A Nutcracker doll comes to life and battles the evil Rat King and his minions. Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel to enchanted lands with dancing snowflakes, forest royalty and wondrous creatures. These are just a few of the magical delights that await to ignite imaginations through the wonder of dance with Whidbey Island Dance Theater’s “Nutcracker.” The production at the South Whidbey High School Auditorium continues at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, and at 2 p.m. with matinees Dec. 15 and 16. For tickets go to the new WIDT box office located upstairs in the Island Dance building (old Langley High School) on the Langley Middle School campus, call 341-2221 or visit widtonline.org.