Monday Parks Playbook: The Nutcracker... With a Twist... Sure to Be New Family Favorite

There's a kingdom just beyond a star, not too far;
You can go if you only dare.
In that kingdom you'll find every sweet tasty treat
you can eat waiting for you there!

Ready for some classic holiday cheer? Don’t miss Artistry in Motion’s  9th annual Winter Spectacular, “The Nutcracker...With a Twist,” on Dec. 14 and 15 at the Prairie Lakes Theatre. The two-act dance concert is a joyous interpretation of Tchaikovsky’’s traditional score from everyone’s favorite holiday ballet, The Nutcracker and The Mouse King.

The first act features classical ballet pieces set to the original music. The second act is the twist. The music selected includes remixes and covers of the traditional music with jazz, tap, and hip-hop numbers. Joining the Spectacular for the second year will be dancers from the Tots in Motion program performing Little Snowflakes, on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Winter Spectacular 2012, Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. and Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St. or at the door.

Want more information? It’s all here: www.DPParks.org or call (847) 391-5700.

See you around the parks!