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Though it is illegal for pranksters to shout about non-existent fires in a theater, shrieking after an encounter with an underseat gum wad is permissible. Shout about what's on stage instead with today's deal: for $22, you get one A-Tier seating ticket to The Nutcracker, presented by the Anchorage Concert Association, on Sunday, November 28 at 5 p.m. (a $45 value). The performance will take place in the Atwood Concert Hall at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, located on West 6th Avenue.

Snuggle up with your kin as skilled local dancers and instrumentalists from the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra guide your senses through the classic holiday tale of The Nutcracker, a story in which toys come to life, evil mice are put to justice, and everyone is good at ballet. An established community tradition, the event is perfect for families looking for a fun seasonal bonding activity, as well as dieting foodies who want to feast their eyes, but not their bellies, on sugary pre-prunes.

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• Ah, the envy and generosity of the holidays, the workings of mysterious mechanical dolls, the magic of the mouse kingdom—it must be the holiday season because The Nutcracker hits the Atwood Concert Hall later this month with iconic music performed by the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra and choreography performed by dancers from the Eugene Ballet Company and Alaska Dance Theatre. – Dawnell Smith Anchorage Press