Scenes from the Great Russian Nutcracker — Colorado Springs, CO.

Program for the Great Russian Nutcracker — Colorado Springs, CO.

CoSprings: Great Russian Nutcracker

November 27, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F

This footprint doesn't really qualify as a day trip. However, it is one of the things we did here in Colorado Springs with mom and Aylin, so I think it is apropos.

Following a snowstorm that left the roads icy — but navigable — we went to the Ent Center for the Arts at the UCCS campus tonight. The performance was staged by the Moscow Ballet and included young dancers from the local area ... part of the Moscow Ballet's Community Engagement Programs Across the Country.

We enjoyed the performance very much ... but could have done without the cold air blowing on us from the ventilation system above us. Good thing we had cold weather gear with us or we would not have lasted through the performance.Read more