Spring shopping spectacular

Ready for spring? Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Spring is a three-day shopping experience featuring approximately 150 merchants from across the country. The market will offer a range of seasonal items, trendy apparel, jewelry, colorful accessories, gourmet food, travel necessities, and home décor. Spring market committee members include (pictured) Katrina Arnim, Ann Bean, Susan Binney, Wendy Wilkins Burks, Cecilia Campbell, Ben Carmona, Mabel Casanova, Patsy Chapman, C.C. Conner, Jr., Elise Cross, Sarah Davidson, Julia Figueroa, Gaylon Gullquist, John Kendall, Megan Kessler, Lorena Latte, Susan Lehmann, Denise Malone, Jean May, Kaylon Phillips, Kathryn Riddles, Kristi Roberts, Michelle Seymour, Rhonda Smith, Christine Sofka, Jana Stiffel, Tracey Williford, and Cheryl Zane. Proceeds from tickets plus 11 percent of all merchandise sales support Houston Ballet Foundation, its Academy, and scholarship programs. The Nutcracker Spring Market takes place Friday, April 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $20; children ages 2 and under are free.  See nutcrackermarket.com or call 713-535-3231.

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