Nutcracker Tradition Contest—We Have a Winner!

This photo earned the Morris family two tickets to the classic ballet.

We have a winner of Patch's "Nutcracker Tradition" photo contest. This picture of 4-year-old Natalie with her nutcracker has earned her family two tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's always-in-demand production of the classic story of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. Meghan Morris, Natalie's mom, wrote her daughter had her tonsils out earlier this week. During her recovery, Natalie has been watching the Nutcracker Ballet on YouTube—and even saw a few local kids peform the dance while she still was in the hospital. "I would love to take her to the Nutcracker after Christmas since she missed out on so many Christmas activities this year," Morris wrote. Recognized as one of the most popular ballets of all time, "The Nutcracker" is a …

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Jessica Sinichak

9:07 am on Monday, December 31, 2012

That's awesome Meghan! So glad you had a nice time. If you took a photo of Natalie at the Nutcracker, please upload it to this article. Happy New Year!   more ›

Upload Your Child's Photo Here for a Chance to See 'The Nutcracker' in Pittsburgh!

Share the photo of the child you love best with a nutcracker to enter Patch's "Nutcracker Tradition" contest. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming holiday production of "The Nutcracker."

ENTER: Show Patch Your Favorite Girl or Boy with a Nutcracker, Win Tickets to PBT's "The Nutcracker"

Share the photo of the child you love best with a nutcracker to enter Patch's "Nutcracker Tradition" contest. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming holiday production of "The Nutcracker."

Attending a performance of "The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition, and this year Patch wants to help you enjoy Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's always-in-demand production of the classic story of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. Enter Patch’s "Nutcracker Tradition" photo contest by sharing a photo or photos of your favorite child holding your family’s favorite nutcracker. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to attend a performance this month of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s holiday spectacular "The Nutcracker." Starting today and until Dec. 18, you may enter our contest by uploading here your photo or photos of your favorite youngster with a nutcracker.  Each Patch site in Western Pennsylvania will choose one winner and award one prize, using…

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'Nutcracker Tradition' Contest Official Rules

Below are guidelines for our "Nutcracker Tradition" contest, running from Dec. 6-18. No purchase is required to enter or win.

PATCH.COM GIVEAWAYS OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN   1. ELIGIBILITY:  Patch.com Giveaways (the “Giveaways”) are open only to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia) who are 18 years of age or older.  Employees, contractors and freelancers of Patch Media Corporation, AOL Inc., their advertising or promotion agencies, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of Giveaways, any agents acting for, or on behalf of the above entities, their respective parent companies, officers, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, service providers, prize suppliers any other person or entity associated with the Giveaways (collectively…

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Reality TV Ballerina From Pittsburgh Talks 'Breaking Pointe'

Allison DeBona stars in the CW's summer series, elevating ballet's return to mainstream pop culture.

Ballet is having a moment. A moment that ballerina Allison DeBona hopes is here to stay. DeBona, a Pittsburgh native, stars in the CW Network’s “Breaking Pointe,” a reality series centered on behind-the-curtain workings of Ballet West, an elite company in Salt Lake City.  The camera captures ballet’s gritty realism and its beauty under the hot lights, as well as the characters' quest for perfection, competitiveness and intensity of rehearsal—a true labor of love. DeBona grew up in New Castle and at 12 years old moved to the Steel City with her family. She began to train at Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company & School, located in Peters Township, under the instruction of owner Jean Gedeon—a notable name in the industry. The dancer took some …

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11:35 am on Friday, July 6, 2012

I love this show! I hope it comes back for a second season.   more ›

Get Out: Megan Durst 5K Run, Coppelia and Beer Brewing Classes

Cranberry Patch has your plans right here.

After a week that felt like a throwback to winter, Cranberry Patch is ready for some fun in the sun this weekend—and the forecast is looking good. In fact, weather forecasters are predicting temperatures to reach close to 80 degrees on Sunday. With that in mind, here’s what’s happening around the community. When/Where: 7 p.m. at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 415 E Grandview Ave, Zelienople. Why Go: Attention, singles. Here’s an opportunity to potentially meet your other half. Lessons will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by general dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Beverages, sandwiches, desserts and lessons are included in admission. Price: $10 When/Where: 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. Why Go…

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They’re Off to the Ballet: Patch Names Coppelia Ticket Winners

Cranberry Patch received close to a dozen adorable entrants in the photo submission contest

We have a winner! The photo Summer Fowler submitted of her daughter, Veronica, holding a Hearts for Hearts doll was selected in a random drawing to win two tickets to see the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's performance of Coppelia this weekend. The tickets were the prize in Cranberry Patch’s "Your Favorite Toy" photo contest, which received close to a dozen adorable entrants of children with their best-loved toy. Fowler said Rahel, the doll Veronica is holding in the photo, was a present from Victoria’s grandparents for her third birthday. Because Rahel is a Hearts for Hearts doll, which are based on real little girls from around the world, a portion of the proceeds from the doll’s sale goes to Rahel’s home country of Ethiopia. Fowler, a …

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Contest Ends Today! Upload Your Photos and Win Tickets to See 'Coppelia' at Benedum Center

Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming production

Reminder: Upload Your Photos and Win Tickets to See 'Coppelia' at Benedum Center

Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming production

'Your Favorite Toy' Contest Official Rules

Below are guidelines for our "Your Favorite Toy" contest, running from April 2-11. No purchase is required to enter or win.

1. Eligibility: Patch’s Photo Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees, contractors, freelancers and bloggers of Patch Media Corporation, AOL Inc., their advertising or promotion agencies, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of Contest, any agents acting for, or on behalf of the above entities, their respective parent companies, officers, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, service providers, prize suppliers any other person or entity associated with the Contest (collectively “Contest Entities”) and/or the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and …

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