San Diego holiday weekend events: Poway Candy Cane Lane, "The Nutcracker" and more. Story by Andrew Keatts • 5d. I t's the final weekend for all you shopping procrastinators, ...

Assemble the candy canes: Place the (2 or 3) ropes side by side. Twist pieces together, working quickly and starting at one end and pulling and twisting until the rope is about ½-inch thick.

Valentine and other members of the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania’s “The Nutcracker” cast were invited to be a part of the Candy Cane Carnival at the Nittany Mall.

Dressed as bonbons, gingerbread girls and candy canes, 18 Butte girls performed alongside 70 Helena dancers in “The Nutcracker” Saturday at the Mother Lode.

Kelsey Silver has danced in The Nutcracker as a Snowflake, Candy Cane, Angel, Lead Angel, Soldier, Doll and even an Icicle. We caught up with the 16-year-old dancer between performances of “T… ...