BalletMet Columbus commemorates the holiday season with the 25th annual Nutcracker Ball on Saturday, Dec. 6. The elegant black-tie affair begins at 7 p.m. at Million Air/Odyssey Aviation, Port Columbus International Airport and features cocktails, dinner, dancing and entertainment.

The Ball celebrates BalletMet’s performance of The Nutcracker, a hometown holiday tradition, Dec. 12-23 at the Ohio Theatre.

This year’s Ball will include a gourmet dinner by Cameron Mitchell Catering, music by the Jerry Bruno Orchestra with Strings and a special performance by the BalletMet Dance Academy.

Helping to plan the event as honorary chairs are community leaders Lucy and Sam Porter. Mrs. Porter served as a co-chair for the first Nutcracker Ball (then Nutcracker Gala) in 1983 and was honored for her longstanding dedication to BalletMet during its 30th anniversary commemoration last season.

Assisting as co-chairs are Cynthia Mushrush and Randy Walters, JonesDay Partner.

Tickets are sold for tables of 10 or for parties of two. Platinum table sponsorships are $10,000, and Platinum seating for two is $2,000. Gold tables are $6,500, while Gold seating for two is $1,300. Silver tables are $4,000, and Silver seating for two is $800. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call Barbara Markus, Assistant Director of Development, at 614-586-8671.

Visit www.balletmet.org for more information.