September 2017 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER 2017

Writers on a New England Stage

ATUL GAWANDE 9/8

Writers in the Loft

CLAIRE MESSUD 9/12

TELLURIDE

BY THE SEA 9/15-17

Intimately Yours

GRAHAM NASH* 9/30

*ON THE COVER

SEASON SPONSORS TheMusicHall.org

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FIRST SATURDAY

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

Our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Saturday, September 2. The following NEW shows go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Saturday, September 16 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org, call 603.766.2176, or email AHahalis@themusichall.org.

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

JEN SINCERO ◊

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

DAN BROWN ◊

Tue., September 26 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $37*

Thu., November 9 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $42*

Due to popular demand, this event has been moved to the Historic Theater.

Master the mindset of wealth with the #1 bestselling author of her previous novel, You Are a Badass.

The world’s most popular thriller writer takes the stage with his stunningly inventive new novel.

WILDCARD

FALSETTOS ◊

LIVE AT THE LOFT

MATTHEW CAWS ◊

Wed., September 27 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15

Sun., October 8 • 7pm • Loft • $15

Recorded at Lincoln Center in January 2017 and nominated for five 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

Lead singer/guitarist of the New York based group Nada Surf joins us for a solo performance.

LIVE AT THE LOFT

NELLIE MCKAY (ON SALE TO ALL 9/2)

LIVE AT THE LOFT

DAWG YAWP (ON SALE TO ALL 9/2)

Fri., October 20 • 8pm • Loft • $25

Thu., November 2 • 7:30pm • Loft • $16

Singer songwriter, producer, and activist Nellie McKay returns to the Loft.

A folk-based duo that combines sitar, guitar, synth, and drum samples alongside beautiful harmonies.

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◊ Already on sale

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FIRST SATURDAY

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

LIVE AT THE LOFT

THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE FEATURING UMALALI

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

Fri., January 19 • 8pm • Loft • $29

Thu., January 25 • 7pm • Loft • $30*

Hailing from Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, this group of artists pay tribute to the rich heritage carried forward by Garifuna women.

The NY Times bestselling exposé comparing sugar to tobacco - just out in paperback.

GARY TAUBES

LIVE AT THE LOFT

SÉAN MCCANN

Sat., May 19 • 8pm • Loft • $20

Former frontman of Great Big Sea, comes to the Loft with his solo folk album.

RENTAL PARTNERS Community Partner Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents

SEASON OPENING CONCERT WITH THE ATHENAEUM Sun., November 5 • 3pm • Historic Theater

FAMILY HOLIDAY POPS Wed., December 20 • 7:30pm & Thu., December 21 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

SPRING CONCERT Sun., March 25 • 3pm • Historic Theater

SUMMER CONCERT Sun., June 10 • 3pm • Historic Theater

Rental Partner KJ presents BJ THOMAS Sat., November 11 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

CURATOR'S CORNER - Chris Curtis, Film & Outreach Manager Celebrating Telluride When people ask me what my favorite Music Hall event is, without even having to think about it, I say Telluride by the Sea. As one of the Film Curators for both of our theaters, it probably comes as no surprise that I would choose a weekend packed full of movies that most people haven’t yet had the opportunity to see. Being among the first people to see some of the most buzzworthy new Photo credit: Sydney Bilodeau

films is pretty excellent, but it’s also the Loft series of movies for

passholders, parties and the excitement on the streets that add up to make the weekend for me.

Each year in the Loft, we have a different theme that celebrates elements of Cinema’s past. We’ve highlighted some of the best silent films, documentaries, classics of the masters, and many more, courtesy of Bill and Stella Pence, Co-Founders and Directors Emeriti of Telluride Film Festival in Colorado. What I love about this series is that it celebrates the work that the Telluride Film Festival has done and continues to do to preserve and celebrate the rich and vibrant history of movies.

While I can’t yet tell you the titles for this year’s festival, as you’ll most likely be reading this before we’re allowed to share, I can tell you that this year is another stellar year of films. Mark your calendars, get your passes, and I’ll see you at the movies! ◊ Already on sale

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Photo credit: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com

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Photo credit: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com

TELLURIDE BY THE SEA 2017

Fri., September 15 - Sun., September 17 • Historic Theater & Loft • Individual Film Tickets: $15; Weekend Pass: $95; Patron Pass: $215 Nine Movies. Three Days. One Weekend of the Best Cinema! Fresh from their Telluride Film Festival debuts, see the six movies that will be making everyone’s must-see list. Plus, see three movies that celebrate the history of cinema.

FESTIVAL SPONSOR:

WEEKEND SPONSOR:

DAY SPONSOR:

FILM SPONSORS:

FirstLight

Beswick Engineering; The Portsmouth Brewery; Jackson Lewis P.C.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

ATUL GAWANDE

Fri., September 8 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $26* Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller (two years on the list!) now in paperback.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN:

PRESENTING SPONSORS: MEDIA PARTNER:

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SERIES SPONSOR: Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service 4 NOW 603.436.2400

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ON STAGE INTIMATELY YOURS

AN INTIMATE EVENING OF SONGS AND STORIES WITH GRAHAM NASH

Sat., September 30 • 8pm • Historic Theater $35; $48; $62; VIP Packages: $250; $275; $375 The legendary singer-songwriter returns with a night of stories and songs.

SERIES SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSORS:

Churchill's Garden Center; Clear Eye Photo; Wells Fargo Advisors

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

JEN SINCERO

Tue., September 26 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $37* The #1 New York Times bestselling author of her previous novel You Are a Badass, brings us a life-changing guide to making the kind of money you’ve only ever dreamed of.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

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LIVE AT THE LOFT RAUL

MIDÓN

Sat., September 2 8pm Loft $26 •

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Guitarist and singer Raul Midon blends flamenco, jazz, and R&B to create a category-defying sound.

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

WRITERS IN THE LOFT CLAIRE

MESSUD

Tue., September 12 • 7pm • Loft • $40* The New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor’s Children and The Woman Upstairs joins us with her bracing and hypnotic new novel, The Burning Girl.

SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP CLIMATE CHANGE AND

THE FATE OF KELP FORESTS

Wed., September 13 • 7pm • Loft • $8

LIVE AT THE LOFT

COREY HARRIS

Fri., September 22 • 8pm • Loft • $25

A presentation and discussion on coastal ecosystems with Dr. Douglas Rasher, Senior Research Scientist. Presented with Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.

With one foot in tradition and the other in experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary blues.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

LIVE AT THE LOFT

SETH GLIER

LIVE AT THE LOFT

MASON JENNINGS

Sat., September 23 • 8pm • Loft • $42

Fri., September 29 • 8pm • Loft • $14

One of the most talked-about new artists on the acoustic music scene.

He comes to the Loft with his 13th album, Wild Dark Metal.

His music has caught the ears of fans, industry and critics alike, with USA Today stating that his “exquisite tenor echoes Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.”

MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

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MEDIA PARTNERS:

Live Free Photography – [Liv] Frame Print

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HERE & NOW

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Construction begins on Chestnut Street You may notice that there is some construction taking place in front of the Historic Theater as we break ground on the Chestnut Street Improvement Project. With the help of dedicated donations, we are able to match the City of Portsmouth's funds to make necessary improvements to the street. Independently, we are also replacing our damaged marquee, and installing a piece of public art with the help of a group of visionary donors, artisans, builders, and planners.

Through our partnership with the City of Portsmouth, the street will be widened to make it more accessible to school busses and emergency vehicles. The sidewalks will be leveled to make them easier to walk down, even in the icy winter months. While those improvements are being made, the utility lines will be buried, drainage better managed, and benches and plants will be added to make it a more inviting gathering place.

Our 2017 Broadway Holiday Musical Back by Popular Demand!

THE MUSIC HALL presents THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE production of

Independently from our partnership with the City of Portsmouth and thanks to a dedicated capital campaign, The Music Hall is gifting the city a wayfinding arch. Placed at the foot of Chestnut Street, this piece of public art will help visitors find their way to cultural landmarks throughout town, as well as welcome visitors to the Historic Theater.

We are also in the process of replacing our damaged particle board marquee. We have been

NOVEMBER 29 DECEMBER 17 Just Announced!

working with the leading historic marquee sign builder in the country to create a marquee as magnificent as the Historic Theater itself. The new illuminated, vintage-inspired marquee will not only complement the feel of the theater, but lend some much needed light to Chestnut Street.

While these projects are taking place, the Historic Theater will still be full of entertaining and thought-provoking programming that you’ve come to know and love.

Featuring

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Box Office Relocated to the Loft As construction begins to make improvements to Chestnut Street this month, we will move daytime walk-up sales to the Loft. In-person tickets sales will be available from noon to 6pm,

Groups save up to $14, call Drew Lamoureux at 603.766.2203 for more information.

Perfect for business outings & family gatherings!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

Monday through Saturday.

You will still see our friendly, helpful staff, they’ll just be at the Loft, located at 131 Congress Street, across from Flatbread Pizza.

Evening films and events at the Historic Theater will go on as scheduled. Beginning at 6:30pm,

SERIES SPONSOR:

evening walk-up sales and will call tickets can be picked up at 131 Congress St. for Loft events, and the B2W Box Office on Chestnut Street for Historic Theater events.

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ON SCREEN

Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

HISTORIC THEATER

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

A GHOST STORY R

• 1h 27m • US 8/29, 8/30, 8/31 • 7pm An exploration of legacy, loss, and the essential human longing for meaning and connection. Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost returns to his home to console his wife, only to find that he is unstuck in time, forced to watch the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away. Starring Oscar-winner Casey Affleck and Oscarnominee Rooney Mara, directed by David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints).

THE TRIP TO SPAIN NR

• 1h 55m • UK 9/1, 9/5, 9/7 • 7pm; 9/3 • 4pm After jaunts through northern England and Italy, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embark on another deliciously deadpan culinary road trip. This time around, the guys head to Spain to sample the best of the country's gastronomic offerings in between rounds of their hilarious off-the-cuff banter.

THE BIG SICK R

• 2h • US 9/9, 9/12, 9/14 • 7pm; 9/10 • 4pm The story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani, Silicon Valley), who connects with grad student Emily (Zoe Kazan) after one of his stand-up sets.

However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents. When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano).

AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER PG

• 1h 38m • US 9/19, 9/20, 9/21 • 7pm A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing international climate policy. Post-film panel to follow 9/21 screening.

Presented in affiliation with Conservation Law Foundation, Resistance Seacoast, and League of Conservation Voters.

EVENING SPONSOR: ReVision Energy

DUNKIRK PG13

• 1h 46m • UK 9/22, 9/23• 7pm; 9/24 • 4pm Acclaimed auteur Christopher Nolan directs this World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. Tom Hardy, Kenneth Branagh, and Mark Rylance co-star, with longtime Nolan collaborator Hans Zimmer providing the score.

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ON SCREEN LOFT Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD NR

• 1h 35m • UK 8/29, 8/30 • 7pm The extraordinary and dramatic story of Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day. She shaped the destiny of Iraq after World War I in ways that still reverberate today. More influential than her friend and colleague Lawrence of Arabia, why has she been written out of the history she helped make? Narrated by Tilda Swinton.

LADY MACBETH R

• 1h 29m • UK 9/1, 9/5, 9/7 • 7pm Rural England, 1865 Katherine (Florence Pugh) is stifled by her loveless marriage to a bitter man twice her age, whose family is cold and unforgiving. When she embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on her husband's estate, a force is unleashed inside her, so powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

MY JOURNEY THROUGH FRENCH CINEMA NR

• 3h 10m • France (subtitles) 9/8, 9/9 • 7pm This magnificent, epic documentary has been a lifetime in the making. Writerdirector Bertrand Tavernier knows his native cinema inside and out, from the giants like Renoir, Godard, and Melville (for whom he worked as an assistant) to now overlooked and forgotten figures like Edmund T. Gréville and Guy Gilles. His observations and reminiscences are never less than penetrating and always deeply personal.

DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME NR

• 2h • US 9/20 • 7pm This documentary pieces together the bizarre true history of a long-lost collection of 533 nitrate silent film prints dating from the early 1900s. Discovered buried under a hockey rink in a former Klondike Gold Rush town, their story reveals the links between the movie business and Manifest Destiny in North America.

THE MIDWIFE NR

• 1h 57m • France (subtitles) 9/26, 9/27, 9/28 • 7pm Two of French cinema's biggest stars shine in this bittersweet drama about the unlikely friendship that develops between Claire (Catherine Frot), a talented but tightly wound midwife, and Béatrice (Catherine Deneuve), the estranged, free-spirited mistress of Claire's late father. Though polar opposites, the two come to rely on each other in this sharp character study from the César-award winning director Martin Provost (Séraphine).

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Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

ONE NIGHT ONLY See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

WILDCARD SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing; WSCA 106.1FM Portsmouth Community Radio

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

PG • 1h 38m • US Sat., September 2 • 7pm • Historic Theater Celebrate the 30 year anniversary of this classic movie along with a theater full of fans.

DAVID GILMOUR: LIVE AT POMPEII

FALSETTOS

The movie documents the guitarist’s 2016 shows at the amphitheater where his former band Pink Floyd played 45 years prior.

Broadcast from Lincoln Center & Lincoln Center Theater. Nominated for five 2017 Tony Awards, Falsettos is a hilarious and poignant look at a modern family revolving around the life of a gay man, Marvin, his wife, his lover, his soon‑to‑be‑bar‑mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door.

FILM CLUB

NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST

Wed., September 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater

BOTTLE ROCKET (1996) R

• 1h 45m • US Tue., September 19 • 7pm • Loft • $15 Wes Anderson’s confident, eccentric caper comedy follows a trio of guileless young buddies (Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Robert Musgrave) whose drive to find purpose in their lives by becoming master thieves is matched only by their laughably grievous ineptitude.

Wed., September 27 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15

YERMA

Sun., September 24 • 1pm • Loft • $19; $15 for 18 & under Set in contemporary London, Billie Piper’s portrayal of a woman in her thirties desperate to conceive builds with elemental force to a staggering, shocking, climax.

DON'T MISS! WILDCARD BLACK SABBATH: THE END OF THE END Tue., October 3 10 NOW 603.436.2400

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7pm • Historic Theater

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OUR COMMUNITY Member Spotlight: Judith & Omar Peraza This month, Alexis Hahalis, our Membership Coordinator caught up with Music Hall film fans and members Judith &

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Making Theater Accessible to All This year, 600 children from local Title I elementary schools received scholarships to our School Days Series program. For many of these students, this was their first exposure to live theater, and we are so proud to play a part in introducing them to the wonders of performing arts. At the end of last season, we received a batch of lovely thank you notes from the students at Woodman Park Elementary School in Dover who attended The Little Prince.

Omar Peraza.

How did you first get introduced to The Music Hall and what drew you to become a member?

Thank you for putting on the show, the little prince. It was amazing! My favorite part was when the prince meets the fox!

From, Sienna

We were first introduced to The Music Hall when we moved to Portsmouth in 2013 and went to see a movie there. We were drawn to become members for a number of reasons, the high quality of the movies shown and the fact that we can see movies that are not typically shown at the multiplexes. Also, the film festivals; as well as the variety and high quality of music and entertainment programs presented at the Historic Theater and the Loft drew us in.

And last also because we fell in love with the beauty of the Historic Theater.

Thank you for putting on a great show The Little Prince.

It was amazing! My favorite part was the little prince and the rose.

Love Michael

For those who may not be members yet, what would you say are some of the “unexpected benefits” of being a Music Hall member?

The number of neighbors and acquaintances one runs into at Music Hall events; such serendipitous encounters lead to a stronger sense of community and closer friendships.

You come to a lot of movies here at TMH. Do you have a favorite one that you’ve seen?

ONE favorite one? That's almost impossible to decide! Here are the two that come to mind right away… Mr. Turner and Wild Tales.

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Save the Date for the Holiday Auction: October 29 As a community-supported 501(c)3 organization, The Music Hall relies on fundraising events like our annual online Holiday Auction to underwrite our many outreach activities (such as the School Days Series program highlighted above).

This year, bidding opens on Sunday, October 29 and runs through Sunday, November 12.

You’re going to want to mark your calendar, as this auction will serve as your complete holiday shopping guide. Featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, vacations to fabulous locations, plus gift certificates and must-have items from your favorite local stores and restaurants, what better way to start your holiday shopping than our annual auction?

Keep an eye on your email as well as our website and social media channels for sneak peeks!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Clear Eye Photo: Capturing the Magic Night after night, year after year, legendary performers take the stage here at The Music Hall. Who could forget Steve Martin strumming the banjo, Trevor Noah testing out his jokes before taking over the desk at The Daily Show, Brandi Carlile’s totally acoustic Pin Drop Tour, Aimee Mann rocking out on her guitar, and so many other extraordinary moments. Thankfully, we have David J. Murray of Clear Eye Photo to capture all of those magical moments.

As you walk through the Loft, you’ll notice a gallery of familiar faces welcoming you. Our portrait gallery is full of iconic images from the Historic Theater shows that have captured the moments that we are all still talking about. These photos taken by David are just a small part of our partnership. His images grace the cover of our playbill each season, populate the pages of our monthly magazine as well as our social media, and are used for our institutional marketing initiatives.

If his name sounds familiar, you might have seen his work before. David not only uses traditional camera, but he also has a drone that takes photos of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas from above. He’s also the photographer that has captured the iconic Vintage Christmas images that are displayed at the Discover Portsmouth Center. Check out ClearEyePhoto.com and scroll through his collection of spectacular pictures.

David doesn’t just capture an image, he captures the magic that happens at our theaters.

Top: Trevor Noah; Bottom: Aimee Mann Photo credit: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com

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bringing the arts home...

The ArTs Are The Answer to vibrant and prosperous communities where we treasure our heritage, celebrate our diversity and nurture our ingenuity.

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Buena Vista Social Club: Adios 4pm

A Ghost Story 7pm

Letters From Baghdad 7pm

A Ghost Story 7pm

Letters From Baghdad 7pm

Shinyribs 8pm

Lady MacBeth 7pm

B2W Box Office opens at 10am for member walk-up

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Book Club Portwalk Place 6pm

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Claire Messud 7pm

Climate Change and Of Stone, Wood and the Fate of the Kelp Glass: Alnoba 7pm Forests 7pm

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The Big Sick 7pm

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Dunkirk 7pm

Corey Harris 8pm

Dunkirk 7pm

Mason Jennings 8pm

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Yerma 1pm Movie

Jen Sincero 7pm

The Midwife 7pm

Dunkirk 4pm

Falsettos 7pm

The Midwife 7pm

The Midwife 7pm

Creative Mornings PKX 8:30am Music

An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash 8pm

Seth Glier 8pm

B2W Box Office at the Historic Theater: 28 Chestnut Street The Loft: 131 Congress Street Hours: Monday - Saturday, noon - 6pm Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students, Military/Veterans/First Responders 14 NOW 603.436.2400

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B2W BOX OFFICE @ THE HISTORIC THEATER: 28 Chestnut Street

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

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Wildcard

Rental Partner

Live at the Loft

Saturday, September 2 • 7pm

Sunday, October 1 • 4pm

The Princess Bride

Russian Grand Ballet presents: Swan Lake

Live at the Loft

School Days Series

Saturday, September 2 • 8pm

Tuesday, October 3 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Raul Midón

Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat

Writers on a New England Stage

Wildcard Movie

Friday, September 8 • 7pm

Tuesday, October 3 • 7pm

Atul Gawande

Black Sabbath: The End Of The End

Writers in the Loft

Opera Connection

Tuesday, September 12 • 7pm

Wednesday, October 4 • 5:30pm

Claire Messud Wildcard

David Gilmour Live At Pompeii

Wednesday, September 13 • 7pm Innovation + Leadership

Climate Change and the Fate of Kelp Forests Wednesday, September 13 • 7pm Rental Partner

Of Stone, Wood and Glass: Alnoba Thursday, September 14 • 7pm

Telluride by the Sea 2017

Opera Connection Season Preview Intimately Yours

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Thursday, October 5 • 8pm

The Mammals

Saturday, October 21 • 8pm Halloween Wildcard

The Black Pirate (1926) with live score Wednesday, October 25 • 7pm

Hilarity

Myq Kaplan

Friday, October 27 • 8pm Live at the Loft

Colter Wall

Saturday, October 28 • 8pm

The Music Hall Online Auction

Sunday, October 29 - Sunday, November 12

Intimately Yours

NOVEMBER 2017

Friday, October 6 • 8pm

Writers in the Loft

Benjamin Clementine

The Met at the Music Hall

Stephen Greenblatt

Saturday, October 7 • 1pm

Live at the Loft

Norma (Bellini)

Wednesday, November 1 • 7pm

Friday, September 15 - Sunday, September 17

The Music Hall Presents

Dawg Yawp

Film Club

Sunday, October 8 • 4pm

Live at the Loft

Bottle Rocket (Wes Anderson)

Tuesday, September 19 • 7pm Live at the Loft

Corey Harris

Friday, September 22 • 8pm Live at the Loft

Mason Jennings

Saturday, September 23 • 8pm National Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Yerma

Sunday, September 24 • 1pm Innovation + Leadership

Jen Sincero

Tuesday, September 26 • 7pm Wildcard

Falsettos

Wednesday, September 27 • 7pm

Garrison Keillor with Robin & Linda Williams Innovation+ Leadership/On Screen

Jane Jacobs, Urban Planner and Activist featuring film Citizen Jane and discussion with biographer Robert Kanigel Tuesday, October 10 • 7pm School Days Series

Guess How Much I Love You? & I Love My Little Storybook

Wednesday, October 11 • 9:30am & 11:30am Rental Partner

New Hampshire Film Festival

Thursday, October 12 - Sunday, October 15 Film Club

Blood Simple (The Coen Brothers) Tuesday, October 17 • 7pm Intimately Yours

Ray LaMontagne (Sold Out)

Community Partner

Wednesday, October 18 • 7:30pm & Thursday, October 19 • 7:30pm

Friday, September 29 • 8:30am

Community Partner

CreativeMornings PKX Live at the Loft

CreativeMornings PKX

Friday, September 29 • 8pm

Live at the Loft

Seth Glier (trio) Intimately Yours

An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash Saturday, September 30 • 8pm

Friday, October 20 • 8:30am

Nellie McKay

Friday, October 20 • 8pm Opera Connection

Die Zauberflöte

Saturday, October 21 • 11:30am The Met at the Music Hall

Die Zauberflöte (Mozart)

Saturday, October 21 • 1pm

Thursday, November 2 • 7:30pm

Willie Watson

Friday, November 3 • 8pm Rental Partner

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents Season Opening Concert with The Athenaeum Sunday, November 5 • 3pm Live at the Loft

Cape Snow

Sunday, November 5 • 7pm Writers on a New England Stage

Dan Brown

Thursday, November 9 • 7pm Hilarity

Maria Bamford

Friday, November 10 • 8pm Rental Partner

KJ Presents: BJ Thomas

Saturday, November 11 • 7:30pm School Days Series

Click, Clack, Moo!

Tuesday, November 14 • 9:30am & 11:30am Community Partner

CreativeMornings PKX

Friday, November 17 • 8:30am Film Club

Memento (Christopher Nolan)

Tuesday, November 21 • 7pm The Music Hall presents The Ogunquit Playhouse production:

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Musical Wed., November 29 - Sun. December 17

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