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Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra present their annual production of The Nutcracker.
Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra present their annual production of The Nutcracker.

Things to do next week and next month

NEXT WEEK

Strolling: Little Rock's Statehouse Convention Center turns into a wintry fairy land with the annual CARTI Festival of Trees, Nov. 18-21. It starts with the daddy-daughter Sugar Plum Ball (6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18, sold out) and continues with other regular activities such as Festival After Dark (7 p.m. Nov. 19, $50) and Stroll Through the Forest (1:30-4 p.m. Nov. 20). Call (501) 660-7616 or visit carti.com.

NEXT MONTH

Twirling: Sugarplums, mice and marching soldiers act out a Christmas classic as Ballet Arkansas and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra present their annual production of The Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-12, 2 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Maumelle Performing Arts Center, 100 Victory Lane, Maumelle. Tickets are $20-$52. Call (501) 666-1761 or visit balletarkansas.org.

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