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August 2014

New shows on sale!

This month, our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Saturday, August 2. 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., Aug. 16 at noon. To become a member, call (603) 766-2176 or email Lsaniuk@themusichall.org.

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The District Singer Songwriter Series

Tues., Sept. 23 • 7:30pm Historic Theater • $68; $55; $25 Pink Martini performs its own brand of music referred to as cosmopolitan rumba — blending the traditions of classical, jazz, and Latin into a refreshing and new take on pop music.

Fri., Nov. 28 • 8pm • Loft • $18 Their rollicking swing is a fresh take on what it means to be country, while their charismatic charm harkens back to the golden era of the silver screen cowgirl.

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Thurs., Oct. 9 • 7:30pm • Loft • $18 Raw and down-home, this music is between resonant soul and dirt-road folk, all laced with a wandering troubadour’s coo.

Piano, guitar, drums, bass, occasional horns and back-up singing surround his vibrato laden voice.

Sat., Nov. 29 • 8pm • Loft $12 In the past four years, since leaving his hometown of York, ME, Skyler attended Berklee College of Music, released one album and multiple EPs, and was voted 2014’s “Best Small Venue Artist”

by Campus Activities Magazine.

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Sat., Jan. 17 • 8pm • Loft • $22 Born in Cambridge, MA, he started performing during the early stand up comedy scene in Boston. He is now regarded as one of the top social commentators and humorists in the country.

Tues., Oct. 21 • 7pm • Loft • $30 One of America’s most celebrated poets, the former U.S. Poet Laureate, visits with his volume of new and selected poems, the NY Times bestseller, Aimless Love.

Rental Partner World Truth Music Presents An Intimate Evening with Blues Great James Montgomery Fri., Aug. 15 • 8pm • Loft • $27 When this blues legend plays harmonica, he “brings it on home”.

Montgomery plays with authority, taking the audience from his early days in Detroit and Nashville through the blues clubs of New Orleans and Harlem.

Rental Partner Cousin Richard Entertainment Associates presents Mike McDonald’s Comedy Xxtravaganza 2015 Fri., Feb. 13 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $37; $34 See funny people run wild as Mike McDonald brings his annual Comedy Xxtravaganza to The Music Hall.

Join Mike and four crazy mayheminstigators for a night of “blow a drink out of your nose” hilarity.

Community Partner The Housing Partnership presents Capitol Steps: How to Succeed in Congress Without Really Lying Sun., Feb. 7 • 5pm & 8pm Historic Theater • $35; $45 Straight from D.C., the comic troupe of congressional-staffersturned-comedians return to Portsmouth for an evening full of bipartisan lampooning in this benefit to support affordable housing.

Rental Partner Rocky Mountain Productions Inc. presents An Evening with Judy Collins with special guest Ari Hest Sat., Sept. 13 • 8pm Historic Theater • $50; $30 Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism.

Summer Menu!

from inspired small tastes to an expanded wine list, our new summer menu at the loft is sure to enhance your show experience.

Food Pairings

Drinks

Go Nuts a trio of assorted nuts, sesame snack mix with a touch of heat, and Veggie chips

French 75 Champagne and botanical gin sweetened with simple syrup

Cheese & charcuterie a changing a selection of cheeses and cured meats served with baguette slices and dried fig spread From the Farm Stand Fresh vegetable slices and pita points with hummus and Dip

Lillet Sangria French Lillet and chambord with lemonade, grapefruit juice and summer fruits Sazerac “America’s First Cocktail”: Rye, a dash of bitters, simple syrup and an absinthe coated glass finished with a lemon twist A beer selection, wines by the glass, and table side bottle service are also available.

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Kara DioGuardi

Matthew Berry

Friday, August 1 • 8pm • Loft • $42 Saturday, August 2 • 8pm • Loft • $42

Tuesday, August 19 • 7pm • Loft • $30

Grammy Award-nominee and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is one of the most successful contemporary songwriters in the world, with her songs appearing on more than 160 million albums. She has had over 50 charting singles with such artists as Pink, Katy Perry, and Christina Aguilera. Don't miss this rare local appearance!

SERIES SPONSOR:

Includes reserved seat, book Fantasy Life (pprbk, $16), bar beverage, author presentation, Q+A, and book signing meet-and-greet

ESPN’s Senior Fantasy Sports Analyst — deemed “a fantasy savant” by The New York Times — takes a break from his popular column and ESPN television and radio appearances to share his world of sports and his new bestseller. Don’t miss Berry’s pre-season insights on top picks for your 2014 fantasy football team!

SERIES SPONSOR:

jackie evancho Wednesday, August 6 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $135; $99; $65

Taylor O’Donnell Friday, August 8 • 8pm • Loft • $16 Saturday, August 9 • 8pm • Loft • $16 Phenomenally talented contemporary vocalist Taylor O’Donnell has deep roots in jazz, folk, and R&B. Join us for an evening of Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, and original songs with her powerhouse band.

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Jackie Evancho is the breakout star from America's Got Talent and was the biggest selling debut artist of 2011. Her three full-length albums (Heavenly Christmas, Dream With Me, and Songs From The Silver Screen), each raced to the top of the Billboard charts. At just 12 years old, Evancho was named to Billboard Magazine’s “21 under 21” list for a second time. In 2014, watch for a new album, a new PBS special, and a world tour. For her appearance at The Music Hall she will be accompanied by the Parma Orchestra.

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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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EVENING SPONSORS: Jenn Madden Realtors; Wheelabrator Technologies; Clear Eye Photo

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EVENING SPONSORS: Churchill’s Garden Center; DF Richard Energy; Regency Mortgage; SIS Bank

M. Ward

Telluride by the Sea

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

September 19 - 21 • Historic Theater & Loft

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. Ward will be appearing with his band.

Six films. Three days. One weekend festival of new cinema fresh from their debuts at Colorado’s Telluride Film Festival. The not-tobe-missed film event of the year!

SERIES SPONSORS:

Individual tickets on sale Fri., Aug. 29!

EVENING SPONSOR:

FILM SPONSORS: Beswick Engineering; Churchill’s Garden Center; Harbour Women’s Health; Jackson Lewis, P.C.; Optima Bank & Trust; Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors; The Portsmouth Brewery; New Hampshire Public Television

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Patron Pass: $210 • Weekend Pass: $95

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BELLE PG • 105min • UK 8/1, 8/5, 8/7 @ 7pm • 8/2 @ 4pm Inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode). Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing.

IDA PG13 • 80min • Poland (subtitled) 8/8, 8/12, 8/13 @ 7pm From acclaimed director Pawel Pawlikowski. A moving and intimate drama about a novitiate nun, a sheltered orphan raised in a convent in 1960s Poland. 18-year-old Anna (newcomer Agata Trzebuchowska) is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating from the terrible years of the Nazi occupation.

WORDS AND PICTURES PG13 • 111min • USA 8/15, 8/19, 8/20, 8/21 @ 7pm • 8/17 @ 4pm Prep school English teacher Jack Marcus (Clive Owen), once a literary star, has not published in years.

He meets his match in Dina Delsanto (Juliette Binoche) — an abstract painter and new teacher on campus, who was once celebrated for her art. From the start, the two flirt and provoke each other with equal relish. snowpiercer R • 126min • South Korea 8/22, 8/26, 8/27, 8/28 @ 7pm In this sci-fi epic from director Bong Joon Ho (The Host, Mother), a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet. The final survivors board a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine. When cryptic messages incite the passengers to revolt, the train thrusts full-throttle towards disaster. Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton and John Hurt star.

Life Itself R • 112min • USA 8/29, 8/30, 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.

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Gore Vidal: united states of amnesia

VENUS IN FUR

NR • 96min • France (subtitled)

8/20, 8/21 @ 7pm

NR • 89min • USA

8/3, 8/6 @ 7pm

Anchored by intimate one-on-one interviews with Vidal and footage from his legendary career to remind us why he stands as one of the most brilliant and fearless critics of our time.

CABARET 1984 • PG • 124min • USA 8/5, 8/7 @ 7pm Director Bob Fosse uses the cabaret as a mirror image of German society sliding toward Nazism. Michael York, Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey star. Cabaret won eight Oscars, including awards to Minnelli, Grey, and Fosse.

LIFE AFTER BETH

R • 91min • US

8/22, 8/26, 8/27, 8/28 @ 7pm

Zach (Dane DeHaan) is devastated after his girlfriend, Beth (Aubrey Plaza), unexpectedly dies. When she suddenly rises from the dead, he sees it as a second chance. Also stars Molly Shannon and John C. Reilly.

A COFFEE IN BERLIN

OBVIOUS CHILD

NR • 88min • Germany (subtitled)

R • 83min • USA

8/12, 8/13, 8/14 @ 7pm

For aspiring comedian Donna Stern (Jenny Slate), everyday life as a female twenty-something provides ample material for her incredibly relatable brand of humor. But soon she must navigate independent adulthood.

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The latest film from master filmmaker Roman Polanski. Alone in a Paris theater after a day of auditioning actresses, writer-director Thomas (Mathieu Amalric) is lamenting his ill fortune, until in bursts Vanda (Emmanuelle Seigner).

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8/29, 8/30, 9/2, 9/3, 9/4 @ 7pm

Jan Ole Gerster’s vibrant debut swept the 2013 German Film Awards. A series of amusing encounters changes everything for 20-something college dropout Niko. Shot in black and white and enriched with a snappy jazz soundtrack.

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NR • 180min • UK

Thursday, August 14 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $18 Monty Python holds a place amongst the world’s finest ever comedians, influencing a generation and revolutionizing comedy. They are set to fly again for a final reunion, which will be recorded live from the O2 Arena.

John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin will perform live on stage together for the first time since 1980. Don’t miss this hugely anticipated show!

“You can expect a little comedy, a lot of pathos, a lot of music, and a tiny bit of ancient sex... and maybe some cross dressing.”

— Monty Python

SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; RAM Printing; The Wire; WSCA 106.1FM Portsmouth Community Radio

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UPDATE!

Due to a scheduling change at the Metropolitan Opera, the broadcast of The Death of Klinghoffer originally scheduled to show at The Music Hall on Nov. 22 has been cancelled. In it’s place, The Met @ The Music Hall will broadcast Il Barbiere di Siviglia live on Nov. 22 at 1pm.

Il Barbiere di Siviglia (ROSSINI) Saturday, November 22 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $27.50; $15 for 18/under

The Met’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy features some of the most recognizable melodies in all of opera. Starring Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the charming barber.

MET SERIES SPONSORS: New Hampshire Public Television

explore + Learn

An Enriching 2013-2014 Season & More Experiences Ahead in 2014-2015!

What a fantastic season it has been for Explore + Learn at The Music Hall! From meeting with artists like jazz great Terence Blanchard and comedian/musician Reggie Watts (both with PMAC) to the enlightening Ocean Awareness Week along with our partners Gundalow Company, Seacoast Science Center, Kent Stephens’ Stage Force, and the Conservation Law Foundation’s New England Ocean Odyssey - and on to a fun and meaningful Q&A session with La Santa Cecilia and girls from Arts In Reach (at left).

“We all had a fabulous time and really enjoyed the music and energy of La Santa Cecilia! What a wonderful opportunity for our Arts In Reach teens to interview the band members!” — Mary-Jo Monusky, Arts In Reach (AIR) Director We have been able to offer some fantastic programs and hundreds of discounted tickets to our Explore + Learn partners this year, with extra-special thanks for the generous support from Jane’s Trust. Finally, a huge shout out to our Explore + Learn Partner of the Year, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Seacoast – what an amazing organization making such a difference for so many local children. It has been a real pleasure working with all of our partners. We’re so looking forward to more extraordinary experiences in the season ahead!

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Backstage with Steve Martin

Stakeholders Tom Sedoric and Barbara Sedoric, the founder of LastingMatters.com, had a chance to meet Steve Martin after his performance at The Music Hall on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

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Attention members: Don’t forget to show your membership card around town to get discounts at local businesses. Thank you to all those that participate in our member discount program! For a complete list of businesses that offer a member discount check out our website at http://bit.ly/tmhdiscount.

Save the Date

The Gala

Sat., November 15 at The Music Hall Join us for our annual Gala benefit, a fundraiser forThe Music Hall.

Enjoy signature cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, an auction, music, and dancing!

Watch for more information to be announced.

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The Music Hall’s Singer Songwriter Series was launched in 2013 to give our patrons a taste the best of what’s new; savor regional and national acts in an intimate space; and celebrate the creativity that marks this Signature Series in the chic Music Hall Loft. We are elated to announce that The District has joined The Music Hall as the lead sponsor for this programming, marking it The District Singer Songwriter Series at The Music Hall Loft.

A casual fine dining restaurant located in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, The District offers seasonally inspired, approachable menus that feature local ingredients from more than 18 local area farms. And just as The District takes great care to offer eclectic, fresh fare, The Music Hall does the same in its curation of the The District Singer Songwriter Series, making it a natural partnership. Check out the incredible list of talent headed to the Loft as part of The District Singer Songwriter Series, get your tickets and then head on over to The District before or after the show to take advantage of their incredible dinner menu offered from 5pm – midnight, seven nights a week!

Thank you Kohl’s Volunteers!

Throughout the year, Kohl’s department store in Newington, NH sends groups of employees to volunteer at The Music Hall. Kohl’s volunteers help with events like our School Days Series, with our monthly membership renewal mailings, cleaning projects, special event setup, and more. Their help is instrumental to making these projects happen! In addition to their hard work, each time a group of Kohl’s employees comes to volunteer at The Music Hall, the store makes a financial donation to our School Days Series program. Please join us in thanking Kohl’s for their valuable assistance and support of education programs at The Music Hall!

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Left Bank Cabaret Kara DioGuardi 8pm

Left Bank Cabaret Mikaela Davis

Left Bank Cabaret Patrick Dorow 8pm

Extraordinary Cinema An American In Paris 7pm

Extraordinary Cinema Belle 7pm

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Extraordinary Cinema Gore Vidal: United States of Amnesia 7pm

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HERE & NOW Loft Artist Spotlight: Carlene Carter

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We can’t wait to welcome veteran songwriter Carlene Carter to Portsmouth and The Music Hall Loft on Friday, October 10—in anticipation of her tour, we caught up with her recently to learn more about what makes her tick! —Thérèse LaGamma, Deputy Director of Progamming/Performing Arts Curator TLG: You have been performing since you were a child. What have been your career highlights?

CC: Performing with my grandmother Maybelle Carter in the early 70’s, along with my aunts Helen, Aunt Anita, my cousins Lorrie Carter Bennett and David Jones, and my sisters Rosey Carter and Rosanne Cash.

And joining Mother June as part of The Johnny Cash Show—it felt like home to me because I was with my family, and I learned just about everything I know about being an entertainer from all of them. I’ve toured with some of the greatest— Merle Haggard, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Dwight Yoakum, Hank Williams Jr.—the list goes on and on. And now to finally have come to the making of Carter Girl after many years of dreaming it! I’m carrying on the music of my family and adding to the legacy with my own songs.

TLG: Your father, Carl Smith, has been labeled “Mister Country” and had a fabled career during the 50’s. Did you ever perform together?

CC: Daddy was at the top for all of his career and retired from the road in 1978. I was fortunate enough to coax him into a duet with me on my Little Acts Of Treason CD in 1996. We recorded “Loose Talk,” a song that was #1 for him in 1955. I was scared to death and when he came to the studio and we were in the vocal booth about to start singing, he said, “Alright Slick! I’m only going to do this one time, so you better get it right the first time!!” I thought he was kidding, but he was NOT! He sang it perfectly and I was thrilled. Carl Smith was the real deal—I miss his bad ass attitude and wicked sense of humor every day.

TLG: What can folks expect to hear at your show in The Music Hall Loft this October?

CC: I’m playing as much as I can of Carter Girl and may just do the whole dang thing. I also include quite a lot of my favorites from throughout my career.

I tell stories, too. With me on stage will be Joe Breen and Sean Allen, to make it a great little trio. I play guitar, autoharp, and piano, and sometimes even dance! I can guarantee it will be a joyful celebration of the music I love and honor.

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Save the Date! Sept. 19-21: Telluride by the Sea If you enjoy film, you will love Telluride by the Sea, a weekend festival of new cinema fresh from their debuts at Colorado’s Telluride Film Festival. You’ll see acclaimed movies hand-picked by Portsmouth residents Bill and Stella Pence, Telluride Film Festival Co-Founders and Directors Emeriti. In the past, many of these have gone on to win big awards, such as 2014’s Academy Award Best Picture 12 Years a Slave. “It’s such a priviledge that we can see these films before they even show in New York or Los Angeles,” says Chris Curtis, Programming Coordinator, adding: “Working on Telluride by the Sea is one of the most exciting parts of my job!” Passes are on sale now.

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@MusicHall on Twitter: “The Music Hall’s Got Talent! @jackieevancho @parmarecordings Coming August 6!”

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Left Bank Cabaret Kara DioGuardi Fri., August 1 & Sat., August 2 • 8pm Intimately Yours Jackie Evancho Wednesday, August 6 • 7:30pm Left Bank Cabaret Taylor O’Donnell Fri., August 8 & Sat., August 9 • 8pm Rental Partner: Townsquare Media presents: Maureen Hancock Satuday, August 9 • 7pm Rental Partner: James Montgomery Monday, September 15 • 8pm

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Rental Partner: Lady Luck Burlesque presents: Time of the Season Saturday, August 23 • 8pm Hilarity Miss Richfield 1981

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Monday, September 15 • 7:30pm Writers in the Loft Hampton Sides Wednesday, September 17 • 7pm Intimately Yours Aaron Neville Thursday, September 18 • 7:30pm

Telluride by the Sea

Fri., Sept.19 - Sun., Sept. 21 Intimately Yours Pink Martini Tuesday, September 23 • 7:30pm

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Le Nozze di Figaro (Mozart)

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

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Saturday, October 25 • 8pm Intimately Yours George Benson Sunday, October 26 • 7pm

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Janet Evanovich

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Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) Saturday, November 22 • 1pm

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DakhaBrakha

Sunday, November 23 • 7pm The District Singer Songwriter Series

The Sweetback Sisters

Friday, November 28 • 8pm The District Singer Songwriter Series

Skyler

Saturday, November 29 • 8pm

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The Ragpicker’s Dream

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Messiah Sing

Monday, December 22 • 7:30pm Hilarity

Juston McKinney’s Last Laugh 2014 Sautrday, December 27 • 8pm

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