'Nutcracker' takes the stage Dec. 10-11

The annual ballet performance, “Nutcracker—Gifts of Christmas,” by Harmony School of Creative Arts will take place next weekend.

Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Both will be held at the Marble Falls High School Auditorium, 2101 Mustang Drive.

After 200 years, the E.T.A. Hoffmann story, “Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” endures. This special ballet includes many of the familiar dances and images from the classic tale in a briefer version than set to music by Tchaikovsky for Russian ballet dancers in 1891.

In this performance, dancers also will portray the Nativity story in celebration of Christmas.

This year the school is asking the audience to help assist First Baptist Church Food Pantry. For Sunday's performance, a donation of three non-perishable food items can be made in exchange for a child's ticket. A collection box is available at the Harmony campus or they may be delivered to the auditorium Sunday.

Tickets to “Nutcracker” are available at the Marble Falls H-E-B store, at the Harmony School office, 1503 Mormon Mill Road in Marble Falls. All seating is general admission. All children age three and younger are free. Adult tickets are $15 and a child's ticket is $10, except for Sunday admission in exchange for food donations.

School Christmas musical recitals are set for Dec. 15, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Marble Falls First United Methodist Church, 1101 Bluebonnet Drive.

For more information, contact the school by phone, 830-633-1791, by email, info@harmonyarts.org, or by visiting the website, www.harmonyarts.org.