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The Wilcox Theater in the Reif Performing Arts Center was the stage for the Reif Dance students’ annual performance of “The Nutcracker.” Filled with classic holiday music, bright costumes, and beautiful dancing; the show filled the crowd with holiday joy. ICTV staff was in the audience on Saturday, December 9, to record the performance. You can see it on ICTV’s Public Access channel on: Saturday, December 23 at 7:30pm; Sunday, December 24 at 9:30pm; Monday, December 25 at 2:30pm; Wednesday, December 27 at 3:30pm; and Friday, December 29 at 6:30pm.

Each Saturday afternoon at 3:00pm, ICTV plays programs from the archives on the Public Access Channel. Coming up on Saturday, December 16, we will be replaying: “A Christmas Overture presented by Itasca Community Chorus,” from 2008. This will be followed by the Grand Rapids Area Library program, “Ice Fishing Tips.” The following week, December 23, will feature: “Handel’s Messiah – Itasca Choral Society,” from 2002. This will be followed by the 1955 version of: “The Miracle on 34th Street.” Keep an eye on ICTV’s schedule to see what’s coming out of the archive next.

Each Saturday afternoon at 3:00pm, ICTV plays programs from the archives on the Public Access Channel. Coming up on Saturday, December 2, we will be replaying the Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus and Friends Christmas Concert from 2016. This will be followed by, “The Hope of Christmas with the Ball Brothers.” The following week, December 9, will feature the Star of the North Figure Skating Club Holiday Show from 2011. This will be followed by the Itasca Orchestral Society Students Winter Concert from December of 2004.