On December 7th, a sumptuous four-course lunch with wine will be served in the lavishly decorated dining rooms of the fabled Inn at Little Washington to benefit The Washington Ballet. Following the meal, guests will be treated to an excerpted performance of The Nutcracker at The Theatre (291 Gay St., Washington, VA). Meanwhile the whole town will be celebrating the holidays with open houses, special shows and a parade (lunch at noon; performance at 2:30 PM; $500 person, all-inclusive; for information and tickets, contact the Washington Ballet at 202-362-3306, ext. 125).