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Ballet West's production of "The Nutcracker" has a Christmas Eve matinee at the Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. Today's show is at noon. Tickets available at ArtTix.

• The Salt Lake Film Society's annual screening of Frank Capra's Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life!" happens today and Christmas Day at the Broadway Centre Cinemas, 111 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City. Screenings are today at 3 p.m. and Christmas Day at 7:30 p.m. Free.

• Utah's "Mr. Christmas," composer/musician Kurt Bestor, plays the Park City version of his holiday show, tonight and Christmas Day at the Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City. Shows are 6 p.m. both nights. Tickets, from $29 to $50, at the Egyptian's website.

• And a merry Christmas to everyone!