THE NUTCRACKER IN THE WINTER GARDEN
Brookfield Place will host a free one-hour version of The Nutcracker performed to Tchaikovsky’s score and set Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with choreography by long-time New York Theatre Ballet choreographer Keith Michael. There will be four shows over the Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26 to 28. Registration is required; sign up to get a notice for when registration opens here.

NEW FITNESS STUDIO ON LAFAYETTE
My old dance pal A. wrote to say that there’s a new fitness studio just north of Canal called Inspire Inner Space — “a fusion of ballet technique, yoga and martial arts designed to build strength from the inside out”. It’s run by dance-exercise guru Nadia Zaki — and she teaches many of the classes. It’s at 161 Lafayette, just south of Grand. From A.: “It’s a great studio — classes are super hard. No going hung over for me – haha!”

LILAC HEADED TO SHIPYARD FOR REPAIRS
In case you were wondering, the Lilac has gone to the shipyard on Staten Island for some maintenance and restoration and will return in a few weeks. Volunteers will do much of the work, but it was made possible by a $10,000 gift from the Roux family.

NOW OPEN: DEVON & BLAKELY 
Devon & Blakely is now open in Brookfield in the 200 Liberty Street lobby. They have a huge menu of specialty sandwiches, salads and hot food. See the menu here.