We explore favorite places to view glowing lights and beautifully decorated architecture during this holiday season. Then, a maestro and choreographer discuss one of the season’s most popular performances — “The Nutcracker.”
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Wisconsin Weekend: Where To Experience Holiday Magic
From Cedarburg to Hayward, Wisconsin has a plethora of scenic, historically-significant spots adorned with holiday lights and accoutrements to scope out this season. A historian takes us on a trek across the state to visit some of the biggest standouts.
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Wisconsin Weekend: The Nutcracker
The first performance of “The Nutcracker” was in 1892 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Nearly 130 years later, it’s still popular with audiences around the world. A local maestro and choreographer join to talk about the history of this ballet and their artistic approaches to it.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Laura Pavin Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Joe DeRose Guest
- Andrew Sewell Guest
- Sara Schumann Guest
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