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Three versions of ‘Nutcracker,’ including two on film, among events this weekend

Contributed Photo from Karlene Claridy / Chattanooga Ballet has reimagined its production of "The Nutcracker" for 2020 and will present the classic ballet on Chattanooga's PBS station, Channel 45, five times leading up to Christmas. Various scenes were shot at the Lookout Mountain Club, Sculpture Fields, Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Wildflowers Tea Shop & Apothecary, The Hot Chocolatier and the lobby of the Tivoli Theatre, among others. Contributed Photo from Karlene Claridy / Chattanooga Ballet has reimagined its production of "The Nutcracker" for 2020 and will present the classic ballet on Chattanooga's PBS station, Channel 45, five times leading up to Christmas. Various scenes were shot at the Lookout Mountain Club, Sculpture Fields, Hunter Museum of American Art, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Wildflowers Tea Shop & Apothecary, The Hot Chocolatier and the lobby of the Tivoli Theatre, among others.

By Lisa Denton December 17, 2020 4 min read

* Note: Venues will follow local, state and federal health and safety guidelines relating to face masks, social distancing and capacity limits.

MUSIC

CHATTANOOGA BOYS CHOIR – Virtual holiday concert, compilation featuring CBC choristers, Metropolitan Bells, Baylor School Orchestra, Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African-American Song and Ballet Tennessee alumni, premieres 7 p.m. Dec. 18; available for viewing through Dec. 25. https://www.facebook.com/cbchoir

CHATTANOOGA SYMPHONY & OPERA – Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. Holiday Brass, featuring CSO brass ensemble and string quintet, 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19, 4 p.m. Dec. 20. $25 general, $15 students 17 and older. 423-267-8583, chattanoogasymphony.org

THE SIGNAL – 1810 Chestnut St. Starlito, with Killah Calico, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19. $35-$50. thesignaltn.com/