The Washington Ballet heralded the always treasured holiday presentation of The Nutcracker, now celebrating its 50th season begun under WB founder Mary Day, with a “Sip & Shop” holiday preview at the Ballet’s studios on Nov. 12 and 13. Ballet students enchanted shoppers as they sipped champagne while touring the holiday market featuring over 20 vendors of original jewelry, clothing, hand-crafted accessories and much more. The retailers donated 20% of their proceeds to the Ballet.