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The Nutcracker<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Enjoy a magical day at The Strong filled with storytelling and dance from The Nutcracker<\/em>, Tchaikovsky\u2019s beloved ballet. This special Veteran\u2019s Day program is presented in conjunction with the Rochester City Ballet and features professional dancers. The Nutcracker runs November 26-30 at the Eastman Theater and from December 5-7 at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua.<\/p>\n 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Christmas Carol<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Geva Theater stops by the museum to welcome guests into the holiday season with a preview performance at the museum. Stop by their table to learn about their annual production of A Christmas Carol<\/em>, take a silly holiday photo, and enter for a chance to win two free tickets to the production. 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