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The Knotcracker Li Chiao-Ping Dance's imaginative blend of dance and theater tells the story of Little Miss Steps in a heart-warming tale for all ages. Perfor- mance schedule varies through Sunday, Dec. 4. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison; overturecenter.com. A Christmas Carol Tiny Tim, Scrooge (played by American Players Theatre's James Ridge) and the whole gang are back in the Children's Theater of Madison's annual don't-miss production of the classic tale. Performance schedule varies through Dec. 23. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison; overturecenter.com. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Don't miss the home opener of the Mad Rollin Dolls, Madison's raucous and rowdy roller derby league! Saturday, 6 p.m. Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Madison; madrollindolls.com. 23 Holiday Blood Drive The American Red Cross brings back its annual Holiday Blood Drive, giving you and yours the chance to give back, together! Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center, Madison; arcbadger.org. decemberevents 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Dance Wisconsin's Nutcracker Fantasy The regional dance company presents its 35th anniversary run of the delightful holiday tale alongside a live orchestra and guest artists from the Milwaukee Ballet. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison; dancewisconsin.com. Disney's hit Broadway adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" offers a family-friendly alternative to holiday tales. Performance sched- ule varies through Sunday, Dec. 11. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison; overturecenter.com. Madison Links Community Recognition Luncheon and Fundraiser Join one of the oldest predominately African-American nonprofits in honoring the men and women making a difference in our community while raising funds to provide scholarships to local students. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Mariott Madison West, Madison; madisonlinksinc.org. 10 U.S. Bank Eve Come one, come all (and all ages) to the family-friendly News Year's Eve celebration. Held at venues across Madison, ring in 2012 on your side of town with food, family and fun all at a reasonable time for little ones! Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Locations vary, Madison; usbankeve.com/Madison. December 2011 bravamagazine.com 67