UPCOMING DEBUTS
DURING OPENING WEEKEND OF THE NUTCRACKER

	See Company Artist Brian Simcoe in his Cavalier debut with Principal Dancer Gavin Larsen as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Sunday, December 13 at 1pm	George Balanchine's The Nutcracker / Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert
	Later that same day, Company Artist Lucas Threefoot will tackle the role - partnering Principal Dancer Kathi Martuza. Sunday December 13 at 5:30pm Pictured right: Gavin Larsen and Artur Sultanov in the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier
OBT's Inclement Weather Policy: The show will go on! If you miss your scheduled Nutcracker performance due to weather, bring your tickets to the Keller box office through December 27, 2009 (theater box office opens 2 hours before each show) and we will reseat you.

A BENEFIT SCREENING FOR OBT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 / 7:30PM / CINEMA 21 / 21 and over

Join Artistic Director Christopher Stowell and the dancers of Oregon Ballet Theatre at a special benefit screening of La Danse. A runaway hit at New York's Film Forum, this documentary follows the production of seven works by the Paris Opera Ballet. The evening will include a special pre-screening talk with Christopher Stowell. Ticket proceeds will be donated to OBT. La Danse opens for an exclusive engagement December 11 at Cinema 21. $15 per ticket (21 and over) / BUY ONLINE (tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at Cinema 21 or online) 616 NW 21st Avenue (between Hoyt and Irving on NW 21st)

ALL TICKET PROCEEDS BENEFIT OBT Please help us show our appreciation to Cinema 21 by buying a glass of wine or beer at the theater!

La Danse Trailer

DINNER AT GRACIE'S RESTAURANT
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 / 5PM
GRACIE'S AT THE HOTEL DELUXE

Meet us beforehand for a 3-course prix fixe dinner at Gracie’s Restaurant - a steal at only $25 and available all night! 20% of the evening's sales will be donated to OBT.

Gracie's Restaurant at the

729 SW 15th Avenue Portland, OR 97205
(at the intersection of Yamhill and SW 15th Ave.)
Complimentary valet parking with Gracie’s validation

WALTZING + WASSAILING

Here we come a-wassailing! Join the Northwest Dance Project and the Vagabond Opera for a wonderful holiday evening of dance, song and music!

Friday / December 18  /  7 PM + 9 PM
Saturday / December 19  /  7 PM + 9 PM
Northwest Dance Project Studio + Performance Center
833 N Shaver Street (at Mississippi Ave), Portland, OR

Tickets / $27 Advance (no service fees), $30 at the door   GET TICKETS VERY Limited Seating Available

GET YOUR TICKETS BY DEC 12 (enter checkout code OBT) and a portion of the sale will benefit Oregon Ballet Theatre!

Waltzing + Wassailing will premiere seven new works from Portland-based choreographers Sarah Slipper, Jamey Hampton, Mary Oslund, Gregg Bielemeier, Andrea Parson, Patrick Kilbane and Linsdey Matheis created on our extraordinarily talented Project Company as the Vagabond Opera plays live.

The Vagabond Opera delivers passionate offerings of Bohemian cabaret for young and old. Paris hot jazz, gut bucket swing, tangos, Ukrainian folk-punk ballads, klezmer and vigorous originals meet a world of riverboat gambling queens, Turkish belly dancers, and the enigmatic Marlene Dietrich.

The results of this uniquely Portland collaboration will be an amazing evening comprised of fresh new works to celebrate the holiday season and the New Year. A fun, family friendly evening of music and dance with warm wassail for all!

In-studio seating is very limited to ensure an intimate experience.