Nutcracker Market To Welcome Mr. Christopher Radko

Revered Ornament Artist to Celebrate New Brand and Visit with Holiday Shoppers

As if it were possible to add even more holiday spirit or festive flare to Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, the Market is pleased to announce that artist Mr. Christopher Radko will be on hand at this year’s event to greet shoppers and share his new brand of ornaments, “HeARTfully Yours.” [gallery columns="4" link="file" size="medium" ids="377708,377709,377710,377711"] Well known for his distinctive style of brightly colored, glass-blown ornaments which encompass hundreds of themes and adorn Christmas trees all over the world, this new line marks Mr. Radko’s exciting return to ornament design following a fifteen-year hiatus. Handcrafted in Europe, a portion of the proceeds from the collection go to such causes as heart disease, breast cancer, AIDS research, food insecurity, and relief for Ukraine. Mr. Radko will make his appearance at booth 104 – Yule Love It! – which will feature a sparkling selection of ornaments from the new line for purchase. WHEN:           Mr. Christopher Radko Appearance Dates                         (Appearance times will be posted at the booth daily)

• Thursday, November 10
• Friday, November 11

                   Nutcracker Market Dates/Times

• Thursday, November 10 – 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 11 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 13 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:         NRG Center 1 NRG Parkway, Houston, TX Booth 104 – Yule Love It! DETAILS:       Mr. Radko will be available to greet and visit with shoppers.  He will be unable to offer autographs or sign merchandise. Please note: For trademark reasons involving the ornament brand, any mention in media referencing the person should state Mr. Christopher Radko or Artist Christopher Radko. Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is an annual fundraiser that allows shoppers to give back to the Houston Ballet Foundation, its Academy and scholarship programs. Since its inception, Nutcracker Market has contributed more than $80 million to the Houston Ballet Foundation. This will be the Market’s 42^nd year of ushering in the Houston holiday season and providing eager shoppers with the opportunity to enjoy a wonderland of more than 270 booths decked out in their finest seasonal splendor. Visit www.nutcrackermarket.com for more information and ticketing details.