Friday, November 19, 2021
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House
6:00PM
Gala Chairs: Jane and Skip Netzorg

Celebrate the tradition of The Nutcracker like never before and experience the wonder of creative innovation. Join us, in-person or virtually, to celebrate 60 +1 years! Get a first glimpse of the stunning artistry captured in the new Nutcracker sets and costumes and be inspired by both a traditional and an innovative work performed live. Enjoy bubbly cocktails, a fairy tale auction, on-stage performances, and an opulent dinner in the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy as we join together to leap into the future of artistry, movement, and innovation.

 

Evening Timeline

6:00PM
ELLIE CAULKINS FOYER
Cocktails and Conversations
John Atencio Jewelry Suprise Boxes
Colorado Ballet Auxillary Wine Pull
Silent Auction

7:00PM
VIRTUAL EVENT BEGINS

7:30PM
ELLIE CAULKINS THEATER
The Nutcracker Set and Costume Unveiling
Live Performance of the Sugar Plum Pas De Deux
and The Caged Bird Sings
Live Auction and Paddie Raise

8:30PM
CHAMBERS GRANT SALON AND STUDIO LOFT
Dinner Served

10:00PM
ELLIE CAULKINS FOYER
Coffee and Chocolates