Nutcracker in July to be celebrated on July 26

Lead photo by Kelsey Knight 

Photo by Jez Timms

Let’s raise a glass to great wine and ballet.

By Debbie Hall

Nutcracker in July, a Grand Tasting Wine Event benefiting Nevada Ballet Theatre and the upcoming reimagined production of The Nutcracker, will be held at the Crush Pad Wine Bar on July 26.

Guests will enjoy a sommelier’s playground—featuring over 25 exquisite wines, poured by professional sommeliers who will guide them through each pour with stories, insights, and surprises, as a celebration of the senses.

The general admission ticket will include:

·         A curated tasting experience with over 25 wines poured by top sommeliers

·         A decadent cheese and charcuterie grazing table

·         A custom artisan wine goblet crafted by Clay Arts Vegas

·         Live flute performance by Thelma Davis

Guests with a VIP ticket will enjoy early access, exclusive wine pairings, and a private meet-and-greet with Artistic Director Roy Kaiser.

Wines tasted will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting The Nutcracker.

This December marks the debut of a brand-new production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, specially reimagined and redesigned for the Nevada Ballet Theatre. This iconic holiday classic will be transformed into a stunning 1930s Art Deco wonderland, created by acclaimed scenic and costume designer Michael Raiford. The performance will feature dancers from NBT’s professional company alongside students from the School of Nevada Ballet Theatre, offering a magical experience that beautifully blends tradition, innovative design, and holiday spirit. Visit nevadaballet.org to learn more.

Crush Pad Wine Bar is a modern wine bar centrally located in Southern Nevada, offering art, classes, parties, and music events. Starting in August, Crush Pad Wine Bar will feature live music every Wednesday night through the end of the year. For more info, visit crushpadwinebar.com. Follow on Facebook and Instagram.

Clay Arts Vegas (CAV) was founded in 2011, with its first location opening in the Las Vegas Arts District. There are students, team building, school trips, scouting merit badges, date nights, and private parties. CAV hosts juried shows in its Victor F. Keen Gallery and exhibits work in Las Vegas City Hall and the Clark County library system. CAV participates in fundraising efforts for One Million Bones (a benefit for survivors of genocide in sub-Saharan Africa), The Ronald McDonald House, The Las Vegas Artist Guild, The National Mining Museum, The Center, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and many other organizations, which have made CAV more than just an arts studio. They also actively participate in community outreach, from isolated classes and installations to internships with local high school students. They believe art needs to be accessible and that community in today’s world is both local and global.

In 2019, CAV relocated to a new facility that is approximately 8,000 square feet, featuring space for two resident artists, semi-private studios, a larger gallery, and additional room for classes with natural light. For more info, visit clayartsvegas.com.

Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker in July will be held at Crush Pad Wine Bar, 7865 W. Sahara Ave., starting at 6 p.m. for VIP guests and 7 p.m. for general admission on July 26. To purchase tickets, click here.