Palos Verdes Ballet Celebrates 30th Anniversary [PHOTOS]

Palos Verdes Ballet hosted a fundraising dinner at the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club in Redondo Beach that commemorate its 30th anniversary season and corresponding annual production of “The Nutcracker.” The dinner  feature the guest of honor, local Palos Verdes artist Rita Schroeder, the designer of the original cover art for this year’s “Nutcracker” keepsake programs. This year also marks an anniversary for Palos Verdes Ballet Director Uta Graf-Apostol… This year’s performances will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. along with a special gala performance at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. For ticket information contact the Norris Theatre box office at (310) 544-0403 or online at www.norriscenter.com.