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Who: All ages
What: E.A. Hoffmann’s fairy tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, first premiered in 1892. New York Theatre Ballet’s production is the only hour-long Nutcracker presented by a professional troupe in the metro area. It is perfectly suited to the attention span of younger audience members, yet sophisticated enough for the most discerning adult.
When: Sunday, December 2 at 2PM & 5PM
Where: South Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Cost: $30, $40 (SOPAC Members: $25, $35)

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Who: All ages.
What: Canal Park Playhouse is thrilled to present the NY premiere of CircusWorX, created and performed by Brent McCoy.
Where: Canal Park Playhouse, 508 Canal Street, between Greenwich and West Streets in Tribeca, NY, NY.
When: Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, November 10 to Sunday, December 2. All days at both 1 pm and 4 pm.
Cost: $20 for a regular ticket. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.canalparkplayhouse.com.

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Who: All ages.
What: A play by Eric Coble and directed by Jon A. Russo.
Story Line:
The prince has the shoe. He’s ready to wed. But who’s the woman behind the foot? Two investigative reporters compete for the scoop of the century, interviewing story book celebrities in this no-holds-barred expose of the timeless love story and what it means to find and tell the truth.
Where: Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Place, Upper Montclair, NJ.
When: December 1, 2, 8, 9 at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Cost: $8 per ticket.

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Who: All ages.
What: Kick off the holidays with family favorites from the Newark Boys Chorus and the BONJ Symphony Orchestra. This is a benefit event for St. Joseph’s Healthcare System.
Where: Shea Center, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ
When: Sunday, December 2 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Cost: $25/adults, $15/students, $10/children. Tickets are required for the event.
This event is sponsored by New Jersey Family. For more information call 973-720-2371 or click here.

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Who: All ages.
What: Created by Michael Aquino, Deivis Garcia, Jane Mandel, and Dania Ramos. The smokin’ Mi Casa Band (featuring Michael Aquino, Deivis Garcia, Jane Keitel, Cindi Merklee and Chris Blanco) and stellar storytellers (Jennica Carmona and Chris Kent) are back with some new songs and stories and a multi-cultural bundle of holiday cheer! Come to our fiesta and sing, dance, and celebrate in this bilingual treat for the entire family.
Where: Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road, West Orange NJ.
When: Previews Wednesday, November 28 at 7:00pm and Thursday, November 29 at 7:00pm, Opens November 30 – December 16, 2012, Fridays at 7:00pm, Saturdays at 11:00am & 3:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm.
Cost: Previews $10, Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays: Adults ($20) & Children Under 17 ($10). Call (973) 395-5551 or click here for further information and reservations. Luna Stage is wheelchair accessible.

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Who: All ages
What: The New York Theatre Ballet presents The Nutcracker
When: Sunday, December 2 at 2PM & 5PM
Where: South Orange Performing Arts Center, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Cost: $30, $40 (SOPAC Members: $25, $35)

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Who: All ages
What: Head to the streets for downtown Millburn’s 29th annual Snowflake Parade. Guests can expect clowns, refreshments, and photos with Santa. For more info click here.
When: December 2nd from 1:30-5pm
Where: Millburn Avenue between Holmes and Spring Streets,
Millburn, NJ
Cost: Free

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Who: All ages.
What: A play by Eric Coble and directed by Jon A. Russo.
Story Line:
The prince has the shoe. He’s ready to wed. But who’s the woman behind the foot? Two investigative reporters compete for the scoop of the century, interviewing story book celebrities in this no-holds-barred expose of the timeless love story and what it means to find and tell the truth.
Where: Studio Playhouse, 14 Alvin Place, Upper Montclair, NJ.
When: December 1, 2, 8, 9 at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Cost: $8 per ticket.

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Who: All ages.
What: A timeless story for the whole family to enjoy! With an original musical score, life-sized puppets, masks, and magic, Enchantment Theatre Company brings to life this charming tale of love and devotion, creating an unforgettable theatrical experience. Based on the book by Margery Williams, this innovative production combines the theatrical magic and signature style of Enchantment Theatre with the musical magic of Tony®, Emmy®, and Grammy® Award-winning composer Don Sebesky (Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Boston Pops, New York Philharmonic).
Where: State Theatre, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ.
When: Sunday, December 2 at 1:00 PM
Cost: P $30.00; A $25.00; B $20.00; C $15.00

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Who: All ages.
What: Canal Park Playhouse is thrilled to present the NY premiere of CircusWorX, created and performed by Brent McCoy.
Where: Canal Park Playhouse, 508 Canal Street, between Greenwich and West Streets in Tribeca, NY, NY.
When: Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, November 10 to Sunday, December 2. All days at both 1 pm and 4 pm.
Cost: $20 for a regular ticket. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.canalparkplayhouse.com.

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Who: Kids and their families.
What:  Join a book signing and holiday party with children’s author and illustrator Shankman and O’Neill!  Bring your S+O books for a signing, story time with Ed, drawings from Dave and a special sing along!
Where: Insanitea, 570 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
When: Sunday, December 2 from 12 pm – 3 pm
Cost: Free

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Who: Lovers of arts and culture of all ages.
What:Bank of America / Merrill Lynch offers free admission for cardholders to participating museums the first weekend of each month.
Where: Participating Museums:

• Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art
• Liberty Science Center
• Montclair Art Museum
• Morris Museum
• Newark Museum
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Whitney Museum of Art
• Rubin Museum of Art
• Staten Island Children’s Museum
• Brooklyn Children’s Museum

When: First weekend of the month–Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2
Cost: Free for each cardholder.

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Who: Shoppers of all ages.
What: There will be gifts of all kinds such as children’s toys ,books and clothing, personalized gifts, women’s clothing and accessories, costume jewelry, fabric bags, artwork, home goods and much, much more! Bring in your unwanted gold and turn it into cash! You don’t want to miss this opportunity!!
Where: Shoresh Preschool Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ.
When: Sunday,  December 2 from 9 am – 3 pm.
Cost: Free admission and great deals.