The Gainesville Ballet Company presents its 45th annual production of The Nutcracker. The ballet is a holiday tradition for many people in the Gainesville and larger Northeast Georgia community. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, with matinees at 2 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Tickets are $20-28 for adults, $14-20 for children and $16-24 seniors (65 and over), depending on seating.