Gulf Coast Events: Northwest Florida Ballet Co. Celebrations in November Leading to their 44th Performance of The Nutcracker

The Northwest Florida Ballet has a number of great events planned for next month to celebrate our 44^th performance of The Nutcracker that we think your readers might like to know about!

11/9: Storytime with Clara, 2:00 PM, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Miramar Beach, FL

Come hear the story of The Nutcracker alongside the biggest little girl in Ballet! This story reading will take place in the courtyard of Silver Sands Premium Outlets in Miramar Beach, Florida. There is no admission price for this event. Tickets for The Nutcracker will be available for purchase at the event.

11/14: Kingdom of Sweets Bake-Off Registration Deadline

As part of our Kingdom of Sweets Reception, the Northwest Florida Ballet is hosting a bake-off! November 14 is the last day for chefs, bakers, and candy-makers to submit their registration forms. Full information about this event can be found here: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Kingdom-of-Sweets-Bake-Off-.html?soid=1102700179256&aid=_DkdZpzU7oo There is no entry fee for bakers. Registration forms must be submitted by close of business on November 14. Email mfontaine@nfballet.org or niakellog@gmail.com for more information or to request a registration form.

11/17: Sugarplum Doodles, 2:00 PM, Destin Commons, Destin, FL

Hosted by the Destin Commons shopping center and featuring fantastic crafts by

Abrakadoodle Art Studios, this event is not to be missed! Hear the story of The Nutcracker

and meet the colorful characters that make the ballet possible! There is no admission price

for this event. Tickets for The Nutcracker will be available for purchase at this event.

11/23: Kingdom of Sweets Reception, 5:30 PM, Mattie Kelly Arts Center, Niceville, FL

Held in the beautiful art galleries at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, the Kingdom of Sweets Reception is an exclusive event for attendees of our premier performance of The Nutcracker. Guests will be invited to partake in an array of sweet treats, supplied by the competitors of our Kingdom of Sweets Bake-Off. The guests will be the judges in the competition, and the crowd favorite will take home our top prize! Tickets for this event are $20. Admittance is by RSVP only. No guests under the age of 21 permitted. Tickets are available by phone only at 850.664.7787.

11/23: The Nutcracker

Come see The Nutcracker performed by the dancers of Northwest Florida! Featuring a cast of over 80 local children and a number of internationally-acclaimed guest artists, this spectacular show is sure to delight guests both young and old. Tickets are $28 for adults, $14 for children, and can be purchased online at www.nfballet.org or by phone at 850.664.7787.

11/24: The Nutcracker

Information for this article provided by:

Megan Fontaine

Marketing Assistant