Enjoy finger sandwiches, crudites, fruit and dessert while sipping tea and watching a shortened version of "The Nutcracker Ballet" at a special tea party Sunday, Dec. 7.

The kid-friendly menu and world-renowned ballet is sure to delight the young and the old, and bring a new tradition to Overland Park.

The Nutcracker Tea Party, featuring the Legacy School of the Arts and the Overland Park Orchestra will be held from noon to 2 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th St.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.

Available keepsakes include a professional picture of your child or grandchild with a dancer and a keepsake boutique.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children. Members of the Friends of the Overland Park Arts can purchase tickets for $30 and $15, respectively.

All proceeds go toward acquiring public art for the city and other Friends of the OP Arts programs and projects.

To order tickets, which go on sale in September, call 913/895-6390.

Table and patron sponsorships are available.