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48 HOURS IN There's nothing like the holidays, especially when they're spent in your own backyard.

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DINING Escape to Alamexo for a night of delectable Mexican cuisine sure to tingle your tastebuds.

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Stand-Up Comedy Shayla Rivera & Kirk Bogos Dec. 6-7 Pippi Longstocking YouTheatre Dec. 13-14

Imagine Remembering The Fab Four Dec. 30-31

Jackson Cash Tribute to the Man in Black Dec. 20-22

Satisfaction A Rolling Stones Experience Jan. 1-2

THE WHO Show The Who Tribute Show Dec. 26-27

Queen Nation The Music of Queen Jan. 3-4

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48 Hours of Holiday Fun Photo courtesy of Downtown Alliance, Jeff Beck

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays in full swing, we all feel the tightening of our belts, not just from the season’s goodies but also from the holiday gifts, eating out and much needed entertainment. This year, the events that will bring you the most holiday cheer don’t have to break the bank. Check out these free holiday activities that are sure to put a twinkle in your eye and a few more pennies in your pocket.

Christmas Carole Sing-Along December 16 | 7 p.m.

Are those traditional Christmas carols stuck in your head? Do you frequently imagine yourself singing and dancing alongside Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye? In it’s 29th year, the annual Christmas Carole Sing-Along is finally here. Presented by the Larry H. Miller Family and Robert C. Bowden, the Christmas Carole Sing-Along features Kurt Bestor and a 30-piece orchestra specially arranged for this event. Don’t miss the chance to experience the sounds and sights of this magical season. Guests in attendance at the sing-along will receive a special gift while supplies last.

Energy Solutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, SLC Photo courtesy of Energy Solutions Arena

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Live Nativity at Liberty Park

Santa’s Reindeer in the Plaza

Downtown Holiday Lights

December 12-14, 16-18 7 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

(New scenes every five minutes) Now in its sixth year, the annual “Echoes of Christmas” brings to life the birth of the Savior in a beautiful musical reflection carried out by live actors. Guests rotate from one musical presentation to the next led by shepherd guides. This nondenominational, interfaith presentation is an annual favorite for visitors young and old. So bundle up and enjoy this wonderful gift.

Liberty Park, 900 S. 600 E., SLC

December 1 – 23 Mon. – Fri.: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat.: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

You know of Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. We all know of Rudolph, but have you ever met any of them? Now is your chance! Visit Santa’s faithful friends at Thanksgiving Point this season.

Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi

Times vary by location The twinkling of lights on display at Temple Square, the Gallivan Center, City Creek Center and The Gateway are some of the greatest holiday traditions that can be found in Salt Lake City. Families can bundle up and head out into the cold night to experience the warmth of the season.

Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple, SLC The Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., SLC City Creek Center, 50 S, Main St., SLC The Gateway, 90 4th West, SLC

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verybody has that friend who encourages you to do something crazy. Utah native and Nitro Circus founder Gregg Godfrey is just like that friend—except he’s built you a ramp and has sold tickets to witness the spectacular (and sometimes messy) result. Oh, and he’s got next.

For years, Godfrey has made Utah the launch pad for the world-renowned stunt team based in Bluffdale that he describes as “just a bunch of good ol’ boys from Utah trying to make it work.” Gregg is joined in his exploits by seven of his blood relatives, a host of talented daredevil friends, and motocross prodigy Travis Pastrana.

Together they’ve sent cars, dirt bikes, big wheels, even semi-tractor trailers soaring through the air. When wheeled vehicles start to seem too conventional, they don’t hesitate to simply launch their bodies sky high as well.

The Nitro Circus began as something new for Godfrey after a career racing motorcycles and working in the film industry. Watching them do their thing in the Nitro Circus films and their television program on MTV2, now in its third season, is a mix of intense concern, unadulterated shock and awe, and sheer disbelief. But that’s nothing compared to catching the action in person.

“There’s no better way than live,” says Godfrey. “You can hear a band on the radio that you like, but it’s a whole different experience at a concert.” But it’s hardly a fair comparison because even at the best concert, you’re not likely to be staring up 50 feet in the air above you as the performers backflip to a backdrop of fireworks and flames. And you’re in luck, Utah, because the circus is coming to town January 17 after a massively successful world tour.

When I caught up with Godfrey, he had just returned from shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg to sold-out audiences. “They’re great,” he said of the Russian crowds. “They’ve never

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seen anything like it, so you can do anything and they just consume it.” He knows American audiences expect even more; that’s why the latest program has been four years in the making. “When everybody in that stadium, all 12,000 people, are focused on one moment,” he says, “that’s when you know you’re succeeding.”

And when Godfrey and the gang come home to Salt Lake City, they pull out all the stops. “We plan to blow it out in Utah,” he says. Despite being slowed down a bit by a broken pelvis last year, Godfrey hasn’t ruled out personally giving hometown fans something special. “Gotta do it for the hometown, right?” he says.

Still a Draper resident, Gregg loves our state because it’s an active place.

Where else can you be 20 minutes from skiing/snowboarding, dirt biking, and wakeboarding? Nitro Circus fans from Utah will no doubt recognize many of the set pieces as they watch the show.

It’s also home to a favorite Godfrey New Year’s Eve tradition—a no-holds-barred fireworks war. Were you expecting a quiet night at home watching the ball drop in Times Square? Think again. The clan amasses an impressive stockpile of explosives over the year and then unleashes them on each other with the same reckless abandon with which they

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perform their stunts. But safety first— goggles are required. See? Safe.

His life philosophy? “If you’d have asked me 10 years ago, I would have said ‘Hold it wide open,’” Godfrey says.

“But now I think it’s just, ‘Be passionate every day about what you do.’” That kind of attitude is something anyone out west can relate to, and it’s how Gregg Godfrey embodies the wild spirit of Utah with his desire to live life to its fullest and to let nothing stand in his way.

See Nitro Circus live at the Energy Solutions Arena

January 17, 2014 7:30 p.m.

For ticket pricing and more information, please visit www.nitrocircuslive.com.

Entertainment Odyssey Dance Theatre Presents

Redux Nutrcracker

Kingsbury Hall • December 19 –2 1 Odyssey Dance Theatre does it again and will present its own version of the holiday dance classic The Nutcracker. As they have successfully done to other great classics such as Giselle and Romeo and Juliet to rave reviews from across the globe, ODT will bring this production to life in the present day, with the original Tchaikovsky score re-imagined and arranged in a pop/ hip-hop style!

actually robots, and the gangsta mice have a hip-hop swagga.

Imagine Clara as the young lady whose imagination is inspired by the technological advances of today and is drawn into her smartphone to a magical world where Drosselmeyer drives a DeLorean, the soldiers are

Winner of Best of State in Dance for eight years in a row; Best of State of all Arts and Entertainment 2007; Best Choreographer 2009 Odyssey Founder and Artistic Director Derryl Yeager; Best Individual Dancer

If you’ve been to one too many Nutcrackers, then this is the one you will want to see—re-imagined, updated, and a visual feast full of surprises.

Go to odyssey.com for ticket and show information.

It is as only Odyssey Dance Theatre can create – The ReduxNut-Cracker!

2010 Odyssey Associate Artistic Director/Principal Dancer Eldon Johnson; Best Individual Dancer 2012 Odyssey Associate Artistic Director/Principal Dancer Veronica Yeager, Best Individual Dancer 2013 Odyssey Principal Dancer Dayna Marshall; and Best Youth Dance Group 2011 and 2012 Odyssey 2, Odyssey Dance Theatre performs to critical acclaim and standing ovations at home and on tour, nationally and internationally, most notably coinciding with the Beijing Summer Olympics.

Odyssey Dance Theatre is funded, in part, by Zoo, Arts and Parks.

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The RedList: Utah’s Best Holiday Hi-Jinx

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t’s December, that end-of-the-year time when we pull out all the stops and deck the halls.

While we know you already have a to-do list that rivals Santa’s, we still made our list of Utah’s best holiday hi-jinx. From many appearances by Mr. Claus to reindeer games and elf

hunts, Utah offers merry-making for everyone this holiday.

Breakfast with Santa Thanksgiving Point and the Discovery Gateway’s Children’s Museum host regular Saturday breakfasts with Mr. Claus, December 7, 14, and 21 (The Gateway also offers Sunday breakfasts December 1, 8, 15, and 22). Dance contests, sing-alongs, and holiday crafts come with your yummy holiday breakfast making it a morning to remember. thankgivingpoint.org or childmuseum.org/classes-a-special-events/annual-events

See the Christkindlmarkt & Lantern 327-2 Parade

This holiday market is inspired by world-famous German Christmas markets. Find food and entertainment as you wander among the booths at This Is the Place Heritage Park or attend the St. Martin’s Lantern Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting the evening of December 5 to celebrate our coat drive for children in need. Held December 5–7 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. thisistheplace.org/todays_fun/christkindlmarkt.html

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Entertainment Watch Ice Sculpting

Find the Elves in the Elf Scavenger Hunt

The expert ice masters come out during the month of December at Thanksgiving Point to show us how it’s done. Watch them transform a 300-pound block of ice into something magical. See them in action Mondays and Wednesday in December through December 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. by the Water Tower Plaza. thankgivingpoint.org

Elves have escaped Santa’s workshop! Set out on the ultimate scavenger hunt to track them down at Gardner Village from December 1 through December 24. gardnervillage.com

Ride the North Pole Express A popular holiday tradition, riding the North Pole Express is an experience like no other. Running from November 29 through December 24 on the Heber Valley Railroad, the express offers elf-served treats and drinks on a 90-minute round trip and a special visit by Mrs. Claus with an exclusive peek at her cookie recipe. hebervalleyrr.org/specialevents/northpoleexpress

Vote in the Gingerbread House Contest Held annually at the Gale Center of Culture and History (South Jordan), the Gingerbread House Contest displays entries for judging from November 19–December 5.

Are you builder enough to enter next year? sjc.utah.gov

Ride in a Horse-Drawn Carriage From Thanksgiving through the New Year, take a holiday ride around Temple Square, Main Street, and the Gallivan Plaza and see the lights. Dress warmly and listen for sleigh bells, especially on Christmas Eve. From 5:30 to 11 p.m. every evening. carriageforhire.net/tours.html

Ski With Santa Santa makes special appearances on the Utah slopes. Find out when he will visit Park City Mountain Resort, Deer Valley, and others. visitparkcity.com/events

Participate in Candlelight Christmas Step back in time at This Is the Place Heritage Park and experience the holidays of yesteryear. There are train rides, a visit with Father Christmas, and homemade gift making.

Candlelight festivities are from 5 to 9 p.m., December 9–23, Monday–Saturday. thisistheplace.org/todays_fun/candlelight_christmas.html

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BALLET WEST CELEBRATES 50 YEARS! This season, in its 50th anniversary year, Ballet West stands as one of America’s premier dance companies. Its dancers have

performed on some of the most prestigious stages throughout the nation and the world. Its renowned academy teaches classes aimed at a variety of ages and abilities, from the very young to the pre-professional student. Through the years, hundreds have passed through the academy’s portals, and its graduates have used their training to influence dance in every corner of the nation.

In addition, Ballet West’s education and outreach programs reach more than 100,000 Utah students, teachers, and special needs individuals each year. But more than a performing arts organization, Ballet West creates jobs, stimulates the local economy, and attracts entertainment-minded tourists from around the country. Last year, its Nutcracker performance drew patrons from 48 different states. Indeed, Ballet West has become an important piece of Utah’s rich cultural tapestry.

Ballet West Presents Annual Holiday Production of The Nutcracker in Newly Renovated Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.

Ballet West continues its 50th anniversary in grand style with its annual holiday tradition of The Nutcracker, the first production to grace the stage in the newly renovated Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City.

Choreographed by Ballet West founder Willam Christensen, The Nutcracker will run for 25 matinee and evening performances from December 6 through December 30. Evening performances begin at 7 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. There is a special holiday matinee on Christmas Eve at noon.

On December 30 at 7 p.m., Ballet West will present the “Nutty” Nutcracker. This year’s theme salutes reality television and features the same choreography with fun flourishes and whimsical surprises.

The Nutcracker will also be performed in Ogden on Friday, November 29, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, November 30, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Val A. Browning Center, 3750 Harrison Blvd. on the Weber State University campus.

Based on the fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann and set to the favorite score by Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker is a classic ballet in two acts. The story tells of a Christmas party at which little Clara, daughter of the house, receives the gift of a nutcracker from her mysterious uncle, Herr Drosselmeyer. After the party, she falls asleep and dreams of snow castles, sugarplums, and her nutcracker, which has turned into a handsome prince.

Ticket prices range from $19 to $75 and are available at all ArtTix outlets, or at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, 50 West 200 South.

Tickets may also be purchased at arttix.org or by calling (801) 355-ARTS. Immediately following each matinee (except December 24), Ballet West will host on-stage Sugar Plum Parties for children.

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During the parties, young members of the audience can join the Sugar Plum Fairy and other favorite characters from the ballet for refreshments and a special treat. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office or by calling ArtTix at 355-ARTS.

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The Nutcracker

Music: P. I. Tchaikovsky Choreography: Willam Christensen

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Ballet West rings in the holiday season in style with Willam Christensen’s beloved production of The Nutcracker. Featuring Tschaikovsky’s memorable score and brilliant costumes by David Heuvel, Utah audiences of all ages will be enchanted by the story of a little girl named Clara who receives a magical gift on Christmas Eve and is transported to the fabled kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

WHEN/ WHERE: Val A. Browning Center, Weber State University 3750 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah November 29 at 7 p.m.

November 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Capitol Theatre

50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah Dec. 6, 7 mat. & eve., 12, 13, 14 mat. & eve., 15 mat., 17, 18, 19, 20 mat. & eve., 21 mat. & eve., 22 mat., 23 mat. & eve., 26 mat. & eve., 27 eve., 28 mat.

December 24 at noon, December 30 at 7 p.m. – The “Nutty” Nutcracker

TICKETS: Val A. Browning Center

Tickets are available through the Ogden Symphony Ballet Association at 638 East 26th Street or by calling (801) 399-9214.

Capitol Theatre

Ticket prices range from $19 to $75 and are available for purchase at ArtTix by calling (801) 355-ARTS (2787) or 1-888-451-2787, at arttix.org, or at the Capitol Theatre ticket office, 50 West 200 South, Salt Lake City.

Presenting Ballet West’s 50th Anniversary Family Package

Three great programs, one terrific price!

December 6-30, 2013

Ballet West First Soloist Elizabeth McGrath and Demi-Soloist Christopher Anderson. Photo by Luke Isley.

February 7 - 9 & 12 - 16, 2014

Ballet West Principal Artist Haley Henderson Smith and First Soloist Rex Tilton in The Sleeping Beauty. Photo by Luke Isley

featuring Ballet West II April 4 - 6, 2014

Ballet West Corps Artist Kimberly Ballard. Photo by Pete De La Rosa

Order the Ballet West Family Package now! Packages start at just $66 and include tickets to The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty and The Little Mermaid. Save time and money, then get ready for world-class entertainment full of fun, excitement and the artistry you’ve come to expect from Ballet West.

Make memories to last a lifetime… with Ballet West’s Family Package!

www.balletwest.org or call (801) 869-6900

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Launched last year by the Downtown Alliance, the Jingle Bus, decorated in full holiday regalia, complete with caroling – either recorded or perhaps by a more talented random rider – connects City Creek Center to The Gateway, Temple Square and Capitol Theatre. From 5pm-10pm, seven days a week, the Jingle Bus makes a continuous loop for shoppers, families sightseeing downtown and 20-somethings on a pub crawl. The Jingle Bus begins free service Black Friday and runs through New Year’s Eve.

The Jingle Bus is one of those rare examples of serving a purpose, while being an experience unto itself. At its heart, it is a way to connect Point A to Point B in downtown Salt Lake City. Sure, TRAX works for the same purpose of providing transportation for free in the downtown area,but riding the Jingle Bus provides a unique experience along the way. Riders have boarded the Jingle Bus to hop across town, only to find themselves on their third or fourth “lap”. You meet fun people, chat about which store has the best window display, swap tales of great gift deals and partake in the random Christmas carol. That likely won’t happen on TRAX – though I’ve been part of some group chanting after a big Jazz win on the way home from ESA. The Jingle Bus personifies the cliché that the journey is the destination.

DETAILS: Seven days a week, Nov 29 – Dec 31, 5 – 10 PM

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Entertainment DOWNTOWN SLC EVE: Salt Lake’s New Year Celebration | eveslc.com Nationally recognized by Travelocity at a Top 10 New Year celebration, this three-day festival built around the themes of light, art and sound mixes indoor and outdoor activities for revelers of all ages. For the price of one $15 ticket, you will have a passport to explore downtown SLC for 3 days and 3 nights at 10 venues. Enjoy live music and perfoamnces at the Salt Palace, plus a BallRoom & BounceTown, as well as Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway, UMOCA, Temple Square, Off Broadway Theatre & Broadway Centre Cinemas.

Santa Pub Crawl | santacon.info Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert at Abravanel Hall | magicspace.net Nutcracker at Capitol Theatre | balletwest.org Downtown Holiday Market | downtownslc.org

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Entertainment Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert December 15, 2011, 8:00 p.m.

December 16–17, 8:00 p.m.

December 18, 9:30 a.m. (Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with a mini-concert immediately following) Conference Center Auditorium Tickets available October 8**

TEMPLE SQUARE Bells on Temple Square November 18, 7:30 p.m.

Tabernacle Tickets available October 8** Savior of the World November 18 – December 31, Tuesdays–Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Additional 2:00 p.m. shows on Saturdays Additional show on December 31 at noon and 5:30 p.m.

Conference Center Theater Tickets available October 18 The Millennium Choir presenting Lex de Azevedo’s GLORIA! The Life of Christ, Part I November 26, 7:30 p.m.

Tabernacle Tickets available October 25 Christmas on Temple Square Concerts November 26 – December 23, Tuesdays – Saturdays, 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Assembly Hall Tickets not required for most.

First Presidency Christmas Devotional* December 4, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

Conference Center Auditorium Tickets available October 15**

A Fairy Tale Sing-Along of Children’s Songs December 29, 2011, 5:00 p.m.

Assembly Hall Children’s Activity: Let’s Move It December 30, 2011, 5:00 p.m.

Joseph Smith Memorial Building mezzanine Winter Wonderland Concert December 30, 7:00 p.m.

Assembly Hall Broadway Sing-Along December 31, 5:00 p.m.

Conference Center Theater New Year’s Eve Performances: Several performers are invited—vocalists, pianists, bands December 31, 5:00 p.m.

Tabernacle, Joseph Smith Memorial Building main lobby *Event will also be broadcast and archived for later viewing. **Tickets required, but free

Note: There are also regular concerts performed in the lobby of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, generally from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., as well as in the North Visitors’ Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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When we sat down at Alamexo, we started with their tableside guacamole.

What is tableside guacamole? Well, it is just that, guacamole made fresh (tableside) and seasoned exactly to your liking from mild to spicy. This is a must order, in my opinion, when you’re visiting Alamexo. We suggest it alongside the house margarita made with local Vida Tequila, topped with lime and a hibiscus flower. As we sipped our drinks and nibbled on chips and guac, I got to ask Chef Lake a little about his background in Mexican food.

20 years old. He worked alongside the famous Mark Miller in Washington DC at Red Sage (which, while he worked there, won Best Restaurant of the Year in Esquire magazine). He remembers lines of folks wrapping around the restaurant exterior after the restaurant received its award. At this young age, Miller saw potential in Lake and mentored him in cooking and recipe development. But Lake’s relationship with good Mexican food didn’t end there. He eventually worked at Rosa Mexicano (a James Beard Award–winning restaurant) in New York, getting to learn from Josephina Howard, one of the most acclaimed Mexican food chefs of our time. When Lake moved to Salt Lake City, he began his food journey at Zy, then decided to go back to his roots and provide Salt Lake with some of the expertise and flavors that he had picked up in fine Mexican food over the years.

Lake’s career as a chef actually started in Mexican food when he was about

Now, at Alamexo, the difference between roasted corn and blackened

Dining

corn is a big deal. Why? Because Lake was taught by those who know true Mexican cooking, and he will continue to teach and cook in the fashion he learned. (The blackened corn side dish with chili, lime and cotija, is one that tastes perfected.)

The side dish of corn isn’t the only dish we couldn’t stop eating.

The Mole Poblano was truly sublime, with complex flavors in the sauce and pork that was tender and rich in flavor. The tacos are served in a warm cast iron skillet with all the best garnishes and warm tortillas. Even the small elements were satisfying, like crispy, warm plantains adorning the side of the taco plate,

toasted rice with garlic and pepitas, smooth and slightly spicy refried beans, and the salsa of the day always intrigues. Every detail seems perfected at Alamexo—even the tortillas. Matt went out of his way to taste every tortilla he could find in the valley, landing on a local tortilla made in West Valley.

High quality Mexican food and a humble chef who still works the line on any given day is what you’ll find at Alamexo. Start with the guacamole and a margarita, end with some tres leches, and everything in between will taste just as flawless as the dish before.

Share the joy this season!

801.322.2020

Give Delicious Dining!

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Salt Lake City’s Finest Hot Chocolate Literally translated, the chocolate tree’s scientific name—Theobroma Cacao—means “food of the gods.” It must be pretty amazing stuff, right? Here in Salt Lake City, we like to think so. Gone should be the days that hot chocolate meant a package of powder and dried up marshmallows that only partially satisfy one’s craving for liquid heaven. Here are five local must-have cups of the drink that will warm you up and keep you going back for more this winter.

Red Moose Coffee 1693 S 900 E, Salt Lake City

This cute little coffee shop is tucked away in Salt Lake City’s famous Sugar House area of town. It’s got a cozy, low-lit sort of ambiance to help you feel right at home as you sip down what they like to call “the finest hot chocolate in the valley.”

It’s smooth, perfectly heated, and not too rich.

Cherry’s Hot Chocolate Various Locations, Salt Lake Valley

Sometimes it’s easier when your favorite cup of hot chocolate comes to you. Cherry’s does just that! Go to cherryshotchocolate.com to find out where they’ll be next, and then watch for the big red van so you can catch your cup of steaming, delicious goodness topped with handcrafted artisan marshmallows.

The Chocolate Conspiracy 900 S 265 E, Salt Lake City

Believe it or not, chocolate can be a healthy part of your diet. The Chocolate Conspiracy has made it their goal to provide fine chocolate with amazing flavor while retaining its natural nutritional contents. They get their cacao from all over the world. So if you’re health-conscious and love hot chocolate, this is a cup you simply cannot pass up.

Les Madeleines

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216 E 500 S, Salt Lake City

So many delicious foods that we eat here in America are from France.Les Madeleines offers the finest French pastries in Salt Lake City and they are perfectly paired with their rich, smooth, and fit-for-the-gods hot chocolate. This place will have you remembering why France is known for its sweets all over again.

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Shopping

The Perfect Holiday Dress Glam Poppy

Sundance

Vickie Red

Holly Green

What screams the holidays more than a dress covered in vibrant red flowers reminiscent of the beautiful poinsettias? As an added bonus, this dress is made of a luxurious feeling, four-way stretch, velveteen fabric to keep you warm and cozy during all those winter celebrations. $124 at Bettie Page

Dance the night away in the Sundance dress.

Made of a shimmery gold fabric, the only intention of this dress is to make you the life of the party. $148 at Bettie Page

The Vickie dress is perfect for family get-togethers or any occasion that requires a little modesty. The criss-cross belt embellishment helps create the illusion of a tiny waist and enhances every woman’s curves, allowing you to still feel sexy. This dress is also available in black and green. $145 at Bettie Page

With its classic cut, you simply can’t go wrong with the Holly dress.

What’s even better is that you won’t have to send this dress into storage after the holidays.

Because of its simple and elegant design, you can reuse this dress for many occasions to come. This dress is also available in red. $122 at Bettie Page

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The Ultimate Guide to

Ugly Sweaters

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n recent years, we have seen a rise in popularity for certain pop culture holiday icons such as the Elf on the Shelf and the increasing popularity of all things “ugly sweater.” Ugly sweaters, best described as awkward holiday apparel, have become the subject of seasonal parties and office contests everywhere.

Cities such as Denver, Las Vegas, and Chicago host annual 5k runs dedicated to the theme. Pinterest offers page after page of pins and boards for idea shopping and endless entertainment. Books have been written containing tips and tricks for throwing the perfect party hosting ugly sweaters as the guests of honor. There is even an app for you to endlessly design the perfect tacky creation and then do it again. All of these items making the case that, to many, nothing says holiday cheer like warm seasonal apparel adorned with yarn, appliqué, sequins, and the like!

Should you have an occasion to don one of these bright spectacles, and in place of raiding your mother’s closet on the pretense of borrowing a sweater to look festive, there are a few places that have become known for their selection of “ugly” offerings to those looking to take home the title at any party. One of the best online dealers offering literally thousands of sweaters to choose from is Uglysweaterstore.com. The sweaters on this site are nicely separated into categories for ease in selection, there is even a section dedicated to helping your canine friend get in on the festivities. We found them to be responsive and friendly should you have any

If you plan on putting together an ugly sweater soiree of your own, may we offer the following celebration suggestions: POSSIBLE UGLY SWEATER PARTY GAMES

• Photo Booth—No party would be complete without having a photo booth to capture the best of the best from all of your guests.

• Deer Nose Dive—Dip the contestant’s nose in petroleum jelly and have them pick up a red pompom ball without using their hands.

• Christmas Jingle—Fill 8 drinking glasses with various levels of water and play Jingle Bells with a spoon by tapping the glasses.

• Jingle Box—Shake all of the ping-pong balls out of a tissue box that has been strapped to the back of the contestant’s waist. Make it more festive by wrapping the box in wrapping paper and having the ping-pong balls resemble ornaments.

WHAT TO SERVE AT AN UGLY SWEATER PARTY

• Cornflake wreaths—They seem to offer a likeness to the sweaters.

• Canned cheese and crackers—As tacky as the party itself!

• Boxed and cellophane-enclosed holiday snack cakes—Why bake when these are much more on par with the them?

• Pigs in a blanket—Why not?

• A gelatin mold—Do we even need to say it?

Enjoy!

question, and they ship all over the world should you want to send a little “ugly” love to someone. If you are looking for a place where you can try on and assemble to perfect holiday garb, look no further than Urban Outfitters at The Gateway shopping center. Either option should leave you with plenty of choices if you shop early.

Feeling more adventurous? Take matters into your own hands by sprucing up a sweater of your own. Simply grab any sweater; it may be old or new, plain or patterned. It may not even fit—all you need is a basic form and a lot of imagination! Some of the more inventive creations I have seen included attaching by whatever means necessary one, or all, of the following items to your sweater: a stocking, a stuffed animal (in whole or in part), little pompom balls, even part of another sweater. Some have found a way to incorporate lights and tinsel into their masterpiece. One clever person went so far as to add a screen printed photo of their boss to the center of a wreath which was hot glued to the front of an unsuspecting garment. Let your imagination run wild!

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Gift Guide Whether you’re looking to get all of your holiday shopping done in time or just looking for a way to blow your holiday bonus, here are a few great ideas for the lucky people on your list this year.

LUSH Snap!! Handmade Cosmetics Snap makes a real-life spectacle, not just by its appearance, but when it opens, too! This

The Tiffany Diamond and Emerald Rings

is a bright, colorful fireworks display for your bathroom, containing popping candy and multi-layered treats. Fizzbanger and Cinders Bath Bombs bring the sound effects of a fireworks display to your bath, and no celebration is complete without Fun and Mr. Punch!

Vegan. Contents: Fizzbanger and Cinders Bath Bombs, The Christmas Penguin bubble bar, Red FUN, Happy Hippy shower gel, Mr. Punch soap, Celebrate body lotion. $45.95. LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. 50 S. Main Street SLC; 801-521-4651; www.lush.com

The exquisite quality of Tiffany’s gemstones is beautifully highlighted in emeralds of rich, saturated color. In ring settings of diamonds, platinum, and 18k gold, these captivating stones are the ultimate symbols of style. $215,000, $160,000. Tiffany & Co. 50 S. Main Street SLC; 801-3592005; www.tiffany.com

RUUM Texting Gloves Teens and tweens can stay warm and connected this winter thanks to RUUM’s texting gloves, a hasslefree, high-fashion solution for cold days. $9.50. RUUM. 50 S. Main Street SLC; 801-359-2349; www.

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Rockwell 50mm2 Watch -50mm Case (not including crown) -33mm Band -Swiss Quartz Movement -Sapphire-Coated HM Crystal -50m Water Resistance -$400.00. Rockwell Time Watches. Avaliable at various location; 801- 298-3016; www. rockwellwatches.com

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The tablet that can replace your laptop.

Weighing in at 2 pounds, with longer battery life than the original Surface Pro, it goes with you anywhere. The next-generation Intel Core i5 processor provides incredibly fast performance while conserving energy. Surface Pro 2 comes preloaded with Windows 8.1 Pro, and a one-month trial for new Office 365 customers. Install almost all your everyday programs, including the entire Microsoft Office Suite. With a digital pen to take notes and draw, Surface Pro 2 is ultra-flexible. Starting at $899. Microsoft. 50 S. Main Street SLC; 801-869-9770; www.microsoft.com

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Holiday Hot Spots With only so many days between now and the stroke of midnight when we ring in the New Year, and at least twice that number of obligations and errands to squeeze in between now and then, it can be easy for the” most wonderful time of the year” to get you down.

So, if you find yourself in any of the following categories. . .

A. Your company party just ended and you need a hip, downtown establishment to cleanse your palette from the rubber chicken you ingested while feigning interest in your coworkers’ (and their plus ones) endless chatter.

B. You just ducked out of your completely dry family party, and you need to have a drink and forget the chaos that comes with large family gatherings.

C. You have a rare and coveted open evening this time of year, and you just need to get out and mingle we’ve got you covered with a few suggested holiday hot spots.

Finca

1291 SOUTH 1100 EAST Serving contemporary Spanish cuisine by means of local Utah food sources in what they perfectly describe as “a contemporary space with a nod to a 1940’s warehouse that was once prevalent in the area,” Finca’s blend of flavors and artful presentation will be the perfect complement to your evening out whether you are a quiet table of two or a larger group of friends.

In December, Finca will be adding the following traditional holiday beverages to an already delicious and varied cocktail menu and large offering of wines: • Tom and Jerry • Egg Nog • Hot Buttered Rum • Spiked Wassail

Avenues Proper Restaurant and Publick House

376 8TH AVENUE Whether you are in the market for an easy Sunday Brunch, a dinner to celebrate an event or accomplishment, or an upscale brewery to relax and socialize, you will find exactly what you are looking for in this gem of a restaurant.

With several unique and playful dishes you might have sampled somewhere in the past, the clever use of ingredients from local sources will not taste like anything you have had before. When you pair these dishes with their innovative house beers and signature cocktails (including a Manhattan that will become your absolute new favorite), you will want to make sure you have time to relax and sample as many dishes as possible.

The Red Door

57 WEST 200 SOUTH If you are in the mood to imbibe some of the season’s spunkiest concoctions, check out The Red Door: a classy little night club with a very social, yet relaxing, vibe right in the center of downtown.

In addition to an amazing martini menu that would be hard to rival in any city, The Red Door will be bringing back their “12 Martinis of Christmas.” This list of beverages was established 10 years ago and has become a holiday celebration tradition for many. If you have not had the chance to sample several of these fantastic libations that include such witty names as The Dandy Cane, The Grinch, Abominable Snowman, and a Very Sinatra Christmas, to name a few, you need to add another stop in your holiday annual lineup. These cocktails are NOT to be missed. Come in and stay warm. Cheers!

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Salt Lake City’s Music Scene Whether you’re looking to ring in the New Year with the kiddos or party in one of the hippest clubs around, the Salt Lake Valley offers some of the best ways to say farewell to 2013.

Something New THE ROYAL 4760 South 900 East, SLC theroyalslc.com

Start the New Year with one of Salt Lake’s newest venues–The Royal. This rock ‘n’ roll bar and nightclub makes for great food, affordable drinks, and a stage filled with some hot entertainment. There is plenty of room to cut loose on the dance floor and cool off out back on the spacious deck.

Rock on to the New Year!

Cravin’ Some Ravin’?

THE DEPOT NYE 2014 THE DEPOT 13 North 4 West, SLC 8:00 p.m.

Advance $25 | Week of $30 | Day of $35. 21+ Some of the hottest DJs are making their way to show Salt Lake what electronic music is all about. Grab your glow sticks and join MAKJ with opening sets

by Drezo, Timone, Highjack’d, and Ross K!

Hipsta

TWILITE LOUNGE 347 East 200 South, SLC twilitelounge.com If your 2014 resolutions consist of wearing skinny jeans, riding road bikes, paying with cash only, and growing facial hair, then you have found the destination for your inspiration at Twilite Lounge! The cozy, downtown-dive bar is a great place to drink off 2013 on a dime and enjoy friendly conversations with the city’s urban crowd.

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Get Outta Your Mind CISERO’S 306 Main Street, Park City ciseros.com

If you need to get out of the valley and “outta your mind,” Cisero’s in Park City is a great place to get a high-altitude, club vibe. With its location right on Main, it’s easy to barhop and see what Park City’s nightlife has to offer.

Blow Off Some Steam

LEGENDS: NEW YEARS EVE 2014 THE GREAT SALTIAR 12408 West Saltair Drive, Magna 6:00 p.m. $30 | 16+ Entry | 21+ Bars thesaltair.com

sports, ballroom, bouncetown, live music, DJs, performances, fireworks, and much more! And with eight different venues to choose from, it’s a surefire way to kick off the New Year with a bang.

up more than 30 spots on the long track and short track teams between December 27 and January 2. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on Utah’s Olympic legacy!

Speedy

Buck Wild

U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS: LONG TRACK SPEED SKATING Utah Olympic Oval 5662 Cougar Lane, Kearns utaholympiclegacy.com 2:00 p.m.

Adults $8 | Kids (3–5) $4 | 2 and under free Take the fast track to 2014 and watch the speediest athletes in the world compete for a spot on the 2014 U.S. Olympic Team.

The fastest ice on earth will offer

BULL WARS Golden Spike Event Center 7:30 p.m.

Reserved seating $15 | Adults $10 | Kids (3–12) $6 goldenspikeeventcenter.com If you thought 2013 was a bunch of bull, wait ‘til you see Bull Wars.

Cowboy-up and charge the New Year with Broken Heart Rodeo’s annual bull-riding competition at Golden Spike Event Center.

Get launched into another legendary year by blowing off some steam and jammin’ out at the annual Legends New Years Eve. This year, V2 and Disco Donnie present Destroid (Excision + Downlink + Kj Sawka), Dirtyphonics, Kill Paris, V2 Allstars, Drumlojik, and Grimblee.

Dynamic

EVE Salt Palace, Discovery Gateway, Clark Planetarium, Temple Square, UMOCA, Off-Broadway Theater, Broadway Cinema, and Utah Jazz $15 See website for dates and times eveslc.com EVE is one of Salt Lake’s largest New Year’s events that is jampacked with entertainment for all ages and interests.

Over the course of three days (Dec. 29–31), EVE features laser shows, ice-skating, arts,

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Upcoming Egyptian Theatre Shows December 12/6-7 Stand-Up Comedy / Shayla Rivera & Kirk Bogos 12/13-14 Pippi Longstocking / A YouTheatre Production 12/20-22 Jackson Cash / Tribute to The Man in Black 12/23-24 Kurt Bestor’s Christmas Spectacular 12/26-27 THE WHO Show / The Who Tribute Show 12/28-29 ZOSO / The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience 12/30-31 Imagine / Remembering the Fab Four

328 Main Street • ParkCityShows.com • 435.649.9371

Datebook

DATEBOOK Find something to do all month long!

11/8 – 12/8 GLASS ART SHOW

Red Butte Garden 300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $10 Adults/$8 Seniors/$6 Children 3-17

11/22 – 12/24 ELF SCAVENGER HUNT

The Gathering Place 1100 West 7800 South West Jordan 10:00 a.m. | Free The elves have escaped Santa’s Workshop and are now at Gardner Village! We invite all children (12 and under, please) to help us find them. Try your luck with our fun, family-friendly scavenger hunt. Be sure to check your list twice and get all the correct locations for Santa’s little helpers. This is a wonderful activity for families, children and youth groups.

11/29 – 12/28 HOLIDAY LIGHTS Thanksgiving Point 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way Lehi Closed Sundays 6:00 PM | $8-$90

12/2 X96 NIGHTMARE BEFORE X-MAS

WITH BASTILLE & HELLOGOODBYE The Complex 536 W 100 S Salt Lake City 7:00 p.m.

12/2 & 12/9 WORLDSTAGE!

Utah Cultural Celebration Center 1355 West 3100 South, West Valley City 8:00 p.m. | Free

12/4 – 12/7 FESTIVAL OF TREES South Towne Expo Center 9575 S. State Street, Sandy 10:00 AM | $3-$5

One Mind Studio 216 Paxton Ave. Salt Lake 7:00 p.m. | $5-$15, Bring the entire family to this all ages show featuring familiar tunes of the season performed by a collection of Utah’s finest musicians and vocalists. Now in its fourth year, this annual event is produced by Christmas Jam of Utah and proceeds from every performance benefit local charities.

12/6 THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center 138 W. 300 South Salt Lake City 7:00 PM | $12

12/6 – 12/22 30TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT EXHIBIT & SALE

The Art Barn & Finch Lane Gallery 54 Finch Lane Salt Lake City Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sat. & Sun. 11: a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Free

12/6 – 12/8 UTAH WHIMSICAL WINTER FAIRE

Utah State Fairpark 155 N 1000 West Salt Lake City Fri. 12 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Sun. 10a.m – 5p.m. | $10 Winter is a time of wonder and creativity and we want to celebrate this by embracing all kinds of historical and fandom cultures. Visit their website for more information and discount tickets. www.utahwinterfaire.com

12/6 – 12/7 SCHUBERT & TCHAIKOVSKY Abravanel Hall 123 W. South Temple Salt Lake City 8:00 PM | $18-$55

12/5 – 12/7 CHRISTKINDLMARKT AND LANTERN PARADE

12/5 – 12/7 CHRISTMAS JAM 4

This Is The Place Heritage Park 2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue Salt Lake City 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Free

12/7 – 12/8 13TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

& ART FAIR FREE GARDEN ADMISSION THANKS TO ZOO, ARTS & PARKS (ZAP) Red Butte Garden 300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.| Free

12/7, 12/14 & 12/21 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way Lehi 9:00 a.m. | $18-$26

12/21 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

Red Butte Garden 300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City -Round Wreaths - December 8 from 9am – Noon -Square Wreaths - December 9 from 6 – 9pm Start the holiday season by creating a fresh wreath for your front door at our annual wreathmaking workshop. Workshop materials include fresh greens, cones, fruits, assorted decorations, and ribbon that will be used to fill a 16” round wreath frame on December 8, or a 14” square wreath frame on December 9. Attendees are encouraged to bring unusual greens or your favorite ornaments to include. Please also bring gloves, scissors, hand pruners, and a basket.

Registration is required at 801-581-8454 or www. redbuttegarden.org

12/11 – 12/14 DICKENS’ CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL South Towne Expo Center 9575 S. State Street Sandy 10:00 a.m.| $5-$7

12/16 THE NUTCRACKER WITH BALLET UTAH Thanksgiving Point 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way Lehi 7:30 PM | $12

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12/16 VOICE MALE

Abravanel Hall 123 W. South Temple Salt Lake City 7:00 PM | $10-$16 Voice Male is made up of six individuals who came together and have been performing a cappella for over 16 years. They have released 10 cd’s, including the ever popular Jingles and Jingles 2 and their 2010 release, Christmas Live.

12/19 – 12/21 THE REDUXNUT-CRACKER

Kingsbury Hall 1395 E. Presidents Circle Salt Lake City Dec.19, 20 – 7:30 pm; 21st – 2 & 7:30 pm $20-$40 The ReduxNut-Cracker, Odyssey Dance Theatre does it again and will present its own version of the Holiday Dance Classic The Nutcracker!

As they have successfully done, to other great classics such as Giselle and Romeo and Juliet, to rave reviews from across the globe, ODT will bring this production to life in the present day, with the original Tchaikovsky score re-imagined and arranged in a pop/hip-hop style! Go to odyssey.com for ticket and show information.

Abravanel Hall 123 W. South Temple Salt Lake City 12/19 @ 7:30 PM, 12/ 20, Sat 21, 2013, 8:00 PM, Sat Dec 21, 2013, 2:00 PM$20-$36,

12/20 WINTER MELTDOWN The Depot 400 W. South Temple Salt Lake City 10:00 p.m. | $16-$31

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT POWDER

Waldrof Astoria 2100 Frostwood Dr. Park City 9 a.m. – noon | $24 per adult, $15 per child Bring your Christmas wish lists and enjoy a Buttermilk Pancake Bar and the Cookie Decoration Station alongside Santa in the Presidential Suite.

Pictures will be taken and small gifts from Santa will be passed out. Reservations can be made directly through Powder at 435.647.5566 or through www.OpenTable.com.

12/24 & 12/25

CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY DINNER

Waldorf Astoria 2100 Frostwood Dr. Park City 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $72 per adult, $35 per child Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Powder with your family and loved ones and enjoy a 4-course Prix Fixe menu featuring Elk Carpaccio, Porcini Mushroom Tortellini and Seared Filet Mignon. Reservations can be made directly through Powder at 435.647.5566 or through www.OpenTable.com.

The Depot 400 W. South Temple Salt Lake City 9:00 p.m. | $20-$25

12/27 & 12/28 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS

Abravanel Hall 123 W. South Temple Salt Lake City Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat 8:00 p.m. | $35+

12/31 NYE 2014 FEATURING MAKJ The Depot 400 W. South Temple Salt Lake City 9:00 p.m. | $35-$40

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER Waldorf Astoria 2100 Frostwood Dr. Park City 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $130

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

Waldorf Astoria 2100 Frostwood Dr. Park City 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. $130 for dinner, $150 for the after party $250 for both the dinner and after party Ring in 2014 at Waldorf Astoria Park City with an exclusive New Year’s Eve after party. The hotel will be hosting live entertainment with an open bar, hors d’ oeuvres, champagne toast, and balloon drop at midnight.

Must be 21 years of age to attend. Reservations for both events can be made directly through Powder at 435.647.5566 or through www.

OpenTable.com.

OPENING OF THE POWDER ICE LOUNGE

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Red Butte Garden 300 Wakara Way Salt Lake City 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | $10 Adults/$8 Seniors/$6 Children 3-17

12/28 LATE NIGHT ALUMNI

12/19 – 12/21 KURT BESTOR CONCERT

Give the gift of

The Grand Theatre 1575 S. State Street Salt Lake City

Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 2:00 & 7:30 PM | $16-$26

12/8 & 12/9 HOLIDAY WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS

12/20 & 12/21 CHRISTMAS WITH JUANITO BANDITO

Waldorf Astoria 2100 Frostwood Dr. Park City Celebrate Après Ski in style with Powder’s outdoor Ice Lounge, made up of a 14-foot bar made fully of carved ice adorned with sculpted ice furniture. Full service bar and lounge on the Powder Terrace, open for the winter season.

NEW YEARS EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS Snowbird Center 9600 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road Snowbird 5:00 PM | Free

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Canyons Resort 4000 Canyons Resort Drive Park City All Day | Free

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Odyssey Dance Theatre PRESENTS

n Tickets o SALE NOW!!

Yeah, you guessed it.

The Nut-Cracker, like you’ve never seen it before!

Dec 19-21 @ Kingsbury Hall Go to odysseydance.com for tickets and information