The 5 Points Nutcracker: Sweet Divertissements
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 7pm - 8:30pm
Location
Dickens Opera House
302 Main Street
Details
Experience the magic of the season with **The 5 Points Nutcracker: Sweet Divertissements** at the iconic Dickens Opera House! This all-ages event blends timeless holiday charm with unforgettable jazz, storytelling, and cultural celebration.
Be captivated by exclusive previews of *Sweet Divertissements* as LuneAseas brings Colorado's rich history to life through original music, shadow puppetry, stunning movement, and vibrant costumes. Step into the Golden Age of 5 Points, Denver—known as "the Harlem of the West"—with the Tenia Nelson Band and the Boulder Philharmonic performing Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's 1960 jazz twist on Tchaikovsky's *Nutcracker Suite*.
Celebrate legendary figures and places in Colorado's African American history as award-winning musicians and dancers transport you into an enchanting world of sound and story. Don't miss this unique holiday spectacle—grab your tickets now and make it a night to remember!
Don't forget, there will be a full bar and food for purchase!
Sponsored by the Boulder Philharmonic and Dicken's Opera House
