Is there any Austin Christmas institution quite like Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker, which marks its 63rd season this year? Not just The Nutcracker, but Artistic Director Stephen Mills’ version of The Nutcracker, which celebrates its 25th year. But it’s really the 133rd year that we all get to celebrate how Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky gave us the gift that keeps on giving in his enchanting tale of Clara and her magical journey to the Land of Sweets. – Richard Whittaker
