The Nutcracker Festival Ballet Providence's performance of The Nutcracker features a live orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, glittering costumes, and breath-taking dancing. 12/12/2008 - 12/14/2008 Various times Providence Performing Arts Center 220 Weybosset St. Providence 401-421-ARTS www.ppacri.org

11/21/2008 - 12/31/2008 401-351-4242 www.trinityrep.com Times vary throughout the run of show. See web site. All new - every year! a New England family holiday tradition. Apealing to young and old alike, this timeless tale of the power of forgivness is a welcome reminder of the magic the holidays bring. Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington St. Providence

11/28/2008 - 12/21/2008 www.granitetheatre.com Thurs. and Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. oliday favorite features the story of the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. edA Christmas Carol Holiday favorite features the story of the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Granite Theatre 1 Granite St. Westerly

11/29/2008 6 pm to 8 pm Take a leisurely self-guided evening tour through this opulent Gilded Age mansion decorated for the holidays, as you enjoy live holiday music and sample holiday sweets, eggnog and cider. The Breakers 44 Ochre Point Avenue Newport 401-847-1000 www.newportmansions.org