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#GIVEAWAY – Who’s ready for The Nutcracker by the NWF Ballet?

The Nutcracker is a tradition for locals as the start of our holiday season...

Jared Williams

The Nutcracker, presented by the Northwest Florida Ballet and Symphony Orchestra, is coming up on November 17th, 18th & 19th at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville.

The Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker is a tradition for locals as the start of our holiday season. The performances will feature international ballet stars Joseph Michael Gatti and Andrea Harvey in the principal roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy & Prince.

Several other international guest artists, the NFB Company and over 100 local children round out the cast.

Want to win two free tickets?

You can win two tickets to the November 17th performance and VIP reception tickets, valued at $126.00!!! All you have to do is share this video and tag a friend in the comments. We’ll pick a winner this Friday!

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