The holiday spirit is growing in Bloomington – Normal and this weekend you can really put yourself in the mood as The Twin Cities Ballet presents the 31^st running of The Nutcracker at Braden Auditorium, Illinois State University.

This year I have the pleasure of playing Motherginger. I went into this thinking OK let’s get it over with until the excitement of the dancers and instructors at Twin Cities Dance won me over. Since meeting these little dolls that appear on stage from underneath my skirt my attitude has changed, I want to do a great job.

These parents and kids have been working hard since September and will leave you in the holiday spirit. Get your tickets at the Braden Auditorium box office and enjoy. The Nutrcracker starts at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. We will see you there –JD Justice