Jan/Feb/March 2024 Magazine

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TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE 2/22

COMEDY

CHRISTOPHER TITUS: CARRYING MONSTERS 1/19 MUSIC

BLUE NOTE RECORDS 85TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2/20 MUSIC

BLACK VIOLIN: THE EXPERIENCE TOUR 3/27

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GENRE: FOLK / INDIE

CHRISTOPHER TITUS: CARRYING MONSTERS

HALEY HEYNDERICKX & THE WESTERLIES

GENRE: COUNTRY, AMERICANA

BRANDY CLARK X HAYES CARLL

Sat., March 16 • 8pm • Historic Theater

These Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters A prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, With crushingly intimate songwriting and raw, have written award-winning songs performed producer, and star of the dark comedy sitcom immersive vocals, the Portland-based singer- by music legends.

Titus, this prolific stand-up comedian is a voice songwriter defies music categorization. unlike any other in comedy.

Fri., January 19 • 8pm • Historic Theater

Fri., March 15 • 8pm • Historic Theater

GENRE: INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR, JAZZ

MUSIC PAT METHENY DREAM BOX TOUR Thu., April 11 • 7pm • Historic Theater

GENRE: CONTEMPORARY POP, BROADWAY

COMEDY JIM BREUER

Wed., April 24 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater

MUSIC DAVID FOSTER

& KATHARINE MCPHEE

An accomplished musician and winner of Jim Breuer is an American actor and comedian Wed., May 15 • 7pm • Historic Theater countless awards, Metheny remains one of the from New York. He was a cast member on One of the most illustrious composers of our brightest stars in the jazz community.

Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1998 and time pairs with a veteran of the concert stage. starred in the film Half Baked!

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NHPBS SCREENING

“ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL”

ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE

Sat., February 24 • 8pm • Historic Theater

COMEDIAN BOB MARLEY

Sat., March 9 • 5:30pm • Historic Theater

The standing ovations and thunderous applause Maine native Bob Marley is one of the hottest Join New Hampshire PBS for the season four emphasize that this group is the premier Eagles and most sought-after comedians in the country.

Tribute show in the USA. premiere of All Creatures Great and Small.

Thu., January 4 • 5pm • The Lounge

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CHRISTOPHER TITUS: CARRYING MONSTERS

KATHY GRIFFIN

Sat., February 17 • 8pm

This two-time Emmy and Grammy awardA prolific stand-up comedian, writer, actor, winning comedian is a towering figure on producer, and star of the dark comedy sitcom television, on tour, and in the publishing world Titus, this prolific stand-up comedian is a voice with her unrivaled style of humor and prolific comedy pedigree. unlike any other in comedy.

Fri., January 19 • 8pm

COMEDY AT THE LOUNGE

RANDY RAINBOW FOR PRESIDENT Fri., March 1 • 7:30pm

A multi-talented comedian, actor, singer, and best-selling author, Randy Rainbow’s viral political parodies, star-studded fanbase, and chart-topping albums have branded him a comedic sensation.

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PETER ANTONIOU

Sun., March 10 • 7pm

A rising star in comedy, Cailtin Peluffo returns This New York City-based comedian uses Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have to the Lounge! punch-heavy material to challenge his cushy astounded audiences around the globe. upbringing.

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GENRE: FOLK

TAKE ME HOME: THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER

Thu., February 1 • 8pm

Fri., February 2 • 7:30pm

Their first record in more than five years, Things Are Great, brings a Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one return to the band’s earlier work, sonically, and the raw ethos that lies at of the most beloved singer-songwriters ever to grace the stage. the heart of their music.

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GENRE: FOLK

FOY VANCE

GENRE: POP, ROCK

CAT POWER SINGS DYLAN: THE 1966 ROYAL ALBERT HALL CONCERT

Fri., February 9 • 7pm

Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance has headlined sold out tours in Sun., February 18 • 7pm addition to supporting artists Ed Sheeran, Bonnie Raitt, Snow Patrol, A spellbinding performance that both lovingly honors Bob Dylan’s and Sir Elton John. imprint on history and brings a stunning new vitality to many of his most revered songs.

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GENRE: JAZZ

THE BLUE NOTE QUINTET Tue., February 20 • 7pm

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GENRE: R&B / JAZZ / FUNK

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Thu., February 22 • 8pm

Blue Note Records’ 85th Anniversary Tour resonates with diverse Trombone Shorty brings magnetic charisma and innate showmanship talents, uniting past and present. As these musicians honor tradition and to his performances that mix genres and top charts. innovate, they affirm the label’s enduring influence on the world of jazz.

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GENRE: BLUES / AFRICAN / WORLD

TAJ MAHAL & SONA JOBARTEH

GENRE: JAZZ

DIANA KRALL

Wed., March 6 • 7:30pm

Thu., March 7 • 7:30pm

Three-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal and kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made honor their musical pasts as they bring the blues to Portsmouth. her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.

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GENRE: CLASSICAL, ORCHESTRAL

GENRE: R&B / SOUL

PORTSMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MARC BROUSSARD WINTER CONCERT CARENCRO 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR

GENRE: FOLK / INDIE

HALEY HEYNDERICKX & THE WESTERLIES

Sun., March 10 • 3pm

Mon., March 11 • 7pm

The PSO’s Winter Concert features Olivier Messiaen’s Les offrandes oubliees, Maurice Ravel’s La Valse, and Camille Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor, “Organ Symphony.”

Marc Broussard mixes soul funk, blues, R&B, and With crushingly intimate songwriting and raw, rock. Raised in Louisiana’s vibrant music scene, immersive vocals, the Portland-based singerhis songs weave intimate stories of love, family songwriter defies music categorization. and home. Don’t miss his captivating music!

GENRE: COUNTRY, AMERICANA

BRANDY CLARK X HAYES CARLL Sat., March 16 • 8pm

GENRE: JAZZ, GUITAR

JULIAN LAGE - SPEAK TO ME TOUR Tue., March 19 • 7pm

Fri., March 15 • 8pm

GENRE: HIP HOP / R&B , INSTRUMENTAL

BLACK VIOLIN: THE EXPERIENCE TOUR Wed., March 27 • 7:30pm

These Grammy-nominated singer-songwriters One of the most prodigious guitarists of Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste have been have written award-winning songs performed his generation and “highest category of challenging stereotypes and empowering youth for nearly two decades. by music legends. improvising musicians” (New Yorker).

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GENRE: INDIE FOLK

THE BROTHER BROTHERS

GENRE: FOLK, CELTIC FOLK

SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN

Sat., January 6 • 7:30pm

Thu., January 11 • 7pm

The touring career of indie folk duo twins, Adam and David Moss, spans From humble beginnings playing music in pubs, the Socks have become runs with the likes of I’m With Her, Lake Street Dive, and Shakey Graves. one of the most sought-after Irish music groups in the world today.

GENRE: OPEN MIC

BLM SEACOAST OPEN MIC

GENRE: ROCK, AMERICANA

JAX HOLLOW

Sun., January 14 • 2pm • Free Event

Thu., January 18 • 7:30pm

Join BLM Seacoast for an amazing event that will center BIPOC voices for An untameable force of nature, Jax Hollow’s unique sound blends genres an afternoon of community, creation, and unapologetic self expression. with ripping guitar riffs, solos, and powerful vocals.

GENRE: ROCK, LOCAL

THE MIDNIGHT WRENS

GENRE: POP, SINGER-SONGWRITER

LEE DEWYZE

Fri., January 19 • 8pm

Fri., January 26 • 8pm

Threads of Americana, funk, jazz, and folk into soothing, sometimes The American Idol winner returns to The Lounge with his soulful music gravelly, original songs laced with colorful harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. that blends rock and folk.

GENRE: POP

HARRISON GOODELL Sat., January 27 • 8pm

GENRE: FOLK/POP

JILL SOBULE

Wed., January 31 • 7pm

Dover-based singer-songwriter Harrison Goodell was a contestant on Folk-pop artist and New York singer-songwriter Jill Sobule’s hits include American Idol, and recently released his debut EP, Like Home!

“I Kissed A Girl” and the alt-rock anthem from Clueless, “Supermodel.”

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GENRE: ROCK, LOCAL

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GENRE: FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER

CAROLINE COTTER

Sat, February 3 • 8pm

Thu., February 8 • 7:30pm

GENRE: POP, LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITER

SARAH BLACKER BAND Sat., February 10 • 8pm

Dreadnaught is an eclectic blend of rock, jazz, Known for her soulful voice and award- The band presents seamless songs that and experimental music known on the seacoast winning songwriting. Join us as she brings her expand into danceable grooves and playful latest album, Gently as I Go, to life on stage. scene for nearly 30 years. improvisational journeys.

GENRE: CLASSICAL

THE CHAMBER MUSIC OF ROBERT HONSTEIN Thu., February 15 • 7pm

GENRE: WORLD, LATIN, FLAMENCO MUSIC

JUANITO PASCUAL TRIO Fri., February 16 • 8pm

With Robert Honstein in attendance, the UNH faculty will perform the Juanito Pascual, NPR-acclaimed flamenco virtuoso from Minneapolis, seamlessly fuses traditional and contemporary styles. chamber music of their visiting composer.

GENRE: SINGER-SONGWRITER, FOLK POP

GRIFFIN HOUSE

GENRE: R&B, LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITER

ADRIENNE MACK-DAVIS

Sat., February 17 • 8pm

Fri., March 1 • 8pm

Named one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time, Griffin A classically trained soul/hip hop artist in Maine, Adrienne Mack-Davis House celebrates his latest release with a return to The Lounge. emanates positivity and self-love to inspire people from all walks of life.

GENRE: FOLK, SINGER-SONGWRITER

GENRE: COUNTRY, FOLK

HAYLEY REARDON & JUDIT NEDDERMANN SCOTT KIRBY Sat., March 9 • 8pm

Sat., March 16 • 8pm

GENRE: BLUES, ROCK

TINSLEY ELLIS

Wed., March 27 • 7:30pm

Hayley Reardon returns with award-winning A modern-day troubadour, Scott Kirby wears Folk Blues artist, Tinsley Ellis, plays his first composer and singer Judit Neddermann. many hats as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. solo acoustic album, Naked Truth.

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TALKS AT THE HISTORIC THEATER Join us for an evening of stories.

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Sat., March 2 • 8pm AN INCONCEIVABLE EVENING Each Moth Mainstage features simple, oldFri., January 12 • 8pm WITH CARY ELWES Join us for a screening of Say Anything, followed fashioned storytelling, by five wildly divergent Sat., March 30 • 7pm raconteurs who develop and shape their stories by a live conversation with John Cusack.

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-thewith The Moth’s directors. scenes look at life on and off the set of the EVENING SPONSOR: The Fifth Flavor classic film, The Princess Bride.

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GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE - THE MUSICAL (SOLD OUT!)

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS - LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Tue., March 5 • 9:30am & 11:30am Tue., March 26 • 9:30am & 11:30am All the animals in the jungle know their own special dance, but Gerald When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the Giraffe can’t seem to move without a clumsy step. the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip!

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LITERARY AT THE LOUNGE Dive into different worlds.

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MATTHEW DELMONT AND HALF AMERICAN Wed., February 28 • 7pm

The definitive history of World War II from the African American perspective, by award-winning historian, civil rights expert, and Dartmouth professor, Matthew F. Delmont.

OWEN KING AND THE CURATOR Fri., March 22 • 7pm

From The New York Times bestselling author Owen King comes a “richly imagined” (The New York Times) Dickensian fantasy of illusion and charm where cats are revered as religious figures, thieves are noble, scholars are revolutionaries, and conjurers are the most wonderful criminals you can imagine.

DON WINSLOW AND CITY IN RUINS Wed., April 3 • 7pm

The explosive, impossible-to-put-down conclusion to The New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow’s epic, genre-defining crime trilogy and the final book of Winslow’s extraordinary career.

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RISE

Fri., January 19 • 9am

NATIVE

Fri., February 16 • 9am

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Scan for our upcoming films!

This lineup contains returning feature films from New Hampshire Film Festival and Telluride by the Sea.

EILEEN

Tue., 1/9 • 7pm & Sat., 1/13 • 1pm In 1964 Massachusetts, Eileen’s budding friendship with Rebecca takes a twisted turn when a dark secret is revealed.

THE HOLDOVERS

IN THE WHALE

Sat., 2/3 • 7pm The journey of a Cape Cod lobster diver who survived to tell the tale of being swallowed by a humpback whale. Followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.

POOR THINGS

Sat., 2/3 • 1pm • Sun., 2/4 • 1pm & 4pm & Tue., 2/6 • 7pm A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to babysit students over winter break in 1970.

Sat., 2/10 • 7pm • Sun., 2/11 • 4pm & Thu., 2/15 • 7pm The incredible tale and fantastical evolution of a young woman brought back to life by a brilliant and unorthodox scientist.

THE ROYAL HOTEL

MAESTRO

PRISCILLA

TITANIC THE MUSICAL

FERRARI

THE STONES AND BRIAN JONES

NT LIVE: JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN

NAPOLEON

Wed., 1/10 • 7pm & Thu., 1/11 • 7pm While backpacking in Australia, Americans Hanna and Liv take an unnerving live-in job in a remote Outback town. Starring Julia Garner (Ozark) & Jessica Henwick (Glass Onion).

Sun., 1/14 • 4pm Wed., 1/17 • 7pm & Thu., 1/18 • 7pm Through Priscilla’s eyes, the unseen side of Elvis and Priscilla’s long courtship and turbulent marriage.

Sat., 1/20 • 7pm • Sun., 1/21 • 1pm Tue., 1/23 • 7pm & Wed., 1/24 • 7pm In the summer of 1957, behind the spectacle of Formula 1, ex-racer Enzo Ferrari and family are in crisis.

Sat., 1/27 • 1pm Set in 1940s pastoral Britain, the show is a hilarious wartime farce with plenty of heart.

Sat., 1/13 • 4pm & 7pm Sun., 1/14 • 1pm & Tue., 1/16 • 7pm The complicated lifelong relationship between music legend Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.

Sat., 1/20 • 1pm & Sun., 1/21 • 4pm The Five-time Tony Award-winner Titanic the Musical is a stunning and stirring production recounting the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers.

Fri., 1/26 & Sat., 1/27 • 7pm Sun., 1/28 • 1pm Explores the relationships and rivalries within The Rolling Stones in those formative years.

Sun., 1/28 • 4pm Tue., 1/30 • 7pm & Wed., 1/31 • 7pm A spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor.

SALTBURN

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT

DREAM SCENARIO

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

Wed., 2/7 & Thu., 2/8 • 7pm Oliver is drawn into the world of the aristocratic Felix and his eccentric family’s sprawling estate.

Sat., 2/10 • 1pm & Tue., 2/13 • 7pm George Clooney directs the true story of the 1936 University of Washington rowing team that competed at the Summer Olympics.

Sat., 2/10 • 4pm • Sun., 2/11 • 1pm & Wed., 2/14 • 7pm A hapless family man’s life is turned upside down when millions of strangers see him in their dreams.

Fri., 2/16 • 1pm & 7pm Wed., 2/21 • 7pm & Sun., 2/25 • 3:30pm An epic western crime saga directed by Martin Scorsese, and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro.

NT LIVE: VANYA

OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORTS

Sun., 2/25 • 1pm Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Tue., 2/27 • 7pm • Wed., 2/28 • 7pm Thu., 2/29 • 7pm This year’s Academy Award-nominated short films: Animated, Live Action and Documentary.

COMING SOON: Fallen Leaves, Hangdog, The Iron Claw, Exhibition on Screen, and more!

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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS! The Music Hall remains vital and accessible, providing a diverse line-up of high-quality programming to our thriving community, thanks to the support of our Corporate Partners. Pick up a copy of the 2023-24 Playbill to learn more about our many sponsors and what their generous support means for The Music Hall. Then be sure to share our appreciation as you head out to shop, dine, or do business in the area.

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Avery Insurance Goes to Work in the Community These days, everywhere we look, we notice Avery Insurance. A family-owned agency providing personal and business insurance solutions since 1899, Avery is one of the most active Music Hall sponsors. They talk about being out and about with “Sleeves Rolled Up and Smiles on Our Faces” and we believe it. Avery staffers attend shows and events, owners Vicki and Tod O’Dowd are members, and Vicki volunteers her

MEMBER EVENTS DIRECTOR’S CLUB ELIZABETH HENRY

Tue., Jan. 23 • 5:30pm 124 Congress St., Portsmouth

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Portwalk Place, Portsmouth

THE IMMORTALISTS

We are so grateful to have Avery double-down with The

by Chloe Benjamin moderated by Wesley Lovell Mon., Jan. 8 • 6pm

Music Hall this year, supporting our operations as well as the New Hampshire Film Festival, which we co-presented in October 2023. Avery also invested in our neighbor, the

OURS WAS THE SHINING FUTURE

Museum of New Art, sponsoring the recent exhibit George

by David Leonhardt moderated by Tina Sawtelle Mon., Feb. 12 • 6pm

Rodrigue: Painting for Myself. This breadth and depth of support is not a surprise; Avery Insurance has committed to donating a percentage of their commissions annually to local nonprofits and they now support more than 30

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organizations in the Lakes Region and Seacoast of New Hampshire.

On behalf of all of these organizations, The Music Hall offers our gratitude to the team at Avery Insurance for their generous contributions of time, talent, and treasure. Our region is a better place because of you!

AWARENESS

by Anthony De Mello moderated by Fred Reynolds Mon., Mar. 11 • 6pm For more info, contact Emily Moore at EMoore@themusichall.org BOOK CLUB SPONSOR: Sheehan Phinney

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JANUARY 2024

FEBRUARY 2024

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MARCH 2024 CONT...

Rental NHPBS Screening “All Creatures Great and Small” Thu., January 4 • 5pm

Music Band of Horses Thu., February 1 • 8pm

Music Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Shorty Gras Tour Thu., February 22 • 8pm

Music Marc Broussard: Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour Mon., March 11 • 7pm

Music Rental Another Tequila Sunrise: Eagles Tribute Sat., February 24 • 8pm

Talks CreativeMorningsPKX - Perspective Fri., March 15 • 9am

Music The Brother Brothers Sat., January 6 • 7:30pm

Music Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver Fri., February 2 • 7:30pm

Music Socks in the Frying Pan Thu., January 11 • 7pm

Music Dreadnaught Sat., February 3 • 8pm

Literary Matthew Delmont and Half American Wed., February 28 • 7pm

Music Haley Heynderickx & The Westerlies Fri., March 15 • 8pm

Talks A Live Conversation with John Cusack Fri., January 12 • 8pm

Music Caroline Cotter Thu., February 8 • 7:30pm

MARCH 2024

Music Brandy Clark x Hayes Carll Sat., March 16 • 8pm

Comedy Caitlin Peluffo Sat., January 13 • 6pm & 8:30pm

Music Foy Vance Fri., February 9 • 7pm

Music – FREE TO ALL! BLM Seacoast Open Mic Night Sun., January 14 • 2pm

Music Sarah Blacker Band Sat., February 10 • 8pm

Music Jax Hollow Thu., January 18 • 7:30pm

Comedy Randy Rainbow for President Fri., March 1 • 7:30pm Music Adrienne Mack-Davis Fri., March 1 • 8pm Talks The Moth Mainstage Sat., March 2 • 8pm

Music TMH & UNH Present: The Chamber Music of Robert Honstein School Days Series Thu., February 15 • 7pm Giraffes Can’t Dance - The Musical Talks Tue., Mar. 5 • 9:30am & 11:30am CreativeMorningsPKX - Rise Talks Fri., January 19 • 9am CreativeMorningsPKX - Native Music Fri., February 16 • 9am Taj Mahal & Sona Jobarteh Comedy Wed., March 6 • 7:30pm Christopher Titus: Carrying Monsters Music Fri., January 19 • 8pm Juanito Pascual Trio Music Fri., February 16 • 8pm Diana Krall Music Thu., March 7 • 7:30pm The Midnight Wrens Comedy Fri., January 19 • 8pm Kathy Griffin Comedy Rental Sat., February 17 • 8pm Comedian Bob Marley Comedy Sat., March 9 • 5:30pm Lucas Zelnick Music Thu., January 25 • 6pm & 8:30pm Griffin House Music Sat., February 17 • 8pm Hayley Reardon & Judit Neddermann Music Sat., March 9 • 8pm Lee DeWyze Music Fri., January 26 • 8pm Cat Power Sings Dylan: Music The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Music Sun., February 18 • 7pm Winter Concert Harrison Goodell Sun., March 10 • 3pm Sat., January 27 • 8pm Music The Blue Note Quintet Comedy Music Tue., February 20 • 7pm Peter Antoniou Jill Sobule Sun., March 10 • 7pm Wed., January 31 • 7pm

Music Scott Kirby Sat., March 16 • 8pm Music Julian Lage - Speak to Me Tour Tue., March 19 • 7pm Literary Owen King and The Curator Fri., March 22 • 7pm School Days Series The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Tue., March 26 • 9:30am & 11:30am Music Black Violin: The Experience Tour Wed., March 27 • 7:30pm Talks The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes Sat., March 30 • 7pm

APRIL 2024 Literary Don Winslow and City in Ruins Wed., April 3 • 7pm Talks Ancient Aliens Live Sat., April 6 • 7:30pm

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CAT POWER SINGS BOB DYLAN SUN., FEBRUARY 18 • 7PM

A spellbinding performance that both lovingly honors Bob Dylan’s imprint on history and brings a stunning new vitality to many of his most revered songs.