Nutcracker Tea

Sunday, December 18, 4:30-6:30PM
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
201 East Trade Street

We invite you and your family to North Carolina Dance Theatre’s first annual Nutcracker Tea. A perfect way to kick off your holiday season, the Tea will take place in the Ballroom of the beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, and will prove to be a delight for ballet lovers of all ages. Along with The Ritz-Carlton traditional tea service, you and your guests will enjoy holiday entertainment and have the chance to meet members of the Nutcracker cast for photos and autographs.

Time for Tea!
Admission to the Nutcracker Tea is $60 for adults and $30 for children 16 and under.
Be a Sugar Plum Table Sponsor for only $500! 
Sugar Plum Table Sponsor benefits: 

• 1 table at Nutcracker Tea (Total: 8 seats)
• Logo placement/listing in Nutcracker Tea program (if confirmed by December 8th)
• Logo placement/listing on event signage (if confirmed by December 8th)
• $5 off tickets to select 2011 Nutcracker performances based upon availability (see exclusions below)

Tickets on sale through noon on Thursday, December 15th. Tickets will not be available at the door.

For more information call 704-372-0101 x2773 or email lsheppard@ncdance.org.

Charlotte’s Favorite Holiday Tradition
We hope you’re also planning to join us for one of our Nutcracker performances! All Nutcracker Tea attendees will be offered a $5 discount on Nutcracker performance tickets Dec. 9-11 and 16-18. The Tea is immediately following the Sunday, December 18th 2 PM Nutcracker matinee performance and preceding the 7 PM performance. *Discount excludes matinees on Dec. 10, 11 & 17.
 
Helpful Information

Parking Information:
Please park in any of the five designated garages for the $5 rate.

1. Bank of America Parking Garage
2. Hearst Tower Garage
3. International Trade Center Garage
4. Fifth Third Bank Center Garage
5. Seventh Street Station

MAP of garages>

If asked, please tell the parking attendant that you are attending the NC Dance Theatre Nutcracker Event. You will pull a ticket from the entrance gate – please keep your ticket with you. At check in at The Ritz-Carlton, we will collect your $5 and issue you an exit pass from the garage. 

Check In:
Check in will begin at 4:30PM on the second floor of The Ritz-Carlton.

Attire:
Festive Holiday Attire is welcome and encouraged!

Schedule of Events:
4:30 PM  Arrival and Check-in on 2nd Floor of The Ritz Carlton

5:15 PM  Remarks
5:20 PM  Tea Service Begins
6:00 PM  Nutcracker Story Time with the Children
6:30 PM  Event Ends

Sponsors

Nutcracker Tea Presented by

Special Thanks to: