Ballet Austin's 62nd season of "The Nutcracker" kicks off Friday, featuring artistic director Stephen Mills' original choreography. Why it matters: It's the longest-running production of "The ...

musical monkey and the nutcracker doll. Choose 4 or 5 children to skipthrough the spaces, touching the shoulder or back of whoever they pass, to form 4 or5 follow-the-leader ‘tinsel’ lines.