San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker Season in Full Swing

Posted On: Monday, December 12, 2011 - 5:29pm | Posted By: Diane Hourany
Topics: Community Information | Tags: Nutcracker, San Francisco Ballet, The Ballet Shop

For the past 9+ years, I've volunteered for the San Francisco Ballet by working in The Ballet Shop on the mezzanine level. During Nutcracker, which usually starts early December and goes through New Year's, the shop carries wooden nutcrackers of every size, color, and style, and hundreds of different ornaments. I worked the Sunday matinee performance yesterday and we sold tens of thousands of dollars worth, earning money for the ballet.

I love seeing the families and kids dressed up in their holiday finery. Many children are accompanied by their grandparents, and it's so fun to watch them navigate through the crowded shop, looking for a memento of the occasion, or perhaps a gift for a loved one at home. The look of delight and surprise on their faces makes me smile, and I love being in that atmosphere to launch the season.

If you can't find a nutcracker to your liking on this table, you're probably not going to find it anywhere!

Diane Hourany

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