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SUMMARY:97.5 WOKQ CHOWDER FESTIVAL SUMMER KICK-OFF
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets to the Chowder Festival \n  \n \nIt’s BACK! \nThe 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival Summer Kick-off\, presented by Avery Insurance\, returns to Prescott Park Arts Festival for its 37th year. Held on the first Saturday of June\, this staple of summer in Portsmouth\, NH offers even more this year as it kicks-off festivities for Prescott Park Arts Festival’s 50th Anniversary Season! \nJoin in the fun of the Chowder Festival with some of your favorite local restaurants serving-up mouthwatering chowder in Prescott Park. Check out the complimentary live music\, kid-friendly activities\, and grab an ice cream from the Prop. \nThis community event is always a great time from 11:30 am until the chowder runs out. Get your Chowder Festival tickets now. The Summer Kick-Off side of the park is free and open to all.  \nChowder Festival Tickets are $20 per person and FREE for season pass holders\, but you must reserve tickets! Get your season passes now for a fun-filled summer with the Arts Festival.  Already a pass holder and want to reserve your tickets for Chowder Fest? Just email us for your unique code! Events@PrescottPark.org \nNEW IN 2024! Pre-order a farm fresh oyster on the half-shell from Virgin Oyster Company who will be shucking delicious oysters in the park all day. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPhotos by LJ Elitharp\, 2023 Chowder Festival \nThis taste-testing affair has become a New England institution for chowder lovers in the tri-state region. An impeccable roster of amazing restaurants throughout the seacoast join us to introduce their delicious chowder recipes to compete for the Best Chowder title and to take home the Golden Ladle! Recipes in the past have included Smoked Scallop Chowder\, Manhattan Chowder\, Vegetarian Chowder\, Corn Chowder and Spicy Seafood Chowder. We can’t wait to see what they come up with this year!  \nChowder not your thing or just want to hang out after? We have plenty of space for you to enjoy family friendly fun in the park. Best part – the Park is always free and open to all. We are planning lots of fun and exciting entertainment for the whole fam like a tie-dying station; giant lawn games like connect four\, corn hole\, and jenga; face painting. We will also offer complimentary live music featuring local talent and a fun raffle with some incredible prizes. People can grab delicious favorites like ice cream\, fresh squeezed lemonade\, hush puppies\, and more from The Prop\, the onsite kitchen and concessions stand.  \n  \nGet Tickets to the Chowder Festival \n\n \n  \nWho will win the Golden Ladle this year?\n \nJudges for Judges’ Choice: \nWell-known NH Chef\, Bobby “the butcher” Marcotte of Tuckaway Tavern and two-time Guy’s Grocery Games Champion\, plus Logan Sherwood of 97.5 WOKQ\, Deaglan McEachern our own Mayor of Portsmouth\,  Danielle Rice of Avery Insurance\, Eric Goodwin of Goodwin Family Management and The Friendly Toast\, and Elisabeth Pollock of the Arts Festival Board of Directors.  \n\nFeaturing Jacob McCurdy and His Large Adult Sons on the Wilcox Main Stage\nMustachioed Mainer\, Jacob McCurdy\, blends Folk\, Rock\, and Roots into his very own brand of Indie-Americana. Love\, heartbreak\, joy\, and the perfect moment; all pitched against the lush backdrop of honest harmony. McCurdy wears his heart on his sleeve and shares his songs with the hopes that others can heal from his past experiences and enjoy a glimpse of what the future might bring. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLimited Summer Social Menu at The Prop\n \n\nEvent Map\n \nSevere Weather Date: Sunday\, June 2\, 2024
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/97-5-wokq-chowder-festival-summer-kick-off
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series,Movies,Theatre,Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Lone Bellow with Harrison Goodell
DESCRIPTION:The Lone Bellow burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2013. The Nashville-based trio (Zach Williams\, Brian Elmquist\, Kanene Pipkin) quickly became known for their transcendent harmonies\, serious musicianship and raucous live performance — creating what NPR calls\, ‘earnest and magnetic folk-pop built to shake the rafters.’ In 2015\, the band released Then Came The Morning\, produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner. The album was nominated for an Americana Music Award and took the band to numerous late night shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live\, Late Show With David Letterman and Later…with Jools Holland\, among others. In 2017\, The Lone Bellow returned with Walk Into A Storm\, produced by legendary music producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton\, Brandi Carlile\, Sturgill Simpson)\, followed by 2020’s Half Moon Light\, an artistic triumph the band worked toward for years. \nIn a departure from their past work with elite producers Dessner and Cobb\, the trio struck out on their own for their fifth full-length album Love Songs for Losers\, dreaming up a singular sound encompassing everything from arena-ready rock anthems to the gorgeously sprawling Americana tunes the band refers to as “little redneck symphonies.” Recorded at the possibly haunted former home of the legendary Roy Orbison\, the result is an intimate meditation on the pain and joy and ineffable wonder of being human\, at turns heartbreaking\, irreverent\, and sublimely transcendent. \nAfter sketching the album’s 11 songs in a nearby church\, the band holed up for eight weeks at Orbison’s house on Old Hickory Lake\, slowly carving out their most expansive and eclectic body of work yet. Co-produced by Elmquist and Jacob Sooter\, Love Songs for Losers also finds Pipkin taking the reins as vocal producer\, expertly harnessing the rarefied vocal magic they’ve brought to the stage in touring with the likes of Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves. \nFor The Lone Bellow\, the triumph of completing their first self-produced album marks the start of a thrilling new chapter in the band’s journey. “At the outset it was scary to take away the safety net of working with a big-name producer and lean on each other instead\,” says Pipkin. “It took an incredible amount of trust\, but in the end it was so exciting to see each other rise to new heights.” And with the release of Love Songs for Losers\, the trio feel newly emboldened to create without limits. “This album confirmed that we still have beauty to create and put out into the world\, and that we’re still having fun doing that after ten years together\,” says Elmquist. “It reminded us of our passion for pushing ourselves out onto the limb and letting our minds wander into new places\, and it sets me on fire to think of what we might make next.” \n \n  \n\nwith Harrison Goodell\nHailing from seacoast New Hampshire\, singer-songwriter Harrison Goodell was raised on American staples like Tom Petty\, Paul Simon\, and Billy Joel who serve as inspiration to his own sound. Their same troubadour essence is carried into his songwriting as he portrays vulnerable stories from his life and relationships. Harrison uses his songwriting as a window into his subconscious; a  bridge to his intuition and honesty. Harrison’s obsessive dedication to music and pure grit lead him to his biggest achievements to date including his run on ABC’s American Idol and opening for Grammy-nominated artist JP Saxe in Burlington\, VT. Harrison’s recent success has connected him to a dedicated New England audience who continue to sell out venues. With his passion for creating music that resonates with his followers\, Harrison is establishing himself as an artist to watch in the industry. \nhttps://youtu.be/usIVkFvcI3c?feature=shared \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-lone-bellow
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Barbie
DESCRIPTION:Barbie\nMonday\, June 17 at Dusk \nRated PG-13 \n  \nShe’s everything. He’s just Ken. \n  \nBarbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However\, when they get a chance to go to the real world\, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/barbie
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Brent Cobb with Julie Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:The American south isn’t just Brent Cobb‘s home. It’s his muse\, too. A Georgia native\, he fills his Grammy-nominated songwriting with the sounds and stories of an area that’s been home to southern rockers\, soul singers\, country legends\, and bluesmen. Cobb has a name for that rich tapestry of music — “southern eclectic” — and he offers up his own version of it with his newest album\, Southern Star.  \n  \n“Down here\, there’s a lot going on and there’s nothing going on at the same time\,” he says. “You’ve got all these different cultures in the south\, and everything is mixed in together. Otis Redding and Little Richard were from the same town in Georgia. So were the Allman Brothers. James Brown and Ray Charles grew up right down the road. All these sounds reflect the South itself\, and that music has influenced the whole world. It’s definitely influenced mine.” \n  \nFilled with country-soul songwriting\, laid back grooves\, and classic storytelling\, Southern Star distills the best parts of southern culture into 10 of the strongest songs in Cobb’s catalog. He began writing the material after leaving Nashville — where he spent a decade releasing solo records like 2016’s Shine On Rainy Day (which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album) while penning hit songs for Luke Combs\, Miranda Lambert\, Little Big Town\, and dozens of others — and returning with his family to Georgia. It was a time of change. Not long after celebrating the arrival of his second child\, Cobb found himself mourning the death of his longtime friend\, Jason “Rowdy” Cope of The Steel Woods.  \n  \n“Rowdy was like my older brother\,” says Cobb\, who named Southern Star in part after a small-town bar that he and Cope used to frequent. “He loved the music that came out of Georgia\, and he helped me appreciate it even more. A lot of artists like to branch out and become experimental as their career continues\, but I sort of go the opposite way. I feel like I can never go wrong if I continue to get closer and closer to the core of who I am and what I love\, musically. Coming back to Georgia helped me with that. Southern Star is the sound of me getting closer to the source.” \n  \nDon’t let Cobb’s breezy songs about rural life fool you. There’s some serious complexity lurking beneath the surface. At first glance\, “It’s a Start” unfolds like the soundtrack to a leisurely afternoon in the south\, with Cobb singing the praises of crawfish\, barbecue\, and day-drinking. Dig deeper\, though\, and the song reveals itself to be something more universal: a reminder to appreciate the small things in life\, stay mindful\, and chase down new horizons at your own pace. To Cobb\, there’s something distinctly southern about that message\, too. “Sometimes\, there ain’t shit going on down here\,” he says with a laugh\, “but since there’s nothing else to do\, you learn to be laid back. You learn to use your imagination\, and you wind up imitating your surroundings. These songs sound like the place that inspired them. On ‘It’s a Start\,’ when the organ comes in\, it reminds me of the sound of the cicadas and frogs you hear in the springtime.” \n  \nCobb doesn’t just imitate his surroundings with Southern Star. He immerses himself within them. To record the album\, he headed to Macon and set up shop at Capricorn Sound Studios\, where artists like the Marshall Tucker Band\, Charlie Daniels\, and Percy Sledge once roamed the halls. “I decided to use all local musicians\,” says Cobb\, who self-produced the album with help from Oran Thorton. “I wanted Southern Star to shine a light on the southern players who are still living and working in Macon. Everyone on the album is a Georgia native apart from Jimmy Matt Rowland\, who plays keys\, and Oran Thornton\, my engineer and co-producer. That’s it. I wanted to capture that ‘southern eclectic’ sound on this album\, and I don’t think you can capture it without being in it.” \n  \nEclectic\, indeed. Track like “Devil Ain’t Done\,” “Livin’ the Dream\,” and “On’t Know When” dish up greasy servings of country-fried funky-tonk\, while “Patina” and “Kick the Can” evoke the unhurried sounds of 1970s folk music. “When Country Came Back To Town” even shifts its focus to Los Angeles (where Cobb recorded his indie debut\, No Place to Leave\, with producers Shooter Jennings and his own Grammy-winning cousin\, Dave Cobb) and Nashville. The song is a salute to the unsung heroes of the music communities in both cities\, laced with shout-outs to Nikki Lane\, Hayes Carll\, and others. “It’s about the friends I’ve made along the nearly 20-year-old path it’s taken for the independent country movement to grow into what it is today\,” he adds.  \n  \nDuring the months leading up to Southern Star‘s release\, Cobb spent much of his time on the road\, playing to stadium crowds of 60\,000 people as Luke Combs’ opening act. Perhaps that’s why Southern Star feels so well-timed. Not only is it a snapshot of an artist at the peak of his songwriting abilities; it’s also a love letter to his southern roots\, made all the more potent by his recent travels.  \n  \n“You know how when you’re growing up\, you’re told that if you ever get lost out there\, look for the northern star to help find direction back home?” he asks. “Well\, I’m from Georgia\, so I always look for the southern star. This album\, the songs\, the sounds… they’re all a product of where I’m from\, both musically and environmentally. Historically and presently\, that area also happens to be the same place that cultivated a good many of the most influential artists in the whole world of music. Music as we know it would not exist without the American south. It’s funky and sentimental. It’s simple and complex.” \n  \nWith Brent Cobb\, the southern star shines on.  \n \n\nwith Julie Rhodes\nWith a voice that combines soulful grit and bluesy passion\, Julie Rhodes has carved a niche for herself in the music scene. Her commanding stage presence and emotionally charged performances have earned her accolades and a dedicated fan base. Julie Rhodes’ journey in music is marked by authenticity and a commitment to storytelling. Her lyrics delve into the human experience\, tackling themes of love\, resilience\, and self-discovery. Audiences can expect an electrifying and soulful experience as she takes the stage with her band\, The Electric Co\, comprised of accomplished musicians who complement Rhodes’ raw energy\, adding an unrivaled depth and dimension to Julie’s performances. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/brent-cobb
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:RGC Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A Prescott Princess Party\nStep into a world of enchantment with RGC Theatre’s “A Prescott Princess Party”—a magical theatre performance for children featuring all their favorite princess songs. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with dazzling performances\, sing-alongs\, and interactive fun. Watch your little ones’ eyes light up as incredibly talented performers bring beloved songs to life and immerse themselves in timeless tales of courage and kindness. Perfect for princess fans of all ages\, this enchanting event promises to create memories that will last a lifetime. Featuring selections from hits like Frozen\, Anastasia\, Tangled\, and more- Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of theatre for young audiences right in the park! \nAfter 12 years of working onstage and behind the scenes for a variety of New England theatre companies\, founder and executive director Ro Gavin decided to take their experience and create Ro Gavin Collaborative Theatre as a new outlet for the arts in New Hampshire with a focus on presenting theatre that is unconstrained and inclusive. RGC Theatre offers a unique experience for theatre artists by providing an auspicious environment for artists to create with ingenuity. \nRGC Theatre was officially established in 2021 with the support of Nicole Jones and Andrew Pinard.  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/rgc-theatre
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical *ASL-Supported
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240623T170000
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SUMMARY:Mr. Aaron
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nCount on a thrilling musical adventure with award winning musician Mr. Aaron! Recently awarded “Best Children’s Performer” from New Hampshire Magazine\, Mr. Aaron never fails to delight audiences of all ages. Kids and grown-ups alike dance and laugh along to hits from his latest release\, “Get Aquatic!”\, pop favorites\, and kids classics. You’ll hear the different musical instruments like the guitar\, saxophone\, cajon\, harmonica\, and more! \nWith years of experience performing\, Mr. Aaron brings unparalleled energy\, enthusiasm and creativity to his concerts\, albums\, and videos. After nearly 10 years as a professional musician in New York City\, Jones and his family moved to Concord\, NH\,\nto have a baby and open a recording studio. He’s released 5 full length albums of music for kids\, and published two picture books. Mr. Aaron has delighted and inspired children and families all along the east coast. When he’s not performing for kids\, he performs with Bosey Joe\, toured with 90’s alt-rockers Luscious Jackson\, and has been seen on The Late Show with David Letterman\, and VH1. \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mr-aaron
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:CANCELED- Legally Blonde The Musical on 6/23
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Josiah and The Bonnevilles with Fancy Hagood- MOVED TO THE MUSIC HALL
DESCRIPTION:Josiah and the Bonnevilles is a musical project led by singer-songwriter Josiah Leming. Josiah was born in Morristown\, Tennessee and as a child\, Josiah was fascinated by music and began playing the piano and guitar at a young age. \nJosiah’s musical talents became evident to his family and friends\, and he began performing as a teenager catching the attention of music industry professionals. In 2010\, he formed Josiah and the Bonnevilles\, which presented a unique blend of Folk\, Americana\, and Country that draws from his roots as a true Appalachian artist\, embracing honesty and putting life’s realities into his songwriting. \nIn 2015\, Josiah and the Bonnevilles released its debut album\, On Trial. The album was praised for its raw\, vulnerable lyrics and its combination of acoustic and electric instruments that underpinned the storytelling. The band went on tour in support of the album with the artist LP\, performing at various venues across the United States and Europe. \nSince the release of On Trial\, Josiah and the Bonnevilles have continued to make music and tour\, gaining a devoted fan base along the way. Josiah remains grounded and focused on his music. He has spoken openly about his struggles with mental health\, addiction\, and the music industry as a whole and uses his songwriting as a form of therapy. He continues to inspire his fans with his honesty and vulnerability\, and his music has touched the hearts of people around the world. \n \n\nwith Fancy Hagood \n \nFancy Hagood is an artist from Bentonville\, AR who now lives and makes music out of Nashville\, TN. In 2021 he released his debut album\, Southern Curiosity\, which was nominated for Best Country Record at The Libera Awards. His follow-up single “Blue Dream Baby\,” featuring Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves\, was released last summer. Fancy’s music has been streamed across multiple platforms over 30 million times. He has garnered the attention of generational artists like Brandi Carlile who called Fancy “an artist to watch\,” and Sir Elton John\, who asked Fancy to be a guest on his Rocket Hour Radio Show. Elton proclaimed\, “We need more people like Fancy.” Later this year Fancy will release his highly anticipated sophomore album. \nBeyond creating music of his own music\, Fancy has written songs for Christina Aguilera\, Little Big Town\, Rascal Flatts\, Anderson East and more. He is the host of Apple Radios\, “Hallelujah Radio” and “Trailblazers Radio” which features interviews with a diverse line-up of co-hosts including Jelly Roll\, Brett Eldredge\, The War And Treaty\, Brothers Osborne and many others. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/josiah-and-the-bonnevilles-with-fancy-hagood
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Soggy Po Boys
DESCRIPTION:At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency\, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history\, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge\, mingle\, and resurface\, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years\, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history. \n  \nPHJB marches that tradition forward once again on So It Is. The album redefines what New Orleans music means today by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots\, through its common ancestry with the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane\, and forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport\, including legends like Stevie Wonder\, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead and modern giants like Beck\, The Foo Fighters\,  My Morning Jacket\, and the Black Keys. \n \n\nwith Soggy Po Boys and special guest\, Annie Linders\nThe Soggy Po Boys\, native to New England\, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond\, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes\, from the street to the theater. \n\n\n\n\nThe Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz\, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean)\, as well as Meters funk\, soul\, and brass band / street beat music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “…These guys have done their homework\, worked it out on the bandstand and put in the hours in the studio. It all adds up to a party you can bring with you when you want to treat your friends to a real good time.” -Ben Schenck of New Orleans’ Panorama Jazz Band”. \nThere are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi\, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. Despite the scope of its sound\, the outfit is only seven people\, and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life. \n\nThe Soggy Po Boys are:    \n     Stuart Dias (vocals\, guitar) \n     Eric Klaxton (clarinet/soprano saxophone) \n     Nick Mainella (tenor saxophone) \n     Josh Gagnon (trombone) \n     Mike Effenberger (piano) \n     Scott Kiefner (upright bass) \n     Brian Waterhouse (drums/percussion) \n \n \nand special guest\, Annie Linders (of Annie and the Fur Trappers)\n \n\n\n\nAnnie is a St. Louis-based trumpet player\, trombonist\, singer and bandleader. She is the bandleader of traditional jazz and swing band Annie and the Fur Trappers. Annie and the Fur Trappers have been touring around the country since 2018\, and have played a number of music festivals including the Big Muddy Blues Fest\, Musikfest\, and The St. Louis World’s Fare Festival. Annie plays in other ensembles including the Jane Doe Revue and the Diamond Empire Band\, and has recorded with various artists including Violet and the Undercurrents\, Kabomba!\, and the Gateway Jazz Project. She studied music education at the University of Missouri-Columbia\, and enjoyed playing and recording in various ensemble in Columbia. When Annie is not playing the trumpet\, she enjoys playing hardcourt bike polo\, hiking\, and paddling Missouri’s rivers. \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
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SUMMARY:Burgess Street Dance 
DESCRIPTION:Burgess Street Dance \n5 pm | Thursday\, June 27 \n \nBurgess Street Dance began in 2019 when founder\, Anna Fontanes\, had a vision to use her professional dance training and love for children to create a summer dance camp. The camp was a success leading to another camp and by fall there was a demand to begin weekly dance classes. The studio offers ballet\, tap\, and jazz classes for ages 4-12\, as well as master classes for teens and adults. Anna’s dedication to her students is evident in her annual Christmas and spring shows\, as well as local performance opportunities she provides for them. She strives to pass on her love of dance to the next generation\, ensuring they gain invaluable experience and grow as dancers under her guidance. \nAnna Fontanes is an accomplished dancer and dance instructor with a passion for sharing her love of the art form. She earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance performance from Oklahoma City University\, where she honed her skills and laid the foundation for her dance career. During her summers in school\, Anna had the opportunity to work as a dancer in Las Vegas\, where she also received training from the renowned tap legend\, Henry LeTang. \nFollowing her graduation\, Anna pursued her dreams and performed in various cities\, including Los Angeles\, Chicago\, and Branson\, Missouri. She had the privilege of dancing for esteemed artists such as Bobby Vinton and Jim Stafford. Eventually\, Anna found herself in New York City\, where she continued her dance education at Steps and Broadway Dance Center. In tap\, she trained with Michelle Dorrance and Derrick Grant. She performed in several showcases around the city including a Met’s game. \nYears later\, Anna made the decision to relocate to Boston. She joined the Boston Tap Company. Anna had the privilege of performing at renowned venues such as Jacob’s Pillow and even had the honor of opening for the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at the Wang Theater. \nAfter starting a family and raising several children\, Anna’s passion for dance led her to open Burgess Street Dance. \n\nBurgess Street Dance will perform on the Main Stage at 5pm on Thursday\, June 27 \nprior to Legally Blonde The Musical at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/burgess-street-dance-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long! \n  \n\nCOMMUNITY SHOWCASE at 5pm\nBurgess Street Dance began in 2019 when founder\, Anna Fontanes\, had a vision to use her professional dance training and love for children to create a summer dance camp. The camp was a success leading to another camp and by fall there was a demand to begin weekly dance classes. The studio offers ballet\, tap\, and jazz classes for ages 4-12\, as well as master classes for teens and adults. Anna’s dedication to her students is evident in her annual Christmas and spring shows\, as well as local performance opportunities she provides for them. She strives to pass on her love of dance to the next generation\, ensuring they gain invaluable experience and grow as dancers under her guidance. \n\n\nBurgess Street Dance will perform on the Main Stage at 5pm on Thursday\, June 27 \nprior to Legally Blonde The Musical at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-4
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-5
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000
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CREATED:20240422T152331Z
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SUMMARY:Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy- MOVED TO THE MUSIC HALL
DESCRIPTION:CELTIC FEST\n  \n \nHearing Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy speak reverentially about the fiddle\, which has propelled their dazzling careers since childhood while cementing their status as Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music\, is almost as electrifying as hearing them play it. \nIndeed\, when MacMaster and Leahy married in 2002 — both were already stars in their own right — they could not have predicted their merger would recast what contemporary musical success looks like. Or that they would produce a large family and ensure their mantelpiece was jammed with JUNO and East Coast Music Awards while creating an inventory of achievements spanning the globe. \nThey certainly couldn’t have imagined capping off what they jokingly refer to as their combined 83 years as performers with milestones including another hotly anticipated Christmas tour\, an accompanying TV special\, a pending third instalment of their Greenbridge Celtic Folk Fest\, a recent Road Gold Award from the Canadian Independent Music Association\, and last but certainly not least\, the arrival of Maria\, newest sib to Mary Frances\, Michael\, Clare\, Julia\, Alec and Sadie. \n“I’m continually amazed by what the fiddle has brought to my life\,” MacMaster offers. “It has carried me through my childhood\, through my teens\, my young adult life\, my married life and now motherhood. And I still love it as much as ever. Same with Donnell. It’s unexpected and awesome.” \nThough MacMaster and Leahy followed different trajectories to this point — she a Cape Breton native who could step-dance before she could walk\, he the oldest brother of acclaimed family group Leahy — both have confidently crested the traditional music peak. \nTheir synergy was brilliantly showcased on the pair’s first recorded collaboration\, 2015’s Bob Ezrin- produced album One\, a crowning achievement complementing combined album sales of over one million\, a CV listing cellist Yo-Yo Ma\, bluegrass star Alison Krauss\, and banjo ace Béla Fleck as past collaborators (and Shania Twain and The Chieftains as fans) plus a devoted audience stretching from Sydney\, Nova Scotia to Sydney\, Australia. \n“The fiddle was definitely common ground for us when we first got together\,” MacMaster\, a Member of Order of Canada since 2006\, recalls with a chuckle. “But I was so in awe of Donnell’s family\, of 11 siblings who could play and had a family band. And here I am now doing almost exactly the same thing. Well\, kind of.” \nMacMaster is referring to her and Leahy’s seven gifted children\, five of whom are often the showpiece of the MacMaster/Leahy live set though not because the couple necessarily envision showbiz careers for the kids\, who recently performed (actually knocked ‘em dead) on German TV variety show\, Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel. \nRather\, the pair realized early on that being on the road without their kids was infinitely harder than touring with them. That the children were already being home-schooled (MacMaster has a teaching degree) made enacting that decision easier. \n“Initially we were reluctant to let the kids perform. We worried the expectations might be too much\,” Leahy says. “But then one night we put Mary Frances on stage. Soon after that Michael wanted to play. And you must reward practice.” \nWhen vintage comedian W.C. Fields famously quipped\, “Never work with animals or children\,” he clearly hadn’t seen the MacMaster/Leahy clan fiddling\, step-dancing\, and positively delighting audiences\, something a forthcoming Christmas TV special\, titled A Celtic Family Christmas (after their 2016 album of the same name) will highlight. \nAs Leahy explains\, the family was initially pondering participation in a 13-episode docuseries. “Although we are public people\, we are also very private and we were unsure about having cameras in our home and following us around. So the Christmas special is a kind of test run.” \nIn it\, a spirited performance anchors a wider narrative chronicling the family at home\, in their community\, and “doing what we normally do around Christmastime.” Meanwhile\, the forthcoming 24- date Celtic Family Christmas Tour — which contains a soon-to-be-revealed theatrical element that will thrillingly traverse time and continents while contextualizing the music and its players — touches down at marquee venues across Canada\, confirming the duo as powerhouses on the seasonal circuit. \nThe TV special is also a fitting bookend to The Leahys: Music Most of All\, a short by filmmaker Peter Weyman\, whose vivid depiction of the touring musical sibs won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Student Film in 1985. \nIt’s easy to understand why Weyman — and later MacMaster — was so enchanted with the Leahys. Their rich familial history is the stuff of lore. Except it’s absolutely true. \n“My father’s people came to Canada in 1825 from County Cork\, Ireland where they were farmers before settling in a little town called Douro\,” Leahy explains. “My father was a beef farmer\, we grew up on a beef farm and it’s in our blood. Myself and two of my brothers continue to run and grow the farm.” MacMaster and Leahy point to the 120-acres of ancestral lands in Lakefield\, Ontario\, as yet another key component of their children’s education and development. “Teaching can take many forms\,”\nMacMaster notes. \nOf course\, the globe-trotting Leahys aren’t exactly like every other cattle farmer out there. “We put our bulls out with the cows based on our tour schedules so we can have people home for calving!” Leahy howls. “Running the farm is a great counterpoint to life on the road. Plus\, we believe in work and the farm is a wonderful place for the kids to learn through their chores.” \nBut there’s always room for more music. Ergo\, the couple’s launch in 2017 of the successful Greenbridge Celtic Folk Fest\, which\, for an August weekend each year\, transforms the bucolic agricultural hub of Keene\, Ontario into a foot-stomping\, fist-pumping\, string-shredding Celtic ceilidh. \n“We’ve been talking about the kinds of shows we can do since we got married 16 years ago. We finally decided to start something in our backyard\,” says MacMaster\, who with Leahy both headlines and curates the Fest. “Plus\, we wanted to bring this multigenerational\, big-picture celebration of this music to an environment that would really appreciate it. The reception so far has surpassed all our expectations.” \nMacMaster continues: “I started playing the fiddle when I was nine\, and I never intended to make a career out of it\, mostly because I didn’t think it was possible. Even the most adored fiddlers in Cape Breton had day jobs. And yet here I am. \n“This whole thing — first playing music by myself\, then playing music with Donnell\, then touring with Donnell and the children and all of us playing music together — has evolved in a very natural way. We feel incredibly lucky to be together as a family and to be letting our children develop their musical talent.” \nAdds Leahy\, “The only downside is that we can’t do all we’re asked to do and might like to do in other circumstances because we are parents first. You think about touring Australia and Ireland and The Netherlands\, where we’ve been invited to play. But then you remember the kids’ math homework has to get done!” \nAll because of fiddles. Unexpected and awesome indeed. \nNatalie returned to the studio in 2019 to record a solo LP which will be co-produced by Donnell and feature the performances of Tim Edey. Natalie’s described the artist direction of the project “I have something to say through my fiddle. It’ll be a moment of joyous appreciation inspired by years of parenting\, marriage\, life\, friendships\, and music. It is a moment during my 47th year of life\, my 37th year of fiddling\, my 16th year of marriage\, my 13th year of parenting. I have chosen one of my very favourite\nmusicians to join me\, Tim Edey\, an absolute Jen of a player and person.” \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/natalie-macmaster-donnell-leahy
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T180530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T143702Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED- Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-6
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240603T135621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T155010Z
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SUMMARY:Jaws
DESCRIPTION:Jaws\nMonday\, July 1 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nAmity Island had everything. Clear skies. Gentle surf. Warm water. People flocked there every summer. It was the perfect feeding ground. \n  \nWhen a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod\, it’s up to a local sheriff\, a marine biologist\, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/jaws
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T181330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131534Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-7
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Shrek The Musical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR.\, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.  It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre\, Shrek\, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance and part twisted fairy tale\, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.\n\n\n\nEveryone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle\, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical.\n  \nPerformers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 7-17 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Shrek The Musical Jr. is the culmination of this session with a fully staged public performance on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage.  \n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season.  \nPlease note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. Table reservations seat four. Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of the lawn and do not allow for chair placement.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-in-shrek-the-musical-jr
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-8
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240322T183441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T134304Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Shrek The Musical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR.\, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical.  It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre\, Shrek\, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.  Part romance and part twisted fairy tale\, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.\n\n\n\nEveryone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle\, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical.\n  \nPerformers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 7-17 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Shrek The Musical Jr. is the culmination of this session with a fully staged public performance on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage.  \n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season.  \nPlease note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. Table reservations seat four. Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of the lawn and do not allow for chair placement.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-in-shrek-the-musical-jr-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T181600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131622Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-9
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240603T140722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T154050Z
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SUMMARY:Frozen: Sing-A-Long
DESCRIPTION:Frozen Sing-A-Long\nMonday\, July 8 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nLet it Go and Sing-A-Long in the park to this Disney favorite!  \n  \nSing along to all the songs in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen.” The Sing-Along version of the film features on-screen lyrics as you watch your favorite musical numbers\, including “Love Is an Open Door\,” “Let it Go\,” “In Summer\,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and more! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/frozen-sing-a-long
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240430T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T173521Z
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SUMMARY:Sons of the East with Ben Goldsmith
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Hello\, I’m Bill Murray\, thank you for your attention. Now if you would please direct it to the music of Sons Of The East.”\n– Bill Murray \nPremiere songwriters and a brilliant live act\, Sons Of The East are a remarkable independent success story. Their stellar debut album\, Palomar Parade\, has already seen over60 million streams\, with sold out shows at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London\, Williamsburg Music Hall New York\, Troubadour LA\, Razzmatazz Barcelona\, Metro Theatre Sydney\, Boston\, Denver & The Hague to name just a handful. \nThey have amassed an impressive 300 million streams\, 60 million YouTube views\, 2 million monthly listeners and sold over 50\,000 headline tickets throughout their career\, a testament to their growing connection with fans all around the world. A steadfastly independent trio\, Sons Of The East continue to defy genre and carve out a unique position amongst their indie folk contemporaries. \nAfter returning to more sellout shows across Europe\, Sons Of The East embark on their third tour of North America in July & August 2024\, playing key festivals such as San Fransisco’s Outside Lands\, Montreal Jazz\, and Floyd Festival. \n“It’s impossible not to move to – and be moved by – this exuberant sound. The atmosphere created is one of unique euphoria.” \n– 1st 3rd Magazine \n \n\nwith Ben Goldsmith\n\nMultidimensional artist Ben Goldsmith would like to tell you he “never could’ve imagined” this for himself\, but he’s quick to note that – call it confidence or a preternatural headstrongness years in the making – it’d just not be true. “In a way\, I’ve been working towards this since I was 3 or 4\,” he says. “I’ve never strayed. It’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do.’ \nThat “thing” Ben’s referring to is making music – more than music\, it’s an art free from genre\, with melodies as strong as some of the teen’s many influences. Ben was born and bred on acts like Aerosmith\, Dave Matthews Band\, Elton John\, Queen\, Stevie Wonder\, John Mayer\, and Bob Dylan. Ben floats between worlds\, genres\, and sounds\, truly a jack and master of all trades. \nHaving released his debut album. The World Between My Ears\, in 2023 – before he even graduated – Ben now turns the page on his next chapter. “For the first album\, it was a more tight-knit circle approach which really worked at the time while I was still in high school\,” Ben says. “However\, as soon as I closed the door on the last season and opened the door to this new era\, I knew from the get-go that I needed to expand and take a drastically different approach.” In Nashville\, Ben is working with songwriters the likes of Jon Green\, Natalie Hemby\, Alex Hope\, Laura Veltz\, Caitlyn Smith\, Brad Tursi\, and more. He has also been commuting back and forth to Los Angeles where he has spent consecutive days with Dan Wilson. Peter Fenn\, Rick Nowels\, Sean Douglas\, and Casey Smith\, to name a few. \nThe upcoming album will be released in September of 2024. The first release. “Love Again” will drop on May 3rd. \n“My goals are incredibly high for this next wave of music. There are so many different musical avenues to explore with the amazing writers and creatives I’ve been working with lately\,” he says. \nNamed to The Hollywood Reporter’s “Emerging Artists 18 and Under (hollywoodreporter.com) club for music this year and equipped with a natural yet extraordinary gift for singing\, songwriting\, and performing\, Ben is blazing his own Converse-paved trail. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/sons-of-the-east
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240606T155111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T132249Z
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SUMMARY:The Stacey Peasley Band
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n\n\n2024 marks Stacey Peasley’s 32nd year of singing and performing for audiences! Launching her music career as a member of the New York-based girl group “The Chiclettes” at the tender age of 18\, Peasley developed a deep love and appreciation for the innocent\, yet catchy songs of the girl-group era. Her last fifteen years of performing have been dedicated to the most precious of audiences – children and families! \nAfter the birth of her first child\, Stacey began to write songs focused on the amazing things she observed as a new mom. Little did she know\, this would develop into a brand new career combining both of her passions – music and working with children. Stacey Peasley has since written and recorded six critically acclaimed albums with awards from Creative Child Magazine\, Parents’ Choice Foundation\,  NAPPA\, International Songwriting Competition\, and the John Lennon Songwriting Competition.  She has also appeared on NBC 10 Boston’s the Hub! \nStacey is truly blessed to spend her days singing\, dancing\, and bringing music to the lives of children at schools\, classes\, and shows! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-stacey-peasley-band
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T181911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T191657Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical *ASL-Supported
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-10
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240628T152222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T171420Z
UID:10000868-1720803600-1720807200@www.prescottpark.org
SUMMARY:PMAC: Teen Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) \nSummer Teen Jazz Workshop\n5:00pm | Friday\, July 12 \n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the culminating show of the Summer 2024 Teen Jazz Workshop from Portsmouth Music and Arts Center!\n\nPMAC’s Teen Jazz Workshop\, led by Chris Klaxton\, is a week-long summer opportunity for students ages 12-18. In this advanced teen group\, students improvise and strengthen their jazz shops\, performing traditional straight-ahead charts and pieces by today’s jazz innovators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a non-profit community music and visual arts school located on Islington Street\, in Portsmouth. PMAC strives to build community through the arts by providing outstanding music and visual arts programming for students of all ages. For more information\, visit pmaconline.org.\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit us at www.pmaconline.org or call us at 603-431-4278.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPMAC’s Teen Jazz Camp will perform the Main Stage at 5:00pm on Friday\, July 12 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/pmac-teen-jazz
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T190010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T171728Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nCommunity Showcase\nPortsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC)\nSummer Teen Jazz Workshop\n5:00pm | Friday\, July 12 \n \nJoin us for the culminating show of the Summer 2024 Teen Jazz Workshop from Portsmouth Music and Arts Center! \n\n\nPMAC’s Teen Jazz Workshop\, led by Chris Klaxton\, is a week-long summer opportunity for students ages 12-18. In this advanced teen group\, students improvise and strengthen their jazz shops\, performing traditional straight-ahead charts and pieces by today’s jazz innovators. \n\n\nPMAC’s Teen Jazz Camp will perform the Main Stage at 5:00pm on Friday\, July 12 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here\n\n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-11
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240626T184225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T155119Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Air of New Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:Extreme Air of New Hampshire\n5:30pm | Saturday\, July 13 \n \nExtreme Air is a nationally competitive jump rope team currently consisting of athletes from Maine and New Hampshire ages 8-18. They train in speed and freestyle in both single rope and double dutch. The team recently competed in Salt Lake City Utah at their National Competition. They also put on workshops and perform demos to promote the amazing sport of jump rope.\n\n\n\n\n“You have to see it to believe it!”\n\n\n\n\n\nExtreme Air of New Hampshire will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Saturday\, July 13.  \nprior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/extreme-air-of-new-hampshire-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T190157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T160351Z
UID:10000816-1720897200-1720897200@www.prescottpark.org
SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nCommunity Showcase\n \nExtreme Air is a nationally competitive jump rope team currently consisting of athletes from Maine and New Hampshire ages 8-18. They train in speed and freestyle in both single rope and double dutch. The team recently competed in Salt Lake City Utah at their National Competition. They also put on workshops and perform demos to promote the amazing sport of jump rope.\n\n\n\n\n“You have to see it to believe it!”\n\n\n\n\n\nExtreme Air of New Hampshire will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Saturday\, July 13 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-12
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240626T185609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T174813Z
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SUMMARY:Stranger Than Fiction Improv & Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Stranger than Fiction Improv & Comedy\n5pm | Sunday\, July 14 \n \nEstablished in the spring of 2004\, Stranger Than Fiction strives to provide audiences with shows that rival improv clubs around the world. Our cast is a diverse collection of talented actors and comedians\, united by the shared passion to make the world a funnier place.\n\n\n\n\nStranger Than Fiction Improv & Comedy will perform the Main Stage at 5pm on Sunday\, July 14 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/stranger-than-fiction-improv-comedy-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T190624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T202628Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nCommunity Showcase\nStranger than Fiction Improv & Comedy\n5pm | Sunday\, July 14 \nEstablished in the spring of 2004\, Stranger Than Fiction strives to provide audiences with shows that rival improv clubs around the world. Our cast is a diverse collection of talented actors and comedians\, united by the shared passion to make the world a funnier place.\n\n\n\n\nStranger Than Fiction Improv & Comedy will perform the Main Stage at 5pm on Sunday\, July 14  \nprior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-13
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:The War and Treaty with The Kentucky Gentlemen
DESCRIPTION:  \nFounded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter\, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. Recently earning their first ever GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for “Blank Page\,” they also received this year their first ever Duo of the Year nomination from the Country Music Association\, Vocal Duo nomination from the Academy of Country Music\, plus recognition by the Country Music Hall of Fame\, Grand Ole Opry\, and Americana Music Association including earning AMA Duo/Group of the Year for the second straight year. \nWith a lionhearted sonic blend\, both roaring with passion and tender to the touch\, The Tennessean notes\, “they are unlike any other act in music.” The War And Treaty’s major label debut album Lover’s Game (Mercury Nashville)\, was met with critical praise with Associated Press claiming\, “The colossally talented pair continue their commando\, no-limits journey to the top of the music world.” Drawing respect across the board\, they have gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators including the latest “Hey Driver” with Zach Bryan. \nThe War And Treaty has also captivated audiences across the globe from North America to Europe\, Australia and beyond\, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends: Al Green\, Brandi Carlile\, Chris Stapleton\, Jason Isbell\, John Legend\, Lauren Daigle\, and Van Morrison among them. \n \n\nwith The Kentucky Gentlemen\n“NOT YOUR AVERAGE COUNTRY ARTISTS” \nWith charisma as warm as the Kentucky sun\, The Kentucky Gentlemen are not just making their mark on the country music scene – they are redefining it. The dynamic twin brother country music duo have been captivating audiences with a sound that is a reflection of their roots – the country sounds they grew up with and the modern R&B and pop influences they’ve absorbed over the years. \nIn both music and life\, Brandon and Derek Campbell have been nearly inseparable since birth. These brothers from Versailles\, Ky.\, got their first public singing experience in a church choir. \nSongs filled with poignant lyrics that speak to the heart with melodies that linger long after the last note has been played. Their authenticity\, coupled with their musical talent\, has earned them a loyal fan base along with being named 2023 ‘Artist to Watch’ by both NPR and Nashville’s Country Music Almanac. The duo is also a part of the 2023-2024 Academy of Country Music “Future Leaders of The Music Industry”  OnRamp Program. The boundary breaking duo has spent the year both touring and writing. Recently releasing an Apple Music Session with Fancy Hagood\, that included TJ Osborne (Brother’s Osborne). Past singles\, Vibin’ and Whatever You’re Up For have topped CMT’s music video Countdowns. The Kentucky Gentlemen are a testament to the enduring power of music\, a remarkable reminder of the ties that bind us\, and a tribute to the timeless appeal of the country music genre. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-war-and-treaty
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Patty Griffin MOVED TO JULY 18
DESCRIPTION:PATTY GRIFFIN is among the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation\, a quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging canon incisively explores the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind us together. Over the course of two decades\, the GRAMMY® Award winner – and 7x nominee – has crafted a remarkable body of work in progress that prompted the New York Times to hail her for “writing cameo-carved songs that create complete emotional portraits of specific people…her songs have independent lives that continue in your head when the music ends.” \n2019 saw the acclaimed release of the renowned artist’s 10th studio recording and first-ever eponymous LP\, PATTY GRIFFIN\, on her own PGM Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. An extraordinary new chapter and one of the most deeply personal recordings of Griffin’s remarkable two-decade career\, the album collects songs written during and in the aftermath of a time in which she battled – and ultimately defeated – cancer just as a similar and equally insidious disease metastasized into the American body politic. As always\, Griffin’s power lies in how\, as writer Holly Gleason observed in Martha’s Vineyard Gazette\, “her songs seem to freeze life and truth in amber.” \nPATTY GRIFFIN made a top 5 debut on Billboard’s “Independent Albums” chart amidst unprecedented worldwide acclaim – and later\, a prestigious GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Folk Album\,” Griffin’s second consecutive nod in that category following 2015’s SERVANT OF LOVE. “A master class in vivid\, empathetic roots music that’s both about taking responsibility for the choices we’ve made and surrendering to those made for us\,” raved Entertainment Weekly. “There are great records being made right now that are both reflecting on the strife around us but at the same time\, offering some peace. PATTY GRIFFIN is one of those records.” “A beautiful celebration of indomitability\,” wrote The Times while Associated Press declared PATTY GRIFFIN “varies seamlessly between American folk\, Celtic-rooted tunes\, chansons and beyond with the excellence and elegance Griffin’s songwriting has deservedly become known for… Griffin has never sounded any less than fully engaged on any of her albums and now that her name is on the building\, so to speak\, her commitment is as profound as ever.” “Moving easily between idioms — tragic Scots-Irish balladry; gospel-blues repetition; earthy\, narrative detail; dreamily poetic imagery — (Griffin) teases out the album’s subtle\, animating tension\,” wrote NPR Music. “There’s such a light\, sympathetic touch to her accompaniment that the arrangements feel like they sprout from the moods she sets.” “One of the best albums of the year\,” summed up New York Newsday. “(Griffin) examines how we can try to move forward together in a world that currently seems to thrive on people tearing each other apart.”  \nBorn in Maine but long based in Austin\, TX\, Griffin made an immediate impact with her 1996 debut\, LIVING WITH GHOSTS\, and its 1998 follow-up\, FLAMING RED – both now considered seminal works of modern folk and Americana. Since then\, Griffin’s diverse body of work spans such classic LPs as 2002’s GRAMMY® Award-nominated 1000 KISSES – later ranked #15 on Paste’s “The 50 Best Albums of the Decade (2000-2009)\,” – to 2007’s CHILDREN RUNNING THROUGH\, honored by the Americana Music Association with two Americana Honors & Awards including “Artist of the Year” and “Album of the Year.” To date\, Griffin has received seven total nominations from the Americana Music Association\, affirming her as one of the far-reaching genre’s leading proponents.  \n2011’s DOWNTOWN CHURCH – which blends traditional gospel favorites with Griffin’s own spiritually questioning material – debuted at #1 on both Billboard’s “Folk Albums” and “Christian Albums” charts before winning 2011’s “Best Traditional Gospel Album” GRAMMY® Award\, Griffin’s first solo GRAMMY® triumph among seven total career nominations. Griffin’s most recent LP\, SERVANT OF LOVE\, marked the first release on her own PGM Recordings label via Thirty Tigers. Applauded by The Guardian as “bravely experimental\,” the collection saw Griffin earn still another GRAMMY® Award nomination\, this time in the “Best Folk Album” category. \nWidely regarded among the best pure songwriters of this or any other era\, Griffin has had her work performed by a truly epic assortment of her fellow artists\, among them Linda Ronstadt\, Emmylou Harris\, Solomon Burke\, Kelly Clarkson & Jeff Beck\, Martina McBride\, and Miranda Lambert\, to name but a few. Her songs have also been showcased in a variety of film\, TV\, and theatre projects\, with her original music and lyrics featured in the 2007 musical\, 10 Million Miles\, produced Off-Broadway by the Atlantic Theatre Company and directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer. Griffin has also been joined in the studio by a veritable who’s-who of contemporary Americana\, including Harris\, Buddy & Julie Miller\, Shawn Colvin\, Jim Lauderdale\, Raul Malo\, Ian McLagen\, JD Foster\, and many others. As if her own remarkable career weren’t enough\, Griffin has found time to collaborate with a wide range of like-minded artists\, among them Joshua Radin\, Todd Snider\, Dierks Bentley\, Robert Plant\, Jack Ingram\, Gillian Welch\, and David Rawlings. \nIn addition to her creative career\, Griffin has also devoted considerable energy and focus towards the wellbeing of the planet as well as showing compassion for the less fortunate among us via personal and public acts of charity including the 2017 Lampedusa Tour supporting the Jesuit Refugee Service. \nHaving crafted a rich catalog that chronicles love and death\, heartache and joy\, connection and detachment\, Patty Griffin continues to push her art forward\, as always imbuing every effort with compassion and craft\, uncanny perception\, and ever-increasing ingenuity. \n \n \n\nwith Abrielle Scharff\nAbrielle Scharff is like the emo Taylor Swift. Her lyrics cut deep\, her stage presence captivates\, her voice soothes\, and her banter amuses. Abby authentically finds a way to make even her most personal stories relatable. You’ll be reminded of artists such as storyteller\, Joni Mitchell and entertainer\, Stevie Nicks in glimmers of her live show. You’ll feel as though she’s invited you into her own living room\, conversing with you through song. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/patty-griffin
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical- CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-14
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Tommy Prine with Kindred Valley
DESCRIPTION:AMERICANA FESTIVAL\n  \n \nTommy Prine‘s debut album This Far South (released 6/23/23) is not only a long-awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine’s 20s and the loss\, love\, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by a close friend and kindred musical spirit\, Ruston Kelly\, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer\, Gena Johnson\, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling. \n“I feel like I’ve learned more about myself in the last year and a half than I ever have in my life\,” Prine says. “And I think that speaks a lot to doing something that I’m passionate about. I love and respect the craft. Just hitting the road and doing what so many people before me have done and will continue to do\, it’s really resonated with me. I think it has transformed me into the person that I am meant to be.” \nPrine is currently crisscrossing the country playing full band headlining shows as well as festivals. Last year\, Prine opened for Tyler Childers on the “Send In The Hounds Tour” and was named one of Amazon Music’s 2023 Breakthrough Artists to Watch. He wrapped up 2023 by making his Grand Ole Opry debut in December. \nThe son of late songwriting legend\, John Prine\, Tommy Prine grew up in Nashville surrounded by music\, art and writing. As a child\, he thought all parents were musicians\, as his father “going to work” meant performing shows for adoring fans and writing songs. Tommy learned to play guitar by watching his father play\, copying the ways his fingers moved and inadvertently developing his own singular style. Summers in Ireland lent their own inspiration\, as did 10 straight years camping at Bonnaroo. Prine’s musical tastes grew to become decidedly eclectic\, spanning John Mayer\, Outkast\, Bon Iver\, the Strokes and more. \nIt wasn’t until Prine reached his mid-twenties\, though\, that he considered a career of his own in music and began to share with others the songs he wrote in private. His songs were quickly met with excitement and enthusiasm\, which sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences and lyrically explores existential questions and emotional experiences. \nUSA Today: Tommy Prine isn’t standing in the shadow of his dad\, John Prine. He’s ‘walking next to it’ \nInside Hook: Tommy Prine and the Honor of Expectations \nGarden & Gun: Tommy Prine Finds His Voice \n  \n \n\nwith Kindred Valley\nIndie folk band Kindred Valley started when three friends with a passion for music met at Marshall University in 2020. Initially under the name Back Row Baptists\, Blake Lacy\, Noah Freeman and Brett McCoy met in Huntington\, West Virginia\, and began writing and recording music together. The band released its first singles as a trio but found its footing in 2021 with three new members – Husband and Wife Rachael and Jadon Hayes and Kaden Salmons.  \n  \nWith three new members and a flurry of new ideas\, the band needed a new name. Now named Kindred Valley\, Lacy and Salmons wrote an early version of the band’s single “Whistle” during the group’s first meet-up. With new blood and fresh ideas flowing\, Kindred Valley released its fifth single\, “The Wedding Song\,” in 2021.   \nAfter almost two years of creative efforts\, the group released its self-titled debut album at the end of 2022. The album contains remastered versions of some of the band’s first singles and new music that showcases Kindred Valley is deeply connected to their Appalachian roots while casting a bold vision for their future. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/tommy-prine-with-kindred-valley
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Mary Poppins Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2\,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations\, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical!\n\n\n\nYour favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film.\n  \nPerformers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 7-17 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Mary Poppins Jr. is the culmination of this session with a fully staged public performance on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage.  \n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season.  \nPlease note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. Table reservations seat four. Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of the lawn and do not allow for chair placement.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-in-mary-poppins-jr
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Sole City Dance
DESCRIPTION:Sole City Dance\n5:30pm | Saturday\, July 20 \n \n\n\n\nSole City Dance provides a strong technical foundation in dance in a non-competitive\, nonjudgmental environment\, for the encouragement of artistic expression. \nArts Rochester\, Inc.\, DBA Sole City Dance\, is a federally designated 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. \nThe non-profit status allows the organization to reinvest money into higher quality programming including more highly qualified educational staff and to produce performances with higher production values (venue\, lights\, scenery\, props.) We are also able raise funds for scholarships that serve children who might otherwise be unable to afford to participate in our programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSole City Dance will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Saturday\, July 20 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/sole-city-dance-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-15
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T110000
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Mary Poppins Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2\,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations\, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical!\n\n\n\nYour favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film.\n  \nPerformers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 7-17 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Mary Poppins Jr. is the culmination of this session with a fully staged public performance on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage.  \n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season.  \nPlease note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. Table reservations seat four. Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of the lawn and do not allow for chair placement.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-in-mary-poppins-jr-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group
DESCRIPTION:Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group \n5:30pm | Sunday\, July 21 \n \nWe are a Southern New Hampshire based ukulele group. SNHUG’s primary purpose is to provide a forum for area ukesters of all levels to share & play songs\, learn techniques and form friendships while learning more about everyone’s favorite instrument. \nThe secondary function is one of community service. We currently support The Ukulele Kid’s Club\, a 501c3 charity providing instruments and music therapy to children nationwide. Also on an all volunteer\, non profit basis\, the group will be available for area fund raisers and community events that we collectively deem worthy of our support. \nWe meet are every other Friday night in Brentwood NH. For complete information about our meeting times and events\, please check out our Meetup page https://www.meetup.com/Southern-NH-Ukulele-Group-SNHUG/ \nSNHUG has many events that members can participate in. These include socials\, jams\, open mics\, live group performances\, charity events\, instructional classes and much\, much more. \nThroughout the year SNHUG holds several fundraiser events including the Groundhog Day Luau and the summer SNHUGFEST. Regardless of ability level\, if you love the ukulele and want to be notified of upcoming events\, please sign up on our Meetup site. Also please visit our Facebook page. \nSouthern New Hampshire Ukulele Group will play the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Sunday\, July 21 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/southern-new-hampshire-ukulele-group-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T190000
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical *ASL-Supported
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-16
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240603T141353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T154937Z
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SUMMARY:Dirty Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Dirty Dancing\nMonday\, July 22 at Dusk \nRated PG-13 \n  \nHave the time of your life \n  \nSpending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family\, Frances “Baby” Houseman falls in love with the camp’s dance instructor\, Johnny Castle. \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/dirty-dancing
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240509T133917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T151113Z
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SUMMARY:Brittney Spencer with Dwayne Haggins
DESCRIPTION:As a Baltimore native\, Brittney Spencer is known for her free spirit and standout ability to mold life\, truth\, and wild imagination into songs. She has earned praise by The New York Times\, Rolling Stone\, Vanity Fair\, and others\, and she’s appeared on CBS Mornings with Anthony Mason\, as well as performed on NBC’s Today Show\, The Late Show (After Dark)\, the CMA Awards\, ACM Awards and more. Spencer was featured as part of Victoria’s Secret Global “UNDEFINABLE” campaign\, and she appeared in Amazon’s “For Love & Country” Documentary. Deemed a “one to watch” by PEOPLE Magazine\, Spencer has shared stages with Jason Isbell\, The Highwomen\, Willie Nelson\, Reba\, Bobby Weir\, and Maren Morris to name a few. She’s also performed the National Anthem at The 148th Kentucky Derby\, the Preakness in 2022 alongside Megan Thee Stallion and Lauryn Hill\, and the 2023 NFL Draft. She was recently the only Country artist named in Rolling Stone’s “25 Artists To Watch\,” and ahead in 2024\, Brittney will continue touring globally. On January 19\, she released her debut album ‘My Stupid Life’ via Elektra. Produced by Daniel Tashian with select songs produced by Marcus “MarcLo” Lomax and Romil Hemnan\, the album features award-winning collaborators including Grace Potter\, Maren Morris\, Abbey Cone & Sarah Buxton\, plus guitar contributions by Jason Isbell.  \n Spencer is one of a few featured singers on Beyoncé’s latest album “Cowboy Carter”.  \n \n  \n\nwith Dwayne Haggins\nHe’s been described as “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And recently\, “a ‘what-took-you-so-long’ fusion of Elvis and Marvin Gaye.” But he is Dwayne Haggins\, and his voice is his own. The exponential growth of his devoted audience likely signals that a move to larger venues is inevitable\, and perhaps imminent.\n\nDwayne Haggins grew up in many places\, but when he talks of “home” these days\, he means Framingham\, Massachusetts.\nSince early 2017\, Dwayne has been on a quest to make a living playing music\, leaving his mark on dozens of bars\, restaurants and clubs scattered across eastern and central Massachusetts. His distinctive sound\, which delivers a brand new take on the traditional country-blues and soul that he loves\, has generated a rare sense of excitement and possibility throughout the area’s musical community.\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/brittney-spencer
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240712T210352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T210447Z
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SUMMARY:Russian Ballet Academy
DESCRIPTION:Russian Ballet Academy\n5:30pm | Thursday\, July 25 \n \n\n\nThe Russian Ballet Academy in Newmarket\, NH teaches Children\, teens and adults classical ballet using the Vaganova method. The main focus of our dance classes is to teach technique accurately while maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere. Dancers that study the Vaganova method develop a strong body and subtle yet explosive way of movement. The technique teaches dancers how to dance free from injury and our primary focuses is to keep each dancer healthy.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAges 2 – Adult recreational classes offered year round\n\nAnnual Auditions for our training programs;\n\nSaturday July 27 (12-1:30pm)\n*Preprofessional Preparation 7-9 years old\n\n*Preprofessional 9-11 years old\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRussian Ballet Academy will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Thursday\, July 25 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/russian-ballet-academy
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T195027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131708Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-17
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240628T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T160622Z
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SUMMARY:PMAC: Teen Rock
DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) \nTeen Rock\n5:00pm | Friday\, July 26 \n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the culminating concert from PMAC’s Summer 2024 Teen Rock Workshop. Talented students have spent the week collaborating on tunes of their choosing\, as well as writing and recording original songs. Now it’s time to rock!\n\nThe PMAC Teen Rock Band program is generously sponsored by The Drum Center of Portsmouth.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a non-profit community music and visual arts school located on Islington Street\, in Portsmouth. PMAC strives to build community through the arts by providing outstanding music and visual arts programming for students of all ages. For more information\, visit pmaconline.org. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit us at www.pmaconline.org or call us at 603-431-4278.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPMAC’s Teen Rock and Beyond Camp will perform the Main Stage at 5:00pm on Friday\, July 26 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/pmac-teen-rock
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T172152Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nCommunity Showcase\nPortsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC)\nTeen Rock\n5:00pm | Friday\, July 26 \n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the culminating concert from PMAC’s Summer 2024 Teen Rock Workshop. Talented students have spent the week collaborating on tunes of their choosing\, as well as writing and recording original songs. Now it’s time to rock!\n\nThe PMAC Teen Rock Band program is generously sponsored by The Drum Center of Portsmouth.\n\n\n\n\nPMAC’s Teen Rock and Beyond Camp will perform the Main Stage at 5:00pm on Friday\, July 26 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here\n\n\n\n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-18
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240606T153633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T132227Z
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SUMMARY:Mister G
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nBen Gundersheimer (known onstage as MISTER G)  is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, author and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post\, he was originally dubbed MISTER G by his young students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. His dynamic\, interactive bilingual performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections. \nA graduate of Amherst College and the recipient of the first songwriting scholarship awarded by Berklee College of Music\, Ben created a curriculum that incorporates songwriting as a learning tool for his Masters thesis. Inspired by his 4th- grade students\, he began writing the songs that would comprise his debut family album while working as a classroom teacher. \nMore than a decade later\, MISTER G has released 12 albums of original\, multicultural music and received numerous accolades including a Latin GRAMMY Award and five Parents’ Choice Gold Awards. He tours internationally headlining performing arts centers\, festivals\, and theaters\, and his concerts weave together a wide variety of musical styles and languages. \nSelected venues include: the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Washington\, DC)\, JazzFest (New Orleans)\, Austin City Limits\, Lollapalooza (Chicago)\, Hard Rock Café (Philadelphia)\, the Getty Center (Los Angeles)\, Central Park SummerStage (New York City)\, JW3 (London)\, Parque Chapultepec (Mexico City). \nThroughout Ben’s career the crafts of music and storytelling have intertwined seamlessly propelling him as performer and author. Ben has now published four picture books with Penguin Random House based on his original\, bilingual songs. His first book\, Señorita Mariposa\, is a bilingual telling of the monarch butterfly migration from Canada to Mexico. Now in its 13th printing\, it has been used widely in classrooms\, StoryWalks and featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History bookstore. \nMany of Ben’s original songs and stories are inspired by his love of the natural world. A committed environmentalist\, he’s performed at the National Climate Rally and headlined multiple concerts for the activist group Moms Clean Air Force on Capitol Hill. As part of his long-standing partnership with the United States Forest Service\, they have commissioned him to write songs\, produce a series of virtual Earth Day events and create curricula to be used nationwide.   \nOne of the most widely distributed Jewish artists\, Ben performs internationally for JCCs\, festivals and cultural institutions. PJ Library commissioned him to create two albums of original music\, The Mitzvah Bus (Parents’ Choice Gold winner) and Seeds of Shalom. The albums were sent to 10s of 1000s of families throughout the world\, as was his picture book\, Lilah Tov Good Night  (Penguin Random House\, 2020). His virtual Hanukkah concert was broadcast to all 170 JCCs in North America in 2021 and 2022.  \nWhether writing in English\, Spanish\, Hebrew or Yiddish\, Ben uses songs and stories as a unifying tool to build bridges between cultures and people. \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mister-g
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T195517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131720Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-19
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240606T175950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T180127Z
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SUMMARY:RGC Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A Backyard Beach Summer Splash!\n\n\nEnjoy a delightful afternoon under the summer sun with RGC Theatre’s second performance in the brand new Josie’s Family Jams series featuring beloved hits from animated television show “Phineas and Ferb”! \nPerfect for children and families\, this lively performance will be filled with fun\, laughter\, and vibrant energy. Sing along to fan favorites like “Gitchee Gitchee Goo\,” “Busted\,” and “Backyard Beach” in an experience packed with excitement. \nJoin us for a musical adventure in the park that promises to leave you with a smile! \n  \n\n\nAfter 12 years of working onstage and behind the scenes for a variety of New England theatre companies\, founder and executive director Ro Gavin decided to take their experience and create Ro Gavin Collaborative Theatre as a new outlet for the arts in New Hampshire with a focus on presenting theatre that is unconstrained and inclusive. RGC Theatre offers a unique experience for theatre artists by providing an auspicious environment for artists to create with ingenuity. \nRGC Theatre was officially established in 2021 with the support of Nicole Jones and Andrew Pinard.  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/rgc-theatre-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T195645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T144928Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-20
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240503T171417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T200954Z
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SUMMARY:Mighty Poplar with New Dangerfield
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAt its heart\, bluegrass music is about what happens when you commit to the moment. The joy of improvisation keeps the music fresh\, and the fun of crafting ideas on the fly keeps the musicians on their toes. This true spirit of bluegrass infuses the self-titled record from Mighty Poplar\, a new all-star roots project featuring Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse\, Noam Pikelny and Chris Eldridge of Punch Brothers\, bassist Greg Garrison (Leftover Salmon) and fiddler Alex Hargreaves (Billy Strings) coming March 31\, 2023 on Free Dirt Records. Regarded as some of the finest players of their generation\, the playing is never showy and always in service of the song. Though Pikelny\, Eldridge\, Garrison all knew each other from their early work with Punch Brothers\, impromptu backstage jams with Marlin at festivals across the country were the key that unlocked the project. A lifelong song collector\, Marlin selected and sang lead on most of the songs here\, bringing classics as well as deep cuts from greats like Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard\, John Hartford\, Bob Dylan\, Leonard Cohen\, and Norman Blake. Throughout\, the songs and tunes are as immediate and emotionally impactful as the playing is tasteful. Gathered knee-to-knee in a rural studio outside Nashville\, the collaborative 10-track album emerged organically over a few days. “It felt so special and effortless; it didn’t take work\,” says Eldridge\, “other than the work and effort we’ve put in the rest of our lives.” With their debut album\, Mighty Poplar has captured the fierce and playful energy of an all-night jam between old friends who just happen to be grandmasters of the music.  \nSpeaking to the band\, it’s clear that each player joined out of pure excitement to play music with each other. “I’m convinced Alex Hargreaves only knows how to play the perfect notes at the perfect times\,” muses Eldridge. Pikelny speaks highly about Marlin’s innate musicality: “We listen to a lot of Watchhouse at our house. Supporting a singer and songwriter of Andrew’s caliber is about the most rewarding thing I get to do\, so I leapt at the opportunity to collaborate when Greg first pitched the idea for this project.” Marlin talks up the other players’ instrumental virtuosity. “When I think about it from a player’s perspective\, I didn’t feel like I belonged in this group; I haven’t spent my life trying to improve my chops. I’ve been more of a song gatherer\,” a humble Marlin admits. That last point is key here\, as it focused the approach to the new album on an appreciation for the roots of bluegrass and for the songs especially. Inspired by the 1980s albums of The Bluegrass Album Band\, which united some of that era’s best bluegrass players\, Mighty Poplar sought to emulate the fun and spontaneity of those inspirational recordings. “My love for the sound and feel of those Bluegrass Album Band records–the energy\, the undeniable chemistry\, the subtle virtuosity–led me to imagine what that might look like in our collective gumbo of today’s bluegrass\,” says Garrison. “We grew up on those records\,” Eldridge continues. “We loved the idea of musicians banding together for a special project where you explore your common influences.” But don’t mistake Mighty Poplar for a tribute record; the band aimed to find their own arrangements and deliver fresh takes on the songs. In Eldridge’s words: “It’s an homage to where we came from\, without it being a recreation of an earlier era.” \nThe songs and tunes on Mighty Poplar run through the history of bluegrass from the earliest Appalachian stringbands (“Grey Eagle”) to the more recent\, “Up on the Divide\,” from Montana bard Martha Scanlan and a reworking of Uncle Dave Macon’s “Lovin’ Babe” by songwriter Kristin Andreassen. Each song was carefully selected; “Even in a karaoke bar these songs would stand up\,” jokes Pikelny. Marlin worked to pick out songs that were also evocative of a time and a specific geography. “Each song feels like it was written from a very personal place\,” Marlin says. “‘North Country Blues’ – you feel that from Dylan. You’re there outside the mill with him reminiscing about the glory days of the steel industry.” One of the most surprising tracks on the album is Marlin’s eloquent and careful reimagination of Leonard Cohen’s “Story of Isaac.” “Cohen’s version was so heavy\,” says Marlin. “The first time I ever heard him sing that tune I felt like I’d just survived falling down a hill. For our version\, I tried to take this really serious heavy subject and put it to some not-quite-as-heavy music.” Marlin jokes that’s the spirit of bluegrass. “You take sad songs and make them sound a little happier\, and you’ve got yourself a Stanley Brothers album all of a sudden.” \nWith the songs decided\, Marlin suggested recording at a studio in the woods outside of Nashville called The Tractor Shed. A literal converted tractor shed\, the warmth of the studio was the perfect setting to capture the live feel of the music. “The songs really came into their own in front of the mics\,” Pikelny explains. “A lot of first or second exploratory ideas made it onto the record\, as opposed to having an idea being thrown out and having weeks of refining and tweaking. I love catching that initial energy and spark. It means that things won’t always be squeaky clean\, but I’ll take that lightning in a bottle over perfection.” Fueling the interplay between each artist\, these improvisational adventures built a structure for new interpretations of the songs. “You’re constantly in dialogue with the moment\,” Eldridge says. “It’s the ripples\, man\,” Marlin echoes. “You hear someone have a powerful idea and it subtly ripples through the band.” But it was the groove that was most important to everyone. As Marlin explains\, “I’ve never played in a bluegrass setting where the groove was so undeniable. The songs just unfolded because the playing wasn’t something to think about.” \nThere’s a level of curiosity and engagement that’s only found at the highest echelons of music making. What sets Mighty Poplar apart from the members’ full time endeavors with Punch Brothers\, Watchhouse\, Billy Strings\, and Leftover Salmon is that this band “is a chance to play real deal bluegrass”\, says Eldridge. Pikelny agrees\, adding that “in some ways this album is biographical for each one of us. It was an opportunity to play the music that we love at our core\, and the music that has informed what we do in our other long-standing projects.” Ultimately\, there was a kind of joy and relief in coming back to their roots in celebration and camaraderie. “There’s a reunion element to this\,” he says\, “which is ridiculous because it was the first time all five of us were in the same room. But the ease in which it came together felt like we were getting the band back together.” \n \n\nwith New Dangerfield\nA century of forgetfulness and erasure has led to diminished public awareness of the Black string band tradition – and similarly diminished numbers of Black string bands. As of 2023\, a new Black string band has risen to carry the torch: New Dangerfield. \nNew Dangerfield was originally conceptualized by award-winning banjoist Tray Wellington\, who enlisted three other acclaimed Black roots musicians: multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kaïa Kater\, bassist Nelson Williams (Chris Jones & the Night Drivers)\, and fiddler and singer Jake Blount. \nThe members of New Dangerfield cut their teeth at fiddler’s conventions and folk festivals\, and in the jazz bars of New Orleans. Community and tradition are the roots of their creative practice – but the branches have spread wide\, and are yet unfolding. Embodying the innovative aspects of the Black string band tradition\, Wellington\, Kater\, Williams and Blount are well-acquainted with the contemporary\, the experimental\, and the speculative. Deploying groove\, technical skill and historical knowledge in the revolutionary spirit of their namesake\, Dangerfield Newby\, New Dangerfield is on a mission to liberate the Black string band tradition. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mighty-poplar
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T183000
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SUMMARY:Sounds of the Seacoast
DESCRIPTION:Sounds of the Seacoast\n5:30pm | Thursday\, August 1 \n \n\n\nSOUNDS of the SEACOAST\nSounds of the Seacoast is an award-winning women’s barbershop/ a cappella chorus made up of a diverse group of women of all ages and walks of life who enjoy great 4-part harmony\, lively performances and wonderful friendships. They rehearse Monday evenings at 6:30 pm at the Holy Trinity Church in Newington\, NH and welcome new members and visitors year round. \nFor more information visit www.soundsoftheseacoast.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSounds of the Seacoast will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Thursday\, August 1 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/sounds-of-the-seacoast-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T195838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131738Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-21
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240416T163025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T173649Z
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SUMMARY:Joy Oladokun with Julia Pratt
DESCRIPTION:One of music’s most unique and vulnerable voices\, Joy Oladokun is in the midst of a landmark year following the release of her acclaimed new album\, Proof of Life (Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records). Across its thirteen tracks — including collaborations with Chris Stapleton\, Noah Kahan\, Manchester Orchestra\, Mt. Joy and Maxo Kream — Joy celebrates the simple pleasures of being alive\, while also giving voice to some of life’s most complex experiences. Of the album\, The New York Times proclaims\, “her songs are conversational and confessional\, and her hooky but profound melodies turn her lyrics into mantras\,” while the Associated Press declares\, “one of the most appealing artists working in the music scene these days.” A singular artist\, Joy continues to forge her own path\, sharing the unique perspective gained from living in today’s world as a black\, queer person and first-generation child of Nigerian immigrants. Known for her captivating live performances\, Joy is currently on the road with Noah Kahan and will embark on an extensive headline tour this fall including shows in Denver\, Chicago\, New York\, Los Angeles\, Austin\, San Francisco and many more. Since her debut\, Joy has performed at the White House as part of the Respect for Marriage Act signing ceremony as well as on “CBS Saturday Morning\,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!\,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\,” “TODAY\,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits and NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series. Joy’s music has also been included in Loudmouth\, the recent Al Sharpton documentary\, CBS’ “CSI: Vegas\,” NBC’s “This Is Us\,” ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy\,” ABC’s “Station 19\,” NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and HBO’s “And Just Like That” among many others. \n \n\nwith Julia Pratt\nJulia Pratt is a 22 year old singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia. A songwriter at heart\, Julia’s music blends pop\, jazz\, r&b\, and folk\, with dashes of electronic production. Grounded in poignant lyricism inspired by songwriters such as Kevin Garrett\, Amy Winehouse\, and Hozier\, Julia writes about family\, love\, betrayal\, and grappling with the concept of “the self.” She kicked off 2023 opening for artists such as Brandi Carlile\, Hozier\, The Head and the Heart\, the Revivalists\, and Adam Melchor\, embarked on a national tour opening for Australian ambient pop artist Vancouver Sleep Clinic\, and was runner up for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour in Philadelphia. Julia is gearing up for a series of releases throughout the rest of 2023 and 2024\, starting with her brand new EP Two To Tango (Out 10/27). It features A Little Love\, her hit collaboration with Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/joy-oladokun
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240322T184212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T134352Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies\, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy\, adventure\, Disney characters\, and hit songs from the films!\n\n\n\nYou’ll be #RottenToTheCore with Descendants the Musical!\n  \nTeenage performers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Disney’s Descendants: The Musical  is the culmination of this session with a fully staged public performance on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage.  \n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season.  \nPlease note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. Table reservations seat four. Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of the lawn and do not allow for chair placement.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-in-disneys-descendants-the-musical
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240718T200204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T200204Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Be.
DESCRIPTION:Studio Be. \n5:30pm | Saturday\, August 3 \n \n\n\nStudio Be. is a dance studio in Dover New Hampshire that operates under the philosophy to ‘be as you are’. We live out this mission by presenting dance technique\, choreography and etiquette in a way that highlights and celebrates each students’ originality. We encourage all students to unlock the potential to use dance as a vehicle of self-expression\, fitness and community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudio Be. will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Saturday\, August 3 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/studio-be-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical *ASL-Supported
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-22
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240322T184233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T141342Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Disney’s Descendants: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies\, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy\, adventure\, Disney characters\, and hit songs from the films!\n\n\n\nYou’ll be #RottenToTheCore with Descendants the Musical!\n  \nTeenage performers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Disney’s Descendants: The Musical  is the culmination of this session with a fully staged public performance on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage.  \n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season.  \nPlease note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. Table reservations seat four. Blanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of the lawn and do not allow for chair placement.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-in-disneys-descendants-the-musical-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T200509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131754Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-23
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240416T142517Z
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SUMMARY:Allen Stone with Murphy
DESCRIPTION:  \nAllen Stone\, a powerhouse in the realm of soul/ R&B\, has entranced audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and soulful melodies. With a voice that effortlessly channels the raw emotion of classic soul legends\, Stone’s music transcends boundaries\, weaving together elements of funk\, gospel\, folk-rock\, and soul to create a sound uniquely his own. His captivating stage presence and heartfelt lyrics have earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim. \n  \nAllen Stone’s journey to musical stardom began in the quaint town of Chewelah\, Washington\, where his upbringing immersed him in the rich sounds of gospel music as the son of a pastor. After leaving college\, Stone embarked on a relentless pursuit of his passion\, relocating to Seattle and tirelessly touring the West Coast in his ’87 Buick\, performing at every opportunity that arose. His unwavering dedication paid off as he swiftly gained acclaim for his electrifying live shows\, often playing up to 200 dates annually. Allen and his band have graced the stage alongside luminaries such as Stevie Wonder\, Al Green\, the Dave Matthews Band\, Erykah Badu\, and Gary Clark Jr\, and has been captivating audiences with his voice and boundless energy\, amassing a devoted fan base.  \n  \nWith a genre-blending style that seamlessly merges soul\, folk-rock\, R&B\, and funk\, Allen Stone has released five full-length albums\, from his self-released debut “Last To Speak” to the acclaimed “APART.” Alongside his prolific touring schedule\, Stone has graced national television screens\, delivering memorable performances on shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Today Show\, and even showcasing his charismatic personality as a guest on MTV’s Ridiculousness. Notably\, he’s lent his expertise as a celebrity mentor on two seasons of ABC’s American Idol\, further cementing his status as a respected figure in the music industry. Hitting the road again this summer with Chris Stapleton\, Allen Stone is currently back in the studio\, eagerly crafting new music slated for release in 2024. \n \n\nwith Murphy\nMurphy is NYC’s “blue eyed soulstress” but was born and raised in New Hampshire. She embraces the genre of Soul Pop/Indie with smooth jazz vocals\, funky hooks and lyrics that will have you exploring existentialism\, religious deconstruction and gay stuff. Drawing inspiration from Bonnie Raitt\, Lake Street Dive and Allen Stone\, Murphy is a modern take on eclectic soul that will have you getting groovy and embracing this silly little life. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/allen-stone
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240513T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T190915Z
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SUMMARY:Della Mae + The Last Revel
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDella Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker. Rounding out the current touring lineup are guitarist Avril Smith\, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. \nHailing from across North America\, and reared in diverse musical styles\, Della Mae is one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. Their mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians\, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy\, mentorship\, programming\, and performance. \nFollowing up 2020’s Headlight\, their new album Family Reunion features founding members Celia Woodsmith\, and Kimber Ludiker as well as Avril Smith\, Maddie Witler and Vickie Vaughn. The recording captures the joy of the band reuniting after more than a year of virtual collaboration\, Zooms and group texts. \nThe band is also joyful to be returning to touring. Concerts and events are listed here. \n \n\n \nThe Last Revel is a three-piece folk group from Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Utilizing their multi- instrumental abilities\, members Lee Henke\, Ryan Acker\, and Vincenzio Donatelle\, bring a full spectrum of modern Americana to life with lush arrangements of three-part vocal harmonies\, acoustic guitar\, upright bass\, fiddle\, and 5-string banjo to consistently support impassioned performances of their honest and heartfelt songwriting. Drawing influence from their salt of the earth Midwest ethos the band’s songs so naturally blend the genres of Folk\, Old Time String- Band and Indie Rock to create a sound that echoes the current heartbeat of America. \nTheir latest release\, Dovetail\, highlights each member’s strength as songwriters and collaborators\, and further solidifies their musical foundation after a hiatus beginning in 2019. Self-produced and released under the bands own label\, Sheep Sheep Records\, Dovetail is the band’s fifth studio album. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/della-mae-the-last-revel
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240718T201130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T201430Z
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SUMMARY:BKS Dance / Aerial Program
DESCRIPTION:BKS Dance / Aerial Program\n5:30pm | Thursday\, August 8 \n \n\n\n\nBKS Dance/Aerial Program and Body Barre Fitness is a studio for students of all ages and abilities across the Seacoast of NH. The BKS Dance & Aerial Program is a Classical Ballet based program. The faculty uses a ballet-based approach to provide quality dance training from the ground up. BKS Dance/Aerial Program offers classes in Ballet Technique\, Pointe\, Pas de deux\, Aerial\, Acro\, Jazz\, Hip-hop\, Lyrical\, Contemporary\, Tap\, Barre\, Yoga.   www.bbfnh.com.  We would like to Thank Prescott Park Arts Festival for the opportunity to perform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBKS Dance/ Aerial will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Thursday\, August 8 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/bks-dance-aerial-program-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131800Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-24
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240617T190606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T202328Z
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SUMMARY:Seacoast Civic Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:Seacoast Civic Dance Company \n5:30pm | Friday\, August 9 \n \n\nThe non-profit Seacoast Civic Dance Company (SCDC) in partnership with the New Hampshire Academy of Performing Arts (NHAPA) are celebrating NHAPA’s 66 year in dance education. The performers perform award-winning\, originally choreographed pieces in a variety of dance genres including Ballet\, Tap\, Jazz\, Hip Hop\, Modern and Contemporary. \nThe Seacoast Civic Dance Company and Performance Groups are auditioned dancers from the NH Academy of Performing Arts (NHAPA) ranging in age from 11-18 years old. The program is focused on providing a pre-professional dance education program supported by an experienced faculty\, coupled with multiple\, professional performance opportunities. \nThis nationally recognized\, award-winning troupe is known for their cutting-edge choreography\, and dynamic performances. They have toured and performed locally at Portsmouth’s Market Square Day\, Children’s Day\, and Prescott Park Arts Festival. Most recently\, the SCDC traveled to Los Angeles to participate in an international dance convention and perform at Universal Studios. Back in 2019\, the SCDC performed at Sugar Bowl Half-time Show in New Orleans.  The troupe is thrilled to be back in\nperforming regularly and is always excited to be part of the Prescott Park Arts Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeacoast Civic Dance Company will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Friday\, August 9 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm. We are so happy we were able to reschedule this Community Showcase!  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/seacoast-civic-dance-company-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T200917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131805Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-25
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240718T205255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T011900Z
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SUMMARY:RGC Theatre: Summer Allstars
DESCRIPTION:RGC Theatre’s Summer Allstars\n5:00pm | Saturday\, August 10 \n \n\n\n\nRGC Theatre presents Summer Allstars! Their summer Allstars performance is a culmination of the best of the best of their artists performing selections curated to their strengths and talents. This performance will feature hit songs from Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax\, Bonnie and Clyde\, Shucked (might be cool to plug Brandy Clark here because she composed Shucked!)\, Beetlejuice\, Waitress\, and more! \n  \nAfter 12 years of working onstage and behind the scenes for a variety of New England theatre companies\, founder and executive director Ro Gavin decided to take their experience and create Ro Gavin Collaborative Theatre as a new outlet for the arts in New Hampshire with a focus on presenting theatre that is unconstrained and inclusive. RGC Theatre offers a unique experience for theatre artists by providing an auspicious environment for artists to create with ingenuity. \n\n\nRGC Theatre was officially established in 2021 with the support of Nicole Jones and Andrew Pinard.  \n\n\n\n\nRGC Theatre’s Summer Allstars will perform the Main Stage at 5pm on Saturday\, August 10 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/rgc-theatre-summer-allstars
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T201027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131810Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-26
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240718T203900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T203900Z
UID:10000877-1723397400-1723401000@www.prescottpark.org
SUMMARY:Portsmouth Pro Musica's Sweetgrass Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Pro Musica’s Sweetgrass Quartet\n5:30pm | Sunday\, August 11 \n \nPortsmouth Pro Musica is dedicated to providing an enriching musical experience to both their members and audiences through the scholarship and presentation of diverse professional-level choral repertoire. The chorus is well-known throughout the Seacoast for the warmth and energy of its sound\, adventurous programming and excellent musicianship. Concerts are presented with attention to detail\, precision and accuracy of interpretation. PPM aims to share with its audiences the beauty and variety of choral literature. The chorus draws its voices from the greater Seacoast area\, including New Hampshire\, southern Maine\, and northern Massachusetts. You will truly be enriched by becoming part of this wonderful music community at their concerts. \n\nThis Community Showcase is a special presentation by PPM’s Sweetgrass Quartet: John Martin\, Shaina Hughes\, Nova Mullineaux\, and Fred Calcinari.\n\n\n\nThe Sweetgrass Quartet will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Sunday\, August 11 prior to Legally Blonde at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/portsmouth-pro-musicas-sweetgrass-quartet-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240506T201138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T131815Z
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-27
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240603T142551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T191339Z
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SUMMARY:Wish
DESCRIPTION:Wish\nMonday\, August 12 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nBe careful what you wish for. \n  \nA young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her. \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/wish
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240509T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T151650Z
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SUMMARY:The Lil Smokies with Old Hat Stringband
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nBlending virtuosic instrumental acrobatics with riveting lyrical craftsmanship\, The Lil Smokies have earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern American roots music thanks to their exhilarating live show and critically acclaimed studio output. Since forming on the streets of Missoula\, Montana\, where the group got its start busking back in 2009\, the band has performed everywhere from Red Rocks to The Rialto and captivated festival audiences at Telluride\, High Sierra\, LOCKN’\, Freshgrass\, FloydFest\, and countless more. Their latest album\, 2020’s Tornillo\, showcases the hard touring four-piece at its most adventurous\, teaming up with producer Bill Reynolds (The Avett Brothers\, Band Of Horses) for a genre-bending joyride from the hills of Laurel Canyon to the wide-open deserts of West Texas. \nThe Lil Smokies are: \nAndy Dunnigan – Dobro\, Vocals \nMatthew Rieger – Guitar\, Vocals \nJake Simpson – Fiddle\, Vocals \nJean-Luc Davis – Upright Bass \n \n\nwith Old Hat Stringband\n\nOld Hat Stringband is based out of Eliot\, Maine. Fusing tight vocal harmonies with a propulsive acoustic rhythm section\, Old Hat creates a sound that draws from bluegrass\, old time\, folk\, and country traditions. The band is comprised of Whitney Roy (Guitar\, Vocals)\, Steve Roy (Mandolin\, Fiddle\, Vocals)\, Amanda Kowalski (Bass)\, and Carolyn Kendrick (Fiddle\, Vocals). \nOld Hat Stringband’s debut album Powerlines was released in 2022 \nFormed in 2015\, Old Hat Stringband has performed throughout New England and beyond\, appearing at such world class stages as Prescott Park Arts Festival\, Ossipee Valley Music Festival\, Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival\, and many others. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-lil-smokies
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240514T141616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T191246Z
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SUMMARY:The Brothers Comatose with Griffin William Sherry
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nThe Brothers Comatose‘s singer-songwriter Ben Morrison share some insight into their latest polarizing single “The IPA Song\,” “We generally use our music to unify people\, but there comes a time for every band when you have to make a statement. This is our most controversial song and we realize that some of our audience will hate us for it\, but it’s time we finally say something: we can’t drink IPAs anymore!” \n“Phew\, that felt good to get off my chest.” \n“In all seriousness though\, we overdid it quite a bit\, back when we were sponsored by a great beer company and they delivered multiple cases of IPA to every tour stop of ours. It was great for a while\, but it got to the point where we had cases and cases of warm IPA in our van and that’s all we drank. Too much warm IPA will change a person\, and now we can only drink light beer. We’re more of a quantity over quality band these days\, at least when it comes to beer.” \n“This song came about because there are lots of craft beer lovers in our musical world and we would find ourselves drinking lots of high alcohol percentage beers when we’re playing shows\, and we just can’t do it anymore. We want to enjoy a few beers while we’re playing without getting too drunk\, and light beer saves us from that. Pabst Blue Ribbon\, if you’re reading this\, we’re still looking for sponsorships!” \nThe Brothers Comatose’s new single “The IPA Song” is available now  \nWhether traveling to gigs on horseback or by tour bus\, Americana mavens The Brothers Comatose forge their own path with raucous West Coast renderings of traditional bluegrass\, country and rock-n-roll music. The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit with their fierce musicianship and rowdy\, rock concert-like shows. \n The Brothers Comatose is comprised of brothers Ben Morrison (guitar\, vocals) and Alex Morrison (banjo\, vocals)\, Steve Height (bass)\, Philip Brezina (violin)\, and Greg Fleischut (mandolin\, vocals). When they’re not headlining The Fillmore for a sold-out show or appearing at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival\, the band is out on the road performing across America\, Canada\, Australia\, and hosting their very own music festival\, Comatopia\, in the Sierra foothills. \n The San Francisco quintet are heading out for a massive U.S. tour in further support of their most recent album Ear Snacks – a heartwarming collection of collaborations from their Ear Snacks YouTube series. \n \n\nwith Griffin William Sherry\nLiving somewhere in-between modern catharsis and American myth\, Griffin William Sherry‘s roots continue to grow strong in the ever-evolving genres of Folk\, Americana and Rock & Roll. \nGriffin’s music is inspired by his New England rural roots. As such\, he cobbles together an inimitable signature style\, visceral and heartfelt\, loud and passionate\, each song taking on a voice of its own. \nIn 2011\, He co-founded the independent band The Ghost of Paul Revere\, capturing the hearts and minds of countless fans with a series of acclaimed releases and sold-out shows everywhere. He helped establish his own music festival\, performed on national television\, and garnered millions of streams. In 2019\, his song The Ballad of the 20th Maine became the official Maine State Ballad\, securing The Ghost of Paul Revere’s place in Maine music history. \nIn 2022\, after writing music for seventeen years\, Griffin’s begun work on his first solo record\, taking a defiant step in a new direction. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-brothers-comatose-with-griffin-william-sherry
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240610T164010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T015720Z
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SUMMARY:Give My Regards to Portsmouth
DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nPlease join us for this cabaret celebrating 50 years of musical theatre at Prescott Park Arts Festival.  \nDirected by David Kaye\, with Musical Direction by Kathy Fink\, this special evening of music will be a nostalgic look back at favorites throughout the years from the cannon of musicals that have been produced at the Arts Festival. We’ve invited back past performers from the musicals and have some surprises in store for the audience. What musicals from our 50 year history are you hoping to hear?  \nThank you for celebrating 50 years with us! \n  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/give-my-regards-to-portsmouth
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240610T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T015748Z
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SUMMARY:Give My Regards to Portsmouth
DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nPlease join us for this cabaret celebrating 50 years of musical theatre at Prescott Park Arts Festival.  \nDirected by David Kaye\, with Musical Direction by Kathy Fink\, this special evening of music will be a nostalgic look back at favorites throughout the years from the cannon of musicals that have been produced at the Arts Festival. We’ve invited back past performers from the musicals and have some surprises in store for the audience. What musicals from our 50 year history are you hoping to hear?  \nThank you for celebrating 50 years with us! \n  \n  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/give-my-regards-to-portsmouth-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240610T192056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T015814Z
UID:10000862-1723921200-1723921200@www.prescottpark.org
SUMMARY:Give My Regards to Portsmouth
DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nPlease join us for this cabaret celebrating 50 years of musical theatre at Prescott Park Arts Festival.  \nDirected by David Kaye\, with Musical Direction by Kathy Fink\, this special evening of music will be a nostalgic look back at favorites throughout the years from the cannon of musicals that have been produced at the Arts Festival. We’ve invited back past performers from the musicals and have some surprises in store for the audience. What musicals from our 50 year history are you hoping to hear?  \nThank you for celebrating 50 years with us! \n  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/give-my-regards-to-portsmouth-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171839
CREATED:20240610T192142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T015839Z
UID:10000863-1724007600-1724007600@www.prescottpark.org
SUMMARY:Give My Regards to Portsmouth
DESCRIPTION:About the Show\nPlease join us for this cabaret celebrating 50 years of musical theatre at Prescott Park Arts Festival.  \nDirected by David Kaye\, with Musical Direction by Kathy Fink\, this special evening of music will be a nostalgic look back at favorites throughout the years from the cannon of musicals that have been produced at the Arts Festival. We’ve invited back past performers from the musicals and have some surprises in store for the audience. What musicals from our 50 year history are you hoping to hear?  \nThank you for celebrating 50 years with us! \n  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/give-my-regards-to-portsmouth-4
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:U.S. Navy Band Cruisers
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Navy Band Cruisers\, the Navy’s premier popular music group\, features eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. Formed in 1999\, the group takes its name from the Navy’s versatile\, flexible\, multi-missioned ship – the Cruiser – and the band lives up to its namesake with the capability of playing a variety of musical genres ranging from jazz standards\, rhythm & blues\, classic rock\, adult contemporary and pop\, as well as original material. This elite group has engaged and excited audiences of all ages throughout the U.S. and abroad with world-class musicianship and high energy\, fun-filled performances. \nIn addition to public concerts and educational outreach appearances\, the Cruisers are in constant demand by the most senior government and military officials\, including the president\, secretary of the Navy and the chief of naval operations. Their show-stopping appearances on Navy birthday concerts\, holiday concerts\, national tours and summer concert series performances are always a highlight. \nCruisers concerts are family-friendly events\, meant to entertain veterans\, families\, individuals and those interested in joining the Navy. Audiences can expect to hear Top 40s tunes from the 60s to today\, music by The Eagles\, Stevie Wonder\, Bob Marley\, Harry Styles\, Miley Cyrus and more.  \n \n  \n\nReservations\nThe U.S. Navy Band Cruisers concert is free and open to the public. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/u-s-navy-band-cruisers
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
DESCRIPTION:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\nThursday\, August 22 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nHe is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3 million light years from home. \n  \nA troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet. \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival featuring Alexa Tarantino
DESCRIPTION:The 41st Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival\, in partnership with Seacoast Jazz Society\, with presenting sponsor\, Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club is back on the Wilcox Main Stage. \n\nPrescott Park Arts Festival\, in partnership with Seacoast Jazz Society\, is delighted to present the annual festival that will feature a host of local\, regional\, and international talent\, amplifying the different styles of jazz. The festival has a tremendous history on the seacoast. The first festival was held in 1983 under the name\, Portsmouth Jazz Festival. For the last 26 years\, it has been known as the Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival\, to honor legendary local jazz pianist and composer\, Tommy Gallant. It has now become the Seacoast Jazz Festival in the hopes to expand the festival’s reach in the future as a destination event featuring acclaimed jazz artists from around the globe. \nThe Seacoast Jazz Society was formed in 1990 and its mission is to promote jazz through community outreach and education\, to support local musicians\, and to provide scholarships for young artists. \nFor more information about the Seacoast Jazz Society\, or to donate\, please visit www.seacoastjazz.org. \n41st Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival Line-Up\n12 pm Soggy Po Boys with Celia Woodsmith\n1:15 pm Boston Blow Up featuring Donna McElroy \n2:30 pm Seacoast Big Band \n3:45 pm Consuelo Candelaria\, Ron Savage\, Ron Mahti trio with special guest Drika Overton\n5:00 pm Alexa Tarantino Quartet\n\n* Rain Date: Sunday\, August 25\nPlease note: the line-up is subject to change in the event of moving to the Rain Date\n\n\nFeaturing Alexa Tarantino\n“[Alexa is] a one-woman wrecking crew\, […] an indomitable force for expression\, education\, and absolute excellence. — Wynton Marsalis\, Managing and Artistic Director\, Jazz at Lincoln Center \nAlexa Tarantino is an award-winning\, vibrant\, young jazz saxophonist\, woodwind doubler\, composer\, and educator. Alexa’s “high-octane [performance]” (Jazziz Magazine) and “sharply plotted but gracefully unencumbered straight-ahead jazz [compositions]” (The New York Times) establish her individual voice which shines through as a dynamic performer and educator. Tarantino was nominated as a “Rising Star Alto Saxophonist” by Downbeat Magazine’s 2022\, 2021 and 2020 Critics’ Polls\, and named one of the “Top 5 Alto Saxophonists of 2019” by the JazzTimes Critics’ Poll. \nShe can be seen touring and performing internationally as a saxophonist and flautist with the Alexa Tarantino Quartet\, Cecile McLorin Salvant’s Sextet\, and is the newest member of ARTEMIS\, led by Renee Rosnes. Alexa has appeared with a wide variety of ensembles including the Wynton Marsalis Septet\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Cecile McLorin Salvant’s OGRESSE\, Ulysses Owens Jr.’s Generation Y and Big Band\, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra\, Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra\, and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra. \nFirefly\, Alexa’s third record for Posi-Tone Records released April 2021\, hitting #6 on the JazzWeek charts. Her previous album\, Clarity\, peaked at #9 on the JazzWeek charts and landed at #54 for JazzWeek’s Top 100 records of 2020. \n \n\n12 pm Soggy Po Boys with Celia Woodsmith\n The Soggy Po Boys\, native to New England\, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond\, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes\, from the street to the theater. \n\n\n\n\nThe Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz\, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean)\, as well as Meters funk\, soul\, and brass band / street beat music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n          “…These guys have done their homework\, worked it out on the bandstand and put in the hours in the studio. It all adds up to a party you can bring with you when you want to treat your friends to a real good time.” -Ben Schenck of New Orleans’ Panorama Jazz Band”. \nThere are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi\, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. Despite the scope of its sound\, the outfit is only seven people\, and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life. \n\n\nThe Soggy Po Boys are:    \n     Stuart Dias (vocals\, guitar) \n     Eric Klaxton (clarinet/soprano saxophone) \n     Nick Mainella (tenor saxophone) \n     Josh Gagnon (trombone) \n     Mike Effenberger (piano) \n     Scott Kiefner (upright bass) \n     Brian Waterhouse (drums/percussion) \n\n\n\n\nwith Celia Woodsmith\n\nCelia Woodsmith is a GRAMMY Nominated performer\, vocalist\, percussionist\, and songwriter. With a style that can be described as “one of a kind: gritty\, muscular\, folksy and intimate sometimes all at once” (Bluegrass Situation) she has been a fixture of the New England Roots Music scene since 2005.\n\nFor the last 12 years\, Woodsmith has predominantly performed with the Americana string band\, Della Mae. In 2014 Della Mae was nominated for a Best Bluegrass Album GRAMMY for their record “This World Oft Can Be”. Their 2020 album “Headlight” was described as “…powerful writing\, soaring vocals\, and moving musical unity — challenge us\, energize us\, and touch us as they light the way. This is an album on which you can feel the emotions of the group in each song as they evoke anger\, sadness\, hopelessness\, and joy”. (No Depression)\n\nThe all-female Della Mae has performed in 20 countries with the US Department of State’s cultural diplomacy program “American Music Abroad”. Woodsmith spoke about her experiences with travel and music at TEDx Piscataqua River in Portsmouth\, NH in a talk called “A Soft Drink and a Song in the Hills of Pakistan”.\n\nWhen not on the road with Della Mae\, Woodsmith performs with New England roots-rock band Say Darling and has released two albums of original music with them.\n\nShe currently lives in Kittery\, ME with her husband and dog. Amidst touring full-time with Della Mae\, she teaches songwriting\, singing\, stagecraft and guitar.\n\n\n\n\n1:15 pm Boston Blow Up featuring Donna McElroy \n\nBoston Blow Up is a celebration of the rich jazz legacy (and vibrant present day) of the Boston Area. Jazz artists from Johnny Hodges to Gary Burton to Tony Williams to Danilo Perez are natives to or spent a significant part of their creative lives in Beantown\, where the proximity of many Universities and Conservatories (including Berklee College of Music\, where this band’s lineup are either faculty members or distinguished alumni or both)\, the rich natural beauty\, and a passionate and engaged community of arts-lovers combine to form a fertile atmosphere for music. The band’s repertoire is drawn from artists with a significant connection to Boston\, such as Herb Pomeroy\, Jaki Byard\, Larry Monroe\, James Williams\, and Boots Mussulli\, as well as original compositions by band members. \nAt the Seacoast Jazz Festival Boston Blow Up is thrilled to feature Grammy-nominated vocalist Donna McElroy. From arranging for and touring and recording with such artists as Amy Grant\, Reba McEntire\, BeBe and CeCe Winans\, and Garth Brooks\, to her own solo albums and tenure as a sought after professor at Berklee\, Donna brings her spectacular vocal talents\, improvisational acumen\, infectious (and often hilarious) stage presence\, and versatile compositions to the Prescott Park stage. She received a Grammy nomination for her own pop-gospel album\, Bigger World\, and won a Dove award for her contribution to the inspirational compilation album\, “Songs from the Loft.” She has appeared on The Tonight Show and the Grammy Awards\, received a best actress award in 1993 for the Circle Players’ performance of Nunsense\, and traveled throughout the world pursuing her musical and missionary work.\nThese days\, enjoying her retirement and Emeritus status\, Donna’s exploring many of the options she attained from years working in the music industry\, and her goals are various including an autobiographical cookbook dedicated to the matriarchs in her upbringing. “Recipes for a Blessed Life” is being sent to publishers everywhere! \n“Inventive\, modern mainstream jazz pianist” (Jon Garelick\, Boston Globe) Mark Shilansky (Piano) provides melodic improvisation and infectious compositions on his own and to a host of jazz luminaries\, as well as to the classroom\, as a professor at Berklee College of Music and the University of New Hampshire. Shilansky’s six recordings as a leader include 2007’s “Join the Club\,” a mostly Latin Jazz affair featuring David Bowie saxist Donny McCaslin\, and 2013’s “Fugue Mill\,” the eponymous debut of his Jazz/Bluegrass/Celtic project featuring violin phenom Sara Caswell\, and he is featured on over 60 recordings as a keyboardist\, vocalist\, composer/arranger\, or producer\, and in performance as band member for such artists as the New York Voices\, Luciana Souza\, and David Thorne Scott. As an artist he embraces the history of the styles in which he works\, while seeking connections between them as a way of expressing a personal musical vision\, characterized by lush harmonies\, the exploration of the line between composition and improvisation\, and an ever-present sense of humor. His works have been recorded by Robin McKelle\, Kim Nazarian\, and by Jazz All-State and College ensembles around the world. \nMarshall Wood (bass) was born in Omaha\, Nebraska\, raised in Washington\, D.C.\, and moved to New England in 1979\, where he quickly became one of the most sought after bassists in the area. His reputation as a swinging and sensitive musician landed him recording dates with Anita O’Day\, Monty Alexander\, Tommy Flanagan\, Dave McKenna\, Ruby Braff\, Scott Hamilton\, and Gray Sargent. Marshall Wood has enjoyed a comprehensive jazz career working with true jazz masters for over thirty-eight years including multiple performances\, tours and recordings with: Tony Bennett\, Big Joe Turner\, Anita O’Day\, Tony Bennett\, Joe Pass\, Gene Bertoncini\, Gray Sargent\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Clark Terry\, Ruby Braff\, Urbie Green\, Phil Wilson\, Al Cohn\, Bud Freeman\, Scott Hamilton\, Warren Vache\, Randy Brecker\, Tommy Flanaghan\, Monty Alexander\, Makoto Ozone\, Nelson Riddle\, Ralph Sharon\, Phil Woods\, Joe Williams\, Dorothy Donegan\, Marian McPartland and a host of others. \nLes Harris Jr.(drums) is a 1983 graduate of the Berklee College of Music and is currently a faculty member at the University of New Hampshire\, the University of Southern Maine\, and Phillips Exeter Academy. Les is the son of retired Berklee College of Music professor and drummer Les Harris Sr. and he began playing the drums at a young age under the tutelage of his father.  He was sitting in with jazz greats\, Herb Pomeroy\, Phil Wilson\, John LaPorta\, and Teddy Wilson by the time he was 14 and began playing professionally at 15 with Annie Bosteels’ trio. While attending Berklee\, Les studied with Joe Hunt and Robert Kaufman and upon graduation studied with legendary drummer and educator Alan Dawson. From 1983-1996\, Les was the drummer with the jazz vocal group\, “The Ritz”\, appearing on seven recordings and performing worldwide including engagements at The Sea Jazz Festival in Finland\, The Blue Note Jazz Clubs in Tokyo\, Fukuoka\, Jakarta and NYC\, The New Morning Club in Paris\, The Village Vanguard and the Newport Jazz Festival in Japan. Les also toured with the Artie Shaw Orchestra\,(under the direction of Dick Johnson)\, saxophonist Scott Hamilton\, (including performances at The Subway Club in Cologne and the Montreal Jazz Festival)\, and worked with Diana Krall‘s trio in Boston throughout the early 90’s. Les was a longtime member of the Tommy Gallant Trio\, the Paul Broadnax Trio and has played with some of the best known artists in jazz\, including Clark Terry\, Milt Jackson\, Phil Woods\, Art Farmer\, Annie Ross\, Hank Jones\, Milt Hinton\, Ray Brown\, Marian McPartland\, Jimmy Heath\,  James Moody\, Mark Murphy\, Sheila Jordan and Bobby Watson. \nJeff Stout  is one of the finest and busiest freelance jazz trumpeters in the New England area. A Boston area native\, has played solo trumpet and recorded with the great “Buddy Rich Band”\, Gary Burton\, and Al Kooper and has appeared with such jazz greats as Mel Torme’\, Buddy Tate\, James Williams\, Tony Bennett\, Rosemary Clooney\, Joe Lovano\, Curtis Fuller\, John Scofield and Kurt Elling. \nDanny Harrington (Baritone Sax)  recently retired as a Professor at Berklee College of Music\, a position he held since 1978. Danny is the second member of the faculty to be given the title of Professor Emeritus. He was a member of the college’s Harmony Department\, which teaches the theory of American popular music from the early 20th century to the present. Danny has been teaching and performing in the New England area since 1978. Before joining the faculty at Berklee College\, Danny toured with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Morrow. Since then he has performed with Nick Brignola\, Gary Burton\, Herb Pomeroy\, Gary Smulyan\, Joe Lovano\, Roger Rosenberg as well as leading his own group since 1980. Danny has recorded three CD’s as a leader and continues to perform throughout the New England area with his quartet\, duo and as a solo clinician. \nJohn Baboian (guitar) has been on the faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston since 1980.  Before beginning his teaching career at Berklee\, he received a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Berklee and later a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory. His compositions and arrangements have been heard on television shows “Walker\, Texas Ranger”\, UPN’s “Seven Days”\, ABC’s “All My Children”\, HBO’s “The Soprano’s”\, and others. He has shared the stage with Tom Jones\, Gary Burton\, Alan Dawson\, Joe Lovano\, Bob Moses\, Herb Pomeroy\, Esperanza Spalding\, Leni Stern\, Phil Wilson\, Warren Vache and many others. John has been a featured performer on over 20 recordings in a variety of musical styles.  Recent recordings include performances with “The Boston Big Band”\, “The World Leaders”\, “The Black Sea Salsa Band”.  Under his own leadership\, John has released The “Be-Bop” Guitars & More! (2000) and “Freshly Painted Blues” (2007)\, featuring his all-faculty guitar ensemble from Berklee called The “Be-Bop” Guitars.  He recently returned from South Africa where his band played at the Cape Town Jazz Festival. \nSam Spear (alto sax) is a woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and music educator. In addition to her own group\, she regularly performs with the Imagine Orchestra directed by Bill Banfield\, the Michelle Tucker Quintet\, the Mad Monkfish Orchestra directed by Peter Kenagy\, and the New England Jazz Collaborative\, among others. She also leads an active life as a composer and arranger with works being performed by groups including the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble\, Imagine Orchestra\, the New England Jazz Collaborative\, and Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra. She writes works for a variety of instrumentations\, styles\, and experience levels with nearly 100 of her charts available on her sheet music store. Spear is a professor at Berklee College of Music where she teaches in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department and Five-Week Summer Performance Program\, as well as an adjunct faculty member at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Longy School of Music of Bard College. Gender equality in the jazz community has been a focus of Spear’s efforts. She serves on the board of Jazzhers\, a non-profit “committed to shaping the future of jazz by helping young women and non-binary musicians become connected and feel empowered within the jazz community.” She presented her lecture Mary Lou Williams in the Age of #MeToo at the 2019 IAWM and FT&M15 joint conference. Her advocacy work has been featured in Downbeat Magazine’s February 2019 issue and in a news story on Boston’s local NPR station\, WBUR. Spear co-founded Women in Jazz Collective\, a student-run organization at Berklee College of Music with the mission of empowering female and non-binary jazz musicians. Spear holds a Master of Music in jazz saxophone performance from New England Conservatory and a Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance and jazz composition from Berklee College of Music\, where she attended on a Presidential Scholarship. \n\n\n2:30 pm Seacoast Big Band \nThe Seacoast Big Band has entertained audiences in New England for more than 40 years. Based in Durham\, NH\, the band features outstanding performers and educators from up and down the I-95 corridor and regularly performs with internationally recognized guest artists. Dr. Nathan Jorgensen is the musical director of the longstanding organization and was proceeded in that role by Dave Seiler. \n  \n\n3:45 pm Consuelo Candelaria\, Ron Savage\, Ron Mahdi trio with special guest Drika Overton\n\nConsuelo Candelaria-Barry is an acclaimed jazz pianist and composer\, showcasing an extraordinary legacy of performances and recordings. From endearing audiences at the Panama and Cambridge Jazz Festival’s with the Ron Savage trio with Bill Pierce and Bobby Broom\, to contributing to PBS’s Frontline “Unresolved” podcast special with Jason Palmer\, her musical journey resonates with diverse populations. Noteworthy recordings include collaborations with Paula Cole “Ballads”\, and the acclaimed “Last Sunday Morning” which received praise by the Boston Globe\, affirming her artistry.\nConsuelo’s collaborations span the gamut of jazz luminaries — from Lewis Nash to Billy Hart and Tia Fuller– culminating in performances worldwide\, including a distinguished shows for the Presidents of Costa Rica and Thailand. As a Berklee College professor\, she grooms aspiring musicians while earning accolades like the grand prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. With a forthcoming 2024 release and a reputation hailed by jazz giants like Donald Brown\, Consuelo continues to shape the jazz landscape\, blending virtuosity\, innovation\, and an unwavering passion for music. \n \nAn acclaimed drummer with a special focus on jazz and blues\, Ron Savage has performed in 48 U.S. states and in 46 countries with a wide array of artists\, including James Moody\, Clark Terry\, Curtis Fuller\, Mulgrew Miller\, and Nnenna Freelon. He also has extensive professional experience in television\, studio production\, film\, and music therapy. He has served as president of the All Dorchester Sports & Leadership program and as a board member for the Multicultural Arts Center in Cambridge. Additionally\, he founded the Cambridge Jazz Festival\, the Johnny Hodges Scholarship Fund\, and the Ron Savage Music Academy\, which is committed to providing inner-city youth with affordable music lessons and instruments.\nSavage graduated from Berklee in 1984 with a degree in performance. \n  \nRon Mahdi is a bassist\, recording artist\, clinician and Professor at Berklee College of Music. He has performed with such artists as Chet Baker\, Bill Pierce\, Donald Brown\, Kevin Eubanks\, Jeff Watts\, Roy Hargrove\, James Williams\, Milt Jackson\, Lennie White\, Art Farmer\, George Coleman\, Little Jimmy Scott\, Kenwood Dennard\, Ronnie Gill\, Ralph Peterson Jr and Stanley Jordan. He has toured Europe\, Asia\, Central America and the USA with Roy Haynes\, Donald Byrd\, Nnenna Freelon and Teodross Avery. He has recorded extensively\, including recordings by Jay Branford\, Consuelo Candelaria\, Ron Gill\, Louise\nGrasmere\, Ferdinando Argenti\, Daryl Lowery\, Yoron Israel and Walter Beasley. His own recording will be released shortly. \nwith special guest Drika Overton\n \nDrika Overton’s career has spanned over 35 years and includes work as a performer\, teacher\, choreographer\, producer\, and presenter. In 2010 she founded The Dance Hall\, Kittery as a multi-faceted performing arts and educational venue in Maine. \nOver the years Drika created and directed the internationally recognized Portsmouth Percussive Dance Festival\, and MaD Theatricals\, a unique collaboration of nationally and internationally recognized jazz and tap artists that created the critically acclaimed productions Clara’s Dream a jazz nutcracker\, and Music Hall Follies: A Vaudeville in 9 Acts with special guest artists Bill Irwin and Fayard Nicholas. Since 1990 she has produced and performed in concerts to promote jazz and tap to wide audiences\nthroughout the region. \nIn 2003 Drika created The Portsmouth Vaudeville Project\, a community project that included the Intergenerational Jazz Project and documentary\, as well as the documentary 4 Theatres: Remembering Portsmouth in the Age of Vaudeville which aired on NH Public Television and at film festivals around the country. \nDrika has shared the stage with such acclaimed artists as Savion Glover\, Jimmy Slyde\, Buster Brown\, Brenda Bufalino\, Dianne Walker\, and Keith Terry. She has been a featured soloist at the Duke Theater in New York as part of the New York City Tap Festival; the Southeastern TapExplosion in Atlanta; RhythmExplosion\, Bozeman\, MT; the Bates Dance Festival; the New England Artist’s Congress; The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange Shipyard Project; on Public Television; and at numerous jazz clubs\, concerts\, and festivals. \nDrika has received four Spotlight on the Arts Awards from the Seacoast Newspapers as Best Dancer and for Best Dance Production for Clara’s Dream a jazz nutcracker\, a production also featured in the BBC documentary “Fascinating Rhythms.” She has received an Artist Fellowship and New Works grants from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts as well as grants from the Greater Piscataqua Community Foundation\, Art Builds Community! funded by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund\, and The New England Foundation for the Arts. In 2007 she was awarded the New Hampshire Governor’s Arts Award for Distinguished Arts Leadership. \nAlso in 2007 Drika was selected to participate in the first New England Dance Lab\, a Regional Dance Development Initiative of the National Dance Project\, and New England Presenters commissioned her and composer Paul Arslanian\, with support from the New England Foundation for the Arts\, to create a new touring project. Off the Beaten Path: A Jazz & Tap Odyssey was created in collaboration with Brenda Bufalino and Josh Hilberman and toured New England in 2008-2009. \nDrika has taught master classes and residencies at schools\, colleges and universities\, studios and festivals throughout the United States. She was commissioned to teach and choreograph work for dance companies at Rhode Island College in Providence and at Auburn University in Alabama. \n  \n\n  \nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/41st-annual-seacoast-jazz-festival
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Snail Mail with Greg Freeman
DESCRIPTION:On her 2018 debut album Lush\, seventeen-year-old Lindsey Jordan sang “I’m in full control / I’m not lost / Even when it’s love / Even when it’s not”. Her natural ability to be many things at once resonated with a lot of people. The contradiction of confidence and vulnerability\, power and delicacy\, had the impact of a wrecking ball when put to tape. It was an impressive and unequivocal career-making moment for Jordan. \nOn Valentine\, her sophomore album out November 5th on Matador\, Lindsey solidifies and defines this trajectory in a blaze of glory. In 10 songs\, written over 2019-2020 by Jordan alone\, we are taken on an adrenalizing odyssey of genuine originality in an era in which “indie” music has been reduced to gentle\, homogenous pop composed mostly by ghost writers. Made with careful precision\, Valentine shows an artist who has chosen to take her time. The reference points are broad and psychically stirring\, while the lyrics build masterfully on the foundation set by Jordan’s first record to deliver a deeper understanding of heartbreak. \nOn “Ben Franklin”\, the second single of the album\, Jordan sings “Moved on\, but nothing feels true / Sometimes I hate her just for not being you / Post rehab I’ve been feeling so small / I miss your attention\, I wish I could call”. It’s here that she mourns a lost love\, conceding the true nature of a fleeting romantic tie-up and ultimately\, referencing a stay in a recovery facility in Arizona. This 45-day interlude followed issues stemming from a young life colliding with sudden fame and success. Since she was not allowed to bring her instruments or recording equipment\, Jordan began tabulating the new album arrangements on paper solely out of memory and imagination. It was after this choice to take radical action that Valentine really took its unique shape. \nJordan took her newfound sense of clarity and calm to Durham\, North Carolina\, along with the bones of a new album. Here she worked with Brad Cook (Bon Iver\, Waxahatchee). For all the album’s vastness and gravity\, it was in this small home studio that Jordan and Cook chipped away over the winter of early 2021 at co-producing a dynamic collection of genre-melding new songs\, finishing it triumphantly in the spring. They were assisted by longtime bandmates Ray Brown and Alex Bass\, as well as engineer Alex Farrar\, with a live string section added later at Spacebomb Studios in Richmond. \nLeaning more heavily into samples and synthesizers\, the album hinges on a handful of remarkably untraditional pop songs. The first few seconds of opener and title track ‘Valentine’ see whispered voice and eerie sci-fi synth erupt into a stadium-sized\, endorphin-rush of a chorus that is an overwhelming statement of intent. “Ben Franklin”\, “Forever (Sailing)” and “Madonna” take imaginative routes to the highest peaks of catchiness. Jordan has always sung with a depth of intensity and conviction\, and the climactic pop moments on Valentine are delivered with such a tenet and a darkness and a beauty that’s noisy and guttural\, taking on the singularity that usually comes from a veteran artist. \nAs captivating as the synth-driven songs are\, it’s the more delicate moments like “Light Blue”\, “c.et. al.” and “Mia” that distill the albums range and depth. “Baby blue\, I’m so behind / Can’t make sense of the faces in and out of my life / Whirling above our daily routines / Both buried in problems\, baby\, honestly” Jordan sings on “c. et. al.” with a devastating certainty. These more ethereal\, dextrously finger-picked folk songs peppered in throughout the album are nuanced in their vocal delivery and confident in their intricate arrangement. They come in like a breath of air\, a moment to let the mind wander\, but quickly drown the listener in their melodic alchemy and lyrical punch. \nThe album is rounded out radiantly by guitar-driven rock songs like “Automate”\, “Glory” and “Headlock”. Reminiscent of Lush but with a marked tonal shift\, Jordan again shows her prowess as a guitar player with chorus-y leads and rhythmic\, wall-of-sound riffs. “Headlock” highlights this pivot with high-pitched dissonance and celestially affected lead parts – “Can’t go out I’m tethered to / Another world where we’re together / Are you lost in it too?”\, she sings with grit and fatigue\, building so poignantly on her sturdy foundation of out-and-out melancholy. On Valentine\, we are taken 100 miles deeper into the world Jordan created with Lush\, led through passageways and around dark corners\, landing somewhere we never dreamed existed. \nToday\, in the wake of recording Valentine\, Jordan is focused on trying to continue healing without slowing down. The album comes in the midst of so much growth\, in the fertile soil of a harrowing bottom-out. On the heels of life-altering success\, a painful breakup and 6 weeks in treatment\, Jordan appears vibrant and sharp. “Mia\, don’t cry / I love you forever / But I gotta grow up now / No I can’t keep holding onto you anymore” she sings on the album closer “Mia”. She sings softly but her voice cuts through like a hacksaw. The song is lamenting a lost love\, saying a somber goodbye\, and it closes the door on a bitter cold season for Jordan. Leaving room for a long and storied path\, Valentine is somehow a jolt and a lovebuzz all at once. \n– Katie Crutchfield \n \n\nwith Greg Freeman\n“Greg Freeman deals in biblical deluges\, apocalyptic fever dreams\, Floridian miscreants\, and green mountain malaise. On his excellent debut LP “I Looked Out\,” Gregs’s voice takes center stage\, creaking\, crooning\, and cutting through clouds of static. The songs are linked together by a palpable urgency\, whether it is the punch-in-the-face\, careening momentum of “Tower\,” the country-gazing guitar squall of “Souvenir Heart\,” or the singalong finale of “Palms.” Careful arrangements and production choices bring out the best of the 7-piece band that ornament the album with pedal steel\, horns\, eerie strings\, and tape warbles. Greg’s strong narrative songwriting is equally effective chronicling the demise of a 1920s ocean liner as it is documenting his own interpersonal uncertainties. The sounds on the record conjure up the feeling of driving around Chittenden County in the middle of winter\, high beams on\, slush on the floor mats. It’s hard for me to imagine a more promising debut record\, and I can’t wait to see where this band goes next.” – Garrett Linck \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/snail-mail
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Beatles Fest featuring The Walrus
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nThe Walrus is a consortium of Portland\, ME based musicians who come together through a shared love of Beatles music\, including solo material. All members are active recording and touring artists who were all recently featured in a Rolling Stone article which highlighted Portland’s ambitious music scene. The goal of The Walrus is to translate Beatles recordings as accurately as possible in a live show setting. No wigs\, no accents\, and a little bit too loud. \n \n  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/beatles-fest-featuring-the-walrus
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T200000
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SUMMARY:Wonka
DESCRIPTION:Wonka\nThursday\, August 29 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nDiscover how Willy became… \n  \nWith dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate\, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/wonka
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Brandy Clark with Wyn and the White Light
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \nA GRAMMY and CMA Award-winner\, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. In the midst of yet another landmark year\, Clark won Best Americana Performance at this year’s 66th GRAMMY Awards for her song “Dear Insecurity\,” featuring 11x GRAMMY-winner Brandi Carlile — Clark’s first GRAMMY win. The song is from Clark’s self-titled album\, which was produced by Carlile and features her most personal songwriting to date. Released to overwhelming critical acclaim\, Brandy Clark landed on several “Best of 2023” lists including NPR Music\, Billboard\, Rolling Stone\, Variety\, Los Angeles Times and Forbes\, who calls the album “an Americana Masterpiece.” Additionally\, Variety praises\, “further clarifies that she’s one of America’s treasures” and Billboard declares\, “Clark continues to convey her inexorable talents as both a song-crafter and vocal interpreter.” In addition to her work as a solo artist\, Clark has written songs such as “A Beautiful Noise\,” the GRAMMY-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys\, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” She also composed the music and lyrics for the hit musical comedy\, Shucked\, alongside her longtime collaborator\, Shane McAnally. With the show\, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards and was nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Tony Awards\, with Shucked receiving nine Tony nominations overall last year. \n \n  \n\nwith Wyn and the White Light\nWyn and the White Light is the pomegranate-infused haunted-soul-rock band led by two-time ‘Female Performer of the Year’ New England Music Award (NEMA) nominee Wyn Doran. Wyn is no stranger to the New England music scene\, receiving numerous NEMA nominations for her solo music\, opening for acts including Rhett Miller and Giant Rooks\, and working closely with Ben Folds at songwriting retreats. With the addition of Lucia Jean (bass/vocals) and Heidi Tierney (drums/vocals)\, Wyn has expanded into a new electric chapter with the White Light. The trio’s live act has taken flight: weaving primal\, haunting energy with “blackened\, burning candor (Deli Magazine)\,” and selling out numerous Boston shows in their first year. \nAll members of the band have faced their mortality in the wake of medical trauma\, uniting to lift the message of Wyn’s songs which confront the experience of living with chronic illness and strength found in adversity. The trio’s debut 10-song LP entitled ‘Luck” takes listeners on a journey through the divine feminine and near death experience. The album is quickly catching attention from press around the globe\, called “an absorbing and intriguing piece of art that leaves a lasting impression” by Rival Magazine along with “easily one of the best debuts of the year” by Rock and Roll Fables. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/brandy-clark
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T200000
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SUMMARY:Casablanca
DESCRIPTION:Casablanca\nSunday\, September 1 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nWhere Love Cuts as Deep as a Dagger! \n  \nA cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco. \n  \n \n  \nJoin host Jeannie MacDonald for a special pre-film introduction to Casablanca starting at 8 PM\nHere’s looking at you\, Casablanca – one of the greatest movies ever made.\nHumphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman play star-crossed lovers in the classic film that won Oscars for Best Picture\, Director and Screenplay. Join us as we relive the timeless magic of this legendary romance. \nWith host Jeannie MacDonald \nJeannie began her career as a producer at two Boston TV stations.\nAfter moving to Los Angeles\, Jeannie wrote marketing copy for Paramount\nTelevision and Warner Bros.\, and humor pieces for The Washington Post\,\nChicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times. Jeannie hosts classic films around\nNew England\, writes the Classic Hollywood blog at JeannieMacDonald.com\,\nand lives in Portsmouth with her husband John Stromgren.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/casablanca
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T140000
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SUMMARY:Portsmouth's Picnic in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth’s 2nd annual Community Picnic\, AKA Residents’ Day\, is a fun outdoor event at Prescott Park. \nBring your chairs/blankets and picnic lunch to hang out with friends and neighbors. Toss a Frisbee\, play cornhole\, and have fun playing lawn games provided by Portsmouth Rec. Enjoy live music and a special community day in the park! \nWhile the event is free\, food will be for sale at The Prop\, our online kitchen and concession stand. \nFree parking at Peirce Island – shuttle bus available for those who need a ride. \nFor more information\, visit: portsnh.co/recreation. \n\nFeaturing LIVE MUSIC on the Wilcox Main Stage\n11:30am | O’Donnell | Klaxton | Clark \nPhoto Credit: Michael Winters\nThree of the Seacoast’s most versatile musicians present their most heavy-hitting and grooving project to date. Featuring Chris Klaxton and James Clark on drums and bass respectively\, and Taylor O’Donnell on keyboards\, guitar and vocals\, this trio’s repertoire ranges from classic jazz standards to unique interpretations of popular rock\, folk\, R&B favorites\, and also features a collection of O’Donnell’s original songs. From the eclectic soundscape of Bjork’s electronica to throwback 90s R&B\, the result is Taylor’s distinctive\, powerhouse voice set to a textured tapestry of varying grooves provided by Klaxton & Clark. \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n1pm | The Dapper Gents\nPhoto Credit: Hannah Jenkins Photos\n\nThe Dapper Gents are a folk-rock band from Portland\, ME\, are known for their eclectic mix of popular hits and deeper cuts\, all enriched with vibrant cello solos. They bring a unique twist to pop\, rock\, and folk hits from artists such as Mumford and Sons\, The Pixies\, The Lumineers\, and Alabama Shakes. \n\n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/portsmouths-picnic-in-the-park
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Fairy House Tour
DESCRIPTION:20th Anniversary Fairy House Tour\, Portsmouth\, NH this Fall\nJoin us for the beloved annual family-friendly outdoor event\, Fairy House Tour! \nJoin us for an extra-special edition of this beloved annual family-friendly outdoor event. Come see hundreds of enchanting fairy houses on display on the grounds of the Strawbery Banke Museum\, Governor John Langdon House\, Prescott Park Arts Festival and the Gundalow waterfront. Plus\, enjoy fairy-inspired performances by the Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater\, The Players’ Ring and New Hampshire Theatre Project throughout the weekend.  \nMore fun\, food and family activities than you ever imagined!  \nDon’t miss the 2024 edition of the Fairy House Tour this fall which will feature an opening day fairy parade\, 20th Anniversary fairy book and photo display and LIVE creation of a fairy house sculpture for permanent display in downtown Portsmouth.   \nBuy ahead and save! \nGet Your Tickets Now \nTickets are valid for entry on either Saturday\, September 21 or Sunday\, September 22. Each Fairy House Tour ticket includes admission to each historic museum and their grounds. This is a rain or shine event. Entrance to Prescott Park is always free and open to all. \n \n \n \n \n\n\nGet Your Tickets Now\n\n\n\nA Special Fairy House Presentation\nOn the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage\n\n \nSouthern New Hampshire Dance Theatre will perform a 20 minute excerpt of their original Fairy Dance Ballet\, inspired by and initially in collaboration with Tracy Kane\, author of the Fairy House Book Series.  \nPerformances on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage will be at \n11am\, 12pm\, 1pm\, and 2pm\n \n\n \nSouthern New Hampshire Dance Theater (SNHDT) was founded in 1996 and has quickly become the most well-respected dance school in the New England area. Our school is known for its outstanding Pre-Professional dance program and performing company – Southern NH Youth Ballet.  SNHDT’s highly skilled faculty is committed to providing students with quality dance training in a caring and nurturing environment.\n \n \n \nThe Performing Company (SNHYB) was established in 1998 by Artistic Director Patricia Lavoie\, Southern NH Youth Ballet is the official performing company of Southern NH Dance Theater and has been educating dancers and inspiring audiences throughout New Hampshire for more than fifteen years.  Since 2001\, the Youth Ballet has been the resident Nutcracker performing company at the historic Palace Theatre in Manchester\, NH. During this time\, the New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra and the Palace Theatre Festival Orchestra have accompanied the Youth Ballet.\n\nBy providing young dancers with quality dance training and unique performing opportunities\, the Youth Ballet continues to inspire youth in the community\, fostering their artistic growth and enriching their lives. Southern NH Youth Ballet is proud to be the only company from New Hampshire to join RDA Northeast. \n\n  \n\n \n  \nThe Youth Ballet presents three major performances throughout the year: The Nutcracker\, a Spring Performance in April and the school’s Year-End Performance in May. Graduates of Southern NH Youth Ballet have been contracted with professional companies and productions including Joffrey Ballet\, Cincinnati Ballet\, Richmond Ballet\, Ballet Austin\, Nevada Ballet Theatre\, The Metropolitan Opera\, Sacramento Ballet\, Suzanne Farrell Ballet\, Walkerdance\, Gus Giordano\, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/fairy-house-tour
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Fairy House Tour
DESCRIPTION:20th Anniversary Fairy House Tour\, Portsmouth\, NH this Fall\nJoin us for the beloved annual family-friendly outdoor event\, Fairy House Tour! \nJoin us for an extra-special edition of this beloved annual family-friendly outdoor event. Come see hundreds of enchanting fairy houses on display on the grounds of the Strawbery Banke Museum\, Governor John Langdon House\, Prescott Park Arts Festival and the Gundalow waterfront. Plus\, enjoy fairy-inspired performances by the Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater\, The Players’ Ring and New Hampshire Theatre Project throughout the weekend.  \nMore fun\, food and family activities than you ever imagined!  \nDon’t miss the 2024 edition of the Fairy House Tour this fall which will feature an opening day fairy parade\, 20th Anniversary fairy book and photo display and LIVE creation of a fairy house sculpture for permanent display in downtown Portsmouth.   \nBuy ahead and save! \nGet Your Tickets Now \nTickets are valid for entry on either Saturday\, September 21 or Sunday\, September 22. Each Fairy House Tour ticket includes admission to each historic museum and their grounds. This is a rain or shine event. Entrance to Prescott Park is always free and open to all. \n \n \n \n \n\n\nGet Your Tickets Now\n\n\n\nA Special Fairy House Presentation\nOn the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage\n\n \nSouthern New Hampshire Dance Theatre will perform a 20 minute excerpt of their original Fairy Dance Ballet\, inspired by and initially in collaboration with Tracy Kane\, author of the Fairy House Book Series.  \nPerformances on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage will be at \n11am\, 12pm\, 1pm\, and 2pm\n \n\n \nSouthern New Hampshire Dance Theater (SNHDT) was founded in 1996 and has quickly become the most well-respected dance school in the New England area. Our school is known for its outstanding Pre-Professional dance program and performing company – Southern NH Youth Ballet.  SNHDT’s highly skilled faculty is committed to providing students with quality dance training in a caring and nurturing environment.\n \n \n \nThe Performing Company (SNHYB) was established in 1998 by Artistic Director Patricia Lavoie\, Southern NH Youth Ballet is the official performing company of Southern NH Dance Theater and has been educating dancers and inspiring audiences throughout New Hampshire for more than fifteen years.  Since 2001\, the Youth Ballet has been the resident Nutcracker performing company at the historic Palace Theatre in Manchester\, NH. During this time\, the New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra and the Palace Theatre Festival Orchestra have accompanied the Youth Ballet.\n\nBy providing young dancers with quality dance training and unique performing opportunities\, the Youth Ballet continues to inspire youth in the community\, fostering their artistic growth and enriching their lives. Southern NH Youth Ballet is proud to be the only company from New Hampshire to join RDA Northeast. \n\n  \n\n \n  \nThe Youth Ballet presents three major performances throughout the year: The Nutcracker\, a Spring Performance in April and the school’s Year-End Performance in May. Graduates of Southern NH Youth Ballet have been contracted with professional companies and productions including Joffrey Ballet\, Cincinnati Ballet\, Richmond Ballet\, Ballet Austin\, Nevada Ballet Theatre\, The Metropolitan Opera\, Sacramento Ballet\, Suzanne Farrell Ballet\, Walkerdance\, Gus Giordano\, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/fairy-house-tour-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:16th Annual New Hampshire Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:  \nGet Tickets to NH Brewfest \nTHE 16TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE BREWFEST\nHeld on the beautiful grounds of Cisco Brewers Portsmouth\, New Hampshire Brewfest is back in 2024! \nA partnership between Prescott Park Arts Festival\, the New England District of the Master Brewers Association of Americas (MBAA)\, Cisco Brewers Portsmouth and WHEB. New Hampshire’s premiere event for craft brewers from throughout New England and beyond. Proceeds from this event support both an MBAA scholarship fund and Prescott Park Arts Festival. \nAbout Us\nThe New Hampshire Brewfest is a beer festival put on BY brewers FOR Beer Fans! New England craft breweries\, food trucks and a great cause. Fundraising for Prescott Park Arts Festival and the New England District of the Master Brewers Association of Americas.  \nAdmission includes entry to the session specified on your ticket\, beer samples from nearly 50 breweries\, and live DJ and festivities. Food is not included but is available for purchase. \nVIP: $80 – Noon to 4:30pm\, *early access\, commemorative Brewfest drinkware \nGA: $60 – 1pm to 4:30pm \nDesignated Driver: $20 for those that want to support their loved ones that love beer (entry only along with food & non-alcoholic drink vouchers) \n*Please Note: taps down occurs at 4PM and/or no beer will be served between 4-4:30pm. \nNOTE: ONLINE SALES END AT 9AM ON OCTOBER 12TH. HOWEVER\, WALK UP SALES ARE STILL AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. \nSame day admission increases by $10 when purchasing onsite. \n  \nBrewfest Rules\nAll are welcome at New Hampshire Brewfest.  We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Violators will be promptly removed from the premises with no refunds. We create an intentionally inclusive space for all regardless of race\, color\, national origin\, gender\, gender identity\, gender presentation\, sexual orientation\, age\, body size\, disability\, appearance\, religion\, citizenship\, economic status\, and any other cast of individuals protected from discrimination. Thank you for being a kind and considerate member of our community. Enjoy the day responsibly.  \n\nAges 21+ only / Valid ID Required\, No newborns\, infants\, toddlers\, or kiddos of any kind – no one under 21.\nTicket admits one to the session specified on the ticket ONLY. (VIP or GA)\nTicket Sales are FINAL – No refunds / exchanges. No re-entry.\nEvent is Rain or Shine outside (under tents) in brewery’s backyard.\nDress: prepare for the weather as there is NO Re-entry.\nNo smoking on the premises.\nSeating: General admission festival-style\, feel free to bring a blanket or folding chair. No tents.\nNo outside food & beverage allowed. (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)\nNo pets.\nBags are subject to search.\nCash and Credit Sales day of fest (note NO re-entry to event\, so prepare before entering)\n\nSampling Rules & Suggestions\n\nOnce admitted\, you are free to sample any of the brews.\nSamples are poured in a BrewFest provided sampler cup.\nTaps down at 4pm.\nIf you don’t enjoy the sample\, ask the brewer to dump it—no biggie.\nPlease sample responsibly. SAMPLING TIPS.\nAny persons visibly intoxicated or under the influence will be ejected.\nCome by bus\, trolley\, taxi\, or carpool\, PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE.\n\nCheck out the Official Brewfest Website \n  \n  \nNH BREWFEST SITE MAP
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/16th-annual-new-hampshire-brew-fest
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Portsmouth\, 35 Corporate Drive\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
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SUMMARY:97.5 WOKQ CHOWDER FESTIVAL SUMMER KICK-OFF
DESCRIPTION:It’s BACK! \nThe 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival Summer Kick-off\, presented by Avery Insurance\, returns to Prescott Park Arts Festival for its 38th year. Held on the first Saturday of June\, this staple of summer in Portsmouth\, NH kicks-off festivities for Prescott Park Arts Festival’s Summer Season! \nJoin in the fun of the Chowder Festival with some of your favorite local restaurants serving-up mouthwatering chowder in Prescott Park. Check out the complimentary live music\, kid-friendly activities\, and grab an ice cream from the Prop. \nThis community event is always a great time from 11:30 am until the chowder runs out. \nThe Summer Kick-Off side of the park is free and open to all. \nATTENTION PASSHOLDERS\nA CHANGE for this year’s Chowder Festival! \nBuy one ticket for just $20 and get one ticket FREE. In a departure from past years\, tickets to this popular Arts Festival fundraiser will now be offered to passholders on a limited buy one\, get one free (BOGO) basis.\nDID YOU KNOW? Chowder Festival is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for the Arts Festival. \nThank you for your understanding and support! \n \n \nThis taste-testing affair has become a New England institution for chowder lovers in the tri-state region. An impeccable roster of amazing restaurants throughout the seacoast join us to introduce their delicious chowder recipes to compete for the Best Chowder title and to take home the Golden Ladle! Recipes in the past have included Smoked Scallop Chowder\, Manhattan Chowder\, Vegetarian Chowder\, Corn Chowder and Spicy Seafood Chowder. We can’t wait to see what they come up with this year! PLUS you can pre-order delicious oysters from Virgin Oyster Company.  \n \nChowder not your thing or just want to hang out after? We have plenty of space for you to enjoy family friendly fun in the park. Best part – the Park is always free and open to all. We are planning lots of fun and exciting entertainment for the whole fam like a tie-dying station; giant lawn games like connect four\, corn hole\, and Jenga; face painting. We will also offer complimentary live music featuring local talent and a fun raffle with some incredible prizes. People can grab delicious favorites like ice cream\, fresh squeezed lemonade\, hush puppies\, and more from The Prop\, the onsite kitchen and concessions stand. \n\nWho will win the Golden Ladle this year?\n  \n \n🍲 Who’s Stirring the Pot This Year? \nFrom fan favorites to exciting newcomers\, this year’s lineup is packed with flavor: \n\n\nBuoy Shack – Fresh seafood and coastal charm \n\n\nCheese Louise – Inventive\, corn chowder twists \n\n\nFisherman’s Catch Restaurant – Classic clam chowder from a Wells institution \n\n\nOld Ferry Landing – A Portsmouth staple with waterfront flair \n\n\nRiver House – Nine-time People’s Choice winner serving up seafood chowder \n\n\nRye Harbor Lobster Pound – Straight from the harbor to your spoon with their iconic fluffy chowder\, lobster bisque \n\n\nSALT Kitchen & Bar – Last year’s Judge’s Choice winner with a yummy clam chowder \n\n\nThe Library Restaurant – Elegant clam chowder from a historic location \n\n\nThe Prop – Festival comfort food favorites delivering a gluten free chowder \n\n\nThe Wilder – Inventive gastropub flavors \n\n\nThe York River Landing – Hearty\, family-style clam chowder \n\n\nTwo-Fifty Market – Locally sourced\, bold and fresh clam chowder \n\n\nWhen Pigs Fly Sourdough Breads – New in 2025! Local bakery magic is the perfect pairing with all of the chowders of the day \n\n\nVirgin Oyster Company – Fresh-shucked oysters all day (pre-order yours!) \n\n\n\nThis years Judges! \nJay Krecklow of Ohana Kitchen\, Portsmouth Mayor Deaglan McEachern and Lori McEachern\, Tod O’Dowd of Avery Insurance\, Ginny Brophey of 97.5 WOKQ\, and Ben Wheeler of Piscataqua Savings Bank. \nPlus NEW in 2025! We will have a Kids’ Choice Award for the best chowder! \nKid Judges: Sebastian Finnegan and Carson Curtis (the actors playing Fletcher in this year’s Signature Musical: Disney’s Freaky Friday!)\, Miles Frank (our Director of Development’s son)\, Ternan and Aurelia McEachern (Portsmouth Mayor’s daughters)\, and Rylin and Bradley Loomis (our Bookkeeper’s kids). It’s a family affair! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n🎶 Live on the Wilcox Main Stage: FORESIDE FUNK! \nGet ready to move! Kittery’s own Foreside Funk will bring the heat with a 10-piece horn-powered set filled with classic funk\, soul\, and original grooves. It’s the perfect soundtrack to an afternoon of sunshine and chowder. \n\n  \nTHIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/97-5-wokq-chowder-festival-2025
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series,Movies,Theatre,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 20 – August 10. \nMatinees will be on Friday\, July 4 and Saturday\, July 26 at 1pm.   \nAmerican Sign Language-supported performances will be Sunday\, July 6\, Saturday\, July 12\, Thursday\, July 31\, and Thursday\, August 7.  \nDates and times subject to change. \n\nAbout the Show\nA mother and daughter swap lives in this lively musical about growth\, change\, and the valuable lessons that come from seeing the world through each other’s eyes. \nDisney’s Freaky Friday: The Musical is a lively\, heartwarming story about the complex relationship between a mother\, Katherine\, and her teenage daughter\, Ellie. The two are forced to step into each other’s shoes and learn to appreciate the struggles and strengths that come with their respective roles. \nSet against the backdrop of their chaotic family life\, the musical explores themes of empathy\, understanding\, and the importance of family. As Katherine and Ellie attempt to return to their own bodies\, they discover new perspectives on their relationship and ultimately grow closer\, learning valuable lessons about love\, respect\, and the balance between independence and connection. With catchy songs\, energetic choreography\, and plenty of heart\, Freaky Friday is a story about finding common ground\, no matter how different we seem. \n\nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with catchy songs from this modern hit musical based on the classic book and films. \n\n\n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/disneys-freaky-friday
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 20 – August 10. \nMatinees will be on Friday\, July 4 and Saturday\, July 26 at 1pm.   \nAmerican Sign Language-supported performances will be Sunday\, July 6\, Saturday\, July 12\, Thursday\, July 31\, and Thursday\, August 7.  \nDates and times subject to change. \n\nAbout the Show\nA mother and daughter swap lives in this lively musical about growth\, change\, and the valuable lessons that come from seeing the world through each other’s eyes. \nDisney’s Freaky Friday: The Musical is a lively\, heartwarming story about the complex relationship between a mother\, Katherine\, and her teenage daughter\, Ellie. The two are forced to step into each other’s shoes and learn to appreciate the struggles and strengths that come with their respective roles. \nSet against the backdrop of their chaotic family life\, the musical explores themes of empathy\, understanding\, and the importance of family. As Katherine and Ellie attempt to return to their own bodies\, they discover new perspectives on their relationship and ultimately grow closer\, learning valuable lessons about love\, respect\, and the balance between independence and connection. With catchy songs\, energetic choreography\, and plenty of heart\, Freaky Friday is a story about finding common ground\, no matter how different we seem. \n\nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with catchy songs from this modern hit musical based on the classic book and films. \n\n\n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/disneys-freaky-friday-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 20 – August 10. \nMatinees will be on Friday\, July 4 and Saturday\, July 26 at 1pm.   \nAmerican Sign Language-supported performances will be Sunday\, July 6\, Saturday\, July 12\, Thursday\, July 31\, and Thursday\, August 7.  \nDates and times subject to change. \n\nAbout the Show\nA mother and daughter swap lives in this lively musical about growth\, change\, and the valuable lessons that come from seeing the world through each other’s eyes. \nDisney’s Freaky Friday: The Musical is a lively\, heartwarming story about the complex relationship between a mother\, Katherine\, and her teenage daughter\, Ellie. The two are forced to step into each other’s shoes and learn to appreciate the struggles and strengths that come with their respective roles. \nSet against the backdrop of their chaotic family life\, the musical explores themes of empathy\, understanding\, and the importance of family. As Katherine and Ellie attempt to return to their own bodies\, they discover new perspectives on their relationship and ultimately grow closer\, learning valuable lessons about love\, respect\, and the balance between independence and connection. With catchy songs\, energetic choreography\, and plenty of heart\, Freaky Friday is a story about finding common ground\, no matter how different we seem. \n\nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with catchy songs from this modern hit musical based on the classic book and films. \n\n\n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/disneys-freaky-friday-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T203000
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SUMMARY:Twisters
DESCRIPTION:Twisters\nMonday\, June 23 at Dusk \nRated PG-13 \n  \nChase. Ride. Survive. \n  \nAs storm season intensifies\, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter\, lured back to the open plains after a devastating encounter years prior\, and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/twisters
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Negrito with Lamont Landers
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFantastic Negrito\nThis is Your Music\nFor anyone who ever thought it was over but hoped it wasn’t \n3x GRAMMY® Award-winner Fantastic Negrito releases his highly anticipated new album\, Son of a Broken Man\, on October 18 2024 via his own Storefront Records. The new album sees Fantastic Negrito encapsulating his inimitable style\, from hard-hitting guitar riffs to expressive ballads\, with the unexpected twists that have become his trademark. It stands as one of his most personal works to date\, exploring family\, deception\, and the human desire to hide the true self as he dives deep into the struggle between father and son. \nBorn Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz\, Fantastic Negrito’s story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of music. By now much has been made of Negrito’s unique story – growing up in an orthodox Muslim household\, a doomed major label deal\, the near-fatal car crash that permanently damaged his guitar playing hand—as well as the remarkable redemption arc that began in 2015\, when he won the first-ever NPR Tiny Desk Contest. \nHe has since earned three GRAMMY® Awards for “Best Contemporary Blues Album\,” and shared stages with everyone from Sturgill Simpson to Chris Cornell to Bruce Springsteen. He’s collaborated in the studio with the likes of Sting\, E-40\, and Tank and The Bangas\, performed on countless headline world tours and at festivals such as Lollapalooza\, Glastonbury\, Newport Folk\, and WOMAD\, and founded the Revolution Plantation\, an urban farm aimed at youth education and empowerment. \n \n\nwith Lamont Landers \nBorn and raised in Alabama\, Lamont Landers grew up absorbing the soulful sounds of the South that surrounded him. At the age of 14\, he taught himself how to play guitar\, and\, at the age of 19\, began singing. He spent years quietly honing his talents behind his bedroom doors\, listening to records by Stevie Wonder\, Al Green\, Sly & The Family Stone\, and Ray Charles on repeat. At the age of 22\, a candid video recorded by his sister of Lamont performing the Ray Charles’ classic “Hit the Road Jack” went viral on YouTube and garnered over 400\,000 views overnight. In the summer of 2023\, history repeated itself with similar enthusiastic fan response propelling five Lamont Landers TikTok videos to over 1\,000\,000 views each. A feature on the Bobby Bones nationally syndicated radio show and shoutouts from music tastemakers ranging from Snoop Dogg to Questlove soon followed.  No longer a secret of North Alabama\, Lamont will be touring throughout North America in 2024. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/fantastic-negrito
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 20 – August 10. \nMatinees will be on Friday\, July 4 and Saturday\, July 26 at 1pm.   \nAmerican Sign Language-supported performances will be Sunday\, July 6\, Saturday\, July 12\, Thursday\, July 31\, and Thursday\, August 7.  \nDates and times subject to change. \n\nAbout the Show\nA mother and daughter swap lives in this lively musical about growth\, change\, and the valuable lessons that come from seeing the world through each other’s eyes. \nDisney’s Freaky Friday: The Musical is a lively\, heartwarming story about the complex relationship between a mother\, Katherine\, and her teenage daughter\, Ellie. The two are forced to step into each other’s shoes and learn to appreciate the struggles and strengths that come with their respective roles. \nSet against the backdrop of their chaotic family life\, the musical explores themes of empathy\, understanding\, and the importance of family. As Katherine and Ellie attempt to return to their own bodies\, they discover new perspectives on their relationship and ultimately grow closer\, learning valuable lessons about love\, respect\, and the balance between independence and connection. With catchy songs\, energetic choreography\, and plenty of heart\, Freaky Friday is a story about finding common ground\, no matter how different we seem. \n\nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with catchy songs from this modern hit musical based on the classic book and films. \n\n\n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/disneys-freaky-friday-4
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Burgess Street Dance 
DESCRIPTION:Burgess Street Dance \n5:30 pm | Friday\, June 27 \n \nBurgess Street Dance began in 2019 when founder\, Anna Fontanes\, had a vision to use her professional dance training and love for children to create a summer dance camp. The camp was a success leading to another camp and by fall there was a demand to begin weekly dance classes. The studio offers ballet\, tap\, and jazz classes for ages 4-12\, as well as master classes for teens and adults. Anna’s dedication to her students is evident in her annual Christmas and spring shows\, as well as local performance opportunities she provides for them. She strives to pass on her love of dance to the next generation\, ensuring they gain invaluable experience and grow as dancers under her guidance. \nAnna Fontanes is an accomplished dancer and dance instructor with a passion for sharing her love of the art form. She earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance performance from Oklahoma City University\, where she honed her skills and laid the foundation for her dance career. During her summers in school\, Anna had the opportunity to work as a dancer in Las Vegas\, where she also received training from the renowned tap legend\, Henry LeTang. \nFollowing her graduation\, Anna pursued her dreams and performed in various cities\, including Los Angeles\, Chicago\, and Branson\, Missouri. She had the privilege of dancing for esteemed artists such as Bobby Vinton and Jim Stafford. Eventually\, Anna found herself in New York City\, where she continued her dance education at Steps and Broadway Dance Center. In tap\, she trained with Michelle Dorrance and Derrick Grant. She performed in several showcases around the city including a Met’s game. \nYears later\, Anna made the decision to relocate to Boston. She joined the Boston Tap Company. Anna had the privilege of performing at renowned venues such as Jacob’s Pillow and even had the honor of opening for the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at the Wang Theater. \nAfter starting a family and raising several children\, Anna’s passion for dance led her to open Burgess Street Dance. \n\nBurgess Street Dance will perform on the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Friday\, June 27 \nprior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/burgess-street-dance-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 20 – August 10. \nMatinees will be on Friday\, July 4 and Saturday\, July 26 at 1pm.   \nAmerican Sign Language-supported performances will be Sunday\, July 6\, Saturday\, July 12\, Thursday\, July 31\, and Thursday\, August 7.  \nDates and times subject to change. \n\nAbout the Show\nA mother and daughter swap lives in this lively musical about growth\, change\, and the valuable lessons that come from seeing the world through each other’s eyes. \nDisney’s Freaky Friday: The Musical is a lively\, heartwarming story about the complex relationship between a mother\, Katherine\, and her teenage daughter\, Ellie. The two are forced to step into each other’s shoes and learn to appreciate the struggles and strengths that come with their respective roles. \nSet against the backdrop of their chaotic family life\, the musical explores themes of empathy\, understanding\, and the importance of family. As Katherine and Ellie attempt to return to their own bodies\, they discover new perspectives on their relationship and ultimately grow closer\, learning valuable lessons about love\, respect\, and the balance between independence and connection. With catchy songs\, energetic choreography\, and plenty of heart\, Freaky Friday is a story about finding common ground\, no matter how different we seem. \n\nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with catchy songs from this modern hit musical based on the classic book and films. \n\n\n\n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/disneys-freaky-friday-5
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Seussical Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Horton the Elephant\, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR.\, a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners\, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Join us for this crowd-pleasing show where the powers of friendship\, loyalty\, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!\n\n\n\n“Oh\, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper!\n  \nPerformers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 7-17 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Seussical Jr. is the culmination of this session with a fully staged public performance on the Arts Festival’s Wilcox Main Stage.  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2025 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. Blankets are roughly 5′ x 5′\, comfortably fitting 2 adults and 1 child.  \nSee you in the park!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-in-seussical-jr
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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