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SEE WESTCHESTER’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY TREAT - “THE NUTCRACKER”

AT THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY CENTER IN DECEMBER

Westchester residents don’t have to travel far to see a first-rate production of everyone’s holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker.” The Westchester Ballet Company’s production of this magical tale of a young girl’s imaginary journey on Christmas Eve rivals the best productions in the New York metropolitan area, and all at a very affordable price, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

Performances will take place on Friday, December 18, 10 a.m., Saturday, December 19, 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 20, 2 p.m.

For the past 13 years, the Westchester Ballet Company has been thrilling County Center audiences with its magical production of this holiday classic that has become a tradition for families and captivates audiences of all ages every year. Under the direction of Beth Fritz-Logrea and Jean Logrea, this production features 90 professionally trained student dancers from communities throughout Westchester and neighboring counties, along with professional guest soloists. Add classic choreography, beautiful costumes, magnificent scenery and special stage effects, along with very affordable ticket prices, and it’s a sure-fire hit for your family this holiday season.

And, to help make the holiday special for everyone, those attending the 4:30 p.m. show on Saturday are encouraged to contribute to the WHUD radio Toys for Tots collection on that day at the County Center. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and help make the holiday special for a disadvantaged child.

Advance ticket prices are $18 for adults, $12 for children (age 2 through 10) and seniors (ages 60-plus);all tickets are $22 on the day of the performance.

Buy tickets in person at the County Center box office, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or purchase them through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000, at www.ticketmaster.com or at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Discounted group tickets for 10 or more are also available in advance by calling Beth Bricker at (914) 864-7077; a mail-in order form is available at www.countycenter.biz. Deadline for group sales is Monday, Nov. 30, at the County Center box office.

The performance is presented by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of the Westchester Ballet Company, and sponsored by The Journal News LoHud.com and radio stations 100.7 WHUD and 107.1 The Peak.

The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue in White Plains, adjacent to the Bronx River Parkway and Tarrytown Road (Route 119).

For more information about “The Nutcracker,” call (914) 995-4050 or log on to www.countycenter.biz.

The North White Plains Fire Company will be hosting a Christmas tree sale as a fund raising event. This event will take place at our firehouse located at 621 North Broadway, North White Plains. The first sale date will be Friday, Nov. 27 and continue thru Sunday, Dec. 20 (unless sold out). Details are as follows: Free parking

CITY CENTER 15: Cinema De Lux

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19 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains , NY 10601
(914) 747-6000
www.movietickets.com

Gene S. Minkow, producer
FLEETWOOD STAGE
12th Season of quality, year-round resident professional theatre

www.fleetwoodstage.org
44 Wildcliff Drive • New Rochelle NY 10805
914-654-8533 admin • mailbox@fleetwoodstage.org

The Westchester Philharmonic orchestra is a professional symphony orchestra devoted to serving the people of Westchester County. Under the direction of esteemed Music Director and Conductor Paul Lustig Dunkel, the Philharmonic performs a mainstage concert series of five performances, offered in pairs on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College as well as special events throughout the year.

The Westchester Philharmonic has worked with the world’s finest soloists, including Itzhak Perlman, Midori, Frederica von Stade, the late Isaac Stern, Garrick Ohlsson, Joshua Bell, the Emerson String Quartet, Elmar Oliveira, Gil Shaham, Sarah Chang, and this upcoming season, Peter Serkin. During the course of 23 seasons, it has premiered many new orchestral works, including Melinda Wagner’s Concerto for Flute, Strings and Percussion which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and Tamar Muskal’s The Yellow Wind.

In addition the Philharmonic has a school-based Education Program, which received the prestigious Leonard Bernstein Award in 2000. Outdoor concerts at Kensico Dam in Valhalla and Lasdon Park in Somers are held during the summer. Other Westchester Philharmonic programs include pre-concert talks and The Maestro Club, for children 8 to 15 years, held on concert weekends. Open rehearsals are held on Saturday mornings prior to most concerts.

123 Main Street, Suite 702
White Plains, New York 10601-3104
(914) 682-3707 (914) 682-3716
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
tickets@westchesterphil.org
www.westchesterphil.org

The Palace Theatre is located at 61 Atlantic Street in downtown Stamford. Tickets $35 and $25. and directions

Rich Forum, 307 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut BOX OFFICE: (203) 325-4466 Charge by phone with major credit cards. Box office open l0am-6pm Mondays thru Fridays; 12noon-6pm on Saturdays; 12noon thru intermission on Sundays. Groups/Theatre Parties (20 or more): call Nancy at (203) 358-2305 ext 49.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the performing arts - performers, dates and times may be subject to change. When in doubt confirm events with Richard P. Pheneger at (203) 358-2305 ext. 30