NOW MAGAZINE • AUGUST 2019
Intimately Yours
BRETT DENNEN 8/2
Intimately Yours
STRAIGHT NO CHASER 8/7 & 8/8*
Writers in the Loft
MEG MITCHELL MOORE 8/20
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JUSTON MCKINNEY: LAST LAUGH 2019
Fri., December 27 • 8pm & Sat., December 28 • 7pm & 9pm Historic Theater • $26
End the year with laughter as the Seacoast’s own Juston McKinney performs three shows at The Music Hall.
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SUNNY WAR
Fri., September 6 • 8pm • Loft • $15
The folk musician showcases his adventurous sound, loading songs with trap doors.
Roots music revolutionary Sunny War’s dazzling, mutant finger-picking style results in a rolling rhythm.
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CHRIS STAPLES
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ROBBIE FULKS
Sat., September 7 • 8pm • Loft • $12
Sat., September 28 • 8pm • Loft • $20
Multi-instrumentalist Chris Staples' songs seem to float on air with delicate arrangements and melodies.
Grammy-nominated Robbie Fulks’ soulful music topped many Best Of lists including Rolling Stone’s.
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SAM AMIDON
Fri., August 9 • 8pm • Loft • $15
LAURA CORTESE AND THE DANCE CARDS
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PAUL BEAUBRUN
Fri., October 25 • 8pm • Loft • $12
Fri., November 8 • 8pm • Loft • $12
A quartet of singing string players, the folk band’s songs are powered by heart.
Impeccable guitar skills, rich vocals, and cultural history come together in Paul’s music.
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NEW SHOWS ON SALE!
Our “First Saturday” on-sale event for members is Saturday, August 3. 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, August 17 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
BOBBY MCFERRIN
INTIMATELY YOURS
ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO’S REMAIN IN LIGHT
Sat., February 29, 2020 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $54; $68
Sat., April 4, 2020 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $62
Bobby McFerrin, winner of ten Grammys and creator of the #1 global hit “Don’t Worry Be Happy,” continues to explore uncharted musical territory and connect people through the unlimited possibilities of music.
Angélique Kidjo’s reinterpreted version of the Talking Heads’ Remain in Light adds electrifying rhythms and African guitars.
RENTAL PARTNERS DSP Shows presents GORDON LIGHTFOOT: 80 YEARS STRONG TOUR Wed., October 30 • 8pm • Historic Theater
CURATOR'S CORNER AN AMERICAN TREASURE, AFRICA'S PREMIER DIVA, AND MORE Thérèse LaGamma, Deputy Director of Programming & Performing Arts Curator This season we’re excited to announce dates for a couple of iconic figures in the music world! Ten-time Grammy Award winner and vocal virtuoso, Bobby McFerrin’s shows have a way about filling you with joy and wonder, and a sudden, irreversible urge to lead a more spontaneous existence. His style is jazz, pop, R&B, classical and world music—or, more accurately, out-of-this-world music—all rolled into one. Catch this American treasure in our own American Treasure, The Music Hall on Saturday, February 29. “Bobby McFerrin's greatest gift to his audience may be changing them from spectators into celebrants,” says the Los Angeles Times, “transforming a concert hall into a playground, a village center, a joyous space.” Three-time Grammy Award winner and iconic West African singer, Angélique Kidjo will be touring behind her newest project—an interpretation of the celebrated Talking Heads album Remain in Light. Recent appearances have taken her to the Hollywood Bowl, opening for Vampire Weekend at Madison Square Garden, Austin City Limits, and Carnegie Hall. Time Magazine calls her “Africa's premier diva.” The BBC has included her in its list of the continent's 50 most iconic figures, and in 2011 The Guardian listed her as one of their Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World. Forbes Magazine has ranked Angélique as the first woman in its list of the Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa. Buy your tickets early for her appearance on Saturday, April 4! In the Loft, we welcome balladeer Sam Amidon on August 9, finger-picking virtuoso Sunny War on September 6, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Staples on September 7. Don’t miss out! Sign up for the enews at TheMusicHall.org and be the first to hear, as new shows are announced throughout the season.
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ON STAGE INTIMATELY YOURS
BRETT DENNEN
Fri., August 2 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $30 Using every color of the musical palate, Brett Dennen possesses a poet’s perspective, off-kilter vocals, insane sense of humor, and limitless musical freedom, creating an absolutely iridescent catalog. SERIES SPONSORS:
EVENING SPONSORS: Avery Insurance; Clear Eye Photo; Eastern Bank
INTIMATELY YOURS STRAIGHT
NO CHASER
Wed., August 7 & Thu., August 8 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $44; $62; $74 The captivating, all-male a cappella group has brought their extraordinary music and healthy a dose of humor to the world for a full decade! SERIES SPONSORS: 4
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INNA KHAZAN, PH.D.
Thu., August 1 • 7pm • Loft • $37 includes book and beverage* Harvard Medical School lecturer Dr. Inna Khazan shares a mind-body approach to take control of physical and emotional health with biofeedback techniques and mindfulness practice. PRESENTING SPONSOR:
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Fri., August 9 • 8pm • Loft • $15
The Vermont native’s collaborations have spanned the globe and all genres with the likes of Bon Iver and composer Nico Muhly, creating a sensory overload of sound. MEDIA PARTNERS:
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Live Free Print & Frame
Fri., August 16 • 8pm • Loft • $10
LIVE AT THE LOFT J.
Solid vocal harmonies, creative guitar playing, and tasteful use of effects enable this duo to deliver an unexpected sound that rivals the fullness of a much larger band.
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter J. Hoard’s music is uplifting and gospel-inspired, anchored by his triumphant vocals.
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PRESENTING SPONSOR:
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HOARD
Sat., August 17 • 8pm • Loft • $20
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PRESENTING SPONSOR:
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INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP
CREATIVEMORNINGS PKX
Fri., August 23 • 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 & drinks provided.
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PRESENTING SPONSOR:
MITCHELL MOORE
SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank
Tue., August 20 • 7pm • Loft • $41 includes book and beverage* A delicious summer read involving three strangers, unexpected romance, well-meaning lies, and damaging secrets—all on one island. SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation
*Check website for ticket package details
MEDIA PARTNER: Photo: RayaOnAssignment.com
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HERE & NOW The Dog Days of Summer The dog days of summer can be a bit “ruff” on everybody. But we've got the AC on so we don't mind. In advance of our screening of the NY Dog Film Festival (on Friday, August 9) we’re happy to share with you: The Dogs (and Cats) of The Meowsic Howl.
Simon (Chris Curtis)
Claudia Jean (Emma Power & Ian Martin)
Zeke (Ashleigh Tucker Pollock)
Belle (Jess Bunker)
Bootsy (Jessica Griffin)
Sergeant Clancy (Patricia Lynch) 6
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Charlie (Drew Lamoureux)
Baxter (Kaitlyn Huwe)
Remy (Lauren Rosen)
Trix (Sara Turner)
Joon (Monte Bohanan)
Peggy (Sydney Bilodeau)
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WILDCARD SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing
GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2019
PG13 • 2h 38m
RUSH: CINEMA STRANGIATO 2019
R • 2h
Thu., August 1 • 8pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)
Sat., August 24 • 8pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes)
On Jerry Garcia’s birthday, join Dead Heads in your neighborhood and around the world in watching the previously unreleased complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium.
This global fan event will give audiences a special look into some of the best performances from R40 LIVE, including songs such as “Closer to the Heart,” “Subdivisions,” “Tom Sawyer,” and more.
NY DOG FILM FESTIVAL
NR • 2h
Fri., August 9 7pm Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes) •
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An annual celebration of the love between dogs and their people through short films from around the world that inspire, educate, and entertain.
HERE & NOW CONTINUED... Bear (Thérèse LaGamma)
Smokes (Thérèse LaGamma)
Caidan & Maisie (Tina Sawtelle)
Brandie & Ink (Zhana Morris) TheMusicHall.org
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Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders
HISTORIC THEATER
EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
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ROCKETMAN R
• 2h 1m • UK 8/3, 8/6 • 7pm; 8/4 • 4pm; 8/9 • 3pm An epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John's breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story—set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton—tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
THE DEAD DON'T DIE R
• 1h 44m • US 8/10, 8/13, 8/14 • 7pm; 8/11 • 4pm In the sleepy small town of Centerville, something is not quite right. The moon hangs large and low in the sky, the hours of daylight are becoming unpredictable, and animals are beginning to exhibit unusual behaviors. No one quite knows why. From writer-director Jim Jarmusch (Paterson, Gimme Danger) comes a star-studded horror comedy featuring an ensemble cast of Jarmusch regulars (Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Chloë Sevigny, Tilda Swinton, Iggy Pop, Steve Buscemi, Tom Waits) and newcomers to the fold in a raucous, rueful, and satirical glimpse at American habits and desires at the end of the world.
LATE NIGHT R
• 1h 42m • US 8/16 • 3pm; 8/16, 8/17, 8/20, 8/21 • 7pm Legendary late-night talk show host’s (Emma Thompson) world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer (Mindy Kaling). Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
MAIDEN PG
• 1h 37m • UK 8/23 • 3pm; 8/23, 8/27, 8/28 • 7pm; 8/25 • 4pm Maiden is the story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it; the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure; and potential sponsors rejected her, fearing they would die at sea and generate bad publicity. But Tracy refused to give up.
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See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions
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THE SOUVENIR R
• 2h • UK 8/2, 8/3, 8/6, 8/7, 8/8 • 7pm A shy but ambitious film student (Honor Swinton Byrne) begins to find her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man (Tom Burke). She defies her protective mother (Tilda Swinton) and concerned friends as she slips deeper and deeper into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship. From acclaimed writer-director Joanna Hogg comes an enigmatic and personal portrait of the artist as a young woman.
THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO R
• 2h 1m • US 8/10, 8/14, 8/15 • 7pm Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. A poignant and sweeping story of hometowns and how they’re made—and kept alive— by the people who love them.
MEETING GORBACHEV NR
• 1h 30m • UK 8/21, 8/22, 8/23 • 7pm Werner Herzog and André Singer’s riveting documentary, filled with unforgettable archive materials and based on three long interviews, provides incredible access to, arguably, the world's greatest living politician. Now 87 and battling illness, the visionary Mikhail Gorbachev, former General Secretary of the U.S.S.R, has mellowed and slowed down. Still, gently but resolutely, he is pushing toward his goals.
MIKE WALLACE IS HERE PG13
• 1h 34m • US 8/24, 8/27, 8/28, 8/29 • 7pm For over half a century, 60 Minutes’s fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-tohead with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Mike's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today's precarious tipping point.
NAT'L THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST
SMALL ISLAND
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NR • 3h 20m
Sat., August 10 • 1pm • Loft • GA $19
Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK. A company of 40 actors take to the stage of the National Theatre in this timely and moving story.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
NR • 4h
Sat., August 24 • 1pm • Loft • GA $19
The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts. Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Ben Miles. TheMusicHall.org
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ON SCREEN
ONE NIGHT ONLY
PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:
FILM CLUB
WILDCARD
SERIES SPONSOR: Solari Salon & Spa
SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing
STAGECOACH (1939) NR
• 1h 36m • US Tue., August 13 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes) After 13 years of toiling in low-budget films, John Wayne became an “overnight” sensation in the granddaddy of all Westerns. Director John Ford drives the action in this Oscar-winning tale of nine strangers thrown
PULP FICTION (1994) R
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Thu., August 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater • GA $13 An all-time classic from the mind of Quentin Tarantino, with John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, and Harvey Keitel. Come see it again and check out the big brain on Brett!
WILDCARD SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing
A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN (1969) G
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Sun., August 18 4pm Historic Theater GA $15 (no passes) •
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Exclusive 50th anniversary theatrical re-release of the Peanuts classic and the first time it will be presented in the theater since its release in 1969. In this first animated feature film based on Charles M. Schulz’s ever-popular comic strip, we see the pint-sized hero step up to the challenge, face his fears and show the world what he is truly made of.
MOULIN ROUGE SING-ALONG PARTY (2001) PG13
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Thu., August 22 • 8pm • Historic Theater • GA $13
Dress up, sip a signature cocktail, and enjoy the magic with Christian and Satine while singing along to the great pop tunes the film delivers! 10
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THE JERK (1979) R
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Thu., August 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater • GA $13 Follow Navin R. Johnson (Steve Martin) from rags to riches and back again. Forty years on, this movie still brings a bucketful of laughs. Also with Bernadette Peters.
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HERE & NOW
Visit TheMusicHall.org/Blog for more behind-the-scenes info!
Thanks for a Great Concert in the Lot! In June, we partnered with the City of Portsmouth on a concert in the Worth Parking Lot to demonstrate the space’s potential, and we had a blast doing so! Rebirth Brass Band, Sweet Crude, and Jumbo Circus Peanuts kept everyone dancing and grooving, while the incredible assortment of food trucks and vendors served up some New Orleans-inspired delights. We are so grateful to the City of Portsmouth, our sponsors, and the vendors who contributed to this feel-good event!
Photo: Sydney Bilodeau
We Filled the Hall— and Then Some! An astounding arrangement of Gather reusable bags filled seats and created a rainbow in the Historic Theater on June 22 this year. Once again, Portsmouth showed its pride for its community and to support local kids and organizations during Fill The Hall. The fifth annual Fill The Hall Food Drive collected over 8,000 lbs of food and raised over $6,000 in donations for Gather's Summer Meals 4 Kids program. The program fills the meals kids miss when they aren't getting the school's subsidized meals during the summer months. The need was even greater this year with an additional 300 kids from the Rochester area. Because of the efforts of many of you, this event will help provide 900 kids with 10 meals a week for the 11 weeks of summer.
Rebirth Brass Band
Sweet Crude
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Photo: Sydney Bilodeau
Diligent and kind volunteers sorted, checked, packed, and carried donations all over the theater and to Gather’s vehicles. Families continued the tradition of volunteering together and out-of-town visitors stopped by to see the bags build up. Next year, we hope to see you dropping off more bags of food, so we can fit TWO bags per seat and keep this incredible and inspiring effort going.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Building a Relationship with Auger Building Company Ben Auger, principal of Auger Building Company, considers himself “fortunate to be aligned with artisans who produce with enthusiasm, intention, and the highest levels of craft, creativity, and efficiency.” We feel the same way about our work. Perhaps that recognition of kindred spirits is what brought Ben to The Music Hall nearly 20 years ago. Or maybe it was his appreciation of our Historic Theater. Known as a builder of high-end custom homes, Ben appreciates combining beauty and function to bring tears of joy and goosebumps to his clients. Sounds like the feeling you get at a great show at The Music Hall! When was the last time you saw the Auger Building Company logo? The answer must be recently. It’s wrapped around your Music Hall tickets— Auger generously sponsors our ticket envelopes. It’s also wrapped around 135 Congress Street—Auger is the general contractor on the project to restore the former YMCA building. Auger Building Company was also very involved in The Music Hall’s recent renovations, including our Streetscape project. Ben Auger himself was instrumental in that work, going above and beyond his role as chair of the Facilities Committee to ensure the success of this transformational effort. A community-supported 501(c)3, The Music Hall would not be the economic powerhouse and cultural destination we’ve become without the generous support, including contributions of time, talent, and treasure, from local businesspeople like Ben. We are so grateful for the continued involvement of our corporate sponsors—as well as you, our members.
THIS MONTH’S MEMBER EVENTS DIRECTOR’S CLUB:
THE CARRIAGE HOUSE Tue., 8/20 • 5:30-7pm 2263 Ocean Blvd., Rye
DON'T MISS! DIRECTOR’S CLUB:
SERVICE CREDIT UNION VICTORY CLUB Thu., 9/12 • 5:30-7pm Wildcat Stadium Durham For more information, contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org
To learn more about Auger Building Company, visit AugerBuildingCompany.com
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LEGEND
AUGUST 2019 Schedule subject to change
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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Broadcast
NO FILM TONIGHT
Hamlet (Encore) 4pm
TUESDAY
At the Historic Theater At the Loft Show & Tell discussion follows the film
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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AUGUST 1
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Historic Tour 5pm
Movie
Literary
Movie
The Souvenir 7pm
First Saturday On Sale
Music
Movie
Movie
The Tomorrow Man 7pm Movie
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am 7pm
The Tomorrow Man 7pm Movie
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am 7pm
Inna Khazan Ph.D. 7pm Movie
Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2019 8pm
Brett Dennen 8pm
Rocketman 7pm Movie
The Souvenir 7pm
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NO FILM TONIGHT
Movie
Movie
Movie
Movie
Broadcast
Movie
Music
Music
Movie
Rocketman 4pm
Rocketman 7pm The Souvenir 7pm
The Souvenir 7pm Straight No Chaser 7:30pm
The Souvenir 7pm Straight No Chaser 7:30pm
Rocketman 3pm
Small Island 1pm
Historic Tour 4pm NY Dog Film Festival Movie 7pm The Dead Don't Die 7pm Music Sam Amidon 8pm
Movie
The Last Black Man in San Francisco 7pm
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NO FILM TONIGHT
Movie
Movie
Movie & Talk
Movie
The Dead Don't Die 4pm
The Dead Don't Die 7pm Stagecoach (1939) 7pm
The Dead Don't Die 7pm
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Movie
Movie
The Last Black Man in San Francisco 7pm
The Last Black Man in San Francisco 7pm
Movie
Pulp Fiction (1994) 8pm
Late Night 3pm & 7pm Music
The Gibbonses 8pm
Late Night 7pm Music
J. Hoard 8pm
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NO FILM TONIGHT
Director's Club Carriage House 5:30pm
Movie
Movie
Talk
Broadcast
Movie
Movie
Movie
A Boy Named Charlie Brown 4pm
Movie
Late Night 7pm
Late Night 7pm Movie
Meeting Gorbachev 7pm
Literary
Meeting Gorbachev 7pm Moulin Rouge Sing-Along Party (2001) 8pm
Meg Mitchell Moore 7pm
CreativeMornings PKX 8:30am Maiden 3pm & 7pm Movie
The Lehman Trilogy 1pm Mike Wallace Is Here 7pm
Meeting Gorbachev 7pm
Movie
Rush: Cinema Strangiato 2019 8pm
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NO FILM TONIGHT
Historic Tour 5pm
Movie
Movie
FILM TBA
FILM TBA
Maiden 4pm
Maiden 7pm
Movie
Maiden 7pm Movie
Movie
Mike Wallace Is Here 7pm
Mike Wallace Is Here 7pm Movie
The Jerk (1979) 8pm
Mike Wallace Is Here 7pm B2W Box Office at the Historic Theater: 28 Chestnut Street The Loft: 131 Congress Street Hours: Monday - Saturday, noon - 6pm Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military/Veterans/First Responders 14
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B2W BOX OFFICE @ THE HISTORIC THEATER: 28 Chestnut Street
At the Historic Theater At the Loft
AUGUST 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019
OCTOBER 2019
Innovation + Leadership
Live at the Loft
Film Club
Thursday, August 1 • 7pm
Friday, September 6 • 8pm
Tuesday, October 15 • 7pm
Inna Khazan, Ph.D.
Sunny War
Wildcard
Live at the Loft
Thursday, August 1 • 8pm
Grateful Dead Meet-Up 2019
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Live at the Loft
Chris Staples
Nella
Saturday, September 7 • 8pm
Thursday, October 24 • 8pm
Rental Partner
Innovation + Leadership
Friday, September 13 • 9am
Friday, October 25 • 8:30am
Intimately Yours
Writers on a New England Stage
Live at the Loft
Wednesday, August 7 & Thursday, August 8 • 7:30pm
Friday, September 13 • 7:30pm
Friday, October 25 • 8pm
Film Club
Met at The Music Hall
Tuesday, September 17 • 7pm
Saturday, October 26 • 1pm
Intimately Yours
Brett Dennen
Friday, August 2 • 8pm
Straight No Chaser Wildcard
NY Dog Film Festival
Friday, August 9 • 7pm Live at the Loft
Sam Amidon
TEDxPortsmouth 2019: Point of No Return Malcolm Gladwell
The Women (1939)
Telluride by the Sea
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22
Friday, August 9 • 8pm
Innovation + Leadership
National Theatre of London HD Broadcast
Tuesday, September 24 • 7pm
CreativeMornings PKX: Flow
Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards Manon (Massenet) Intimately Yours
A Tuba to Cuba: Preservation Hall Jazz Band Saturday, October 26 • 8pm
Michael Patrick Lynch
Rental Partner
Saturday, August 10 • 1pm
Innovation + Leadership
Wednesday, October 30 • 8pm
Film Club
Friday, September 27 • 8:30am
Small Island
Stagecoach (1939)
Tuesday, August 13 • 7pm Wildcard
Throwback Thursday: Pulp Fiction (1994) Thursday, August 15 • 8pm Live at the Loft
The Gibbonses
Friday, August 16 • 8pm Live at the Loft
J. Hoard
Saturday, August 17 • 8pm Wildcard
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Sunday, August 18 • 4pm
CreativeMornings PKX: Muse Hilarity
Friday, September 27 • 8pm Rental Partner
David Wold Associates presents Simone Porter with Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday, September 28 • 8pm Live at the Loft
Robbie Fulks
Saturday, September 28 • 8pm Live at the Loft
Max Hatt/Edda Glass
Sunday, September 29 • 7pm
OCTOBER 2019
Tuesday, August 20 • 7pm
Writers on a New England Stage
Wildcard
Throwback Thursday: Moulin Rouge Sing-Along Party (2001) Thursday, August 22 • 8pm Innovation + Leadership
CreativeMornings PKX: Justice Friday, August 23 • 8:30am
National Theatre of London HD Broadcast
The Lehman Trilogy
Saturday, August 24 • 1pm Wildcard
Rush: Cinema Strangiato 2019 Saturday, August 24 • 8pm Wildcard
Throwback Thursday: The Jerk (1979) Thursday, August 29 • 8pm
THE OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE AT THE MUSIC HALL PRESENTS
Matt Braunger
Writers in the Loft
Meg Mitchell Moore
DSP Shows presents Gordon Lightfoot: 80 Years Strong Tour
Stephen Chbosky
Wednesday, October 2 • 7pm Opera Connection
Season Preview
Thursday, October 3 • 5:30pm Live at the Loft
Patty Larkin
Friday, October 4 • 8pm Live at the Loft
Ari Hest
Saturday, October 5 • 8pm School Days Series
NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 22 Featuring Sally Struthers in her Broadway Tour reprisal of Miss Hannigan
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW & GET THE BEST SEATS! PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Dog Man: The Musical
Friday, October 11 • 9:30am & 11:30am Hilarity
Paula Poundstone
Friday, October 11 • 8pm Met at The Music Hall
Turandot (Puccini)
Saturday, October 12 • 1pm
Groups of 15 or more get great discounts, call Drew Lamoureux at 603.766.2203 for more information. Perfect for business outings & family gatherings! TheMusicHall.org
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