The Spirit of the Season in Avon

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December 13, 2022

Where better to spend the holiday season than in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado?

With winter sports galore and that festive-feeling of being surrounded by beautiful lights and decorations, Avon is the perfect place to enjoy the holidays. With amazing early-season conditions that feel like mid-winter, you can shred the slopes of Beaver Creek mountain or nearby Vail before relaxing at one of the local luxury hotel spas. Holiday performances at the Vilar Performing Arts Center offer fun for the whole family and will create memories that last a lifetime.

The Nutcracker Ballet – December 16 – 18th

Vilar Center, Beaver Creek

The holiday tradition of The Nutcracker comes to life with beautiful performances, spectacular costumes and mesmerizing backdrops. The classic story follows Clara on a magical journey with the Nutcracker prince from the Christmas Eve party and battle scene between the soldiers and mouse army, to the Land of the Snowflakes and the Land of Sweets. They are welcomed by the Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy, with rewards of beautiful gifts and celebrations of dances from around the world. Clara awakens from her dream at home with exciting and beautiful memories of her journey with her Nutcracker Prince.

This high-level production features incredible artistry, breathtaking dancing, beautiful costumes and colorful sets that are on-par with performances seen from large scale studios.

We invite you to join the talented dancers of the Vail Youth Ballet Company and Vail Valley Academy of Dance as they share their performance of this classic holiday production at the Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Experience the magic of The Nutcracker Ballet!

Four performances take place Friday 12/10 at 7:30pm, Saturday 12/11 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday 12/12 at 2pm. Ticket options are $35 and $45 (plus fees). Tickets go on sale now at https://www.friendsofthedance.org/nutcracker2021 or call 970-845-TIXS

 

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical – December 19-20

THE BELOVED TV CLASSIC RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER SOARS OFF-SCREEN & ONTO THE STAGE!

Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL.

It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us.

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IS THE SHOW ALL AGES? Yes, the show is for all ages!

HOW LONG IS THE SHOW? The show is roughly 90 minutes in length including a 20-minute intermission.

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