October 2019 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2019

Intimately Yours

TROMBONE SHORTY 10/13* Hilarity

BOB SAGET 10/22

Writers on a New England Stage

MICHAEL CONNELLY 10/23

Intimately Yours

PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND 10/26 *ON THE COVER

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INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

HODA KOTB

Tue., October 22 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $39; $54

Sun., October 27 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $13.75 plus cost of book*

Bob Saget has been the king of screens small and large for over 30 years, and his new out-of-his-mind standup routine is down and dirty!

Mature content. Recommended for ages 18+

Today show co-host Hoda Kotb presents an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope—just the book to keep you motivated and recharged each day.

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

RACHEL SLADE

Tue., November 5 • 7pm • Loft • $32 includes book & beverage*

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

SAMANTHA POWER

Thu., November 14 • 7pm • Loft • $44 includes book & beverage*

The mystery of El Faro’s tragic sinking and the truth about modern shipping Former UN Ambassador and Pulitzer Prize winner Samantha Power is revealed in Into the Raging Sea—hear from journalist Rachel Slade, in delivers an impactful memoir, transporting readers from Dublin to Bosnia conversation with Yankee Magazine's editor, Mel Allen. and the White House with humor and honesty.

INTIMATELY YOURS

MAT KEARNEY

Wed., January 29 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $38; $42

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the City of Black & White album with Mat Kearney’s favorite songs and extensive, award-winning catalog in a rare, intimate acoustic performance.

ON SCREEN

WILDCARD METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2

Wed., October 9 • 7pm • Historic Theater

INTIMATELY YOURS AN EVENING WITH

The creatively insatiable pianist and singer-songwriter’s collaborations with the likes of Bon Iver and innovative re-imaginings of roots and jazz has made for a multi-faceted ride.

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

THE ANSWER Thu., October 10 • 7pm • Historic Theater

DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE Thu., October 24 • 7pm • Historic Theater

MARGARET ATWOOD: LIVE IN CINEMAS Fri., October 25 • 3pm &

HEAVY WATER Fri., October 25 • 7pm • Historic Theater

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: LEONARDO Sun., November 3 • 4pm • Loft

NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON FLEABAG

Thu., October 10 & Tue., October 22 • 7pm • Loft

SHAKIRA IN CONCERT Fri., November 15 • 7pm • Historic Theater 2

BRUCE HORNSBY & YMUSIC

Sun., March 1 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $45; $68; $88

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Tue., October 29 • 7pm • Historic Theater

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FIRST SATURDAY

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

Our “First Saturday” on-sale event for members is Saturday, October 5. 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, October 19 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org.

INTIMATELY YOURS

GALACTIC FEAT. ANJELIKA JELLY JOSEPH

CARMEN LYNCH

Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $38; $42

HILARITY

The renowned New Orleans instrumental group’s new album features a distinctly contemporary approach to their progressive sound for an electronic funk pop ‘n’ roll.

Sat., January 11 • 8pm • Loft • $22

LIVE AT THE LOFT

LUCY KAPLANSKY

LIVE AT THE LOFT

Carmen Lynch has been featured on a string of late night shows as well as performing a sold-out run at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

JUANITO PASCUAL TRIO

STEVEN ROGERS

Fri., January 31 • 8pm • Loft • $25

Sat., February 15 • 8pm • Loft • $28

HILARITY

Lucy possesses a rare vocal talent that blends genres and styles, making her one of the most sought-after harmony singers. Her own acoustic concerts are stripped-down and spontaneous.

Acclaimed flamenco guitarist, Juanito Pascual, shares his driving passion for the soul-stirring power of the most Spanish of musical genres with a vibrant and evolving style.

Sat., April 18 • 8pm • Loft • $18

His clever, rapid fire material full of observations about his life and the world around him has entertained audiences from coast to coast!

RENTAL PARTNERS

NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL Thu., October 17 - Sun., October 20 • Historic Theater & Loft Teton Gravity Research presents WINTERLAND Sat., November 2 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater Ports. Symphony Orchestra presents SYMPHONIES OF SONG Sun., Nov. 3 • 3pm • Historic Theater; THE ROMANTIC HERO Sun., March 29 • 3pm • Historic Theater;

MUSICAL STORYTELLING FROM THE OLD AND NEW WORLDS Sun., May 31 • 3pm • Historic Theater Families First & Goodwin Community Health present BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Wed., March 11 & Thu., March 12 • 7pm • Historic Theater

CURATOR’S CORNER

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL NIGHT OF ANNIE! PATRICIA LYNCH, Executive Director We cannot wait to deck the Hall with glitter and glamour for Opening Night of Annie! It’s the most exciting, magical night of the year! There’s nothing quite like seeing a show when the energy around the theater is at its peak. It’s a singular experience. The weeks and weeks of hard work from cast and crew all amount to this. This year, Opening Night falls

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on Black Friday, November 29, and I can’t think of a better way to relax after shopping and get in the spirit after the Thanksgiving festivities!

To me, seeing a stage full of talented kids (some from our own backyard!) in Annie perfectly demonstrates the impact that the arts have on children. For proof, look no further than our School Days Series, which is entering its 25th year. And our School Days Series Scholarship program ensures that kids don’t miss the opportunity to see live theater by covering the cost of tickets, buses, and lunches. Your attendance and contributions help make these shows accessible and impactful to all, and I can’t wait to share the excitement of live theater with you this season!

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ON STAGE

HILARITY

PAULA POUNDSTONE

Fri., October 11 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $29; $42 Every show is unique! Known for her honesty and an off-kilter view of the world, Paula’s ability to create humor on the spot is legendary.

SERIES SPONSORS: EVENING SPONSORS: The Financial Advisors; SIS Bank

INTIMATELY YOURS

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Sun., October 13 • 7pm • Historic Theater $62; $72; $85

With vocals that sound better than ever, Grammy Award-nominee Trombone Shorty offers his most heartfelt album yet—a whirlwind of breezy and upbeat tunes, with jazz-soul seeped in every song.

SERIES SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSORS: Clear Eye Photo; oHive; Whole Life Health Care; The Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

HODA KOTB

Sun., October 27 • 1pm • Historic Theater $13.75 plus cost of book* Today show co-host Hoda Kotb presents an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope—just the book to keep you motivated and recharged each day.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNER:

SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank

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ON STAGE HILARITY

BOB SAGET

Tue., October 22 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater $39; $54 Bob Saget has been the king of screens small and large for over 30 years, and his new out-of-hismind standup routine is down and dirty!

Mature content, recommended for ages 18+.

SERIES SPONSORS: EVENING SPONSORS: Daystar, Inc.; Piscataqua Savings Bank; Prime Buchholz & Associates, Inc.; Regal Limousine; Wells Fargo Advisors

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

MICHAEL CONNELLY

Wed., October 23 • 7pm • Historic Theater $13.75 plus cost of book* From #1 New York Times bestselling author and Bosch executive producer Michael Connelly, Harry Bosch and LAPD Detective Renée Ballard come together again on the murder case that obsessed Bosch’s mentor.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN: PRESENTING SPONSORS: SERIES SPONSORS:

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service

MEDIA PARTNER:

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ON STAGE THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

DANCE PARTY WITH DJ LOGIC (SUPPORT: DJ SKOOCH)

Sat., October 5 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $25; $28 Dance and listen on the stage of the Historic Theater to the beats of two great DJs as they set the mood for a night of dancing and electronic music. Don’t miss out on this rare chance to be a part of the action and let loose!

EVENING SPONSORS: Harbour Women's Health; Leone, McDonnell and Roberts, PA

SCHOOL DAYS SERIES DOG

MAN: THE MUSICAL

Fri., October 11 • 9:30am & 11:30am • Historic Theater • $6 GA Best buds George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re in 5th grade, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favorite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and all hero!

SERIES SPONSORS:

INTIMATELY YOURS

Measured Progress

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY: Demoulas Foundation; Eversource Energy; The French Foundation; The Fuller Foundation; Heinemann Publishing; The Hesed Foundation

A TUBA TO CUBA: PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND

Sat., October 26 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $54; VIP Packages: $119; $149

This septet redefines New Orleans music by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots and forward to the future.

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ON STAGE

WRITERS IN THE LOFT STEPHEN

CHBOSKY

Wed., October 2 • 7pm • Loft • $44 includes book and beverage* From the #1 bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and acclaimed director comes an epic work of literary horror about a boy who disappears, but returns with a voice in his head and a mission.

SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation

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MEDIA PARTNERS:

OPERA CONNECTION SEASON

PREVIEW

Thu., October 3 • 5:30pm • Loft • Free, but tickets are required To kick-off Opera Connection’s ninth season, The Music Hall invites the community to a free Met season preview by Dennis Neil Kleinman at the Loft.

Live Free Print & Frame

PATTY LARKIN

ARI HEST

NELLA

Patty Larkin’s new album Song Poems redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics.

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter’s deep, smooth voice is seriously easy to fall into, making his songs perfect for TV, film, and collaborations with the likes of Judy Collins and Chrissi Poland.

A Berklee College of Music graduate—where she shone as a soloist—her music is a meeting place for her country’s folklore roots, the influence of her contemporaries, and the music of the Andalusian region.

Fri., October 4 • 8pm • Loft • $25

Sat., October 5 • 8pm • Loft • $14

Thu., October 24 • 8pm • Loft • $29

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX

Fri., October 25 • 8:30am • Loft Free, RSVP required CreativeMornings Portsmouth is a local chapter of the global breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Every meeting features a local speaker on the month’s topic, with breakfast snacks and drinks provided.

PRESENTING SPONSOR: SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank

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MEDIA PARTNER:

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LIVE AT THE LOFT LAURA

CORTESE AND THE DANCE CARDS

Fri., October 25 • 8pm • Loft • $12

This Boston-based four-piece folk band blends bold and elegant sounds to create songs that stay true to the rich lyrical rituals of folk music, delivered with power and heart.

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MEDIA PARTNERS:

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ON SCREEN

ONE NIGHT ONLY

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

WILDCARD

SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing

ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL’ BAND FROM TEXAS NR

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1h 39m

Thu., October 3 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15

ROGER WATERS: US + THEM NR

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2h 15m

Fri., October 4 7pm Historic Theater GA $15 •

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Produced by the Emmy award-winning Banger Films, this documentary tells the story of how three oddball teenage blues-men—Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard—became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.

Roger Waters, co-founder, creative force, and songwriter behind Pink Floyd, presents his highly anticipated film, Us + Them, featuring stateof-the-art visual production and breathtaking sound in this unmissable cinema event.

WILDCARD

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNER:

SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank EVENING SPONSOR: Allergy Associates of New Hampshire

THE ANSWER NR

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1h 48m

Thu., October 10 • 7pm Historic Theater • GA $13 The film portrays the powerful true story of James Donald Walters and his extraordinary meeting with Paramhansa Yogananda in 1948. Young Donald—later Swami Kriyananda—is immediately accepted as a disciple and so his amazing spiritual journey begins.

METALLICA & SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY: S&M2 NR • 2h 30m

Wed., October 9 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15

Presented in affiliation with Ananda Maine-New Hampshire.

A celebration of the 20th anniversary of Metallica’s groundbreaking S&M concerts and album recorded with the San Francisco Symphony.

NAT'L THEATER OF LONDON HD BROADCAST

FLEABAG R

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SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter

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1h 20m

Thu., October 10 & Tue., October 22 • 7pm • Loft GA $20; $15 for 18 & under See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag. Written and performed by Phoebe WallerBridge (Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

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TURANDOT (PUCCINI) 3h 22m

Sat., October 12 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Powerhouse soprano Christine Goerke takes on the icy princess, alongside tenor Roberto Aronica as the unknown prince vying for her love.

ON SCREEN

ONE NIGHT ONLY

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

FILM CLUB

SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

MEDIA PARTNER:

SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank EVENING SPONSOR: Allergy Associates of New Hampshire

MARGARET ATWOOD IN CINEMAS NR 1h 50m •

Fri., October 25 • 3pm & Tue., October 29 • 7pm Historic Theater • GA $15

Filmed live from the stage of the National Theatre in London, Atwood will be interviewed by broadcaster and author Samira Ahmed in a conversation spanning the length of Atwood’s remarkable career, her diverse range of works, and why she has returned to her seminal handmaid story, 34 years later.

MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939) NR

• 2h 9m • US Tue., October 15 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes) James Stewart earned his first Oscar nod and rocketed to stardom as a naive senator battling corruption and fighting for his political life with the help of his devoted assistant (Jean Arthur).

HALLOWEEN WILDCARD SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing

DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE (1939) NR

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1h 36m

Thu., October 24 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 Join us once again for an evening of classic silent film with live score performed by Boston faves and “dada darlings of the steampunk world,” (NPR) Walter Sickert & the ARmy of BRoken TOys. If classic and creepy silent film accompanied by suitable —and often loud— original live music is not your thing, well then change your thing and come!

In partnership with, and a fundraiser for, Portsmouth Halloween Parade.

MET AT THE MUSIC HALL

WILDCARD SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing

HEAVY WATER NR

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SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter

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1h 24m

Fri., October 25 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $13 Tracing his lineage back to his grandfather, one of the pioneers of Oahu's North Shore, Nathan Fletcher and other fellow surf and skateboard legends share their personal views on some of the iconic moments of the sport that shaped surfing as we know it today.

MANON (MASSENET) 4h 2m

Sun., October 27 • 4pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role.

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ON SCREEN

Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders

HISTORIC THEATER

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

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BLINDED BY THE LIGHT PG13

• 1h 57m • UK 9/25, 9/26, 9/27, 10/1, 10/2 • 7pm, 9/27 • 3pm When music fanatic Javed discovers the illustrious back catalog of The Boss his world is turned upside down. Already a creative soul, his passion for music and writing is set alight by the songs of the working-class poet, whose lyrics feel all too familiar to the aspirational teenager. Yearning to escape his rundown hometown and the rules of his traditional Pakistani household, Javed finds himself caught in between two worlds and must discover if he too is Born to Run.

THE FAREWELL PG

• 1h 40m • US 10/4 • 3pm; 10/6 • 4pm; 10/8, 10/15, 10/16 • 7pm In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, US-raised Billi (Awkwafina) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that bind.

EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE

Historic Theater: 10/11 • 3pm; 10/12 • 5pm & 8pm Loft: 10/11 • 7pm; 10/13 • 1pm & 4pm The highly-anticipated follow up to the Emmy-winning series, Breaking Bad. After escaping Jack and his gang, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) goes on the run from the police and tries to escape his own inner turmoil.

ON SCREEN LOFT FRAMING JOHN DELOREAN NR

• 1h 49m • US 9/25, 10/1 • 7pm Framing John DeLorean recounts the extraordinary life and legend of the controversial automaker, tracing his meteoric rise through the ranks of General Motors, his obsessive quest to build a sports car that would conquer the world, and his shocking fall from grace on charges of cocaine trafficking. Interweaving a treasure trove of archival footage with dramatic vignettes starring Alec Baldwin, this is a gripping look at a man who gambled everything in his pursuit of the American Dream.

WILD ROSE R

• 1h 41m • UK 10/8, 10/9, 10/12, 10/16 • 7pm Jessie Buckley delivers an unforgettable, star-making performance as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a rebellious country singer who dreams of trading the working-class streets of Glasgow for the Grand Ole Opry of Nashville. Fresh out of prison, Rose-Lynn juggles her menial job, two children, and committed mother, expertly portrayed by Oscar-nominee Julie Walters, as she pursues her bold ambition of a one-way ticket to musical stardom.

THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON PG13

• 1h 37m • US 10/23, 10/26, 10/29, 10/30 • 7pm This modern Mark Twain-style adventure tells the story of Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who runs away from a residential nursing home to follow his dream of attending the professional wrestling school of his idol, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church). Also starring Shia LaBeouf and Dakota Johnson.

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COMMUNITY

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The Arts’ Impact Goes Beyond the Classroom With School Days Series turning 25 this year, Monte Bohanan, our Director of Marketing and Communications, spoke with Anna Nuttall, the K-12 Visual Arts Department Head for Portsmouth Public Schools, about the importance

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Swings into a New Season

of the arts in schools and everyday lives.

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra kicks off another spellbinding season on Sunday, November 3! Our resident orchestra, the PSO will present three Mainstage concerts in the Historic Theater over the course of the year. Including the works of Beethoven, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Wagner, and more, each concert features a wellcurated program designed to delight. And don’t forget to come to “Inside the Music,” a free pre-concert discussion that provides entertaining insight into the afternoon’s program.

exciting, but it engages all of our senses and

On December 31, swing into 2020 with PSO and bubbly! The New Year is fast approaching and we’re looking forward to ringing it in with you and our resident orchestra. This special Champagne Toast will really pop and sweep you off your feet in a luscious display of sparkle and glamour.

compassion. Art can be incredibly therapeutic.

Before the season wraps up in May, PSO joins in the School Days Series (SDS) fun with Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program for “The Orchestra Moves.” This SDS show explores how music moves, both inside and out, with what we see and how we feel. Through the Link Up repertoire, hands-on activities, and interactive performance with the PSO, kids will discover how the orchestra moves.

Be sure to catch a Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra performance this season and ring in the New Year with us!

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What is the most important reason—or two— that we have arts in education?

Learning through the arts is not only fun and exercises so many skills such as critical thinking, imagination, creativity, problem-solving, visual literacy, and more. It’s immersive, and when we

Anna Nuttall with student artwork. Courtesy photo

are immersed we can explore and internalize subjects more deeply, make personal connections, and retain more of our learning.

How have you seen that the arts and art classes positively affect kids?

I can’t think of a time (in my lifetime) when we needed the arts more. Art is a way for youth to explore both their own cultural and individual identities, and those of places around the world. We learn to feel, touch, smell, hear, and move—while being mindful and in the moment.

Students in today’s world need every possible expressive outlet out there is to process and share their own and each other’s stories, ideas, opinions, and feelings, and to exercise empathy and

What's a moment that stands out to you in your career as a “this is why I do this” moment?

My students give me examples of this every day, and I love working with so many amazing young minds! One moment that comes to mind was when I was working with the African Burying Ground project, and introducing my 6th graders to the world of public art, and why it’s so important to society: a girl raised her hand and said, “ So...public art is like public speaking, but better because it’s ALWAYS there saying what it has to say.” Bingo.

Grateful for Grants Research has shown that through access to the arts, children gain critical creative thinking skills, increase their knowledge and understanding of other cultures, and use this knowledge to succeed in school and in their communities. Despite recognition of the impressive benefits of arts education, not every student has access to quality learning experiences. The Music Hall has been working with several generous foundation funders to change that, making an array of outreach programs and collaborations available and accessible to thousands of young people from across the Seacoast. We are truly grateful for the continued support of: the Demoulas Foundation, the French Foundation, the Fuller Foundation, the Hesed Foundation, the Rosamond Thaxter Foundation, and the Madelaine G. von Weber Trust. Music Hall programs are also supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Supporting Students in Need Our beloved School Days Series has been the centerpiece of The Music Hall’s outreach programming for two and a half decades. In that time, we’ve introduced hundreds of thousands of young people to the joys of live theater.

Several years ago we began to recognize that even our low $6 ticket price for School Days shows could be a barrier to participation. To ensure access for all, The Music Hall instituted a scholarship program aimed at local Title I schools. (Title I is a federally funded program designed to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students. Schools eligible for the program have enrollments where at least 40% of the students come from low-income families.) These schools often lack the funding and support for extracurricular activities like field trips.

We launched the scholarship program three years ago, through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which was matched by D.F. Richard Energy. Although the grant has concluded, our friends at D.F. Richard have graciously continued to provide scholarship funding.

Measured Progress, Heinemann Publishing, Eversource Energy, and several foundations have joined in supporting the program and serving students in need. We are grateful for their contributions to this effort and our ability to fulfill our mission.

If you work at or know of a school that might benefit from the School Days Series Scholarship Program, please contact Wes Lovell at 603.766.2182.

THIS MONTH’S MEMBER EVENTS DIRECTOR’S CLUB RALEIGH WINE BAR + EATERY Tue., 10/8 • 5:30-7pm 67 State Street, Portsmouth

BOOK CLUB MADAME FOURCADE’S SECRET WAR BY LYNNE OLSON Mon., 10/21 • 6pm Portwalk Place

WNES POST-SHOW RECEPTION MICHAEL CONNELLY Wed., 10/23 • 8pm Historic Theater For more information, contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org

proud supporters of the Music hall

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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OCTOBER 2019 Schedule subject to change

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Framing John DeLorean 7pm

Max Hatt/Edda Glass 7pm

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First Saturday On Sale

Literary

Stephen Chbosky 7pm

Show & Tell discussion follows the film

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Blinded By The Light Blinded By The Light Opera Connection 7pm 7pm Season Preview 5:30pm Movie

Music

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

Movie

The Farewell 3pm Movie

Roger Waters: Us + Them 7pm

ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas Music 7pm Patty Larkin 8pm

Historic Tour 4pm Music

Dance Party: DJ Logic w/ support DJ Skooch 8pm Music

Ari Hest 8pm

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The Farewell 7pm

Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 7pm

The Answer 7pm Broadcast

Fleabag 7pm

Dog Man: The Musical 9:30am & 11:30am El Camino 3pm

Movie

Comedy

Wild Rose 7pm

Paula Poundstone 8pm

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Wild Rose 7pm

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Turandot (Puccini) 1pm El Camino 5pm & 8pm Movie

Wild Rose 7pm

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 7pm

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue 7pm

The Farewell 7pm

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Wild Rose 7pm

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Fleabag 7pm

Book Club 6pm Bob Saget 7:30pm

Michael Connelly 7pm The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde CreativeMornings 7pm PKX 8:30am Nella 8pm

The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm

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Music Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas 3pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band 8pm Movie

Heavy Water 7pm Music

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Literary

NO FILM TONIGHT

Historic Tour 5pm

Movie

HALLOWEEN

Music

First Saturday On Sale

Hoda Kotb 1pm Broadcast

Movie

Manon (Massenet) 4pm

Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas 7pm Movie

The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm

The Peanut Butter Falcon 7pm Rental

Gordon Lightfoot: 80 Years Strong Tour 8pm

NO FILM TONIGHT

Liz Frame & The Kickers 8pm

Rental

TGR presents Winterland 7:30pm

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AT A GLANCE

B2W BOX OFFICE @ THE HISTORIC THEATER: 28 Chestnut Street

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

OCTOBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019

NOVEMBER 2019

Writers in the Loft

Live at the Loft

Opera Connection

Wednesday, October 2 • 7pm

Thursday, October 24 • 8pm

Sunday, November 10 • 11:30am

Stephen Chbosky

Nella

Madama Butterfly

Opera Connection

Innovation + Leadership

Met at The Music Hall

Thursday, October 3 • 5:30pm

Friday, October 25 • 8:30am

Sunday, November 10 • 1pm

Season Preview

CreativeMornings PKX: Flow

Madama Butterfly (Puccini)

Wildcard

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Innovation + Leadership

Thursday, October 3 • 7pm

Friday, October 25 • 3pm

Thursday, November 14 • 7pm

ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas

Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas

Samantha Power

Wildcard

Wildcard

Wildcard

Friday, October 4 • 7pm

Friday, October 25 • 7pm

Friday, November 15 • 7pm

Roger Waters: Us + Them

Heavy Water

Shakira In Concert

Live at the Loft

Live at the Loft

Film Club

Friday, October 4 • 8pm

Friday, October 25 • 8pm

Tuesday, November 19 • 7pm

Patty Larkin

Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards

Ninotchka (1939)

The Music Hall Presents

Intimately Yours

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Saturday, October 5 • 8pm

Saturday, October 26 • 8pm

Thursday, November 21 • 7pm

Dance Party: DJ Logic with support DJ Skooch

A Tuba to Cuba: Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Rigs to Reefs

Live at the Loft

Innovation + Leadership

Innovation + Leadership

Saturday, October 5 • 8pm

Sunday, October 27 • 1pm

Friday, November 22 • 8:30am

Ari Hest

Hoda Kotb

CreativeMornings PKX: Lost

Wildcard

Met at The Music Hall

The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents

Wednesday, October 9 • 7pm

Sunday, October 27 • 4pm

Wed., November 27 - Sun., December 22

Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2

Manon (Massenet)

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Thursday, October 10 • 7pm

Tuesday, October 29 • 7pm

The Answer

National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Fleabag

Thursday, October 10 • 7pm School Days Series

Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas

Annie

THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE AT THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS

Rental Partner

DSP Shows presents Gordon Lightfoot: 80 Years Strong Tour Wednesday, October 30 • 8pm

Dog Man: The Musical

Friday, October 11 • 9:30am & 11:30am Hilarity

NOVEMBER 2019

Friday, October 11 • 8pm

Live at the Loft

Paula Poundstone

Met at The Music Hall

Turandot (Puccini)

Saturday, October 12 • 1pm Intimately Yours

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Sunday, October 13 • 7pm Film Club

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Tuesday, October 15 • 7pm Rental Partner

New Hampshire Film Festival

Thursday, October 17 - Sunday, October 20 National Theater of London HD Broadcast

Fleabag

Tuesday, October 22 • 7pm Hilarity

Bob Saget

Tuesday, October 22 • 7:30pm Writers on a New England Stage

Michael Connelly

Wednesday, October 23 • 7pm Halloween Wildcard

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

Thursday, October 24 • 7pm

Liz Frame & The Kickers

Friday, November 1 • 8pm Rental Partner

TGR presents Winterland

Saturday, November 2 • 7:30pm

Online Holiday Auction

Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, November 17 Rental Partner

PSO presents Symphonies of Song Sunday, November 3 • 3pm Wildcard

Exhibition On Screen: Leonardo: The Works Sunday, November 3 • 4pm Innovation + Leadership

Rachel Slade

Tuesday, November 5 • 7pm Rental Partner

NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 22 Featuring Sally Struthers in her Broadway Tour reprisal of Miss Hannigan

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Thursday, November 7 • 7:30pm; Friday, November 8 • 6:30pm & 9:30pm; Saturday, November 9 • 4pm & 7pm Live at the Loft

Paul Beaubrun

Friday, November 8 • 8pm

Groups of 15 or more get great discounts, call Drew Lamoureux at 603.766.2203 for more information. Perfect for business outings & family gatherings!

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