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Sunday, Dec. 19 "The Nutcracker" The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents Tchaikovsky's holiday classic at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St. in Annapolis. Shows at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets and information: 410-280-5640 or mdhallarts.org. Art sale Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts hosts a "Jingle Bell Art Holiday Sale" through Monday, Dec. 20, in the Chaney Gallery, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. All art will be priced between $25 and $250. Hours are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19; and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20. Information: 410-263-5544 or marylandhall.