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Four Days Left to Experience The Nutcracker Magic!
12.19.24
There are just four days left to experience Festival Ballet Theatre's acclaimed production of The Nutcracker at the Irvine Barclay Theatre! This beloved holiday classic, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, runs through December 24 with both matinee and evening performances. Don’t miss it!
Directed by Salwa Rizkalla, the breathtaking production features professional company dancers, talented young performers, and guest artists from renowned companies like the New York City Ballet and Joffrey Ballet. Highlights include dazzling sets, stunning costumes, and the captivating Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, performed by stars like Tiler Peck, Roman Mejia, Jeraldine Mendoza, and Dylan Gutierrez.
The intimate Barclay Theatre at 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, hosts all performances. Tickets range from $45–$70 and are available at thebarclay.org or by calling 949.854.4646.
Related Event: Nutcracker Tea Party
Enhance the holiday magic with the Nutcracker Tea Party, featuring delightful treats, champagne for adults, and photo opportunities with cast members like Clara. Tea Parties take place one hour before select performances.
Tea Party Tickets:
- Adults/Seniors: $45
- Children Under 21: $35
For Tea Party tickets, contact the Barclay Box Office at 949.854.4646 or tickets@thebarclay.org. Note: Tea Party tickets do not include admission to The Nutcracker.
More information: festivalballet.org.
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Studs Now Open at Irvine Spectrum Center: Your Earscaping® Destination!
12.18.24
Ready for a Hole New You®? Studs, the expert in all aspects of your Earscaping® journey, is now open.
Whether you're getting pierced or looking for new earrings, Studs has trained piercers who use needles (never piercing guns!), allowing for better precision, safety, and healing with cute, high-quality earrings.
Studs offers a fresh take on ear piercing and earrings. They provide expert and safe ear-piercing services with needles and a wide collection of high-quality earrings to create your dream Earscape.
- Must be 13 or older to get pierced.
- Walk-ins welcome, or schedule an appointment!
Open Sunday–Thursday: 10 AM–9 PM; Friday–Saturday: 10 AM–10 PM.
Located Near Nordstrom at Irvine Spectrum Center.
767 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine.
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