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Jazz Orchestra: Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker"

Saturday, December 6
1PM
4:30PM
The Bay Theatre, Suttons Bay
Music
$15

Get into the swing of the holiday season as the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra performs Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite. Enjoy an evening of playful takes on your favorite songs from Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday ballet as reimagined by The Duke himself!

https://www.interlochen.org/events/jazz-orchestra-duke-ellingtons-nutcracker-2025-12-06

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