Colorado Ballet to Host First Annual Nutcracker Market, 11/5

DENVER - Colorado Ballet will host the first annual Colorado Ballet Nutcracker Market November 5-8, 2015 in a heated tent in Skyline Park in Downtown Denver at 16th and Arapahoe Streets.

The market will consist of an upscale retail market, with additional artisan and high-end craft booths. In addition to the holiday market, Colorado Ballet will host other events and activities including a private kick-off cocktail party, four Breakfast with Santa events, a food court with a variety of food trucks, and live music by local chorale and music groups. Colorado Ballet Academy students will also perform on November 8.

"Colorado Ballet takes great pride in hosting our first annual Colorado Ballet Nutcracker Market, which will kick-off the holiday season in Denver," said Sarah Treviño-Anderson, Colorado Ballet Special Events and Boutique Manager. "The Nutcracker Market will showcase the best Denver has to offer for holiday gift ideas with great entertainment and holiday festivities."

The event will be held annually during the first weekend of November in Downtown Denver and will benefit Colorado Ballet and its affiliate programs.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are free. Breakfast with Santa costs $30 and includes breakfast, visit with Santa, cookie and ornament decorating, and admission to the market for one day. The Kick-off Cocktail Party on November 5 costs $50 for a single ticket or $75 for a couple and both tickets include hors d'oeurves, two drinks and market entry on one of the following days. For more information on the Colorado Ballet Nutcracker Market, visitwww.coloradoballet.org/nutcrackermarket.

About Colorado Ballet

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 55 years of presenting world-class classical ballet and superior dance in Denver. Under the direction of Artistic Director Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet enhances the cultural life of Colorado through performances of the professional company, training at the Academy, and Education & Outreach programs. Visit www.coloradoballet.org.

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