Preserving Missoula's Nutcracker for our Children and Community...and Celebrating our 35th Anniversary
Garden City Ballet (GCB) is the home of Missoula's very own production of The Nutcracker. We proudly offer this holiday tradition and are lucky to work with outstanding performers and their families, as well as exceptional teachers, choreographers and guest artists from across the region and country. GCB does not operate its own dance studio. Instead, we invite all dancers, regardless of studio affiliation, to audition for what has become a treasured community event!
1984 The Nutcracker, Party Scene
Tickets On Sale - October 21 Through Griz Tix
See The Nutcracker, Tickets for more information.
Thank You to our Growing List of Donors!
GCB has a proud tradition of sponsoring a free school performance (K - 8th grade) for children who might not otherwise have exposure to classical ballet and the performing arts. To offset the cost of providing a matinee performance for 500 kids in Missoula and surrounding rural areas, we reach out to our community and raise funds each year. GCB is grateful to our donors who make holiday dreams come true! (For more information, please visit our Fundraising page.)
We Are Grateful to Our In-Kind Partners:
Ballet Arts Academy
Bitterroot Flower Shop
Black Coffee Roasting Company
Black Cat Bake Shop
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
Mike's Print and Copy
One Eleven Boutique
Rococo Bridal and Tuxedo
Runners Edge
Providence St. Patrick Hospital
And, Extend a Heartfelt Thanks to Our Donors:
Advanced Technology Group / Cognizant
Alpine Physical Therapy
Behring Made
Bitterroot Performing Arts Council
Blackfoot Communications
Bob King State Farm Insurance Agency
Bob's Sew Vac Center
Boyce Lumber
Boyle, Deveny & Meyer PC
Children's Dentistry of the Rockies
Clearwater Credit Union
Envision Eyecare
Felton Dental Care
Dr. Jill K. Frazier
Julie Gardner Properties
Hilary Garrett
Good Food Store
International Heart Institute
Knife River
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Gary G. Marsh
Mismo Gymnastics / On Center Performing Arts
Missoula Bone and Joint
Missoula Electric Cooperative
Montana Trout Outfitters
Network for Good
NorthWestern Energy
Payne West Insurance
RBC Wealth Management
Reep, Bell, Laird & Jasper, P.C.
Rocky Mountain Surgical Solutions
SG Long Financial
Southgate Mall
Stockman Bank
Carl Thornblade MD, Allergist
TrailWest Bank
Twin Cranes Dental Group
The Women's Club Health and Fitness Center
Union Club Bar and Grill
Juston West
Worden Thane P.C.
Community Giving Partners:
Last but certainly not least, GCB is lucky to participate in and benefit from the following programs — thank you to all of these amazing local businesses!
Conflux Brewing Company - Pint Night
Dram Shop Central - Community Hand Up
KettleHouse Northside Community UNite
Lolo Peak Brewery - Pint Night
Montgomery Distillery - Moscow Monday
Panda Express
Tamarack Brewing Company - November Community Partner
Missoula Gives
Garden City Ballet took part in this online crowdfunding event (May 2-3) and raised $7635! We received donations online from 30 individuals (scroll down for listing), and collected over $100 from folks strolling the avenue on First Friday. We attribute an anonymous donor match for our tremendous success. Once we hit our organization's goal of $3500, we received a matching donation of $3500! There are no words to describe the gratitude we feel.
Mother Ginger and two Gingersnaps entertained First Friday crowds in front of One Eleven Boutique on Higgins Ave. Thank you to One Eleven Owner, Paige Livingston, for hosting our table! And, thank you to each of our donors for continuing to support The Nutcracker. We'll be reinvesting these funds to rebuild the hoop skirt and create a new costume for Mother Ginger, as well as redesigning costumes for the wee Snaps!
A Round of Applause for Missoula Gives Donors!
Rebecca Belsom
Peyton Size
Julie Gardner
Angela Harrington
Deborah Gass
Shannon Farnes
Susan Tucker
Jessica Sebold-Kagol
Melissa and John Hart
Jes Mullette
Dady Family
Kate and George Ybarra
Kathleen Ort
Elizabeth and Chris Johns
Talla Gass
Drum Coffee
Lori Stevens
Thea Goodwin
Stergios Family
Bonnie and Chris Smith
Julie Fogarty
Karen Gookin
Kerry Haney
Elena Furrow and Robert Headley
Katie Albritton
Loreen Pettit
Caroline Kurz
And, thanks to our Anonymous donors, too!
Nutcracker Photo Gallery
GCB has posted years of photos online. The gallery is password-protected (dream). Digital, high-resolution downloads are available for purchase ($2 each). Click on the square, black "button" to the left (Enter Photo Gallery) and enjoy the many memories!