Local Nutcracker hits stage

How much more holiday can you get than the dazzle of the Nutcracker Ballet? Sebastopol’s own ballet school has a cast of 75 (and one dog) to delight audiences this year. It opens Friday (12/16) at 7 p.m., plays Sat. (11/17) 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. All performances are at Analy High School Theater on High School St. in Sebastopol. At 1 p.m. on Sat. and Sun there is complimentary Sugar Plum party when the public can meet performers before the ballet. Reserved seating is $20, general is $15. Available at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door.