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September 2014

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BRANDI CARLILE BRETT DENNEN THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE @ THE MUSIC HALL

MARY POPPINS INTIMATELY YOURS

COLBIE CAILLAT M. WARD AARON NEVILLE HILARITY @ THE MUSIC HALL

LEWIS BLACK

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A Weekend Celebration of Cinema

TELLURIDE BY THE SEA September 19-21

NEW SHOWS ON SALE! This month, our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Saturday, September 6. The following NEW shows go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Get your tickets and enjoy refreshments! Tickets on sale to non-members Sat., Sept. 20 at noon. To become a member, call (603) 766-2176 or email Lsaniuk@themusichall.org. THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE at THE MUSIC HALL presents:

She’s practically perfect in every way. The Ogunquit Playhouse production of the smash hit Broadway musical flies into The Music Hall this holiday season. What could be more jolly? Winner of 44 major theater awards from around the globe with unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. Tickets begin at $42 Under age 18 tickets at $30 for select shows

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DECEMBER 10 - 14 • HISTORIC THEATER

Intimately Yours ON SALE NOW!

Writers in the Loft

Intimately Yours ON SALE NOW!

Wed., Oct. 1 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $40; $34 This year, Brandi will be kicking off her unplugged Pin Drop Tour at our Historic Theater. She will be joined onstage by The Twins (band mates/co-writers Tim and Phil Hanseroth) and cellist Josh Neumann.

Tues., Dec. 2 • 7pm • Loft • $43 The heralded author visits with her stunning new work which is gaining comparisons to the bestseller Cleopatra.

Wed., Oct. 22 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $25 Folk and acoustic influences abound in this melodic music. Dennen’s latest album, Smoke and Mirrors, features the hit “Wild Child.” He played at Newport Folk Fest’s Way Over Yonder and on The Late Show.

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Rental Partner Mountain Hardware presents Days of My Youth Wed., Oct. 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater $15 • ON SALE 9/1! Red Bull Media House and MSP Films present a new film that examines every skier’s lifelong affinity for the sport. A cast of the sport’s superstars prove that skiing can keep you feeling young for a lifetime.

Community Partner Renee Plummer and Veterans Count present Black Hawn Down with special on-stage guests ON SALE NOW! Mon., Sept. 22 • 6pm • Historic Theater $50 VIP; $30 GA $20 military/vets An extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, as depicted in Black Hawk Down, with three men who were there.

Community Partner Community Church of Durham presents Will Todd - Mass in Blue Sat., Oct. 4 • 7pm • Historic Theater $15 • ON SALE NOW! Will Todd is an English composer and jazz pianist. Mass in Blue, Will’s flagship work, is an exhilarating jazz setting of the traditional Latin mass that will touch the heart.

Rental Partner Dave Rasmussen presents Jazz Reunion Sun., Oct. 12 • 3pm • Historic Theater $20 • ON SALE NOW! Featuring trumpet virtuoso Carl Saunders and Dave Rasmussen, reunited for the first time since 1959, this concert pays tribute to one of their major musical influences - Stan Kenton.

Community Partner Working Dog Foundation presents Comics for K-9s Fri., Oct. 24 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater $45; $30 • ON SALE NOW! Laughter is the name of the game in this performance by some of New England’s premier comedians. A benefit for Working Dog Foundation and NH Police K-9 Academy.

Rental Partner Teton Gravity Research presents Almost Ablaze Sat., Nov. 8 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater $15 advance; $20 day of; $7 age 16 & under • ON SALE NOW! A global odyssey combining state-ofthe-art cinematography and the most progressive riding on the planet. Each athlete is wired for sound, immersing the audience completely in the moment.

Rental Partner Warren Miller Entertainment presents No Turning Back Mon. Nov. 24 @ 8pm • Tues., Nov. 25 @ 6pm & 9pm • Wed., Nov. 26 @ 6pm & 9pm Historic Theater • ON SALE 9/8! $22 GA; $19 Groups of 10 or more tickets; $18 pre-sale available online only 9/15-9/21 Warren Miller’s 65th ski film pays homage to mountain culture! From beneath the blankets of powder in Niseko, Japan to the top of Greece’s Mount Olympus, the French Alps, and the Mom & Pop hills of Montana, each location is sure to provide nothing but stoke. Watch Olympian Ted Ligety shred the World Cup in Colorado, Ingrid Backstrom and Jess McMillan push the boundaries!

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LIVE ON STAGE SEPT

LEWIS BLACK COLBIE CAILLAT

Friday, September 5 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $69; $56

Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat brings her sunny, optimistic, California style of music to The Music Hall as part of her Gypsy Heart Tour.

Known to many for his high-energy rants on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Black provides a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment as he yells so you don’t have to.

Monday, September 1 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $65; $52; $45

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M. WARD

AARON NEVILLE

Saturday, September 6 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $30

Thursday, September 18 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $52; $42

Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter M. Ward grew up listening to gospel and country, two genres that figure prominently in his breezy, West Coast take on Americana. Ward delivers songs deeply rooted in the classic traditions of American country-folk with a penchant for timeless narratives and bluesy, back-porch ballads.

Neville’s incredible career has seen him move seamlessly back and forth between solo work and his role in the first family of New Orleans music, the Neville Brothers. A member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, his latest album, My True Story, revisits classic doo-wop numbers including “Tears on My Pillow,” “Under the Boardwalk ” and “This Magic Moment.”

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PINK MARTINI

HAMPTON SIDES

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Tuesday, September 23 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $68; $55; $25

Wednesday, September 17 • 7pm • Loft

Pink Martini, a self described “little orchestra,” can effortlessly go from classical songs to Latin songs and back to classic pop. Their eighth studio album Dream A Little Dream highlights the diversity of their work. From the iconic title track to the Italian “Kuroneko no Tango” they transition flawlessly through cultures and genres. Their uniquely elegant and sophisticated style set against the backdrop of the Historic Theater makes this show a must see. SERIES SPONSORS: EVENING SPONSORS: Whole Life Healthcare; Infinite Imaging; Clear Eye Photo

Ticket package: $43. Includes reserved seat, book (In the Kingdom of Ice, hardcover, $28.95), bar beverage, author presentation, Q+A, and book signing meet-and-greet

The New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Soldiers — also the award-winning editor of Outside magazine — joins us with his white-knuckle tale of polar exploration and survival in the Gilded Age. Don’t miss this book and author featured in The NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR; also USA Today: “...compelling...propulsive…you keep turning pages…vivid.” SERIES SPONSORS:

MIRAH Friday, September 26 • 8pm • Loft • $22

MELISSA FERRICK

Defined by her graceful songwriting and adventuresome recordings, Pitchfork has praised her “incredible voice—a versatile coo that can flit from low, sultry tones to high, airy falsetto in one breath.” On her fifth solo album, Mirah breaks it down and builds it back up again with the street smarts that only years behind the wheel of love can inspire.

Saturday, September 27 • 8pm • Loft • $24

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Melissa Ferrick is a music icon with a voice that’s instantly familiar & comfortable. Her impressive career longevity as a predominantly independent artist is virtually unheard of and speaks to her talent and the world she has built for herself.

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ON SCREEN SEPT September 19 - 21, 2014

Six films, three days, one weekend festival of new cinema!

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Patron Pass: $210: Primary seating for all films, opening night, post-show party at RADICI, VIP access to Founders Lobby all

weekend — no waiting in line, Sunday Brunch at The District, Wrap Party at The Portsmouth Brewery, first admission to passholderonly special films (limited seating), Music Hall seat saver, price of pass includes a $75 tax-deductible donation to The Music Hall.

Weekend Pass: $90: Preferred seating for all films, Wrap Party at The Portsmouth Brewery, admission to passholder-only special films (as space permits). Individual Film Tickets: $15/$13 members A limited number of individual tickets will be available starting at noon on Friday, August 29 when film titles are announced.

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LIFE ITSELF R • 112min • USA 9/2, 9/4 @ 7pm Acclaimed director Steve James and executive producers Martin Scorsese and Steven Zaillian (Moneyball) present a documentary film that recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of worldrenowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert — a story that is by turns personal, funny, painful, and transcendent. CHEF R • 115min • USA 9/9, 9/10 @ 7pm Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creativity for its controlling owner (Dustin Hoffman). He teams up with his ex-wife (Sofia Vergara), his friend (John Leguizamo) and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen — and zest for life and love. LAND HO R • 95min • USA 9/12, 9/16, 9/17 @ 7pm A pair of 60-something ex-brothers-in-law sets off on a road trip through Iceland, hoping to reclaim their youth. Their picaresque adventures, from trendy Reykjavík to rugged outback, are a throwback to classic bawdy road comedies as well as a candid exploration of aging, loneliness, and friendship. THE TRIP TO ITALY

NR • 107min • UK

Historic Theater: 9/26, 9/27, 9/28 @ 7pm • 9/27 @ 4pm Loft: 9/30, 10/1, 10/2 @ 7pm

Michael Winterbottom’s largely improvised 2010 film, The Trip, took comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon—or semifictionalized versions thereof—on a restaurant tour around northern England. In this witty and incisive follow-up, Winterbottom reunites the pair for a new culinary road trip, retracing the steps of the Romantic poets’ grand tour of Italy and indulging in some sparkling banter and impersonation-offs.

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A COFFEE IN BERLIN

NR • 88min • Germany (subtitled) 9/2, 9/3, 9/4 @ 7pm Jan Ole Gerster’s wry and vibrant feature debut, which swept the 2013 German Film Awards, paints a day in the life of Niko, a twenty-something college dropout going nowhere fast. Then on one fateful day, through a series of absurdly amusing encounters, everything changes. Shot in timeless black and white and enriched with a snappy jazz soundtrack.

A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

1964 • G • 127min • UK 9/6, 9/9, 9/10 @ 7pm The year is 1964 and four young lads from Liverpool are about to change the world - if only the madcap world will let them out of their hotel room. Richard Lester’s boldly contemporary rock n’ roll comedy unleashes the fledgling Beatles into a maelstrom of screaming fans, paranoid producers, rabid press and troublesome family members, and reveals the secret of their survival and success: an insatiable lust for mischief and a life-affirming addiction to joy. 50 years later, still a treasure to experience!

A MASTER BUILDER

NR • 130min • USA 9/12, 9/13, 9/16, 9/18 @ 7pm The artistic triumvirate of Jonathan Demme, André Gregory, and Wallace Shawn update Henrik Ibsen’s The Master Builder, a modern classic about a successful, egomaniacal architect (Shawn) who has spent a lifetime bullying his wife, employees and mistresses - who nonetheless wants to make peace with himself as his life approaches its final act. FILM EVENT KEY: @ HISTORIC THEATER @ MUSIC HALL LOFT

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ON SCREEN SEPT YVES SAINT LAURENT R • 106min • France 9/3 @ 7pm

NORTHERN BORDERS

NR • 90min • USA

9/11 @ 7pm

Presented along with the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce and Fashion’s Night Out Portsmouth. In 1958, 21-year-old Yves Saint Laurent (Pierre Niney) was called upon to oversee the Paris fashion house established by recently deceased Christian Dior. A captivating story about the making of an icon and the power of enduring love.

A 1956 Vermont farm full of eccentric characters and long-festering family secrets is the setting for local indie director Jay Craven’s newest film. A humorous coming-of-age story that evokes Vermont’s wildness and aura of enchantment. The director will Introduce the film with Q&A to follow.

BEYOND THE SURFACE

MORE THAN HONEY

NR • 46min • USA

NR • 91min • Switzerland

9/25 @ 7pm

10/2 @ 7pm

Ishita Malaviya, India’s first female surfer, is joined by a talented group of women as they travel through India documenting the ways in which surfing, yoga, and ecological creativity are bringing hope and fueling change for local people and the planet.

This documentary by Swiss filmmaker Marcus Imhoof looks at the fascinating world of bees and the relationship between mankind and honeybees. Post-film panel discussion will feature local bee experts.

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MEDEA Sunday, September 7 @ 1pm • Loft • $27.50; $15 for 18 & under Terrible things breed in broken hearts. Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.

SERIES SPONSOR: New Hampshire Public Television

EXPLORE + LEARN

PMAC ‘Rock Camp’ Students Meet Musician Mikaela Davis On July 29, students from Portsmouth Music and Art Center (PMAC) walked to the Loft from their new center (!) at the end of their day of ‘Rock Camp’ to meet with young, emerging artist Mikaela Davis. Mikaela recently graduated college with a classical harp degree, but she has been touring for a few years now with her bandmates, making music with a unique ensemble of harp, keyboards, guitar, sitar, drums, vocals and bells. Mikaela had a lot to share from the perspective of a musician still very new to the life of a professional artist. She spoke of everything from what elements comprise her professional team (“We have everything except a label”) to how to stay healthy when touring. Mikaela even addressed the not so glamorous aspects of touring, like driving a mini van all around the US because it fits all of their instruments and to the hard work of loading and unloading their equipment multiple times each day. When asked about getting discovered, Mikaela suggested YouTube to build a fan base and get attention. — Chris Curtis, Programming Coordinator

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MEMBERS, SPONSORS & MORE! Carey & Giampa Join Us for a Second Season of Sponsorship , 9/27, 9/28 @ 7pm • 9/2

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bringing the arts home...

Members Social Calendar! Attention donors! Are you keeping up with all the exciting events coming up? We’ve made it easy for you — check out what’s happening below.

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We are thrilled to have Carey & Giampa Realtors back as Season Sponsors for the 2014-2015 Season. Founded in 1991, today Carey & Giampa Realtors are one of the area’s premier, independent real estate agencies with a team of nearly fifty experienced, knowledgeable agents. With their continued support, we are able to bring in performers like Tony Bennett and Renée Fleming for our Intimately Yours series, authors such as Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Pulitzer Prize winner E.O. Wilson as part of Writers On A New England Stage, and bring Broadway to the Seacoast through our partnership with The Ogunquit Playhouse. “We are delighted to help support The Music Hall in their efforts to bring some amazing performances and programs to the Seacoast community,” said Jim Giampa. “From films to live performances that appeal to both young and old, The Music Hall really does have something for everyone!” With a steadfast commitment to service, creativity and hard work, a partnership between Carey & Giampa Realtors and The Music Hall seems like a perfect fit, and we could not be more excited or honored to join hands with them to bring the 2014-2015 Season to life! For sponsorship information, contact Peter Squires at psquires@themusichall.org or (603) 766-2179.

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Lewis Black Directors Club YOUR NAME HERE

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E.O. Wilson Writers on a new england stage.

VIP backstage event for Backer level members and above

Presented by The Music Hall & NH Public Radio

George Benson Directors Club YOUR NAME HERE

Directors Club at the Loft, 6pm

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Anne Rice Writers on a new england stage.

VIP backstage event for Backer level members and above

Presented by The Music Hall & NH Public Radio

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Directors Club at the Loft, 7pm

The Gala Don’t miss your chance to dress up and dance on stage! Photo: David Murray/Clear Eye Photo

Save the Date

The Gala

Sat., November 15 at The Music Hall Join us for our annual Gala benefit, a fundraiser for The Music Hall. Enjoy signature cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, an auction, music, and dancing! Watch for more information to be announced. TheMusicHall.org

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Intimately Yours Colbie Caillat 7:30pm

Extraordinary Cinema Life Itself 7pm

Wildcard Movies Yves Saint Laurent 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema Life Itself 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema A Coffee In Berlin 7pm

National Theatre of London HD Broadcast Medea 1pm

No Film Tonight

Extraordinary Cinema Chef 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema A Hard Day’s night (1964) 7pm

Wildcard Movies Northern Borders 7pm

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

Hilarity @ The Music Hall Lewis Black 8pm

Intimately Yours M. Ward 8pm Extraordinary Cinema A Hard Day’s Night 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema Land Ho 7pm

Rental Partner An Evening with Judy Collins with special guest Ari Hest 8pm

Extraordinary Cinema A Master Builder 7pm

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Community Partner Kent Stephens’ STAGE FORCE Presents: The Play Reading Series 7:30pm

Extraordinary Cinema Land Ho 7pm

Intimately Yours An Evening with Aaron Neville 7:30pm

Extraordinary Cinema A Master Builder 7pm

Writers in the Loft Hampton Sides 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema A Master Builder 7pm

Telluride by the Sea Films to be announced Labor Day weekend passes on sale now!

Community Partner Black Hawk Down with Special On-Stage Guests 6pm

Intimately Yours Pink Martini 7:30pm

No Film Tonight

Wildcard Movies Beyond the Surface 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema The Trip to Italy 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema The Trip to Italy 4pm & 7pm

Community Partner New Hampshire Institute of Art Creativity and the Brain 7pm

The District Singer Songwriter Series Mirah 8pm

The District Singer Songwriter Series Melissa Ferrick 8pm

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Extraordinary Cinema The Trip to Italy 7pm

Intimately Yours Brandi Carlile 7:30pm

Film Matters More Than Honey 7pm

Rental Partner Will Todd: Mass in Blue 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema The Trip to Italy 7pm

Hilarity @ The Music Hall Second City: 55th Anniversary Tour 8pm

EVENT KEY: @ HISTORIC THEATER @ MUSIC HALL LOFT

Box Office/Historic Theater: 28 Chestnut Street The Loft: 131 Congress Street

Historic Theater Box Office Hours: Monday - Saturday, noon - 6pm Film tickets: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors 60+, Students & Military

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Cathy Nickerson, of Private Client Underwriters & Chubb Group Insurance Company in Newmarket, is both a member and a sponsor. We were thrilled that she agreed to answer a few questions about why she loves to suppport The Music Hall.

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What inspired you to become a member of The Music Hall? Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved the theater, so when I moved to the Seacoast 2 years ago, it seemed like a great way to combine something I loved with my desire to contribute to my community.

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What’s your favorite thing about being a member of The Music Hall? The variety of programs that are offered. I can be a part of a book discussion, watch an independent film, enjoy music of almost any genre, see comedy or a play, and do it all while sitting in the amazing historical theater. What is the best show or event that you have attended in the past year? Hmm, that’s like asking who my favorite child is…but Steve Martin and the Steep Creek Canyon Rangers! So much fun. What is your favorite memory of The Music Hall so far? The unveiling of the new chandelier — it was my first event at the Music Hall and what a wonderful tribute to its history. What are you most looking forward to? Christmas shows and the continued draw of great entertainment.

The Parties & Events of Telluride by the Sea: Want to attend them all? Buy your pass today!

Staff Picks for the 2014-2015 Season It’s hard to pick favorites, but a few members of our staff dug deep to choose the show they are most looking forward in the 2014-2015 season! Sign up for e-news, and be the first to know as we announce more shows throughout the year.

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The Ogunquit Playhouse @ The Music Hall Mary Poppins (12/10-12/14) – Ashleigh Tucker, Special Events Manager & Rental Coordinator

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Each year, audiences at Telluride by the Sea look forward not only to the premieres of top notch films, but also to top notch parties and events. We kick off the weekend by opening our doors early to Patron Pass holders prior to Friday night’s film, when they can enjoy a complimentary beverage and place their seat holders in the theater. Following Friday night’s film, Patron Pass holders cruise over to RADICI for a fantastic spread of food, cocktails, and conversation about the first film and the weekend ahead. On Saturday, RADICI offers a special Cinemange menu for all attendees—reservations are recommended! Sunday holds the amazing Patron Pass Holder brunch at The District. Patrons enjoy a delicious, leisurely brunch, and perhaps a bloody mary or mimosa, with the knowledge that they can head straight into the theater for the film that follows. Once again this year, selections from the Portsmouth Brewery’s regionally rich menu await filmgoers at the wrap party which follows the final film on Sunday. What a way to end a weekend-long cinematic adventure!

Intimately Yours: Pink Martini (9/23) – Gail VanHoy Carolan, Director of Institutional Advancement Writers on a New England Stage: Anne Rice (11/4) – Todd Hunter, Executive Assistant The District Singer Songwriter Series: DakhaBrakha (11/23) – Thérèse LaGamma, Deputy Director of Programming Intimately Yours: M. Ward (9/6) – Suzanne Patrakis, Senior Staff Account Hilarity @ The Music Hall: Ron White (10/5) – Mike Hall, Marketing & Development Intern Get more with e-news - new shows, special deals, and updates!

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September 2014 Intimately Intimately Yours Yours Colbie Colbie Caillat Caillat Monday, Monday, September September 1 1 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm Hilarirty: Hilarirty: Lewis Lewis Black Black Friday, Friday, September September 5 5 •• 8pm 8pm Intimately Intimately Yours Yours M. M. Ward Ward Saturday, Saturday, September September 6 6 •• 8pm 8pm National National Theatre Theatre of of London London HD HD Broadcast Broadcast Medea Medea Sunday, Saturday,September September7 1pm Sunday, September 7 7•• •1pm 1pm Rental Rental Partner Partner Judy Judy Collins Collins Saturday, Saturday, September September 13 13 •• 8pm 8pm

Community Community Partner Partner Kent Kent Stephens’ Stephens’ Stage Stage Force Force presents: presents: The The Play Play

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Writers Writers in in the the Loft Loft Hampton Hampton Sides Sides Wednesday, Wednesday, September September 17 17 •• 7pm 7pm

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Intimately Intimately Yours Yours Aaron Aaron Neville Neville Thursday, Thursday, September September 18 18 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm

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Fri., Fri., Sept.19 Sept.19 -- Sun., Sun., Sept. Sept. 21 21 Community Community Partner Partner Renee Renee Plummer Plummer and and Veterans Veterans Count Count presents: presents:

Black Black Hawk Hawk Down Down with with Special Special On-Stage On-Stage Guests Guests Monday, Monday, September September 22 22 •• 6pm 6pm

Intimately Intimately Yours Yours Pink Pink Martini Martini Tuesday, Tuesday, September September 23 23 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm Community Community Partner Partner New New Hampshire Hampshire

Institute Institute of of Art: Art: Creativity Creativity and and the the Brain Brain Thursday, Thursday, September September 25 25 •• 7pm 7pm

The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

Mirah Mirah

Friday, Friday, September September 26 26 •• 8pm 8pm The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

Melissa Melissa Ferrick Ferrick

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October 2014 Intimately Intimately Yours Yours Brandi Brandi Carlile Carlile Wednesday, Wednesday, October October 1 1 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm

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Community Community Partner Partner Community Community Church Church of of Durham Durham presents: presents:

Reading Reading Series Series

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Friday, Friday, October October 3 3 •• 8pm 8pm

Will Will Todd Todd -- Mass Mass in in Blue Blue

Saturday, Saturday, October October 4 4 •• 7pm 7pm Hilarity Hilarity Ron Ron White White Sunday, Sunday, October October 5 5 •• 7pm 7pm Community Community Partner: Partner: Kent Kent Stephens’ Stephens’ Stage Stage Force Force presents: presents: The The Play Play

Reading Reading Series Series

Monday, Monday, October October 6 6 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm

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The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

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Thursday, Thursday, October October 9 9 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

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Friday, Friday, October October 10 10 •• 8pm 8pm Opera Opera Connection Connection Macbeth Macbeth Saturday, Saturday, October October 11 11 •• 11:30am 11:30am Met Met @ @ the the Music Music Hall Hall Macbeth Macbeth (Verdi) (Verdi) Saturday, Saturday, October October 11 11 •• 1pm 1pm Community Community Partner Partner Dave Dave Rasmussen Rasmussen presents: presents: Jazz Jazz Reunion Reunion Sunday, Sunday, October October 12 12 •• 3pm 3pm Writers Writers on on a a New New England England Stage Stage

E. E. O. O. Wilson Wilson

Tuesday, Tuesday, October October 14 14 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm Community Community Partner Partner Mountain Mountain HardHardwear wear presents: presents: Days Days of of my my Youth Youth Wednesday, Wednesday, October October 15 15 •• 8pm 8pm Writers the Loft Writers in the Series Loft ImaginOcean School in Days Billy Collins pre-event Billy Collins pre-event book signing signing Tuesday, October 21 book Tuesday, 21 Tuesday, October 21 •• 5-6pm 5-6pm 9:30am &October 11:30am Writers Writers in in the the Loft Loft Billy Billy Collins Collins Tuesday, Tuesday, October October 21 21 •• 7pm 7pm Intimately Intimately Yours Yours Brett Brett Dennen Dennen Wednesday, Wednesday, October October 22 22 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm Community Community Partner Partner Working Working Dog Dog Foundation Foundation presents: presents: Comics Comics for for K-9s K-9s Friday, Friday, October October 24 24 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

Darlingside Darlingside

Friday, Friday, October October 24 24 •• 8pm 8pm Met Met @ @ the the Music Music Hall Hall

Le Le Nozze Nozze di di Figaro Figaro (Mozart) (Mozart)

Saturday, Saturday, October October 25 25 •• 12pm 12pm The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

Air Air Traffic Traffic Controller Controller

Saturday, Saturday, October October 25 25 •• 8pm 8pm Intimately Intimately Yours Yours George George Benson Benson Sunday, Sunday, October October 26 26 •• 7pm 7pm Wildcard Wildcard Movie Movie Nosferatu Nosferatu (1922) (1922) Wednesday, Wednesday, October October 29 29 •• 7pm 7pm

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Opera Connection Carmen Opera Carmen Met @ Connection theNovember Music Hall (Bizet) Saturday, 1Carmen • 11:30am Saturday, Saturday, November November 1 1 •• 11:30am 1pm Met @ Music Hall Carmen (Bizet) Met @ the the Carmen (Bizet) Writers on Music a New Hall England Stage Saturday, November 1 •• 1pm Saturday, November 1 1pm Anne Rice Tuesday, November 4 • 7:30pm Writers Writers on on a a New New England England Stage Stage Anne Rice Anne RiceYours The Mavericks Intimately Tuesday, November 4 Tuesday, November 4 •• 57:30pm 7:30pm Wednesday, November • 7:30pm Intimately Yours The Mavericks Intimately Yours The Teton Mavericks Community Partner Gravity Wednesday, November 5 Wednesday, November 5 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm Research presents: Almost Ablaze Saturday, November 8 • 7:30pm

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November 2014 Community Gravity Kent Stephens’ Community Partner Partner Teton Teton Gravity Research presents: Almost Ablaze Stage Force presents: The Play Research presents: Almost Ablaze Saturday, November Reading Series Saturday, November 8 8 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm Monday, November 10 • 7:30pm The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

Mike + Mike + Ruthy Ruthy The Gala

Saturday, Saturday, November November 8 8 8pm 15•• 8pm Community Partner Kent Stephens’ Community Stephens’ SchoolForce DaysPartner Series Kent Skippyjon Stage presents: The PlayJones Stage Force presents: The Wednesday, November 19 Play

Reading Series Reading 9:30am &Series 11:30am

Monday, Monday, November November 10 10 •• 7:30pm 7:30pm Writers on a New England Stage

The Gala -- aa Benefit The Gala Benefit for for The The Music Music Hall Hall Janet Evanovich Saturday, November 15 Saturday, Thursday, November November 15 20 • 7:30pm

School Days Series Skippyjon Met @ the Music Hall School Days Series Skippyjon Jones Jones Wednesday, 19 Il Barbiere diNovember Siviglia (Rossini) Wednesday, November 19 9:30am 11:30am Saturday,& 9:30am & November 11:30am 22 • 1pm Writers on New Stage The District Songwriter Series Writers on a aSinger New England England Stage

Janet Evanovich DakhaBrakha Janet Evanovich

Thursday, November 7:30pm Sunday, November Thursday, November2320 20• ••7pm 7:30pm Met @ Hall Community Partner Met @ the the Music Music HallWarren Miller EnIlIltertainment Barbiere Siviglia (Rossini) presents: Turning Back Barbiere di di Siviglia No (Rossini) Saturday, 22 •• 1pm Mon., Nov.November 24 - Wed., 26 Saturday, November 22Nov. 1pm The The District District Singer Singer Songwriter Songwriter Series Series

DakhaBrakha The Sweetback Sisters DakhaBrakha

Sunday, November 7pm Friday, November Sunday, November2823 23• ••8pm 7pm Community Partner Warren EnThe District Singer Series Community PartnerSongwriter Warren Miller Miller Entertainment presents: Skyler No Turning Turning Back Back tertainment presents: No Mon., Nov. 24 26 Saturday, • 8pm Mon., Nov.November 24 -- Wed., Wed.,29Nov. Nov. 26

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Friday, Friday, November November 28 28 •• 8pm 8pm Writers in the Loft Kathryn Harrison The District Singer Songwriter Series The District Singer Songwriter Series Tuesday, December 2 • 7pm Skyler

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Saturday, November 29 Saturday, November 29 •• 8pm 8pm School Days Series Curious George Thursday, December 4 9:30am & 11:30am

December 2014

The Music Hall presents Writers in Kathryn Writers in the the Loft LoftDream Kathryn Harrison Harrison The Ragpicker’s Tuesday, Tuesday, December 26•••7pm 7pm Saturday,December December2 4pm The The Music Music Hall Hall presents presents

The The Ragpicker’s Ragpicker’s Dream Dream

Saturday, December 4pm Sunday, December Saturday, December76 6• ••2pm 4pm The Hall presents Ogunquit The Music Music HallPlayhouse presents at The Music The Dream Hall Ragpicker’s presents Mary Poppins The Ragpicker’s Dream Sunday, December 7 2pm Wed., Dec. 10 - Sun., Sunday, December 7 ••Dec. 2pm14 The Ogunquit Playhouse The Music Community Partner Greatat The Ogunquit Playhouse atBay TheAcadeMusic Hall Mary my ofpresents Dance presents: The Nutcracker Hall presents Mary Poppins Poppins Wed., Dec. 10 Sun., Dec. Thu., Nov. Nov. 2114 Wed., Dec.20 10---Fri., Sun., Dec. 14 Community Partner Great Bay The Music Hall presents Sing Community Partner GreatMessiah Bay AcadeAcadeNutcracker my of presents: Monday, December 22The • 7:30pm The Nutcracker my of Dance Dance presents: Thu., Thu., Dec. Dec. 20 20 -- Fri., Fri., Dec. Dec. 21 21 Hilarity The Music Hall presents Messiah Sing The Music Hall presents Sing Juston McKinney’s LastMessiah Laugh 2014 Monday, Monday, December 22 7:30pm Sautrday,December December22 27•••7:30pm 8pm Hilarity Hilarity

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