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Our annual holiday tradition, Nutcracker, returns from December 13-22 at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center. This beloved classic, accompanied by the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.

"The Nutcracker" offers significant educational value, both culturally and artistically. It introduces students to classical music through Tchaikovsky's iconic score, fostering an appreciation for orchestral compositions. The ballet itself showcases storytelling through dance, helping young audiences understand narrative structure, emotion, and character development without words. Its historical context provides insight into Russian art and 19th-century European traditions, broadening students' understanding of global cultures.

• Host: Maria O
• Registration opens November 7th at 12:30 pm
• # of Tickets: 150
• Ticket Types: Cottonwood students & siblings ages 4 and up, Required Chaperones
• Cost: $25
• No refunds after registration
• This is not a drop-off event. All students must have a chaperone for the duration of the event.
• ADA Accessible: Yes
• Check-in info: 10:00-10:15 am
• Parking paid out-of-pocket
• You will receive a reminder email from your host before the event with any additional details. Please do not reach out to the field trip facility/venue directly. If you have questions, please direct them to the Cottonwood coordinator instead.
• Focus Area: Art
• Adult Transition Program and Transition Age students have been invited to attend this event in order to increase social interactions with peers and work on independent living skills.

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