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The Hip Hop Nutcracker When: Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Where:Fisher Theatre What: A spin on the Christmas classic Who: A dozen dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow. Why: See a ...