Start off the holiday season with a magical event from Ballet Tucson, the 14th Annual Sugar Plum Tea. Gingerbread and confections of every kind will transform the ballroom at the Marriott University Park into a magical setting for this hallmark holiday event. Join Ballet Tucson artists along with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara, and other characters from The Nutcracker ballet in celebrating the holidays with sights and sounds of the season and delights for the whole family.
Children and adults alike will enjoy the charm and delectibles of High Tea in an enchanting holiday setting. Featured entertainment will include a narration of the Nutcracker story with characters from the ballet, and a live performance by Ballet Tucson's professional dancers. Reknowned harpist Christine Vivona will also perform, and the musical group Rondstadt Generations, featuring Michael J. Ronstadt and his son, Petie, will present exciting repertoire of traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs and original material.
There will also be a holiday marketplace of Nutcracker collectibles and a wonderful silent auction full of gifts and treasures.
The Sugar Plum Tea is truly a spectacular event for all ages, and would make a delightful gift for a lover of ballet, music and holiday magic!
Children and adults alike will enjoy the charm and delectibles of High Tea in an enchanting holiday setting. Featured entertainment will include a narration of the Nutcracker story with characters from the ballet, and a live performance by Ballet Tucson's professional dancers. Reknowned harpist Christine Vivona will also perform, and the musical group Rondstadt Generations, featuring Michael J. Ronstadt and his son, Petie, will present exciting repertoire of traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs and original material.
There will also be a holiday marketplace of Nutcracker collectibles and a wonderful silent auction full of gifts and treasures.
The Sugar Plum Tea is truly a spectacular event for all ages, and would make a delightful gift for a lover of ballet, music and holiday magic!
What: Ballet Tucson's Sugar Plum Tea
When: Sunday, December 7; seatings at 11:00 am & 3:00 pm
Where: Marriott University Park (880 E. Second St.)
Parking: Free parking at UA Main Gate Garage (Second St. & Euclid Ave.)
Tickets: $75 per person. Individual tickets and tables may be purchased online at www.ballettucson.org or by calling Ballet Tucson at 520.903.1445. Proceeds benefit Ballet Tucson.
Ballet Tucson is a valued sponsor of East Tucson Macaroni Kid. The publisher of East Tucson Macaroni Kid is receiving complimentary tickets to the Sugar Plum Tea in exchange for this promotion.
