December 2018 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2018

THE MUSIC HALL presents THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE production of

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 16 SEASON SPONSORS TheMusicHall.org

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PUNCH BROTHERS

Mon., February 4 • 8pm • Historic Theater $32.50; $48.50; $58.50

Sun., March 17 • 7pm • Historic Theater $35; $45; $50

Dawes has carved out their blend of amplified folk-rock while continuing to push boundaries and follow inspiration wherever it takes them.

This ridiculously eclectic group blends bluegrass, roots, rock, pop, and classical with the mastery of a well-seasoned band to create something honest and beautiful.

PAINTING THE LIVE AT THE LOFT DJ SKOOCH: A LISTENING/ MODERN GARDEN: MONET TO MATISSE DANCE PARTY

WILDCARD EXHIBITION ON SCREEN:

Sat., January 5 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $12

Fri., January 11 • 8pm • Loft • $8

Great artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Sorolla, Sargent, Pissarro, and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art.

Local and versatile, DJ Skooch spins for events and dance parties all over the Seacoast, creating some of the best remixes and mash-ups around.

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REEL ROCK 13 ON TOUR

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

Thu., January 17 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $12

LIVING UNDER THE SEA

From Olympic training centers to the frozen landscape of Antarctica, explore the cutting edge of climbing with four new films.

Hear from Dr. James Coyer about sub-tidal research and what it’s like living underwater.

Thu., March 7 • 7pm • Loft • $8

INTIMATELY YOURS

CHRIS BOTTI

Fri., April 5 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $38; $62; $85

Platinum and Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, Chris Botti has thoroughly established himself as one of the most important, innovative figures of the contemporary music world.

LIVE AT THE LOFT

CHADWICK STOKES

Tue., January 15 • 7pm • Loft • $36.50

The frontman of Boston-based bands Dispatch and State Radio highlights his engaging mix of Americana, country, folk, and rock-n-roll.

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GUSTER (SOLD OUT)

Fri., March 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $38; $48

Boston-based, alternative rock band Guster returns to The Music Hall with a powerful, new album, Look Alive.

More Exhibition On Screen events will be added soon! Check out TheMusicHall.org and sign up for our enews for announcements!

RENTAL PARTNERS Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group presents BATTLE OF THE UKULELE BANDS Sat., April 20 • 2pm • Historic Theater Cornelius Productions, LLC presents CRAZY WORLD Thu., April 25 & Fri., April 26 • 7pm; Sat., April 27 & Sun., April 28 • 2pm & 7pm • Loft 2

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FIRST SATURDAY

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

Our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Saturday, December 1. 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, December 15 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or call 603.436.2400.

WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

STEVEN PINKER

HILARITY

WHOOPI GOLDBERG

Wed., January 30 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $13.75 plus cost of book*

Fri., March 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $75; $98; $130

If you think the world is coming to an end...don’t miss the good news of this instant NY Times bestseller, just out in paperback. Bill Gates’s “new favorite book of all time.”

The EGOT-winning comedian graces the storied stage for a night of unmatched laughter.

HILARITY

LIVE AT THE LOFT

JON DORE

Sat., February 2 • 8pm • Loft • $22

Stand-up comedian and hilarious actor Jon Dore has appeared on Comedy Central, Conan, Inside Amy Schumer, and his own The Jon Dore Show.

SAM ROBBINS

DEAD HORSES & BROTHER BROTHERS

LIVE AT THE LOFT

Fri., March 1 • 8pm • Loft • $18

Sat., June 8 • 8pm • Loft • $10

A rare and poignant evening of music from a double bill of folk bands Dead Horses and Brother Brothers.

A New England-based Americana singersongwriter whose smooth, intriguing vocals evoke thoughts of artists far beyond his 22 years.

CURATOR'S CORNER GIVE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME THIS YEAR PATRICIA LYNCH, Executive Director As you’re reading this, Santa’s elves trot across our stage, spectacular sets light up, buckets of popcorn fill, and Buddy the elf journeys to the Big Apple. If you haven’t gotten your tickets to Elf The Musical yet, don’t wait!

It’s easy to forget that the best part about the holidays is giving gifts. There’s a heartwarming and heart-filling feeling when you see the joy on others’ faces when they receive a gift. It’s like getting one in return. I’ve heard more and more folks asking Photo: David J. Murray, ClearEyePhoto.com

for gifts of experiences, rather than “stuff.” I wholly embrace this, as it lends itself to more creative options. Be it a wine and paint night, a football game, a National Parks pass, or a night at the theater, give an experience this holiday season.

Lucky for you, we have a lot of expertise in this area. You can gift tickets to our holiday show, Elf The Musical, for a memorable Christmastime outing with friends and family. Or, you might want to give your loved ones tickets to one of our upcoming shows. We are always bringing legendary and up-and-coming artists and acts to both theaters, as well as art house films and bestselling authors. In the new year, trumpeter Chris Botti returns with a stellar program, Whoopi Goldberg graces our stage for a rare appearance, and our lineup of opera and theatre is extraordinary. Check out our website for a full lineup.

If you’re not sure which tickets to give, give a membership to The Music Hall and let them pick! Memberships start at $50 for the household annually, and offer discounts to shows and local businesses. We have a special offer going on this month; see page 12 for details.

Wishing you and your loved ones happiness and joy this holiday season, and I hope to see you soon in our decked out theater! *Check website for ticket details

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ON STAGE Groups get great discounts, call 603.766.2203 for more information.

Perfect for business outings & family gatherings.

PERFORMANCES PREVIEWS Wed., November 28 • 7:30pm

THE MUSIC HALL presents THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE production of

Thu., November 29 • 2pm & 7:30pm

OPENING NIGHT Fri., November 30 • 7:30pm Sat., December 1 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., December 2 • 12pm & 4:30pm Wed., December 5 • 2pm & 7:30pm Thu., December 6 • 7:30pm Fri., December 7 • 7:30pm Sat., December 8 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., December 9 • 12pm & 4:30pm Wed., December 12 • 2pm & 7:30pm Thu., December 13 • 7:30pm Fri., December 14 • 7:30pm Sat., December 15 • 2pm & 7:30pm Sun., December 16 • 12pm & 4:30pm

TICKETS PREVIEW PRICES

$45 – $67; 18 & under $38

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY PRICES $45 – $92; 18 & under $45

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT PRICES $45 – $95; 18 & under $48-$50

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEE PRICES $45 – $97; 18 & under $49-$60

NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 16

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

BE THE FIRST TO SEE ELF THE MUSICAL AT THE BEST PRICE Be the first to see the sparkling elf costumes, the stunning light displays, and extraordinary sets during Preview and Opening Nights! Preview nights are also at the best price. This show is specifically designed and cast for the performances at The Music Hall. Watch the full show and be a part of the creative process!

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MEDIA PARTNER: EVENING SPONSORS: AARP New Hampshire; Anchor Line; Northeast Delta Dental

ON STAGE

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HILARITY JUSTON

MCKINNEY: A YEAR IN REVIEW 2018

Fri., December 28 & Sat., December 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $26 Have the last laugh of 2018 with Juston as he dishes on New England life and looks back at the year that was.

SERIES SPONSORS:

EVENING SPONSORS: Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Company; The Goat; Petersen Engineering; Wells Fargo Advisors

INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP ANN

HOOD

Tue., December 4 • 7pm • Loft • $39 includes book and beverage* Join us for an evening with the bestselling author and her husband, food writer Michael Ruhlman. The duo will discuss her new collection of personal essays and recipes nourishing bodies and souls.

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

*Check website for ticket package details

SERIES SPONSOR: Bangor Savings Bank

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COMMUNITY

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A Loving Tribute to Jim Labrie and His City Remarks from June 13 Streetscape Party, delivered by Michael Labrie My father loved this city. Untold numbers benefited from his quiet generosity, thoughtful real estate development, and community support.

It is appropriate then that there is a tangible and enduring monument remembering one small part that he played in his beloved city’s history. That part included not only signing the bottom of a check in support of this exciting project, but he also impacted the redesign of the arch in a way that he felt better represented his view of the city, moving to one more aligned with the industrial seafaring history of the people who built and made this city great.

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Thank You to Our Founding Producers!

The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall series was made possible through the foresight, imagination, and deep generosity of a special group known as the Founding Producers. Their ongoing support helps us bring the very best of Broadway right here to Portsmouth, creating a one-of-a-kind tradition that delights our patrons each holiday season.

Please join all of us at The Music Hall in thanking them for their support!

David & Karen Della Penta Geoffrey E. Clark & Martha Fuller Clark Jameson & Priscilla French Stephen A. Gaykan Josephine A. Lamprey Jay & Amanda McSharry Michael Pilot Morgan & Tara Rutman Barbara Henry & Nancy Winkley C&J Bus Lines

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It became a nod to the great bridges spanning the mighty Piscataqua, to those who came to fish, and to those who built the great seafaring vessels that served in defense of our nation and networked our city with Photo: Mike Labrie merchants around the globe. These shipwrights, I might add, were the same ones who built our cherished historic theater. Dad was very pleased with the changes that the talented Mr. Terrence Parker made.

As many know, Portsmouth has a history of using arches to celebrate important milestones. This fact was pointed out during efforts to permit the arch and written about by Dennis Robinson in articles about the city’s upcoming 400-year anniversary. What great foresight it was to envision this monument roughly 10 years ago, and how fitting it is that our own Susan Labrie will be heading up the celebration of this important milestone.

I also view my father’s involvement in this project during his few remaining years on a more personal level. He was a hardworking, self-made man who expected as much effort from everyone else as he put forward. As his sons, my brother Peter and I have spent much of our lives following in his footsteps trying to make him proud, operating small businesses, developing real estate as best we can. Over the past several years, with our sponsorship and my growing involvement with The Music Hall, he could see how much the Theater and its extended family meant to me. He could see that I was accepted here and that all of us together were doing great things for the community that we serve. So, when I asked him to support this project in a meaningful way, he did so without hesitation.

When I look up at the arch, I see my father looking down, and he’s proud. Thank you.

HERE & NOW

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Spreading Cheer At The Music Hall we are proud of the work we do to keep our programs and events accessible —both economically and physically. During the holiday season we shift that effort into high gear with our Give the Gift of Magic campaign to provide free tickets to families in need. We rely on your support for that initiative, which was first inspired and underwritten by Morgan & Tara Rutman. The Rutmans have continued their support and, for the second year in a row, Optima Bank & Trust has provided a matching gift.

Photo: Monte Bohanan

Jacob ben Widmar and David Elder in the 2017 production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas 2017 Photo: Julia Russell

Last year Give the Gift of Magic was such a success that we were inspired to expand the reach of that program—as well as a program to bring veterans and their families to the Theater free of charge. This year tickets will be distributed by an expanded roster of community partners: Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Arts in Reach are now participating, along with Greater Seacoast Community Health (formerly Families First Health and Support Center and Goodwin Community Health of Somersworth) and Cross Roads House in Portsmouth. If funds allow and we are able to meet their needs, we will continue to expand our reach, bringing additional organizations in to the program.

We are also delighted to once again recognize the generosity of Michael Kane of The Kane Company, and Jim Teetzel of Wilcox Industries. These two joined forces to sponsor a veterans night last December and have renewed their support this year, underwriting a fund that will bring 100 veterans and their families to Elf The Musical. In partnership with Veterans Count, The Music Hall will distribute complimentary tickets to thank our honored veterans for their service.

Happy Holidays from The Music Hall Staff!

Member Spotlight: Lesa Borninski This month, we’re spotlighting volunteer and member, Lesa Borninski. James Paone, our Front of House General Manager, caught up with her to talk about the School Days Series (SDS) and the importance of volunteering in the community.

What is your favorite part about the School Days Series?

SDS has evolved over the years but what remains the same is each performance awakens a sense of wonder, feeds the imagination, and encourages thoughtful conversation. I firmly believe field trips to a venue like The Music Hall are immensely beneficial for students at all ages as it enhances and expands their world; it can show them that learning happens in all kind of places, not just a school room.

Why is being a part of The Music Hall important to you?

My family and I have gotten so much out of The Music Hall that it was a natural progression. It takes a community to be a community and that is what The Music Hall has been to us. I was a volunteer during the renovation and restoration, and the energy and commitment to it were tangible. The Music Hall is an amazing gift to our Seacoast community and my hope is that more and more folks have the chance to experience an event and treasure the venue like I do.

Read the full interview on our blog!

Photo: Sydney Bilodeau

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ON SCREEN

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

HISTORIC THEATER See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

FREE SOLO PG13

• 1h 40m • US 12/21, 12/22 • 7pm A Telluride By The Sea 2018 favorite. From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi (Meru) and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin comes a stunning, intimate, and unflinching portrait of climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world's most famous rock, the 3,000 ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, without a rope.

A STAR IS BORN R

• 2h 16m • US 12/26, 12/27 • 7pm In this new take on the tragic love story, Bradley Cooper plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer...until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

THE OLD MAN & THE GUN

PG13 • 1h 33m • US 1/2, 1/3 • 7pm Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek) who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

ON SCREEN WILDCARD

ONE NIGHT ONLY

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

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)

PG • 2h 10m

Thu., December 20 • 7pm & Fri., December 21 • 1pm Historic Theater • GA $12 Frank Capra’s beloved “holiday classic to define holiday classics.” After George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true.

MET AT THE MUSIC HALL

SERIES SPONSOR: RiverWoods Exeter

MEDIA PARTNERS:

LA TRAVIATA (VERDI) 3h

SAMSON ET DALILA (SAINT-SAËNS) 3h

Directed by Michael Mayer, this new production features a dazzling 18thcentury setting that changes with the seasons.

Saint-Saëns’s biblical epic stars Elīna Garanča and Roberto Alagna in the title roles; the pair was last seen together in Bizet’s Carmen.

Sat., December 22 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29

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Sat., December 29 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29

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

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA

PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:

EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA SERIES SPONSOR:

THE GREAT BUSTER: A CELEBRATION NR

• 1h 42m • US 12/11, 12/19 • 7pm A documentary celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians, Buster Keaton, whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.

Filled with stunningly restored archival films and directed by Peter Bogdanovich, and interviews with nearly two-dozen collaborators, filmmakers, performers, and friends, who discuss Keaton's influence on modern comedy and, indeed, cinema itself.

STUDIO 54 NR

• 1h 38m • US 12/20, 12/21, 12/22, 12/26 • 7pm Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism—a place that not only redefined the nightclub but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a new kind of New York society. Now, 39 years after the velvet rope was first slung across the club's hallowed threshold, a feature documentary tells the real story behind the greatest club of all time.

WILDLIFE

PG13 • 1h 44m • US 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 1/2, 1/3 • 7pm In this directorial debut from acclaimed actor Paul Dano (Love & Mercy), elegantly adapted from Richard Ford's novel of the same name, Carey Mulligan (An Education) delivers one of her finest performances to date as Jeanette, a complex woman whose self-determination and self-involvement disrupts the values and expectations of a 1960s nuclear family. Also starring Jake Gyllenhaal.

ON SCREEN FILM CLUB

SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa

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

MCCABE & MRS. MILLER

CLARA’S DREAM: A JAZZ NUTCRACKER ON SCREEN

R 2h US Tue., December 18 • 7pm • Loft • $15 A handsome two-bit striver and a Cockney madame form a business partnership to put the town of Presbyterian Church, Washington on the map. Starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie.

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1h 40m Sat., December 22 • 3pm • Loft • $12 GA Locally grown, nationally known, Clara’s Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker thrilled audiences from New York to New Hampshire for almost 10 years. Filmed at The Music Hall in 2004 by Robert Pierce.

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FILM CLUB

SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa

Just Announced: Our Next Film Club Series Starting in January 2019 COEN BROTHERS: PARTNERS IN CRIME Hosted by Trevor Bartlett Subscription (series of six): $75; Individual Ticket: $15

Working always on the fringes of Hollywood convention, siblings Joel and Ethan Coen have a talent for bending the rules of the very genres they explore. Though their films are individually distinctive, taken together, they exhibit a number of recurring hallmarks—not least of which is a preoccupation with criminal schemes gone terribly wrong. Equally mannered as they can be merciless, hilarious as they can be harrowing, the Coens have staked out a unique place for themselves to play by their own rules.

About the Host: Trevor Bartlett Once voted New Hampshire's Best Film Critic by NH Magazine, Trevor Bartlett has worked in the Telluride (Colorado) Film Festival curatorial staff, and previously produced Portsmouth's Telluride by the Sea at The Music Hall for many years. A lifelong advocate for the arts, he is a graphic designer, event coordinator, and media consultant. He's an avid traveler and adventure seeker, and cultivates a guilty appreciation for trashy grindhouse pictures.

RAISING ARIZONA (1987)

PG13 • 1h 34m • US

Tue., January 22 • 7pm • Loft

R • 1h 38m • US Tue., March 19 • 7pm • Loft

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O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? (2000)

FARGO (1996)

Tue., May 21 • 7pm • Loft

MILLER'S CROSSING (1990)

Tue., February 19 • 7pm • Loft

Tue., April 16 • 7pm • Loft

R • 2h 2m • US

TRUE GRIT

(2010) PG13 • 1h 50m • US Tue., June 18 • 7pm • Loft

PG13 • 1h 47m • US

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HERE & NOW

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Membership Makes a Great Gift: Be One AND Give One! It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Member BOGO time!

If you’re looking for great gifts, if you’re considering upgrading your membership, or if you haven’t yet officially joined The Music Hall family, this is the time to “Be One and Give One.”

C&J Bus Lines Shines on Opening Night of Elf The Musical We are so pleased to once again be partnering with C&J Bus Lines, the Presenting Sponsor of the Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall, as we bring Broadway to Portsmouth (and the reverse!). Continuing with tradition, on opening night of Elf The Musical, C&J will be giving out custom ornaments to celebrate our partnership. This year’s ornament also commemorates C&J’s 50th anniversary, so it is sure to be a sweet souvenir. We won’t give away the design but those of you who share our affinity for elf culture will be particularly pleased.

Speaking of giveaways, when you collect your Elf tickets at the B2W Box Office or in the mail, look for your coupon to save $20 on your next trip to the Big Apple.

That’s right, every Elf ticket envelope will include a coupon good for $20 off roundtrip travel aboard C&J’s executive class service to New York City. More details are available on the coupon.

We hope you will join us for the Elf The Musical Opening Night festivities on Friday, November 30 or at some point during the run of the show. Good seats are still available; bring a Buddy to share in the excitement!

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From now until December 31, when you purchase, upgrade, or renew your membership, The Music Hall Photo: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com will send a complimentary Friendlevel membership ($50 value) to someone on your holiday shopping list.

Membership is the perfect gift for the people in your life who prefer experiences over stuff.

Plus, The Music Hall operates 52 weeks a year, so they’ll think of and thank you all year long!

Membership means access to advanced ticket purchase opportunities, special discounts around Portsmouth, an invitation to a special Music Hall member event, a copy of our monthly magazine, recognition in our Playbill, and insider news emails.

It’s easy. You pick a special person on your list who isn’t already a member, and we’ll do the rest.

For more information or to take advantage of this great offer, contact the Box Office at 603.436.2400, or go online to TheMusicHall.org.

The Foundry Place Garage is Open!

There’s a new parking garage in town and it may be your new favorite spot to park.

Just a five-minute walk away from our front doors, The Foundry Place Garage is located at the corner of Deer and Bridge Streets. It’s just four blocks away, still close enough to everything downtown. It also offers $1 per hour parking, which may be one of the best rates in town!

The new garage also features creative structures in front designed by Terrence Parker of Terra Firma Landscape Architecture (who also designed the Chestnut Street Arch). This piece of public art was chosen

by Art-Speak from a range of submissions.

Congratulations to him on yet another outstanding project!

If you’re coming into town to see Elf The Photo: Monte Bohanan Musical, plan ahead. The holiday season means tough parking downtown, and we don’t want you to miss the show! Make sure your party is able to walk from the parking garage or drop them off in front of The Music Hall on Chestnut Street. Consider coming into town early for dinner or lunch at one of the many delicious, nearby restaurants, too. For other parking options, rates, and directions, check out ParkPortsmouth.com.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Anchor Line Immortalizes Hampton Ford Hyundai If you’re a frequent film attendee at The Music Hall, you may be following the evolution of our very own cinema star, Jay McFarland. Jay is the owner of Hampton Ford Hyundai, our Presenting Cinema Sponsor.

You see him on the big screen prior to every Extraordinary Cinema and Wildcard screening.

Jay and Hampton Ford Hyundai are part of the McFarland automotive family, where shoppers are more than "just a customer.”

Jay is also part of The Music Hall family.

When Hampton Ford Hyundai first began supporting film at The Music Hall, we connected Jay with Anchor Line, a full service video production company. Anchor Line is a great partner—for The Music Hall and for their own clients—because of their collaborative style. Together they made a trailer featuring Jay. Last year they made it better. And now the team at Anchor Line has outdone themselves with a clip that lets Jay’s quiet yet hilarious personality shine.

I always arrive early so I can grab my popcorn and catch all the previews. I encourage those of you who like to race in at the last minute to do the same. Let the Hampton Ford Hyundai pitch that Anchor Line built be your incentive; the Oscar buzz is thick for this one!

THIS MONTH'S MEMBER EVENTS DIRECTOR'S CLUB:

ELF THE MUSICAL OPENING NIGHT PARTY Fri., 11/30 • Post-show The District 103 Congress Street

BOOK CLUB:

DANDELION WINE

BY RAY BRADBURY Mon., 12/10 • 6pm Portwalk Place For more information, contact the B2W Box Office at 603.436.2400

Visit Hampton Ford Hyundai online at HamptonFordHyundai.com Visit Anchor Line online at AnchorLine.tv

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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LEGEND

DECEMBER 2018 Schedule subject to change

At the Historic Theater At the Loft Show & Tell discussion follows the film

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Elf The Musical Preview #1 7:30pm

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Elf The Musical Opening Night 7:30pm

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

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Director's Club Elf Opening Night Party (post-show)

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Elf The Musical 12pm & 4:30pm

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Book Club Portwalk Place 6pm

The Great Buster: A Celebration 7pm

Elf The Musical 2pm & 7:30pm

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McCabe & Mrs. Miller 7pm

PSO Presents Family PSO Presents Family Studio 54 7pm Holiday Pops Holiday Pops 7:30pm 7:30pm

Free Solo 7pm Movie

Studio 54 7pm

Clara's Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker On Screen 3pm Movie

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Studio 54 7pm

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A Star Is Born 7pm Wildlife 7pm Movie

Wildlife 7pm

Samson et Dalila (Saint-Saëns) 1pm

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Juston McKinney: A Movie Year in Review 2018 Wildlife 7pm 8pm Comedy

Juston McKinney: A Year in Review 2018 8pm

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AT A GLANCE

B2W BOX OFFICE @ THE HISTORIC THEATER: 28 Chestnut Street

At the Historic Theater At the Loft

DECEMBER 2018

JANUARY 2019

MARCH 2019

The Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents:

Film Club

Live at the Loft

Running through Sun., December 16

Tuesday, January 22 • 7pm

Elf The Musical

Innovation + Leadership

Ann Hood

Tuesday, December 4 • 7pm Film Club

McCabe & Mrs. Miller

Tuesday, December 18 • 7pm Rental Partner

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents: Family Holiday Pops Tue, Dec. 18 & Wed., Dec. 19 • 7:30pm Wildcard

It’s a Wonderful Life

Thursday, December 20 • 7pm & Friday, December 21 • 1pm

Raising Arizona

Dead Horses & Brother Brothers Friday, March 1 • 8pm

Innovation + Leadership

Opera Connection

CreativeMornings PKX

La Fille du Régiment (Donizetti)

Friday, January 25 • 8:30am

Saturday, March 2 • 11:30am

Live at the Loft

Alejandro Escovedo with Don Antonio— The Crossing Tour Friday, January 25 • 8pm

Saturday, December 22 • 1pm Wildcard

Clara's Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker On Screen Saturday, December 22 • 3pm Hilarity

Juston McKinney: A Year in Review 2018

Another Tequila Sunrise and Hey Nineteen present Music of The Eagles and Steely Dan Saturday, January 26 • 7:30pm

Steven Pinker

Saturday, December 29 • 1pm

JANUARY 2019 Wildcard

Exhibition On Screen: Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse Saturday, January 5 • 1pm Live at the Loft

DJ Skooch: A Listening/Dance Party Friday, January 11 • 8pm Opera Connection

Adriana Lecouvreur (Cilea)

Saturday, January 12 • 11:30am The Met at The Music Hall

Adriana Lecouvreur (Cilea)

Saturday, January 12 • 1pm Live at the Loft

Wild Rivers

Saturday, January 12 • 8pm Live at the Loft

Chadwick Stokes

Tuesday, January 15 • 7pm Wildcard

Wed., March 13 & Thu., March 14 • 7pm

The Housing Partnership presents The Capitol Steps: "Make America Grin Again" Saturday, February 2 • 5pm & 8pm

Intimately Yours

Guster (SOLD OUT)

Friday, March 15 • 8pm Intimately Yours

Punch Brothers

Jon Dore

Sunday, March 17 • 7pm Film Club

Intimately Yours

Fargo

An Evening with Dawes

Tuesday, March 19 • 7pm

Monday, February 4 • 8pm

Innovation + Leadership

Rental Partner

Eastern Propane and Oil presents: Mike McDonald’s 19th Annual Comedy Extravaganza Friday, February 8 • 7:30pm

Carmen (Bizet)

The Berenstain Bears Live!

CreativeMornings PKX

Tuesday, March 26 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Friday, February 15 • 8:30am

Hilarity

Live at the Loft

Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio Friday, February 15 • 8pm

Whoopi Goldberg

Friday, March 29 • 8pm Live at the Loft

Exhibition On Screen: Young Picasso Live at the Loft

Rental Partner

School Days Series

Innovation + Leadership

Saturday, February 16 • 1pm

Friday, March 22 • 8:30am

Sunday, March 24 • 3:30pm

Saturday, February 9 • 1pm

Wildcard

CreativeMornings PKX

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents: Spring Concert

The Met at The Music Hall

Seth Glier

Friday, March 29 • 8pm Opera Connection

Die Walküre (Wagner)

Banda Magda

Saturday, February 16 • 8pm Film Club

Miller's Crossing

Wildcard

Goodwin Community Health & Families First present Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Rental Partner

Saturday, February 2 • 8pm

Samson et Dalila (Saint-Saëns)

Thursday, March 7 • 7pm

Rental Partner

FEBRUARY 2019

The Met at The Music Hall

Living Under The Sea

Saturday, March 9 • 1pm

Wednesday, January 30 • 7pm

Hilarity

Saturday, March 2 • 1pm

Exhibition On Screen: The Impressionists and The Man Who Made Them

Writers on a New England Stage

Fri., December 28 & Sat., December 29 • 8pm

La Fille du Régiment (Donizetti) Innovation + Leadership

Rental Partner

The Met at The Music Hall

La Traviata (Verdi)

The Met at The Music Hall

Saturday, March 30 • 10:30am The Met at The Music Hall

Die Walküre (Wagner)

Tuesday, February 19 • 7pm

Saturday, March 30 • 12pm

Reel Rock 13 On Tour

Thursday, January 17 • 7pm Wildcard

The King and I— From The London Palladium Theatre Saturday, January 19 • 1pm

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Friends of The Music Hall 28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 12

STAFF PICKS

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) December 20 & 21

ON SCREEN: CLARA'S

DREAM: A JAZZ NUTCRACKER December 22

Hilarity

DECEMBER 2018

JUSTON MCKINNEY: A YEAR IN REVIEW 2018

12/28 & 29

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