The Projector: Season Greeted by Rain, Crowded Malls and 'The Nutcracker'

Don't Try This at Home Visitors wait along Punchbowl Street while one member of the party gets her rain gear adjusted Monday.
Last-minute Instructions Ballet Hawaii Artistic Director Pamela Taylor-Tongg, center, gives some final advice before the curtain rises for 'The Nutcracker' on Sunday at Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Grace in Mid-air Dancers take to the stage as 'The Nutcracker' concludes its three-day run Sunday.
Backstage Anticipation Young dancers wait to perform at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall.
Holiday Glitter Snow in Honolulu? The storyline called for special effects Sunday.
Masquerade Dancers perform during a masquerade ball in 'The Nutcracker.'
Post-dance Stretch Ashley Laracey, right, helps Sara Mearns stretch after she danced. Both are New York City Ballet principal dancers.
Intermission Sweep Stagehands sweep up paper confetti used as snow before the second half of the performance.
Awaiting Their Turn Dancers wait in the wings before taking the stage Sunday at the concert hall.
Search for Gifts With the weather improving Tuesday, shoppers search for gifts at the Ala Moana Shopping Center.

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