NSU alumni invited to attend 'Nutcracker' performance

(Tahlequah, Okla.)--With the holidays approaching, Northeastern State University alumni have a special opportunity to attend a Tulsa Ballet performance of The Nutcracker.

NSU alumni are invited to attend an afternoon presentation Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Second St., courtesy of the NSU Alumni Association. Before the performance, alumni can attend a noon lunch at Spaghetti Warehouse, 221 E. Brady St.

We are working to create alumni events which have broad appeal, said Daniel Johnson, director of alumni services. Many of our previous gatherings in the Tulsa area have involved sporting events, so an afternoon with the Tulsa Ballet lets us connect with alumni who perhaps are interested in arts and entertainment.

The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet performed by numerous companies during the holidays due to its enormous popularity. The score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky counts among the worlds most famous musical compositions.

Tulsa Ballet is led by artistic director Marcello Angelini, now in his 16th season with the company. In March 2008, Tulsa Ballet was featured on the cover of Pointe magazine. This is a distinction granted to only one ballet company per year. The Nutcracker is an annual production.

Alumni Association seating for the Dec. 17 performance is orchestra level.

Price of attendance is $35 for Alumni Association members and $40 for non-members. The lunch is included in the ticket price and includes a choice of five entrees, salad and beverages. Quantities are limited and reservations are required.

For information or to purchase tickets call the Office of Alumni Relations at 918-458-2143. Tickets can also be purchased on the Alumni web site.