The Richmond Symphony will accompany “The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition for many, at the Carpenter Theater Dec. 8-24.

Stoner Winslett, Richmond Ballet’s artistic director, choreographed the production of the Christmas classic which tells the story of Clara and her journey with the Nutcracker Prince to the magical kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Visit the Richmond Ballet’s website for the production’s show times:

https://richmondballet.com/event/the-nutcracker/2023-12-08/, or call (804) 344-0906.

Also this month, the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program will present a free performance open to the community at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University.

December will also offer the chance to support the arts and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program by attending “Santa’s Symphony Soirée.” The holiday fundraising event will take place over three nights, Dec. 12-14. Doors will open at 6 p.m. at the Event Building at Model Tobacco Lofts, 1100 Richmond Highway with the evenings combining performances from the Richmond Symphony ensembles with food, drink and holiday cheer.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.richmondsymphony.com