Area troupes are offering a wide array of versions of the ballet that dominates the winter dance season and which historians estimate accounts for 40 percent of ballet company box office income each year.

This production stands as the longest-running holiday show in Silicon Valley, drawing families and visitors to experience a blend of classic storytelling and fresh artistic elements. Over 100 dancers from the theatre's academy join professional guests on stage, accompanied by the Cambrian Symphony under conductor Scott Krijnen, creating a vibrant display of talent right here in the heart of San Jose.

Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area is getting into the Halloween spirit Sept. 25-Oct. 31 with a family-friendly Monster Party. Visitors to the attraction, located at the Great Mall in Milpitas, can create a pumpkin to add to the Monster Garden, make a magical potion, go on a Lego Monster Rocker scavenger hunt in Miniland and take a scary selfie with a Lego witch. Those who complete all the activities get to brick-or-treat throughout the center. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/bayarea.