Nutcracker Magic Comes to Essex Library

The Essex Library welcomed a visit from Clara, the Sugarplum Fairy, and the Nutcracker Prince last week, when members of the Eastern Connecticut Ballet appeared for an enchanted evening of music, dance, and story-telling. An enraptured audience of children and parents listened to a reading of “The Nutcracker”, then got to watch real, live dancers demonstrate ballet, and even join in themselves.

This program was a gift from Eastern Connecticut Ballet to the community, who are marking their 10^th Anniversary Nutcracker at The Garde Arts Center in New London. Performances are December 10 at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m. and December 11 at 1:30 p.m., an ideal holiday treat for families. Sets and costumes transport you to 1850 New London while the legendary music of Tchaikovsky is performed by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra. For tickets: call 860 444-7373 or online at www.gardearts.org.