We Have a Winner in the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker' Contest

This photo won the Bachor family a pair of tickets to an upcoming performance of the traditional holiday ballet.

We have a winner of Patch's "Nutcracker Tradition" photo contest. Kristie Bachor of Glenshaw won the Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch's contest by entering a photo of her daughter, Mollie, holding the nutcracker she got as a gift from her family after she performed in the Sarah Heinz House musical version of the Nutcracker earlier this month. The Bachor family wins two tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's classic story. Recognized as one of the most popular ballets of all time, "The Nutcracker" is a holiday classic based on the German tale written by E.T.A. Hoffmann and set to the score of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's production features more than 210 costumes, 190 performers—including more than 150 students…

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Last Chance: Tonight (Monday) at 11:59 p.m. Is the Deadline for 'Nutcracker' Tickets

Enter a photo of your favorite child holding a nutcracker for a chance to win two tickets to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's 'The Nutcracker.'

Dec. 18 Is Last Day to Enter Patch's 'The Nutcracker' Contest

All you have to do is share a photo of your favorite child holding a nutcracker.

Have You Entered Patch's Two Holiday Contests?

One involves lighting up your house—and your local school district is the winner! The other involves taking a photo—and lighting up the eyes of a special child with a trip to see 'The Nutcracker.'

All you have to do is take a photo to enter either of Patch's holiday contests this month! Does your decorated house light up the block or look like a Christmas card? Then enter our "Deck the House" Contest, where each finalist can win $500 to help pay their utility bills—and our national winner will have $100,000 donated to his or her local school district. Click here for all the details. So you didn't decorate. You can still win this month by entering our contest to win two tickets to see Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker." And there will be one winner from Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch! To find out more, click here. Good luck! _______________________ Forest Hills-Regent Square Patch is on Facebook and on Twitter. Don't …

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ENTER: Show Patch Your Favorite Girl or Boy with a Nutcracker, Win Tickets to PBT's 'The Nutcracker'

Share the photo of the child you love best with a nutcracker to enter Patch's 'Nutcracker Tradition' contest. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming holiday production of "The Nutcracker."

Attending a performance of "The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition, and this year Patch wants to help you enjoy Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's always-in-demand production of the classic story of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince. Enter Patch’s "Nutcracker Tradition" photo contest by sharing a photo or photos of your favorite child holding your family’s favorite nutcracker. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to attend a performance this month of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s holiday spectacular "The Nutcracker." Starting today and until Dec. 18, you may enter our contest by uploading here your photo or photos of your favorite youngster with a nutcracker. Each Patch site in western Pennsylvania will choose one winner and award one prize, using …

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'Nutcracker Tradition' Contest Official Rules

Below are guidelines for our "Nutcracker Tradition" contest, running from Dec. 6-18. No purchase is required to enter or win.

PATCH.COM GIVEAWAYS OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE REQUIRED TO ENTER OR WIN   1. ELIGIBILITY:  Patch.com Giveaways (the “Giveaways”) are open only to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia) who are 18 years of age or older.  Employees, contractors and freelancers of Patch Media Corporation, AOL Inc., their advertising or promotion agencies, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of Giveaways, any agents acting for, or on behalf of the above entities, their respective parent companies, officers, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, service providers, prize suppliers any other person or entity associated with the Giveaways (collectively…

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Ticket Sales Open for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

This week marks the opening for single ticket sales to 2012-13 season productions.

As Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre approaches its October season premiere, Tuesday marks opening day for single ticket sales to 2012-13 season productions. This upcoming season features Pittsburgh premieres, family favorites and a mixed repertory performance at the August Wilson Center. The five production line-up includes Giselle, The Nutcracker, Moulin Rouge — The Ballet, Unspoken and Cinderella. Single ticket prices range from $25.75 to $95.75 and will be available online at www.pbt.org, by calling 412-456-6666, or visiting the Box Office at Theater Square. Here are show details:  Giselle with the Orchestra Oct. 26-28, Benedum Center Presented with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra, this great Romantic era ballet offers the …

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Photo Contest: Show Patch Your Favorite Girl or Boy with a Favorite Toy

Share the photo of the child you love best with the toy he or she loves best to enter Patch's "Favorite Toy" contest. Winners will receive a pair of tickets to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's upcoming production of "Coppelia."

Be it a well-loved doll, a tough-as-nails action figure, a sturdy truck or a worn-to-the lining stuffed bear, a special toy has been part of just about everyone's childhood. Patch readers, we'd love to see a photo of your favorite child along with his or her favorite toy. Why not share those charming photos in our "Your Favorite Toy" photo contest, and for doing so possibly win a pair of tickets to a great family-friendly performance? Starting today and until Wednesday, April 11, you may enter our contest by uploading here your photo or photos of your favorite youngster with a favorite toy. Each Patch site in Western Pennsylvania will choose one winner and award one prize, using a random drawing from entries submitted to each site. Each …

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Stephanie Rex

7:43 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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'Your Favorite Toy' Contest Official Rules

Below are guidelines for our "Your Favorite Toy" contest, running from April 2-11. No purchase is required to enter or win.

1. Eligibility: Patch’s Photo Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia) who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees, contractors, freelancers and bloggers of Patch Media Corporation, AOL Inc., their advertising or promotion agencies, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of Contest, any agents acting for, or on behalf of the above entities, their respective parent companies, officers, directors, subsidiaries, affiliates, licensees, service providers, prize suppliers any other person or entity associated with the Contest (collectively “Contest Entities”) and/or the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and …

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