The oldest continuously operating ballet company in the United States, the Atlanta Ballet usually presents six productions each fall-through-spring season. Performances range from classics to new works and include The Nutcracker every December. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (tel. 404/817-8700) or on the day of the performance at the Fox Theatre box office or the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre box office, depending on show location. Performances also held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. tel. 770/916-2800.