The Nutcracker
Crooked Tree Arts Center Presents:

The Nutcracker

Enchant your holiday season with Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s presentation of Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

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  • Date
    December 11 - 12, 2021
  • Doors Open
    Evening: 6:30PM | Matinee: 2:30PM
  • Ticket Prices
    $35/$30 Adults | $10/$5 Students | $50 Box Seating as available
  • On Sale
    On Sale Now

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During your Experience

  • The Lobby will open an hour prior to any event, and the Theater will open 30 minutes prior.
  • Patrons are permitted to bring full bottles of water only with a lid that closes into the Theater.
  • As you enter the Theater, please have your ticket(s) printed or open on your device and ready for touchless ticketing scanning. 
  • Hand sanitizing stations will be available for your use in various places around the venue.
  • Masks Required. By purchasing a ticket you agree to wear a mask. Refunds will not be issued for non-compliance with mask policy. 

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Masks are required for this event. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to wear a mask. Refunds will not be issued for non-compliance with this policy. 

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Michigan just declared May “Leave a Legacy Month!” Did you know that 80% of Michiganders make charitable donations every year, but only 21% of people with a will include a bequest to charity? Planning a gift through your will allows you to give much more than you may be able to during your lifetime, which means you can leave a legacy that helps generations to come. Your legacy gift to the Center supports unparalleled access to fine arts and educational programming here in Northern Michigan. To learn more about Leaving a Legacy to support the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, please call Development Director, Matt Wawro, at 231.439.2606, or visit the link in bio. #NorthernMichigan #PerformingArtsCenter #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #PerformingArts #NorthernMI #BayHarborMI #5thAnniversary #LiveMusic #Concerts #DanceShow #CenterStage #thissummer #BayHarborMI #NorthernMI #UpNorth #LeaveALegacy #LeavingaLegacyMonth #SupportTheArts
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NEW Event Added! Joining the 5th Anniversary Season lineup is comedian Kevin Nealon! The Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds. Kevin most recently starred in the CBS-TV comedy series Man With A Plan, produces and hosts the digital series Hiking with Kevin, and tours his stand-up globally. Learn more here at the link in bio. Secure your seats with a subscription or purchase single tickets beginning June 1. This event is replacing Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person, as Justin Willman cannot perform due to a change in his schedule. If you are a current ticket holder of the Justin Willman event, your seats are automatically confirmed for Kevin Nealon. For alternate ticketing options, please contact the Box Office at 231.439.2610 or tickets@greatlakescfa.org. #NorthernMichigan #PerformingArtsCenter #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #PerformingArts #NorthernM #BayHarborMI #5thAnniversary #Theatre #TheatreLove #LiveMusic #Concerts #DanceShow #CenterStage #ThisSummer #BayHarborMI #NorthernMI #UpNorth #KevinNealon #ComedyShow #SNL #SNLAlum #Weeds #HikingWithKevin #LiveStandup #StandupComedy
Welcome @aitkenormondinsurance to our Corporate Circle! Dan and Dianne Aitken own and operate their business in Macomb County in Southern Michigan and with their donation can take full advantage of all of the benefits of the Center's Corporate Circle. We are so thankful for businesses throughout the state who support our mission to inspire, entertain, and educate! To learn more about the good things the Center's Corporate Circle is accomplishing and how to be a part of it, please visit our link in bio, or contact Matt Wawro, Development Director at 231.439.2606. #AitkenandOrmondInsurance #MichiganInsurance #Michiganbusiness #CorporatePartner #CorporateCircle #NorthernMichigan #TheatreArts #TheatreLove #PerformingArtsCenter #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #PerformingArts #NorthernMI #BayHarborMI #5thAnniversary #Theatre #TheatreLove #LiveMusic #Concerts #DanceShow #CenterStage #thissummer #BayHarborMI #NorthernMI #UpNorth #SupporttheArts
Tickets on sale now to Grammy-nominated guitarist Cory Wong! 🎸 From sold-out shows around the world, to playing with Prince’s rhythm section and the bands on @colbertlateshow and @nbcthevoice, we are thrilled to have Cory Wong take Center Stage May 29. Cory’s music spans from funk, to rock, to jazz and back again with complete mastery of his craft. A dazzling performer, he’s known for delivering high-energy shows that will delight all ages. Tickets on sale now, get yours today at the link in bio! Are you 35 years old or younger? Use code 35UNDER35 for $35 seats! Are you 25 or younger? Text “TIX” to 844-319-5794 for a chance to get free and discounted tickets! Visit the link in bio to secure your seats. #NorthernMichigan #PerformingArtsCenter #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #PerformingArts #NorthernMI #BayHarborMI #5thAnniversary #LiveMusic #Concerts #DanceShow #CenterStage #thissummer #BayHarborMI #NorthernMI #UpNorth #CoryWong #CoryJWong #Vulfpeck #FearlessFlyers #FunkGuitarist #FunkGuitar
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A big shout-out to our friends at @monarchgfd, our Official 2022 Floral Partner and one of our newest Corporate Circle members! The Center is privileged to have worked with Monarch's amazingly creative team on many occasions, and we’re honored to have a partner who gives back in so many helpful ways. To learn more about the good things the Center's Corporate Circle is accomplishing and how to be a part of it, please visit our site, or contact Matt Wawro, Development Director at 231.439.2606.
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@glennwoodcustombuilders, creators of some of Northern Michigan's most beautiful homes, have turned their eye to Center Stage to support the artistry happening there, too! Thank you, Glennwood, for joining our Corporate Circle with your Annual Fund gift! To learn more about the good things the Center's Corporate Circle is accomplishing and how to be a part of it, please visit the link in bio or contact Matt Wawro, Development Director at 231.439.2606. #Glennwood #Glennwoodcustombuilders #CustomHomes #NorthernMichigan #PerformingArtsCenter #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #PerformingArts #NorthernMI #BayHarborMI #5thAnniversary #Theatre #TheatreLove #LiveMusic #Concerts #DanceShow #CenterStage #thissummer #BayHarborMI #NorthernMI #UpNorth #SupportTheArts
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Now Hiring an Events Assistant! 📣 Work part-time this summer job on the shores of Lake Michigan helping the Center plan and execute donor events. Reporting to our Development Director, the Events Assistant will be instrumental in organizing world class events like our 5th Anniversary Gala, artist meet and greets, and more. 🥂 Duties include coordinating with vendors, gathering RSVPs, helping with event set up and decorations, and engaging with our incredible donors. Could this be you? Read the full job description at the link in bio and email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@greatlakescfa.org with the subject line "Development Events Assistant" to apply. #NowHiringMichigan #NowHiring #EventAssistant #EventsCoordinator #EventProfessionals #LuxuryEvents #EventPlannerLife #BayHarbor #BayHarborMI #Petoskey #PetoskeyMI #SummerJob #SummerJobs #PetoskeyArea #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #Development #DevelopmentDirector #nonprofitjobs #nonprofitdevelopment
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As the Center embarks on its 5th Anniversary Season, it is with gratitude that we wish Executive Director Jill O'Neill well as she plans to retire in May to spend more time with her family. ❤️ Jill has served the Center since 2013, and under her direction, the venue was constructed and opened on time in 2018 and stayed financially operable through the 2020 and 2021 pandemic seasons.  She has played an integral part in helping the Center present exceptional performances and impactful educational events in Northern Michigan.  A message from Jill: "It has been a privilege to invest blood, sweat, and tears on behalf of the Center and I am incredibly proud of what we have all accomplished together. The Center is in such a good place, which is why I feel comfortable retiring to become a full-time mom. I can't wait to enjoy the Center's events and cheer on their next chapter as a patron!" A national search for a new Executive Director has garnered significant interest from experienced arts professionals across the country and the Board expects to finalize the search by early summer. Thank you for your inspiration, Jill!  #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #PerformingArts #NorthernMI #BayHarborMI #5thAnniversary #Theatre #TheatreLove #LiveMusic #Concerts #DanceShow #CenterStage #thissummer #BayHarborMI #NorthernMI #UpNorth #Retirement #ExecutiveDirector #ArtsLeadership #MichiganArtNews #MichiganArtScene #ArtsAdministration
“It’s like Blue Man Group meets Cirque du Soleil!” Join us this summer for nonstop fun when @collisionofrhythm takes Center Stage! The multitalented duo blend percussion, tap dancing, piano, juggling, singing, instrumentals, and more to deliver a high-impact and empowering performance. Audience interaction is a key part of every show. Artists Bronkar Lee and Aaron Williams want patrons to be part of the excitement, passion, and energy that comes from making art. 🌈 This event is presented by the Center’s Next Gen program, which offers enriching STEAM educational events to local students year-round. 🎟️ Single tickets to this event on sale June 1. Subscribe now to lock in your seats! 🔒For more information, head to our link in bio. #NextGen #GLCFA #InspireEntertainEducate #GreatLakesCenterfortheArts #ArtsforAll #YouthTheatre #PerformingArtsforKids #ArtEducation #NextGen #GreatLakesCenterForTheArts #InspireEntertainEducation #STEM #STEMEducation #CollisionofRhythm #FamilyFun #Percussion #NorthernMI#BayHarborMI#5thAnniversary#LiveMusic#Concerts#CenterStage #ThisSummer #BayHarborMI #NorthernMI #UpNorth
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