Monday, December 10, 2012
In celebration of Atlanta Ballet's 18th straight year at the landmark Midtown theatre, here's some fun facts about the Fabulous Fox and the Nutcracker.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
The Fox Theatre has been home to Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker since 1995. The magical holiday journey again returned to Midtown this past weekend and performances are scheduled through Dec. 26. Artistic Director John McFall has added illusionist Drew Thomas into the mix for the 53rd production of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker and you can read more about the production here. Tickets start as low as $20 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 855-ATL-TIXX, in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office and the Atlanta Ballet Box Office, or online at www.atlantaballet.com. In honor of this beloved Atlanta family holiday tradition for more than five decades, here’s some fun facts. About the Nutcracker himself: About the Fox Theatre: …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The fun-filled adventure opens Friday at the Fox Theatre, as Atlanta area school children again perform alongside the professional company in helping bring new illusions and thrills to George Balanchine’s timeless holiday classic.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
A beloved Atlanta family holiday tradition for more than five decades returns to Midtown this week. Atlanta Ballet will give new meaning to “the magic of the holidays” this season as Artistic Director John McFall has added illusionist Drew Thomas into the mix for the 53rd production of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. It opens Friday and runs through Dec. 26 at the Fox Theatre. The whimsical holiday tale that follows young Marya’s unbelievable adventure with her handsome Nutcracker Prince will now have even more thrills and surprises as Thomas deftly introduces new illusions and special effects. Since recreating Nutcracker in 1995, McFall has updated the production every year to keep it vibrant and fresh. The holiday tale takes 20 pounds of …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Atlanta Ballet's contemporary chamber performance group Wabi Sabi to bring dance out of the theatre and into the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Atlanta Ballet's contemporary chamber performance group Wabi Sabi is bringing dance out of the theatre and into the Atlanta Botanical Garden this week. Who: Atlanta Ballet’s New Contemporary Chamber Performance Group – Wabi Sabi A new movement in dance that reveals some of nature’s basic truths in our constantly evolving and growing world Where: The Atlanta Botanical Garden - 1345 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309 What: Wabi Sabi in the Garden Featuring new, original works by a collection of emerging choreographers, including: When: Thursday, June 21 - Performances begin at 7:00 p.m. (A part of the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s “Cocktails in the Garden”) Performance Description: Wabi Sabi returns to the Atlanta Botanical …
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Monday, February 6, 2012
Treat your special someone to a pre-Valentine’s night at the Atlanta Ballet.
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Monday, February 6, 2012
UPDATE: Readers, this contest has closed. Congratulations to winners Kate Leduc and Courtney Layfield. We hope you enjoy a wonderful night at the ballet! -- Patch The Atlanta Ballet and Patch want to offer you and your sweetie a special night out. We are giving away two pairs of tickets to the world premiere of Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and the Goblin. The performance, which will include 13 children from the Atlanta Ballet’s Centre for Dance Education, will be at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Tharpe is a world-renowned dancer and choreographer whose honors include a Tony Award, two Emmy Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor. She spent 10 weeks working with the Atlanta Ballet over the summer to create the dance, which will include …
Sarah Douglas
1:32 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Patch does a great job of keeping up with local news and events. I do agree with one post about helping aggregate classes and activities offered by community centers, parks and libraries. more ›