'Nutcracker' magic stretches across Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island Dance Theater’s 20th anniversary of “The Nutcracker” isn’t just for South Whidbey; performers from throughout the island join the magical holiday tale. Pictured are Sylvia Hurlburt of Coupeville, Skyylynn Lippo of Coupeville, Christine Monaghan of Oak Harbor, Kelsey Lampe of Oak Harbor, Megan LeMay of Oak Harbor and Hannah Lampe of Oak Harbor. - Photo by Michael Stadler
Photo by Michael Stadler
Whidbey Island Dance Theater’s 20th anniversary of “The Nutcracker” isn’t just for South Whidbey; performers from throughout the island join the magical holiday tale. Pictured are Sylvia Hurlburt of Coupeville, Skyylynn Lippo of Coupeville, Christine Monaghan of Oak Harbor, Kelsey Lampe of Oak Harbor, Megan LeMay of Oak Harbor and Hannah Lampe of Oak Harbor.

December 14, 2012 · Updated 1:43 PM 

Whidbey Island Dance Theater’s 20th anniversary of “The Nutcracker” isn’t just for South Whidbey; performers from throughout the island join the magical holiday tale. Pictured are Sylvia Hurlburt of Coupeville, Skyylynn Lippo of Coupeville, Christine Monaghan of Oak Harbor, Kelsey Lampe of Oak Harbor, Megan LeMay of Oak Harbor and Hannah Lampe of Oak Harbor.

Catch the final performances this weekend at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 or at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at South Whidbey High School, 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley. All tickets cost $22 at the door, or $15-$20 in advance by calling 360-341-2221.

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