Special events: Toledo Ballet continues 'Nutcracker' tradition
The Toledo Ballet will host its annual performance of The Nutcracker this weekend. In this 85th year the production has been performed locally, the story of Clara diving into the middle of the battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker Prince on Christmas Eve will be told anew. There will be two performances Friday, a 10:30 a.m. Young People’s Performance and a 7 p.m. regular performance, followed by 2 and 7 p.m. performances Saturday and a 2 p.m. performance Sunday. The venue will be the Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. Visit liveartstoledo.com for tickets.