"The Nutcracker," Ballet West, Dec. 26, 2 p.m.; Dec. 27-28 and 30, 7 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $18-$79 (www.arttix.org)
Octapella Christmas, Dec. 27-28, 7:30 p.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway, $12 (801-355-2787 or www.arttix.org)
"Savior of the World," Dec. 28-30, 7:30 p.m., Conference Center Theater, $8 (no children under 8) (801-570-0080 or lds.org/events)
"The Blue Planet," Utah Symphony, Dec. 30, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, $30-$85 (801-355-2787 or www.arttix.org)
Jim Brickman, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $32-$75 (801-581-7100 or www.kingtix.com)
EVE 2011, Dec. 29-31; times, prices and locations for performing arts events vary (www.EVEslc.com)
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