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CONCERTS PART ONE 18 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Cary Arts Center Bonus Performance Town of Cary & Clayton Piano Festival present "From Russia with Love" Saturday, November 4 | 7:30 p.m. Adults $20; Seniors (55+) & Students $15; Marvelous Music Season Ticket Holders $12 Cary Arts Center Emmy Award-winning radio producer, author, and teacher David Dubal hosts this fascinating look at works from Russian romanticism performed by young international virtuoso pianist Nikita Galaktionov.Dubal and Galaktionov take you on a musical tour of Russia, visiting old war horses as well as obscure classics, providing insightful readings and entertaining commentary to make the music come alive. Friends of Page-Walker 2017–18 Concert Series The Friends of Page-Walker Concert Series offers intimate Sunday afternoon concerts that begin at 4 p.m. in the Main Gallery of the historic Page-Walker Arts & History Center.Light refreshments are served at intermission. For more info, call (919) 460-4963 or visit www. friendsofpagewalker.org. Tickets ($16–18) are available at www.eTix.com. "Holidays in Rhythm" with the Gregg Gelb Jazz Quintet Sunday, December 10 | 4 p.m. With the rhythmic jazz beat of the season, Gregg Gelb and his musicians will offer a new and delightful approach to the holidays. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to listen to an afternoon of jazz and seasonal music? A noted local jazz musician, Gregg has been performing since the 1980s and brings his special talents to the Page- Walker. Cary Ballet presents "The Nutcracker Suite" Saturday, December 16 | 10 a.m. Sunday, December 17 | 2:30 p.m. You will be treated to a delightful version of the beloved holiday classic "The Nutcracker" that features the Sugarplum Fairy as well as a mini-ballet demonstration by Cary Ballet's Artistic Director. Following each performance, join us for a special Ballerina Tea. Decorate a teacup and take photos with featured ballerinas. Tickets for the Ballerina Tea are $10 and sold separately. Opera Xpress presents "The Billy Goats Gruff" Sunday, March 4 | 3 p.m. Once upon a time, there were three billy goats enjoying a game of hide-and-seek after school when a bully blocked the bridge—their way home—and took their doll. When two of the goats resolve to fi nd a new route home, the smallest goat stands up to the bully to get her doll back and cross the bridge—and even makes a friend! Atlantic Coast Theatre presents "Rockin' Red Riding Hood" Saturday, April 21 | 10 a.m. Rock along with Little Red, Grandma, Jack Lumber, and B.B. Wolf as the traditional story of "Little Red Riding Hood" is updated in thisrock musical. The history of rock n' roll is woven into the show as original songs progress through different styles—from blues to modern rock. THE NUTCRACKER SUITE