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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!
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T190000
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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
DTEND;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
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T163000
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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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CREATED:20250311T211011Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
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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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CREATED:20250421T154049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T134042Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T190000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T190000
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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-6
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250424T152413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T232134Z
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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-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T160840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131250Z
UID:10000933-1751223600-1751223600@www.prescottpark.org
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-7
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250425T194151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T192329Z
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SUMMARY:The Wild Robot
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Robot\nMonday\, June 30 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nSometimes\, to survive\, you must become more than you were programmed to be. \n  \nFrom DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation\, Peter Brown’s beloved\, award-winning\, #1 New York Times bestseller\, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot–ROZZUM unit 7134\, “Roz” for short–that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings\, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-wild-robot
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250421T175815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T142857Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Beatles Music with Spencer and the Walrus
DESCRIPTION:“The Beatles get a mind blowing tribute.” – Rolling Stone \n\nSpencer and the Walrus has been faithfully recreating the music of The Beatles\, both proper and solo works\, since 2002. \n\nAll members are active recording and touring artists and have featured in multiple glowing Rolling Stone articles. Core members Spencer Albee\, Zach Jones\, Sean Morin\, Jon Roods\, Natalie Mishell Martinez\, and Andrew Hodgkins are joined onstage by a mini orchestra of horns and strings\, which help to make their interpretation of the music truly unique. \n\nThough Spencer and the Walrus digs in to the music of The Beatles with as much reverence as possible\, they do lean into the rock energy of a live performance. In short\, this band can bring it.  \nNo wigs\, no accents\, and just 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 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/an-evening-of-beatles-music-with-spencer-and-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:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T161027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131320Z
UID:10000934-1751569200-1751569200@www.prescottpark.org
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-8
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T161208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131326Z
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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-9
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250421T201256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T122339Z
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SUMMARY:Yonder Mountain String Band with Hickman\, Anick & Woodsmith
DESCRIPTION:Yonder Mountain String Band\, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades and a key player in the progressive jamgrass movement\, kicks off a new chapter with Nowhere Next. Featuring original songs inspired by lived experiences\, people\, and places that have shaped them\, the album is a mix of bluegrass\, indie rock\, and country with soulful\, funky grooves that call for a good time. Their 11th studio album follows the Grammy-nominated Get Yourself Outside (2022)\, adding depth and momentum to Yonder’s rich musical legacy. \nNowhere Next showcases the musical talents and collaborative writing efforts of founding members Adam Aijala (guitar\, vocals)\, Dave Johnston (banjo\, vocals)\, and Ben Kaufmann (bass\, vocals)\, alongside multi-instrumentalist Nick Piccininni (mandolin\, banjo\, fiddle\, vocals)\, a five-year veteran whose contributions as a singer and instrumentalist shine throughout the record. Together\, they co-wrote nine of the eleven tracks\, artfully blending their unique perspectives and vocal ranges to give each song its own distinct character. Coleman Smith (fiddle) makes his studio debut\, adding a vibrant layer that complements the band’s overall dynamic. Grammy-winning Dobro legend Jerry Douglas brings his signature style to three standout tracks: “Here I Go\,” “Wasting Time\,” and “Didn’t Go Wrong.” \nBalancing nostalgia and innovation\, Nowhere Next captures the essence of Yonder’s journey\, transitioning from reflective storytelling to adventurous\, genre-defying excursions. Tracks like “Leave the Midwest\,” “Cruisin’\,” and “The Truth Fits” highlights their gift for narrative\, while “Nowhere Next\,” “Here I Go\,” and “Wasting Time” reveal their capacity for the unexpected. “Come See Me\,” “Second Hand Smoke\,” and “Outlaw” nod to tradition with a touch of country that complements the band’s signature style. The album also pays homage to Yonder’s storied past\, breathing new life into two classics from the Yonder catalog\, “River”(written by Yonder Mountain String Band) and “Didn’t Go Wrong” (written by Shawn Camp and Billy Burnette)\, reaching back over two decades. \nProduced by Yonder Mountain String Band\, Nowhere Next brings together the unique voices and visions of each member\, where their contributions resonate with a shared openness. This collective synergy forges a powerful bond within the band\, making each track feel both grounded and alive with their connection. Edgy\, heartfelt\, and full of surprises\, Nowhere Next stands out as one of Yonder’s most compelling albums yet\, inviting listeners to experience the band at their most vibrant and unrestrained. \n“Nowhere Next showcases the flawless musicianship of Yonder Mountain String Band\, resulting in yet another gem of an album.” – No Depression \n \n\nwith Hickman\, Anick & Woodsmith\nCelia Woodsmith (vocals\, guitar)\, Jason Anick (violin)- both Kittery natives- and Zachariah Hickman (bass) are a powerhouse trio of seasoned performers\, each a mainstay of the vibrant New England music scene. Longtime friends and collaborators\, the three share not only a deep musical connection but a joyful exhilaration that shines through every performance. \nCelia Woodsmith (Della Mae\, Say Darling)  is a Grammy-nominated vocalist\, songwriter\, and guitarist known for her fierce intensity and emotional depth. Jason Anick (Rhythm Future Quartet)\, a virtuoso violinist and genre-defying composer\, brings dazzling improvisation and classical finesse to the group. Zachariah Hickman (Ray Lamontagne\, Josh Ritter)\, a charismatic and inventive bassist\, anchors the trio with groove\, warmth\, and superb musicianship. \nThough each artist boasts an impressive solo and collaborative résumé\, it’s their rare performances together that generate something special. Fueled by camaraderie and good songs\, this trio delivers spontaneous\, deeply musical\, and joyful sets. \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/yonder-mountain-string-band
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250601T213921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T232629Z
UID:10000957-1751817600-1751817600@www.prescottpark.org
SUMMARY:Alastair Moock
DESCRIPTION:Alastair Moock is a Grammy Nominee for Best Children’s Album\, a three-time Parents’ Choice Gold Medal winner\, and recipient of the ASCAP Joe Raposo Children’s Music Award. He is also a co-founder of two diverse and inclusive music organizations\, The Opening Doors Project and Family Music Forward. A songwriter and performer for 30 years\, Moock has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe playing for adults\, kids\, and everyone in between. Like his boyhood hero Woody Guthrie\, he believes in the power of music to reach all people — young and old\, far and wide\, for all occasions. \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! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/alastair-moock
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T161514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131330Z
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday *ASL-Supported
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-10
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250422T155930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T165529Z
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SUMMARY:Colby Acuff with Ian Harrison
DESCRIPTION:A fourth generation Idaho native with a rugged spirit true to his mountain home\, Colby Acuff’s unbridled style is one the Boston Globe heralds as “a superb\, throughgoing country sound\,” with All Country News surmising “Colby Acuff is not just a rising star—he’s a bona fide storytelling powerhouse.” Following a string of lauded independent releases\, plus his major label debut\, Acuff now offers American Son\, a poetic\, deeply personal project that holds a mirror to humanity and asks us all to take a hard look. More than political or philosophical\, Acuff bores into the soul sickness\, mental health crises and evaporating natural resources and opportunities for average Americans just getting by. Working with producer/engineer Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan\, Brandi Carlile)\, Acuff created a robust\, acoustic-forward power punch that packs a force as ambient as it is unvarnished. “If you make me break it down\, I think it’s four different pillars\,” he says. “It’s the state of the union and humanity. It’s mental health. But it’s also hope and love. You can’t dive too deep into the darkness without those two things\, or you’ll never get out.” \nHaving toured with the likes of Luke Combs\, Charles Wesley Godwin\, 49 Winchester\, Midland\, Whiskey Myers\, Flatland Cavalry\, and more\, Acuff is embarking on a headline tour of his own in 2025 playing shows all across the country. \n \n\nwith Ian Harrison\nIan Harrison is a Columbus\, Ohio native and current Nashville resident. He grew up listening to country and folk\, which inspired his unique sound and songwriting style. At the age of 18\, Ian began spilling his thoughts on paper\, expressing his emotions through songs. He attended college and worked as a bartender in Columbus\, which was put on pause after being presented the opportunity to compete on “The Voice”. Since then\, Ian has spent his time in Nashville writing songs & working everyday to spread his message to the world. \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/colby-acuff
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250422T160457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T184424Z
UID:10000889-1752087600-1752087600@www.prescottpark.org
SUMMARY:Couch with Murphy
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Couch is kicking it old school with a delightful\, modern twist… [They] are single – or seven-handedly – breathing new life into the pop scene.” – Sheesh Media \nBoston-based band Couch injects each project with their signature flavor: expressive horns\, warm vocals\, and bubbling synths—crafting an oasis of joy for musicians and non-musicians alike. \nFrom their formation in 2019 until spring 2021\, members of Couch were scattered across the country; they tackled the challenges of being a “long-distance band\,” writing and even recording virtually. Despite these challenges\, they celebrated the release of their debut EP\, “COUCH\,” in February 2021 as well as three singles and a 20-city headline tour in 2022. \nIn 2023\, Couch released their sophomore EP\, “Sunshower”\, accompanied by a two-part 40-city US headline tour\, performances at Boston Calling and Levitate\, and a sold-out UK tour. \nThis past fall and winter\, Couch opened for Cory Wong (Vulfpeck/Fearless Flyers) on his 38-city US and European tour. \nCouch recently announced their largest headline shows yet\, including stops in Boston (Roadrunner)\, New York (Brooklyn Steel)\, and Washington D.C. (9:30 Club). \nStay up to date on their activity by following them on Instagram\, Facebook\, and TikTok. \nwww.couchtheband.com \n  \n \n\nwith Murphy\nPreviously having opened for Allen Stone and The Heavy Heavy\, Murphy is NYC’s “blue eyed soulstress” but was born and raised in New Hampshire. Murphy embraces the genre of Jazz Rock with smooth vocals\, funky hooks and lyrics that cover a range of topics from existentialism to gay stuff. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Lake Street Dive\, Murphy is a modern take on eclectic rock that guarantees a good time! \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/couch
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
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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-11
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T143714Z
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SUMMARY:PMAC: Teen Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) \nSummer Teen Jazz Workshop\n5:00pm | Friday\, July 11 \n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the culminating show of the Summer 2025 Teen Jazz Workshop from Portsmouth Music and Arts Center!\n\nPMAC’s Teen Jazz Workshop\, led by Eric Klaxton and 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 11 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday ay 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/pmac-teen-jazz-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T161932Z
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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-12
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250424T152928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131807Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Junie B. Jones Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade\, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends -— and Junie B. makes friends with Herb\, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class\, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard — and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady\, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal\,” and first grade has never been more exciting.\n\n\n\nLaugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones in this hilarious Broadway Junior adaptation of Barbara Park’s beloved series.\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-junie-b-jones-jr
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T162217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T162743Z
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday *ASL-Supported
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-13
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250424T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131832Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Junie B. Jones Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade\, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends -— and Junie B. makes friends with Herb\, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class\, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard — and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady\, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal\,” and first grade has never been more exciting.\n\n\n\nLaugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones in this hilarious Broadway Junior adaptation of Barbara Park’s beloved series.\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. Junie B. Jones 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-junie-b-jones-jr-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250601T214246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T233021Z
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SUMMARY:Mister G
DESCRIPTION:Ben Gundersheimer (MISTER G) and Kat Jamieson (MISSUS G) perform their Latin Grammy Award-winning bilingual music at major venues and festivals around the world including Lollapalooza\, Austin City Limits and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Penguin Random House has published four picture books based on their original songs with two more forthcoming.  Whether performing at the National Climate Rally or an orphanage in Mexico City\, their dynamic\, interactive performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections through the power of story and song. \n  \nMISTER G (Ben Gundersheimer) Bio: \nBen Gundersheimer\, M.Ed  (known onstage at MISTER G) is a Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, author\, and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by The Washington Post and “irresistible” by People magazine\, Ben was originally dubbed MISTER G by his elementary school students while pursuing a Master of Education degree. He’s released fourteen albums of original music\, which have been awarded the Latin Grammy Award and 5 Parents’ Choice Gold Awards. Ben tours internationally at major venues including Lollapalooza\, Austin City Limits and the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.  \nPenguin Random House has published four picture books based on his original songs with two more forthcoming. Señorita Mariposa\, a bilingual telling of the monarch butterfly migration\, is on its 18th hardcover printing from Penguin\, published in paperback by Scholastic\, and recently had its world theatrical premiere. Whether performing at the National Climate Rally or an orphanage in Mexico City\, MISTER G’s dynamic\, interactive performances aim to dissolve borders and foster cross-cultural connections through the power of story and song. \n  \nMISSUS G (Katherine Jamieson) Bio: \nKat Jamieson\, MFA (MISSUS G) is a performer\, producer and educator who leads the interactive component of the MISTER G concerts. She leads the communications team for MISTER G\, and developed curricula\, workshops\, and teacher training programs which she and Ben present nationally. She also performs internationally with MISTER G at major venues and festivals such as the Getty Museum\, New Orleans Jazz Fest and Central Park SummerStage. A former college literature professor and a graduate of the Iowa Writers Program\, Kat has been published widely in The New York Times\, Boston Globe\, Slate and The Best Travel Writing.  \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! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mister-g-and-missus-g
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250703T182140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T182140Z
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SUMMARY:Portsmouth Pro Musica's Sweetgrass Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Pro Musica’s Sweetgrass Quartet\n5:30pm | Sunday\, July 13 \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\, July 13 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/portsmouth-pro-musicas-sweetgrass-quartet-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T162344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131349Z
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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-14
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250422T161008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T142855Z
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SUMMARY:Lucius with Fantastic Cat
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius released their highly anticipated new self- titled album May 2 via Fantasy Records—their most personal and purposeful work to date. Their fourth studio album\, Lucius finds the band returning to their roots with eleven new songs written and recorded without seeking outside influence—their first time doing so since their 2013 debut. Produced by band-member Dan Molad\, the record explores topics such as relationships\, grief and life’s complexities\, with a unique vulnerability only made possible due the familial nature of the band. Released to widespread critical acclaim\, The New Yorker praises\, “The band’s new self-titled album reaches the pinnacle of a vibrant\, harmonic enterprise\,” while Paste declares\, “in the versatility of these new songs…it’s clear that their homecoming is a party you’ll want to RSVP to” and The A.V. Club proclaims\, “You can hear the emotional and physical growth on this record—the sound of a band confidently evolving and starting a new chapter.” \nKnown for their engaging live performances\, Lucius has been featured on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and has toured across the world. The group just kicked off their extensive “Gold Rush Tour\,” which includes upcoming stops in New York\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia\, Chicago and many more\, in addition to joining Mumford & Sons for select shows later this year. Throughout their acclaimed career\, Lucius ’Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe have also become some of the most sought-after collaborators in popular music due to their “otherworldly” vocals (Los Angeles Times). The duo has recorded and performed with artists such as Joni Mitchell\, Brandi Carlile\, John Legend\, The Killers and Harry Styles\,\nincluding appearances on the Grammy stage and NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Lucius is Laessig\, Wolfe\, Molad and Peter Lalish. \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nwith Fantastic Cat\n \nThey said it couldn’t be done. Four different songwriters joining forces to form a single band? There was simply no precedent (outside of CSNY\, The Beatles\, The Traveling Wilburys\, The Highwaymen\, Monsters of Folk\, etc). And yet Fantastic Cat did it anyway\, defying the odds and teaming up to record their highly unanticipated 2022 debut\, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a wildly satisfying collection of folk-rock\, country\, Americana\, and good old rock & roll” that offers “equal doses of Dylan and Springsteen\,” the album earned the vocal-trading\, instrument-swapping collective their national TV debut\, sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe\, festival performances everywhere from Sundance to Take Root\, and a song in the Showtime series Tulsa King. In 2023\, the unlikely four-piece teamed up with all-star producer Butch Walker for a 50th anniversary take on Wings’ “Band On The Run\,” which prompted even\nmore love from Rolling Stone\, who dubbed them “the Harlem Globetrotters of Americana.” \nIndividually\, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume along with a litany of critical acclaim. Paste declared Don DiLego’s latest album a “stunner.” NPR said Anthony D’Amato “sings and writes in the tradition of BruceSpringsteen or Josh Ritter.” Rolling Stone called Brian Dunne’s new record “the sleeper album of the year” and praised Mike Montali’s band\, Hollis Brown\, as “the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland.” Collectively\, though\, the four transcend their respective roots\, emerging as velvet-clad rock and roll cooperative far greater than the sum of its parts. They say some cats are born fantastic; others have fantasy thrust upon them. These guys are somewhere in the middle. \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/lucius
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250422T162310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T184927Z
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SUMMARY:Shemekia Copeland with Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo
DESCRIPTION:Shemekia Copeland\nBlame It On Eve\nBio written by Marc Lipkin\n\n“Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” –The Washington Post\n\n“Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time. Profound and truly powerful…inviting you to think and to party.” –NPR Music\n\n“Shemekia Copeland gets her message across loud and clear. She transcends with a mix of styles including gospel\, rock\, blues\, soul\, and Americana\, proudly representing her generation with style and grace in a voice too strong to be ignored.” –No Depression\n\nShemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-GRAMMY nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness\, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs\, as well as for her winning\, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says\, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. There’s no mistaking the majesty of her instrument\, nor the ferocity of her delivery.”  \n\nOn Copeland’s new album\, Blame It On Eve\, the songs all hit hard\, with jaw-dropping performances that instantly take hold and command repeated listening. “There’s serious business on the new album\,” Copeland says\, “but there are a lot of smiles here too\, a lot of joyous moments. It’s my blues for sure but it’s the brighter side. Issues are always important to me\, but so is rocking\, dancing and just having fun. And that’s something we all can all agree on.”\n\nBlame It On Eve was recorded in Nashville and produced by instrumentalist/songwriter Will Kimbrough (who also produced her previous three albums). It features 12 new songs that tackle subjects as important as a woman’s right to choose and climate change\, but also leaves space for Copeland to have fun and unwind. From the autobiographical\, rocking blues boogie Tough Mother to the anthemic title track’s good-humored but serious focus on reproductive self-determination to the happy hour of Wine O’Clock\, Copeland is inspired throughout. \n\nFamed multi-instrumentalist Jerry Douglas adds his dobro to the fascinating\, true story of Tee Tot  Payne\, the obscure early 20th century Alabama musician who taught Hank Williams the blues\, and sacred steel player DaShawn Hickman brings his magic to the feisty and uplifting Tell The Devil.  Shemekia’s friend\, roots-rocker Alejandro Escovedo\, joins in on the anguished\, celestial query Is There Anybody Up There?. On the sad lover’s tale Belle Sorciere\, Copeland sings the chorus in French\, with the haunting melody composed by Pascal Danae of the Paris-based band Delgres (who were recently featured on the cover of Rolling Stone France). Copeland’s blistering\, deep blues delivery of Down On Bended Knee—by her late father\, the great bluesman Johnny Copeland—sets up the thought-provoking closer Heaven Help Us All\, a song originally made famous first by Stevie Wonder and later by Ray Charles. Taken as a whole\, the passionate\, charismatic\, joyous and at times confrontational Blame It On Eve is bound to become among the most celebrated releases of Copeland’s impressive\, still-unfolding career. \n\nBorn and raised in Harlem in 1979\, Shemekia Copeland first stepped on stage with her famous father at New York’s Cotton Club when she was eight. Upon release of her Alligator Records debut Turn The Heat Up in 1998 when she was only 18\, Copeland instantly became a blues and R&B force to be reckoned with. The New York Times and CNN\, among many others\, praised her talent\, larger-than-life personality\, dynamic\, authoritative voice and true star power. With each subsequent release\, Copeland’s music continued to evolve. From her debut through 2005’s The Soul Truth\, Shemekia earned eight Blues Music Awards and a host of Living Blues Awards. 2000’s Wicked received the first of her five GRAMMY nominations. After two successful releases on Telarc (including 2012’s GRAMMY-nominated 33 1/3)\, Copeland returned to Alligator Records in 2015 with the GRAMMY-nominated\, Blues Music Award-winning Outskirts Of Love\, melding blues with more rootsy\, Americana sounds. \n\nWith 2018’s America’s Child\, Copeland brought out the first of her celebrated trilogy of albums concerning the state of the world\, sung from her perspective as a young\, Black woman and new mother. MOJO magazine named America’s Child the #1 blues release of 2018. It won both the Blues Music Award and the Living Blues Award for Album Of The Year.  In addition to earning a GRAMMY Award nomination\, Copeland’s groundbreaking 2020 follow-up\, Uncivil War\, was named the 2020 Blues Album Of The Year by DownBeat\, MOJO and Living Blues magazines. “Shemekia Copeland is a powerhouse\,” said Rolling Stone. “She can do no wrong.” She received her fifth GRAMMY nomination for Done Come Too Far\, which closed the trilogy with a searing set of truth-to-power\, rock and Hill Country blues-fueled songs. “Shemekia Copeland is an antidote to artifice\,” said The Philadelphia Inquirer. “She is a commanding presence\, a powerhouse vocalist delivering the truth.” \n\nCopeland has performed thousands of gigs at clubs\, festivals and concert halls all over the world\, and has appeared in films\, on national television\, NPR\, and has been the subject of major feature stories in hundreds of magazines\, newspapers and internet publications. She’s sung with Bonnie Raitt\, Keith Richards\, Carlos Santana\, Dr. John\, James Cotton and many others\, and has shared a bill with The Rolling Stones. She entertained U.S. troops in Iraq and Kuwait in 2008\, a trip she says\, “that opened my eyes to the larger world around me and my place in it.” In 2012\, she performed with B.B. King\, Mick Jagger\, Buddy Guy\, Trombone Shorty\, Gary Clark\, Jr. and others at the White House for President and Mrs. Obama. She has showcased on PBS’s Austin City Limits\, was featured in a six-minute story on the PBS News Hour and was the subject of a major Washington Post Sunday magazine piece. In April 2022\, she performed at the United Nations General Assembly Hall to a worldwide audience of millions as part of International Jazz Day celebrations. In 2023\, Copeland guested on the GRAMMY Award-winning compilation album\, Basie Swings The Blues\, on the Candid label. She continues to receive regular radio airplay on stations all over the globe. Additionally\, Copeland hosts her own popular daily blues radio show on SiriusXM’s Bluesville. \n\nForbes declared\, “Shemekia is fearless\, honest and hopeful…she holds back nothing as she delivers hard-hitting musical truths.” The late John Prine paid her a huge compliment when he said\, “She simply doesn’t sound like anybody else.” And none other than Copeland’s friend\, the legendary Mavis Staples\, announced\, “I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful\, and her message comes from her heart.”\n\nWith Blame It On Eve\, Copeland embarks on what she calls “a vacation from all the heaviness.” Blame It On Eve contains plenty of Copeland’s trademark bold and courageous songs\, but here Copeland is also looking to unplug from the weight of world. “My last three records have dealt with breaking news\,” she says. “This record is for people like me who want a break from the news.”\n \n \n\nwith Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo …featuring Jim Countryman\nErin Harpe Country Blues Duo has been called “today’s country blues at its very best” by Living Blues Magazine\, who crowned Erin “one of the finest fingerpicking acoustic blues singers in the land”. The group’s captivating sound showcases Erin’s exceptional vocals and mastery of finger-style blues guitar – which she does while also playing foot percussion & kazoo! Rounding out the pair’s full-band sound\, Jim Countryman provides grooving bass and backing vocals. The two boast a career studded with numerous accolades\, and miles of musical highway. In fact\, they just recently returned from a wildly successful tour in the UK & Spain! \n \nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1EvgDLRrj2KmQ6WGVJACNx?si=QCQ_wuZXR9eudoKeq4GJKQ \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/shemekia-copeland
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:PMAC: Teen Rock
DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) \nTeen Rock\n5:00pm | Friday\, July 18 \n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the culminating concert from PMAC’s Summer 2025 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 18 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/pmac-teen-rock-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163438
CREATED:20250430T162636Z
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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-15
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250424T153520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T131917Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Finding Nemo Kids
DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo\, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin\, an anxious and over-protective clownfish\, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo\, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney\, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory\, laid-back sea turtle Crush\, and the supportive Tank Gang\, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.\n\n\n\nExplore the big blue world with this lively 30-minute musical based on the beloved Pixar film!\n  \nThis session is for our youngest campers- performers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 6-12 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Finding Nemo Kids 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-finding-nemo-kids
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250424T154230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T132023Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Finding Nemo Kids: Second Wave
DESCRIPTION:CATCH THE SECOND WAVE!\nDisney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo\, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin\, an anxious and over-protective clownfish\, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo\, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney\, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory\, laid-back sea turtle Crush\, and the supportive Tank Gang\, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.\n\n\n\nExplore the big blue world with this lively 30-minute musical based on the beloved Pixar film!\n  \nThis session is for our youngest campers- performers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 6-12 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Finding Nemo Kids 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-finding-nemo-kids-second-wave
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250703T182332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T182332Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Air of New Hampshire
DESCRIPTION:Extreme Air of New Hampshire\n5:30pm | Saturday\, July 19 \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 19 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/extreme-air-of-new-hampshire-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250430T162811Z
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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-16
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250424T153608Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Finding Nemo Kids
DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo\, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin\, an anxious and over-protective clownfish\, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo\, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney\, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory\, laid-back sea turtle Crush\, and the supportive Tank Gang\, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.\n\n\n\nExplore the big blue world with this lively 30-minute musical based on the beloved Pixar film!\n  \nThis session is for our youngest campers- performers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 6-12 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Finding Nemo Kids 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-finding-nemo-kids-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250424T154340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T132056Z
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Finding Nemo Kids: Second Wave
DESCRIPTION:CATCH THE SECOND WAVE!\nDisney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo\, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin\, an anxious and over-protective clownfish\, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo\, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney\, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory\, laid-back sea turtle Crush\, and the supportive Tank Gang\, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.\n\n\n\nExplore the big blue world with this lively 30-minute musical based on the beloved Pixar film!\n  \nThis session is for our youngest campers- performers\, artists\, and aspiring technicians ages 6-12 from the Festival’s beloved educational program\, Camp ENCORE! come together to gain valuable teamwork skills\, experience theater arts\, and build confidence. Finding Nemo Kids 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-finding-nemo-kids-second-wave-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250430T163105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T202514Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: 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-17
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250425T200013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T192831Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky
DESCRIPTION:Rocky\nMonday\, July 21 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nHis whole life has been a million-to-one shot…Now\, Rocky Balboa is about to show the world that he’s one-in-a-million. \n  \nRocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time\, working as a debt collector for a pittance. When heavyweight champion Apollo Creed visits Philadelphia\, his managers want to set up an exhibition match between Creed and a struggling boxer\, touting the fight as a chance for a “nobody” to become a “somebody”. The match is supposed to be easily won by Creed\, but someone forgot to tell Rocky\, who sees this as his only shot at the big time. \n \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/rocky
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
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SUMMARY:Neal Francis with Smushie
DESCRIPTION:The latest album from Neal Francis\, Return To Zero\, emerged from the kind of visionary fever dream that only the most masterful and inventive artists are capable of bringing to life. Amid a grueling tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024\, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/pianist immersed himself in creating a beautifully strange entangling of timeless rock & roll and ’70s-era dance music\, merging supremely heavy guitar riffs with lush and pulsating grooves—all constructed sans digital programming\, in keeping with his devotion to all things analog. Worlds away from the glitzy fantasia of archetypal disco\, Return To Zero inhabits a far moodier atmosphere and ultimately makes for the most thrilling manifestation of Francis’ peerless musicality yet. \nEqual parts heady and hedonistic\, pensive and euphoric\, Francis’ third studio LP echoes both his deep-rooted psych-rock sensibilities and a lifelong affinity for classic funk. “I’ve always been intrigued by music that toes the line between funk and rock\,” notes Francis. “In the past I’ve asked myself things like\, ‘What would it sound like if Thin Lizzy cut a disco record?’ It’s something I’ve been fascinated with for a very long time\, so I finally decided to really go for it.” \nThe follow-up to his 2023 double live album and concert film Francis Comes Alive\, Return To Zero marks Francis’ first full-length studio effort since In Plain Sight—a 2021 release acclaimed by the likes of leading rock critic Steven Hyden\, who praised its “throwback big-band sound that recalls the highs of 1970s funk and swamp rock.” With his past work also including his 2019 debut album Changes (hailed as “the reincarnation of Allen Toussaint” by BBC Radio 6)\, Francis began playing piano at the young age of four and became an in-demand sideman while still a teenager\, touring with revered blues artists and beloved instrumental band The Heard before embarking on his solo career. Over the years\, he’s sold out headline shows all across the globe\, supported the likes of Wilco\, Black Pumas\, and My Morning Jacket\, appeared at major festivals such as Bonnaroo\, Fuji Rock\,  and Lollapalooza\, and even performed at historic venues like Carnegie Hall. \nLike all of his studio work so far (including his 2022 EP Sentimental Garbage)\, Return To Zero finds Francis co-producing alongside his frequent collaborator Sergio Rios and recording live with members of his touring band (drummer Collin O’Brien\, bassist Mike Starr\, guitarist Kellen Boersma)\, elegantly showcasing his prodigious talent and dazzling originality as a keyboard player. Mainly created at Rios’ L.A. studio\, the album’s grandiose yet warmly inviting sound also took shape from his close collaboration with composer/conductor Dom Frigo (who aided Francis by transcribing the LP’s symphonic string sections)\, Say She She (a Brooklyn-based psychedelic-soul trio who adorn a number of songs with their beguiling backing vocals)\, and a stacked lineup of co-writers that includes Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman and Wild Belle co-founder Elliot Bergman. \nIn the making of his most ambitious work to date\, Francis faced countless moments of creative frustration—a factor that eventually gave the album its title. “I was cutting a lot of the vocals at home\, using a hybrid process where I’d bounce the tracks from my computer to a tape machine and then record the vocals to tape\,” he explains. “I’d be in my vocal booth in the closet with all our winter coats\, and every time I needed to start over I’d press this button that says ‘RTZ\,’ which stands for ‘Return To Zero.’ I was doing take after take and pressing that button over and over—it was a huge pain\, but it also linked up with what I’ve learned in my meditation practice: no matter how frustrated you get\, just remain calm and take inventory\, and then begin again.”  \nAlthough executing Return To Zero’s highly elaborate arrangements often involved a very time-intensive trial-and-error approach\, the album-opening “Need You Again” surfaced from an immediate burst of inspiration after Francis attended a DJ set by Derrick Carter (a Chicago house legend who created a 12-inch remix of “BNYLV” from In Plain Sight). “My girlfriend and I went out to a queer dance party called Queen! and stayed till about four in the morning\, and Derrick played a track that was a big rock riff over a funk beat\,” he recalls. “The next day I went into the studio on very little sleep and started working on the demo for ‘Need You Again\,’ and after I finished I couldn’t stop listening to it.” Featuring a guest spot from Grammy-winning guitarist Eric Krasno (Soulive\, Lettuce)\, the result is a glorious entry point into the album’s groove-heavy soundscape\, unfolding in sinewy riffs and larger-than-life rhythms as Francis narrates a tale of ruinous infatuation. “It’s a song about a love affair\, and the experience of projecting magical qualities onto another person and feeling almost addicted or beholden to them\,” he reveals.   \nAnother charmed moment in the album’s creation\, “Broken Glass” was sparked from a session featuring Francis on bass and Shuman on drums\, with the two soon conjuring the hypnotically potent riff that propels the track forward. With its viscerally charged depiction of lust and self-denial\, the darkly majestic epic reaches a stratospheric crescendo at the bridge\, when pounding drums meet with Say She She’s near-operatic harmonies. “Once we had that riff I started filling in some freeform poetry from my notebook\, which had to do with the idea of taking direction in an intimate liaison\,” says Francis. “It all came together so naturally because of how Michael was playing drums\, bringing that Queens of the Stone Age heavy-rock thing I love so much.”  \nOne of the most dance-ready tracks on Return To Zero\, “Back It Up” glides along on glossy synth lines and a playfully swaggering riff\, imbuing a carefree spirit into Francis’ deliberately over-the-top confession of romantic desperation. “That song went through a few different phases before we got to the final iteration\,” he says. “It took me a while to accept that it’s okay to have fun with the lyrics\, instead of making everything so serious all the time.” Meanwhile\, on “What’s Left Of Me\,” Francis presents a gorgeously sprawling power-pop anthem built on his resplendent piano work. Co-written with Nashville-based songwriter Chris Gelbuda\, the track arose from a piano-and-vocal demo captured at Chicago’s Fine Arts Building\, soon evolving into a piercingly candid reflection on life on the road. “Chris and I are good friends and we got to talking about the challenges of being in a committed relationship while you’re on tour\,” says Francis. “A lot of these songs were influenced by Electric Light Orchestra and the way Jeff Lynne synthesizes classical music and pop songwriting\, and ‘What’s Left Of Me’ was definitely one where I was going for an ELO vibe.” \nPartly inspired by the funk and dance records he typically spins during his sets as an all-vinyl DJ\, Return To Zero also encompasses everything from the spaced-out drama of “Dance Through Life” to the string-laced reverie of “Can’t Get Enough” (a collaboration with Durand Jones & The Indications’ Blake Rhein that is a sublimely mellowed-out homage to acid-jazz pioneer Roy Ayers). In creating such a complex body of work\, Francis found his sense of perseverance repeatedly tested. “Most of these songs were pretty hard-won\,” he says. “There was a feeling of pulling out all the stops to achieve what I was going for\, and in the middle of that I was dealing with some depression and exhaustion. I ended up learning a lot about myself\, and now I feel like I’m in a completely different place in terms of my priorities with mental health.” Despite its more daunting aspects\, the writing and recording of Return To Zero also brought plenty of moments of pleasure\, including composing with strings for the very first time and tracking songs with his longtime bandmates. “All those guys are like my brothers\, and there was a feeling of us working together with an almost athletic desire to get better every time we did a new take\,” Francis says. “Those were really long days at the studio\, but they were also so much fun.”  \nLooking back on the making of Return To Zero\, Francis points to certain crucial lessons absorbed while creating his most extravagantly realized work so far. “One of the main things I’ve learned is that every album is going to be its own journey; I can’t really take the arsenal of things I’ve learned in the past and expect them to save me from any kind of frustration with whatever I make next\,” he says. “Creating art is always going to be a challenge\, which maybe goes back to why AI-created music is never going to be all that compelling—. The best I can do is use what’s at my disposal and try not to freak out or despair when it gets difficult\, and hopefully end up making something that gives people joy.” \n \n\nwith Smushie\nSmushie is the solo effort and childhood nickname of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Austin Koenigstein. A New Yorker by origin\, Koenigstein moved to Chicago in 2019\, where he has since distinguished himself with a volcanic live act and a torrent of self-produced material. Smushie’s music strikes at conventions of genre and tribe\, at once casting an R&B pocket against wailing CBGB vocals\, at any given show transforming folk numbers into pounding four-on-the-floor booty-busters\, with the aid of searing guitar lines and a towering rhythm section. Rich in both humor and urgency\, his songs leap into confrontation\, touching on class divides\, loss of innocence\, bad-faith clowns\, surreal landscapes\, and the nuclear potential of a good time. His shows are\, above all\, fun. In 2023\, Smushie released his debut album\, Doofus Casanova\, quickly following it up with two EPs and a collaborative LP. His sophomore solo full-length record is slated for release in early 2025. \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/neal-francis
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T183000
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SUMMARY:Russian Ballet Academy
DESCRIPTION:Russian Ballet Academy\n5:30pm | Thursday\, July 24 \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 who study the Vaganova method develop a strong body and a subtle yet explosive way of movement. The technique teaches dancers how to dance free from injury\, and our primary focus is to keep each dancer healthy.\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 24 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/russian-ballet-academy-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250430T163221Z
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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-18
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250422T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T164651Z
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SUMMARY:Trampled by Turtles with Sneaky Miles
DESCRIPTION:Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth\, Minnesota\, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time\, Simonett had lost most of his music gear\, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who’d ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar\, he began piecing together a new band\, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass\, folk\, and other genres that didn’t rely on amplification. \nSimonett hadn’t played any bluegrass music before\, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre\, including fiddler Ryan Young (who’d previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll\, the group began carving out a fast\, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass. \nThere crossover appeal has landed them on the #1 spot of Billboard’s Bluegrass Charts on every record they’ve released while playing marquee festivals like Coachella\, ACL Fest\, and Lollapalooza. Countless tours with diverse artists ranging Shakey Graves\, Zach Bryan\, Wilco\, Caamp\, Mt Joy\, Willie Nelson\, Avett Brothers\, Lord Huron and many more have followed solidifying a loyal fanbase. Their last full length album Alpenglow was produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. 2025 began with the band releasing a cover of Bon Iver’s “From Emma” with Caamp’s Taylor Meier (aka Sumbuck) on lead vocals. A few new collaborations are set to be announced in the coming weeks. \n \n\nwith Sneaky Miles\nIndie folk band\, Sneaky Miles\, formed in the fall of 2019. The trio found each other through Open Mic nights at the University of New Hampshire. Since forming\, the group has quickly become a local powerhouse in the NH Seacoast music scene. Though the band started as a trio\, they have recently teamed up with more members to feature drums\, bass\, and pedal steel. Sneaky Miles is known for their high energy performance and a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts. \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/trampled-by-turtles
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250430T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T131412Z
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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-19
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250430T163531Z
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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-20
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
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SUMMARY:Mamma Mia
DESCRIPTION:Mamma Mia\nMonday\, July 28 at Dusk \nRated PG-13 \n  \nA mother. A daughter. Three possible fathers. Take a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. \n  \nSet on a colorful Greek island\, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother\, Donna Sheridan (Meryl Streep)\, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime\, Donna has invited her back-up singers\, Rosie Mulligan (Dame Julie Walters) and Tanya Wilkinson (Christine Baranski).
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mamma-mia
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250424T140955Z
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SUMMARY:The Mallett Brothers + Griffin William Sherry
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n“Founded in 2009\, The Mallett Brothers Band have had multiple lineup changes and stylistic shifts over the years\, but they’ve remained steadfast in delivering heartfelt songs with emotional lyricism\, vivid imagery\, and dynamic musical tones…” – No Depression \nThe Mallett Brothers Band is an independent rock and roll / Americana / country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana\, country\, jam and roots rock\, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock\, classic country and psychedelic sounds. \n \n\n+ Griffin William Sherry\n\nGriffin William Sherry\, the Maine-born singer\, songwriter\, and guitarist\, is known for his ability to craft stories that resonate deeply\, whether they’re shared around a campfire or at a summer festival. After spending twelve years fronting The Ghost of Paul Revere\, Griffin steps into the spotlight as a solo artist with his debut album\, “Hundred Mile Wilderness”. His music\, characterized by a powerful vocal delivery and no-frills instrumentation\, delves into the joys and challenges of small-town life and the personal journey of self-discovery. Through songs filled with raw honesty and eloquent lyricism\, Griffin continues to explore life’s big questions\, inviting listeners to pause and appreciate the moment. Now\, with a new chapter unfolding\, he’s more determined than ever to tell his story in his own voice. \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/the-mallett-brothers-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:20250731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163439
CREATED:20250430T163649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T181414Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Disney's Freaky Friday *ASL-Supported
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-21
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jobi Riccio with Ward Hayden & The Outliers
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Morrison\, Colorado – a tourist town in the foothills outside of Denver that’s home to Red Rocks Amphitheater – Jobi Riccio grew up surrounded by music and found inspiration in artists ranging from Sheryl Crow to Joni Mitchell. Sonically\, Jobi’s music exists between worlds\, melding the classic craftsmanship of her songwriting with modern indie-leaning production to forge a lush\, expansive sound that feels traditional and experimental all at once.   \nShe has received significant acclaim for her songwriting\, including winning the 2019 NewSong Music Competition and the 2019 Lee Villiare Scholarship from her alma mater Berklee College of Music. More recently Jobi was awarded the 2023 Newport Folk Festival John Prine Fellowship\, chosen as a 2024 Luck Reunion Artist On The Rise and is nominated for the Americana Music Association’s 2024 Americana Honors and Awards in the category of Emerging Artist of the Year.  \nHer debut album\, Whiplash (out now on Yep Roc)\, has garnered praise from The New York Times\, Billboard\, NPR\, and The Nashville Scene to name a few. “This is the kind of album where you leave knowing an artist better than you ever thought you could in less than 40 minutes\, and learn a thing or two about yourself in the process” Says Marissa R. Moss\, who named Whiplash her number one Country album of 2023 for Stereogum. Not one to be confined into any one mold\, Riccio’s Whiplash introduces influences from a variety of genres\, while still holding space for her love for all decades of country and americana music.  \n \n\nwith Ward Hayden & The Outliers\nAs any fan of this prolific Massachusetts-born band knows\, whether you’re a newcomer or whether you first heard Hayden when he first arrived on the Boston scene as the charismatic leader of the multi-Boston Music Award-winning outfit Girls Guns & Glory\, the music on “Little by Little” is outfitted in the inimitable Outliers’ style. That is to say\, with a marvelously effective\, updated dose of Country & Western flavor; tasty instrumental flourishes thanks to Tyler Marshall’s and Sam Crawford’s restrained-yet-ripping guitar licks (the latter also employs lap steel guitar). And a supple rhythm section supplied by bass player-multi-instrumentalist Greg Hall (who co-produced the album with Hayden) and drummer-percussionist Patrick Brown\, plus a select handful of the Outliers musical collaborators who lent their talents to this recording. All told\, the musicianship here is so comfortably tight you could bounce a jukebox quarter off of it – that is\, if jukeboxes still took quarters. \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/jobi-riccio
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Something Rotten! Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years\,” Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”\n\n\n\nA hysterical Broadway Junior musical adapted from the Broadway hit!\n  \nThis session is for our teen campers- 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. Something Rotten! 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-something-rotten-jr
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:RGC Theatre
DESCRIPTION:RGC Theatre was founded in 2021 by Ro Gavin\, following more than a decade of experience both onstage and behind the scenes with a variety of New England theatre companies. Seeking to establish a space where creativity\, collaboration\, and inclusivity are foundational values\, Gavin launched RGC Theatre—originally Ro Gavin Collaborative Theatre—as a bold new outlet for the arts in New Hampshire. The company is dedicated to presenting theatre that is unconstrained by tradition and open to all voices\, offering artists an environment where ingenuity and authenticity are encouraged. \nSince its founding\, RGC Theatre has produced over 15 mainstage productions across more than eight venues\, remaining steadfast in its mission to bring art to the people and people to the art. The company has collaborated with nearly 400 artists from both professional and community theatre backgrounds\, fostering a diverse and dynamic creative network throughout the region. \nRGC Theatre’s commitment to artistic excellence and innovation has been recognized with four New Hampshire Theatre Awards: in 2023 for Outstanding Sound Design for a Community Play and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Community Play\, and in 2024 for Leading Performer in a Community Musical and Supporting Performer in a Community Play. \nLooking ahead\, RGC Theatre continues to expand its impact by championing underrepresented perspectives\, challenging conventional norms\, and creating theatrical experiences that inspire connection\, dialogue\, and change. The company remains committed to its founding vision: cultivating a fearless\, inclusive\, and artist-driven theatre culture in New Hampshire and beyond. \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! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/rgc-theatre-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Fox Run Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:Fox Run Dance Company\n5:30pm | Saturday\, August 2 \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFounded in 2022 the Fox Run Dance Company is a performance themed dance company located in the Fox Run Dance Hall which is located in The Mall at Fox Run 50 Fox Run Rd Newington\, NH.\n\nThey will be performing Grease on the Main Stage!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have entertained shoppers in the Fox Run Mall with short shows and flash mob performances of “Grease” “Dirty Dancing” “The Greatest Showman” and our “Halloween Show which includes Thriller”. We begin working on our Halloween show again in late August and plan to begin a new show this fall using the musical Chicago as its theme. \nWe believe dance has the power to connect people\, to grow community\, and to change lives. \nThe Fox Run Dance Company is open to all ages and dance skills. There is no experience needed to join the dance team. All you need to join our dance company is your smile and a desire to make friends and have fun. \nClasses are held on Saturday Mornings from 10:00am to noon and the cost is $13.00 per person per class. \n\n\n\n\nFox Run Dance – where the seacoast goes to dance! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFox Run Dance Company will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Thursday\, July 31 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/fox-run-dance-company-2
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-22
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! in Something Rotten! Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Travel back to the Renaissance for an hour of musical comedy gold in Something Rotten! JR. Adapted from the Broadway hit that Time Out New York hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years\,” Something Rotten! JR. celebrates one undeniable truth: “nothing’s as amazing as a musical!”\n\n\n\nA hysterical Broadway Junior musical adapted from the Broadway hit!\n  \nThis session is for our teen campers- 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. Something Rotten! 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-something-rotten-jr-2
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 | Sunday\, August 3 \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 Sunday\, August 3 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/sole-city-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-23
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Town Mountain with Crowe Boys
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Asheville\, North Carolina\, Town Mountain is the sum of all its vast and intricate influences — this bastion of alt-country rebellion and honky-tonk attitude pushed through the hardscrabble Southern Appalachian lens of its origin. \n“For us\, it’s all about the interaction between the audience and the band — doing whatever we can onstage to facilitate that two-way street of energy and emotion\,” says mandolinist Phil Barker. “Whether it’s a danceable groove or a particular lyric in a song\, we’re projecting what we’re going through in our daily lives\, and we feel that other people can attest to that\, as well — it’s all about making that connection.” \nAmid a renewed sense of self is the group’s latest album\, Lines in the Levee\, a collage of sound and scope running the gamut of the musical spectrum in the same template of freedom and focus found in the round-robin fashion of the musical institution that is The Band — a solidarity also found in the incendiary live shows Town Mountain is now revered for from coast-to-coast\, this devil-may-care gang of strings and swagger. \n“This is the sound we’ve been working towards since the inception of the band\,” says guitarist Robert Greer. “We realized we needed to do what’s best for us. We’re being true to ourselves. It isn’t a departure\, it’s an evolution — the gate is wide open right now.” \n“We’ve always had such a reverence and respect for those first and second-generation bluegrass bands\, and it was that sound that initially inspired all of us to get together\,” Barker adds. “And that will always be part of our sound. But\, we also need to grow as artists\, and as individuals — for us\, that means bringing in a wider palette of sonic influences.” \nFormed by Greer and banjoist Jesse Langlais over 15 years ago on a ridge high above the Asheville skyline\, the sturdy foundation of Town Mountain came into play with the addition of Barker not long into the band’s tenure. From there\, the group pulled in fiddle virtuoso Bobby Britt and bassist Zach Smith. And though the road has been long\, it’s also been bountiful. \n“It’s definitely been a slow climb. But\, it’s been a climb nonetheless\, where each new opportunity is filled with a sense of gratitude — to be able to make music\, to be able to play music with your friends\,” Barker says. “And to be able to bring music to the people\, and have them want to show up and listen to it? Well\, we’re thankful for that every single day.” \nLines in the Levee also marks the band’s debut album release for famed Nashville label\, New West Records. Well-known and championed as a fiercely independent act\, the members of Town Mountain felt an immediate kinship with the record label — this genuine bond of creative fulfillment and sustained artistic growth to ensure the long game for the ensemble. \n“We’ve always wanted to have a relationship with a label that felt right\, and New West felt right\,” Langlais says. “New West came to some of our shows and the ball started rolling. They knew they wanted to work with us\, and we knew we wanted to work with them. New West lets the artist steer the ship and that’s what we were looking for — to have the autonomy to do what we want\, but also have a great label behind us.” \nRecorded at Ronnie’s Place (part of the Sound Stage Studios) on Music Row in the heart of Nashville\, Lines in the Levee is a bona fide workshop in the seamless blend of Americana\, country\, bluegrass and folk roots — this crossroads of deep influences and cultivated visions each member of Town Mountain brings to the table. \n“The studio has been part of Nashville for over 50 years\, and there’s a certain mojo that comes from a space like that — you’re literally stepping into history and that history is in the air when you hit the record button\,” Langlais says. \nThe album also cements the standing of drummer Miles Miller (of Sturgill Simpson musical lore) a creative force of nature\, one who throws several more logs of ideas and inspiration onto the fire that burns brightly within the group — onstage and in the studio. \n“When we were looking to add percussion to our sound\, Miles was the guy we wanted. We’ve been good friends for a long time\, and it just seemed like the natural fit to have him join us\,” Greer says. “He’s a fantastic drummer who really elevates the music so high. And he truly understands how to bring drums into a string band setting\,something not a lot of people can do.” \nLines in the Levee is also a moment in time for Town Mountain to take pause and glance over its shoulder at the road to the here and now. It’s this whirlwind blur of people\, places and things that fly by\, especially when your hardscrabble existence is spent along that lost highway — bouncing from town to town\, show to show\, all in an effort to turn long-held dreams into a daily reality. \n“Right from the beginning\, it’s always been about camaraderie and the creation of something unique\, where we haven’t let any of the bumps on the music business road get us down too much\,” Langlais says. “And I think we feel really comfortable with where the Town Mountain sound is right now — that’s a damn good feeling.” \n \n\nwith Crowe Boys\nCrowe Boys have been making music since both could pick up an instrument. Their music was an integral part of their family’s traveling lifestyle. While aspects of their career have changed over the years\, the underlying message of their music has not. Being positive and sharing hope has always been their trademark. Now\, a couple of decades later\, that is still the case. \nTheir journey took an exciting turn when they crossed paths with Andrew Campanelli\, drummer for the multi-platinum band The Revivalists\, who recognized the magic in their sound and stepped in as their producer. Together\, they began recording a collection of songs\, sharing the journey in real-time on social media. \nThen\, in early 2024\, a casual TikTok post featuring their song “Where Did I Go Wrong” went viral\, changing everything. The raw\, heartfelt clip exploded\, racking up tens of millions of views and earning the Crowe Boys thousands of new fans overnight. Their authentic rise caught the attention of Universal Music Group Nashville\, who signed the duo shortly after. With over 600K followers across social media\, the Crowe Boys’ rapidly growing fanbase is a testament to their genuine connection with their audience. \nWith new music and tours planned through the end of 2024 and into 2025\, the Crowe Boys are just getting started. \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/town-mountain
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Darlingside with Tall Heights
DESCRIPTION:Darlingside – Everything Is Alive \nEverything Is Alive\, Darlingside’s fourth LP\, marks a subtle but remarkable departure for the Boston-based quartet NPR once described as “exquisitely arranged\, literary minded\, baroque folk-pop.” While the album retains much of the lushness and sophistication of Extralife (2018) and Fish Pond Fish (2020)\, the band’s latest work decisively exposes and differentiates the individual voices of the four songwriters—a daring reinvention for a group known for ubiquitous vocal harmonies. Grappling with change both personal and universal\, with quandaries domestic and existential\, Everything Is Alive is an album about loss and the struggle for a semblance of redemption.  \n  \nComprised of Don Mitchell\, Auyon Mukharji\, Harris Paseltiner and David Senft\, four likeminded multi-instrumentalists who first met at Williams College in 2009\, Darlingside’s career has been defined by the elegance of their compositions and the unity of their four voices. Their talent for harmony and melodic world-building is part of what garnered praise from outlets like NPR\, Rolling Stone and The New Yorker\, and what has created demand worldwide for their extraordinary live performances. Becoming beautifully unindividualized has\, in other words\, worked very well for Darlingside in the past. With a vigor and discipline more common to graduate-level writing workshops than to indie rock\, Darlingside has\, over the years\, experimented with all manners of idiosyncratic methods for elevating and upholding a truly democratic process of songwriting—processes that include multiple rounds of group writing and recording exercises—all with the aim of escaping the trap that bands with multiple songwriters often fall into: ego-driven infighting and artistic incoherence.  \n  \nOn Everything Is Alive\, then\, Darlingside is taking a risk. Nudged by the limitations created by pandemic isolation\, as well as through other more voluntary catalysts\, the album\, which was produced and recorded by the band and mixed by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket\, Sufjan Stevens\, Iron and Wine)\, foregrounds in a sustained and heretofore untried way the individual voices of each member. Where once the harmonies formed a hard-won sonic unification\, Everything Is Alive showcases the four singers as they alternate (more or less) song for song\, an approach that rewards listeners with a sense of personal ownership and\, therefore\, a new degree of intimacy and nuance. \n  \nDon’t misunderstand: Everything Is Alive is still very much a collaborative effort—many of the same meticulous rituals and exercises went into this effort as went into Extralife and Fish Pond Fish. The difference here is that the band has given itself permission to plumb new depths\, to add extra dimension to what was already a highly dialed-in aesthetic. And the results are compelling\, not only due to the intimacy itself\, but for the way such intimacy is counterpointed or juxtaposed against Darlingside’s trademark lusciousness. Present still are the beds of enveloping harmonies\, as in the stunning (mostly) a cappella “How Long Again.” Retained also are the textured polyrhythms\, the infectious body percussion\, a triumphant horn section to bolster the earworm chorus of “Baking Soda” and a sobering cello quartet to elevate the heartbreak of “Lose The Keys.” The difference is that on Everything Is Alive these moments have been set against quieter\, and thus contrasting\, depths of solitude and vulnerability.  \n  \nIn this way\, Everything Is Alive\, which was begun in 2021\, seems a continuation of 2020’s Fish Pond Fish. A sequel\, perhaps; the second half of a COVID double album. Where Fish Pond Fish built its lush sonic landscape around vibrant images of woolgathering\, fruit picking and returning home\, Everything Is Alive confronts the multitude of challenges that arise when “home at last” becomes “when\, dear god\, will I be free of this stasis and grief?” Lose the keys\, the marbles\, lose a parent/lose the count\, lose the plot/it’s the losing that counts/is it not sings Mitchell on “Lose the Keys.” Elsewhere one encounters images of walking in circles\, of domestic frustration\, and of unabashedly falling apart\, all of which work together as an acknowledgment of a despair that must be confronted before redemption can be made possible. “Am I almost out of the dark?” asks Senft on “Can’t Help Falling Apart”—a track that\, it turns out\, helped Senft arrive at the realization that he could not continue as a touring member of the band.  \n  \nIn other places on the album\, such as opening track “Green Light\,” a propensity for retreating into the self is refuted by an attempt to discern the small but tangible glory of the world before us. The song meditates on the humble beauty contained within things as (seemingly) drab as sidewalks and concrete and rust. Built on an iPhone memo of a strumming mandocello\, “Green Light” is notable for another reason: in its mantra-like worldliness it is unlike anything Darlingside has done before. Reminiscent of George Harrison circa “Within You Without You\,” the track\, itself a creative leap\, signals the heretofore untrod territory the album at large goes on to explore. \n  \nVivid images and striking turns of phrase abound on Everything Is Alive. Expectations are commonly inverted or exploded—exploded curiously\, with nuance\, but exploded no less—as in these lines from “All The Lights In The City”: maybe working is what makes us live\, or maybe it’s living/sky is always hanging blue above the cloud/but the path of no resistance will wear you out. On “Sea Dogs\,” the track that contains the album’s title\, Paseltiner sings over an effervescent dreamscape: I can’t wake up all the time/or even half the time or/even be on time. Such lines capture the disorientation and desperation that pervade this album. And yet\, later in the same song\, come the lines which align poignantly with the song’s dreamy sonic context: when up in the clouds are sea dogs/and kites and big white basketballs/the backyard is thickening/ how is it everything/ everything is alive/alive\, alive. “Sea Dogs” is both the album’s thesis and a bridge to Fish Pond Fish\, modifying that album’s motifs about nature as a reflection of the self to ask whether nature is not also a means of escaping or transcending the confines of selfhood altogether.  \n  \nIt’s a rare thing and becoming rarer by the day: a group of musicians with that emulsifying magic to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts. And to see Darlingside perform live is to confirm this special chemistry. With the release of Everything Is Alive the band will\, for the first time\, take to the road without Dave Senft. Instead of filling his spot directly\, the band has wisely chosen to honor the special chemistry of the foursome by letting those arrangements live on the recordings without obligation to faithfully recreate them onstage. While Dave remains a contributing member of the band\, on tour Darlingside will perform in a completely different configuration altogether—a configuration that will\, at times\, include the album’s drummer Ben Burns\, singer Molly Parden\, and others—proving again how the group can adroitly rearrange themselves for the breaking of a new and different day.  \n \n  \n\nwith Tall Heights\nTall Heights wants to share a moment with you. A moment in New England\, a moment on Earth. With their 2024 release\, Softly Softly\, Paul Wright (cello/vocals) and Tim Harrington (guitar/vocals) reject isolation; both the universal experience of the early 2020s\, and its sound recording definition where different instruments are recorded separately. Harrington explains\, “The opposite of isolation in recording is bleed\, where you hear the drums and guitar through the vocal mic because everything is happening in the same room. It’s risky because you can’t easily change it later. You’re stuck with whatever you get. Bleeding is just the perfect word for it. It’s scary and it sometimes hurts.” \nAfter the pandemic\, Ben Folds invited the Boston-based duo to Nashville to make his latest album\, “What Matters Most” (New West 2023). Following this month-long apprenticeship under Folds\, Tall Heights became focused on records that testify to a specific place and time. They started drawing inspiration from classic Simon and Garfunkel albums like Bookends and Bridge Over Troubled Water. Their focus narrowed to “something pretty simple actually\,” Wright explains\, “to capture a real moment with real people in an actual room.” \nFor 10 days in rural Massachusetts\, the childhood friends captured brand new songs in an old fashioned way. “It was us two plus a cousin\, some old friends\, a guy we found on TikTok\, a flutist we once saw on stage with Kishi Bashi–the latter two we had never actually met in person– Paul’s wife\, a studio engineer\, and an intern” Harrington fondly remembers. The songs document fall in New England\, family crisis\, love\, climate change\, and even undertake a school shooting on the title track. The album maintains their unique vocal blend\, which has earned them nearly half a billion streams\, but it feels more spontaneous and timeless than their previous work. Harrington sums it up: “We aimed to create something you might effortlessly accept as true. In today’s skeptical world of pandemics\, politics\, and AI\, my hunch is we’re all craving it like that.” \nIn the spirit of sharing\, Tall Heights decided to flout the norms of today’s music industry by offering Softly Softly to their fans 3 months early. They created a 10 day digital immersion called “The Endless Autumn Experience” that fans could opt into for free. Thousands flocked to Endless Autumn\, gaining instant access to the new album and hours of behind-the-scenes content\, exclusive offers and opportunities\, and direct access to Tim and Paul themselves. “Endless Autumn really kinda fixed me\,” says Wright\, “These damn algorithms can really beat a guy up. So it just feels so good to reach out directly to people who actually care and have that relationship person-to-person.” Softly Softly is out everywhere October 18\, 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/darlingside
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:BKS Dance / Aerial Program
DESCRIPTION:BKS Dance / Aerial Program\n5:30pm | Thursday\, August 7 \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 7 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/bks-dance-aerial-program-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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SUMMARY:Disney's Freaky Friday *ASL-Supported
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-24
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Aberdeen Quartet\n5:30pm | Friday\, August 8 \n \nAberdeen is an award winning barbershop quartet with members from NH\, MA\, and CT. Laura Iwaskiewicz (Tenor)\, Jordan Friedman (Lead)\, Lauren Friedman (Baritone)\, and Brianna Babiack (Bass) bring you the close harmonies and ringing chords of the traditional barbershop style\, with strong influences from jazz and musical theater. Aberdeen competes in the Barbershop Harmony Society\, and were finalists at the 2025 Northeastern District Contest with quartets of all genders from New England\, Upstate New York\, and Eastern Canada.\n\n\n\n\n\nAberdeen Quartet will perform the Main Stage at 5:30pm on Friday\, August 8 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/aberdeen-quartet
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-25
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Seacoast Stories Live
DESCRIPTION:Seacoast Stories LIVE\n5 pm | Saturday\, August 9 \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by acclaimed producer\, speaker\, and author Troy Farkas\, Seacoast Stories is a weekly interview podcast which highlights local businesses\, tackles controversial issues\, and explores what makes the Seacoast an American hidden gem. Started in June 2024\, this fast-growing show has featured conversations with Portsmouth mayor Deaglan McCeachren\, NBA player Duncan Robinson\, LANEY & LU’s Jennifer Desrosiers\, the Nubble Lighthouse keeper\, and the first episode featured none other than the Arts Festival’s own Executive Director\, Courtney Perkins!\n\n\n\nTroy Farkas is one of the most coveted producers in the podcasting industry. Formerly of ESPN and Spotify\, where he worked hand-in-hand with some of the top sports journalists in the world\, he is now dedicated to bringing the people of the Seacoast closer together\, one story at a time. After moving to Portsmouth in June 2023\, he became obsessed with the Seacoast\, leading the former nomad to start a podcast devoted to the area he now proudly calls home. Also a yoga teacher and the author of a book entitled “Surrender\,” the 29-year-old is on a mission to use his voice to remind people of the things that truly matter in this world: Connecting with others\, living authentically\, and making the most of this one beautiful life we’ve all been gifted. \nThis LIVE episode will feature special guests:\nCaitlin Kuhn — starring as Katherine in Disney’s Freaky Friday\nTyler Goodwin — CEO of Goodwin Family Management\, Festival board chair & longtime supporter\nCourtney Perkins — Executive Director of Prescott Park Arts Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeacoast Stories Live will be on the Main Stage at 5 pm on Saturday\, August 9 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/seacoast-stories-live
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-26
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Studio Be.
DESCRIPTION:Studio Be. \n5:30pm | Sunday\, August 10 \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 Sunday\, August 10 prior to Disney’s Freaky Friday at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/studio-be-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-27
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Mr. Aaron
DESCRIPTION:  \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\, to 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 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! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mr-aaron-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:The Last Waltz
DESCRIPTION:The Last Waltz\nMonday\, August 11 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nIt Started as a Concert. It Became a Celebration.  \n  \nThanksgiving\, 1976\, San Francisco’s Winterland: the Band performs its last concert after 16 years on the road. Some numbers they do alone\, some songs include guest artists from Ronnie Hawkins (their first boss\, when they were the Hawks) to Bob Dylan (their last\, when as his backup and as a solo group\, they came into their own). Scorsese’s camera explores the interactions onstage in the making of music. Offstage\, he interviews the Band’s five members\, focusing on the nature of life on the road. The friendships\, the harmonies\, the hijinks\, and the wear and tear add up to a last waltz.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-last-waltz
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show
DESCRIPTION:THE MARTIN SEXTON ABBEY ROAD SHOW \nMartin Sexton puts his signature style on his rendition of this iconic Beatles album combining what Rolling Stone calls his “soul-marinated voice” with his inventive guitar prowess.   \nWe are all invited to Come Together to experience these brilliant songs celebrated in such a compelling reimagined way.  \nAmerica comes together in the music of Martin Sexton. Our hearts mend\, our political and philosophical differences melt away\, and the various strains of our roots music entangle. Of Sexton\, The New York Times says: “His unpretentious heartiness helps him focus on every soul singer’s goal: to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart.” \nSexton has remained true to his mission of sharing peace and harmony throughout his 10 albums\, and in countless incendiary live performances. He has thus built a loyal following of fans\, including critics and superstar artists. He is without a doubt what Billboard calls: “The real thing.” \nThese days\, people are coming together to revel in Sexton’s musicality for his Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show. This is a live show extravaganza in which he performs the iconic Beatles’ album in its entirety followed by a set of mainly original music. Currently\, Sexton is also working on his 11th album\, which will be his first full-length album in 10 years. \nSexton is a songwriter’s songwriter\, with a multi-octave voice that knows no bounds. Acoustic Guitar Magazine calls him a: “Master of dynamics\, reducing a room to silence with his blustering baritone\, then teasing that silence with a fluttering falsetto.” \nSexton’s career in music has unfolded like the stories in one of his sweetly redemptive songs. He got his start busking on streets and performing at open mics. Since then\, he has gone on to be praised by modern legends such as John Mayer and Dave Matthews\, who calls him one of his favorite singer- songwriters. Sexton’s songs of grappling and gratitude were the soundtrack to John Mayer’s early gigging years\, and made an indelible impact on the budding songwriter. Mayer says: “This is the music of my LIFE.” \nSexton has headlined venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall\, and his songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs\, Parenthood\, Masters of Sex\, and in numerous films. His dynamically emotive live show has earned him critical raves and an engaged and loyal following. The Wall Street Journal says: “Mr. Sexton as an impassioned performer can bring women and men to tears when they see him live.” \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/the-martin-sexton-abbey-road-show
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Mufasa
DESCRIPTION:Mufasa\nThursday\, August 14 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nOrphan. Outsider. King. \n  \nMufasa\, a young lion cub separated from his parents by a flood\, finds himself rescued by another cub named Taka. They form a strong bond despite their differing backgrounds\, but their friendship is tested when a threat to their pride forces them to confront their pasts and determine their true loyalties.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mufasa
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Trousdale with Jenny Owen Youngs
DESCRIPTION:For Trousdale—the trio of Quinn D’Andrea\, Georgia Greene\, and Lauren Jones—the ache of growing through change resonates deeply. Like certain long nights of childhood where growing pains can feel like every inch is aching\, cramping\, pinching\, Trousdale understands the feeling that comes with facing down existential anxiety\, and matters of the heart. “We can acknowledge the strides we’ve made and be grateful\, but we’ve talked a lot about how tired we are\,” Jones says with a laugh. “We’ve been thinking a lot about the tension that comes with change\, wanting it\, fighting it\, embracing it\, but learning to thrive in that moment.” On Trousdale’s upcoming LP\, Growing Pains (due April 11th) the band works through those struggles to find strength\, courage\, and growth in each other. “From what was\, something new can always grow.” D’Andrea says. \nOpening on a ripping electric guitar and bolstered by their trademark harmonies\, the title track and lead single perfectly encapsulates those feelings in the life of Trousdale. “I’m making it through the tough times when it feels like I’ve been burning out/ Trying to build up the muscle so the hustle doesn’t pull me down\,” they sing\, a limber bass line drawing each new syllable forward. The album was recorded largely live in the room and co-produced by the band and John Mark Nelson\, a songwriter who has also co-written and produced songs for Suki Waterhouse and Shaboozey\, as well as engineered tracks for the likes of Taylor Swift and Mitski. Songs like “Growing Pains” highlight just how much warmth and depth lent to Trousdale’s already golden tones. “This song was about what we feel every day in this band\, what we’re going through as a band\,” Greene says. “This is our shared experience\, being exhausted but finding beauty together.” \nTrousdale’s debut album\, 2023’s Out of My Mind\, earned raves from the likes of the Boston Globe\, Consequence\, and Atwood Magazine for its powerful songwriting\, immaculate harmonies\, and ability to bridge gaps between country and indie pop. The group further honed those strengths on the road\, finding deeper grooves and learning how to further highlight each of their voices individually. That process continued when writing Growing Pains\, when the three songwriters set off to write rough ideas on their own\, then refining and finishing them in the room together. “We can be vulnerable and share our feelings\, but none of us has to feel like our heart is on the line alone\,” D’Andrea explains. “We’re all adding to each other’s ideas\, drawing from personal experiences and then expanding them into something more people can connect with.” \nTo that end\, second single “Secondhand Smoke” feels every ounce of personal specifics in its story of an abusive relationship\, but elevates into something far more haunting. There’s an icy chill to the acoustic guitar\, the pain ringing softly into the night as the trio take on the perspective of a woman struggling to find hope: “Does it make me a fighter\, does it make me a fool?/ Is it a matter of time til I burn with you?” Greene recalls the intense energy in the room as they finished writing the song\, the trio and co-writers Mags Duval and Adam Yaron talking through their own experiences with people who have destructive personalities. “As a creative\, working with brilliant people like this can make these experiences feel very real\,” she says. “It’s easier to get into that space with everyone’s voices ringing out together.” \nWhile those songwriters proved brilliant collaborators\, the trio credit John Mark Nelson as a particularly powerful aide in seeing the album through its growing pains. “He’s always thinking about the big picture and staying out of the weeds\, but getting in the weeds has always been our bread and butter\,” Jones laughs. “We used to live in the weeds. But John Mark helped us focus on the album as a whole.”  \nThat lesson shows both in the totality of Growing Pains and in the summery charm of a track like “Over and Over”. Nelson shared a rough sketch of the track\, and Trousdale eagerly carved out their own version: a tale of running into an ex and trying to decipher how you feel about everyone moving on. “There’s never a good time to run into your ex \, and it’s even worse when they’re bragging about how well they’re doing now\,” Greene explains. D’Andrea points to the way the track leaps between tight-knit harmonies and lead vocal flourishes as emblematic of the new heights Trousdale has reached. “Every time we record and we’re in the vocal booth\, we’re all getting better and figuring out what we need\,” she says. “We know how to accentuate the writing and make sure we’re hitting a song’s fullest potential.” \nPart of that reach came from expanding their sonic palette and using a larger band. “We made charts for a full band and went in with concrete ideas of where each song could go\,” Greene says. “We have such incredible musicians on the record and knew they would run with it. It just feels way more organic and fresh than we’ve done before—less takes\, less editing\, and less chances to overthink things .” \nAs good as Trousdale sounds when they lean into their gold-hued pop\, the group work their country flair into the material more masterfully than ever before. There are shades of Leann Rimes to the groovy\, swaying “Lonely Night”\, a track determined to push any listener out of their solo funk: “A little taste of the high life/ Cause I don’t need another lonely night.” The heartbeat-ballad “Want Me Back”\, meanwhile\, took inspiration from Lady A and finds the trio hoping that an ex might be regretting the breakup. “I went into our recording session thinking the song would end up straight country\, and Quinn and Georgia thought it would be straight pop\,” Jones explains. “Our bassist worked some doo-wop into the mix\, and we found something really special to lean into.” \nAcross 12 remarkable tracks\, Growing Pains stares down all the weight of its title\, a trio of strong\, independent women facing the threats of loneliness\, broken hearts\, loss\, and more\, and converting it into transformative\, uplifting music. And as the album closes on the dazzling “Last Bloom”\, Trousdale basks in the light at the end of every tunnel. “What it was will grow into something new\,” they sing\, radiating at the end of the journey. “It’s a reminder that even in the coldest moments\, renewal is always possible\,” D’Andrea explains. “The song was inspired by Lauren trimming her houseplants\, and I was inspired by the idea that letting go of what no longer serves us can help something new take root.”  \n \n\nwith Jenny Owen Youngs\nIn the decade since Jenny Owen Youngs last released a full-length album\, she’s toured the world\, co-written a #1 hit single\, launched a wildly popular podcast\, landed a book deal\, placed songs in a slew of films and television series\, moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles to coastal Maine\, and gotten married\, divorced\, and married again. She’s done everything\, it seems\, except release another album. \n“After writing a zillion songs with other artists and immersing myself in other people’s voices for ten years\, I finally started to get excited about making my own music again\,” she explains. “It was like I took this extended sorbet course\, and after that palate cleanser\, I was ready to dig back in.” \nWith her exceptional new Yep Roc debut\, Avalanche\, Youngs delivers a main course worthy of the wait. Written with a series of friends including S. Carey\, Madi Diaz\, The Antlers’ Peter Silberman\, and Christian Lee Hutson and recorded with producer Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman\, The Hold Steady\, Cassandra Jenkins\, Josh Ritter)\, the collection is an achingly beautiful exploration of loss\, resilience\, and growth from an artist who’s experienced more than her fair share of each in recent years. The songs are deceptively serene here\, layering Youngs’ infectious pop sensibilities atop lush\, dreamy arrangements that often belie the swift emotional currents lurking underneath. The performances\, meanwhile\, are riveting and nuanced to match\, gentle yet insistent as they reckon with the pain of regret and the joy of redemption\, sometimes in the very same breath. The result is the most raw and arresting release of Youngs’ remarkable career\, a brutally honest\, deeply vulnerable work of self-reflection that learns to make peace with the past as it transforms doubt and grief into hope and transcendence. \n“There’s a good deal of heartbreak and disappointment in this music\,” Youngs explains\, “but it ultimately gives way to excitement and promise\, to the incredible\, immeasurable bliss of falling in love and finding yourself again. These songs travel the whole emotional spectrum.” \nThat kind of range has been Youngs’ calling card from the very start. Born and raised in rural New Jersey\, she fell in love with The Beatles at an early age before eventually finding her way to The Cranberries and Elliott Smith in high school. Her self-recorded debut\, Batten Down The Hatches\, landed a high-profile sync in the Showtime series Weeds and led to a deal with Nettwerk Records\, which re-released the album along with her 2009 follow-up\, Transmitter Failure. Widespread acclaim and dates with the likes of Regina Spektor\, Ingrid Michaelson\, Frank Turner\, and Aimee Mann followed\, but by the time Youngs released her third album\, 2012’s An Unwavering Band Of Light\, she was ready for a change of pace\, moving to LA to focus on writing for other artists and for film and TV. In 2016\, Youngs co-wrote Pitbull’s “Bad Man\,” which debuted at the 58th annual Grammy Awards; in 2017\, she co-wrote Shungudzo’s “Come On Back\,” which was featured in the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack; and in 2018\, she co-wrote Panic! At The Disco’s smash hit “High Hopes\,” which went five-times platinum and broke the record for most weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs chart. Along the way\, Youngs also launched Buffering The Vampire Slayer\, an episode-by-episode podcast devoted to Buffy The Vampire Slayer that attracted more than 160\,000 monthly listeners and led to a book deal with St. Martin’s Press. Youngs recently launched a new series with her podcasting partner/ex-wife called The eX-Files and has a narrative fiction podcast due out next year\, as well. \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/trousdale
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Vincent Neil Emerson with Kassi Valazza
DESCRIPTION:Vincent Neil Emerson has become a staple among folk and country music fans nationwide\, celebrated for his honest tales of life on the road\, heartbreak\, and struggles of all sorts. His first LP\, Fried Chicken & Evil Women\, from 2019\, established him as a refreshing voice in the modern country music landscape. The songs from that first album were charming and playful songs\, but didn’t reveal the entirety of Emerson’s story. \nOn his brilliant new album\, The Golden Crystal Kingdom\, Emerson transcends the role of a honky-tonk country singer and becomes a chronicler of his history. The album is a bold continuation of the story he tells on Vincent Neil Emerson\, with songs like the title track exploring the feelings he was left with after his days spent playing in Texas honky-tonks and dancehalls\, and the track “The Time of The Rambler\,” inspired by the early days of living in his car and busking on the streets. \nHe was born and partly raised in East Texas\, around his Choctaw-Apache family\, and spent most of his life moving around the state. Raised by a single mother\, he lost his father to suicide when he was nine. Emerson dealt with those feelings of abandonment and loss on his self-titled album\, with the track “Learning to Drown” in particular. \nHis grandmother and grandfather brought the family to Texas when Emerson’s mother was a child\, leaving their ancestral Choctaw-Apache homelands in Louisiana behind to try and build a better life for themselves and their children. Emerson always identified with his Native American roots\, but it wasn’t until 2021’s self-titled album that he examined and tried to shed light on the devastating history of his tribe with the song “Ballad of the Choctaw Apache.” \nSonically\, The Golden Crystal Kingdom finds Emerson expanding his scope into rock and roll territory\, tapping into the storied sounds of folk music gone electric\, and following in the footsteps of artists like Bob Dylan and Neil Young. On the album\, Emerson retains his diamond- sharp storytelling while imbuing the work with a freewheeling rock and roll aesthetic\, creating an album as fun as his live shows and as cathartic as his previous work. \nWith production from Shooter Jennings\, Emerson wanted to establish some sounds as touchstones but emphasized following his own intuition for the aesthetics of his record. “I didn’t really want to model this record after anybody else’s music\, but I’ve been heavily influenced by a lot of old rock and roll music from the sixties and seventies singer-songwriter music\,” Emerson explains. \nThe album wasn’t necessarily created as an opposing force to the country and folk sounds his fans have come to expect\, but he did want to make a record that showcased another side of himself as a writer. He also leaned on friends and collaborators like Jennings\, Steve Earle\, and Rodney Crowell to help him flesh out this album. \nEmerson has been able to call these one-time heroes friends and mentors\, and it is these relationships that have helped the songwriter find his confidence in writing about his personal history and standing up for the causes he believes in. Emerson wrote “Man From Uvalde” after the horrific and tragic mass shooting in the city of Uvalde\, Texas\, and he was initially hesitant to include the track on The Golden Crystal Kingdom. “It’s a daunting thing to try to dive into social issues in songwriting because I wasn’t sure how people would really take it\,” Emerson says. “I recorded a rough demo version of the song\, and I sent it to Steve [Earle]. I just wanted to get his thoughts on it and see if it was worth anything. He got back to me\, and he said he really liked the song and thought it was great. He gave me a few ideas and ways to look at the subject differently\, and it really helped me finish the song. That encouragement gave me the confidence to include it on the album.” \nThe Golden Crystal Kingdom also pays tribute to some of the peers Emerson cut his teeth with in the music scene. He covers the Charley Crockett song\, “Time of the Cottonwood Trees\,” and is quick to pay tribute to his labelmate and dear friend Colter Wall. “Those two had my back since day one. They’ve been some of my biggest supporters\, and they’ve always inspired me to write better songs and encouraged me to pursue this\,” Emerson reflects. “Especially at a time when I was starting out and I didn’t really have a lot of encouragement or even self-confidence to do this\, they were always there for me.” \nAs a kid who grew up in a trailer with a single mother\, went through bouts of homelessness as a young man\, and grinded through countless shows to get where he’s at\, Vincent Neil Emerson is never quick to praise his own work ethic. He always refers to the friends\, family members\, and collaborators who have shown their faith in his vision. \nBut humility doesn’t mean Emerson isn’t one of the hardest working\, most talented songwriters to emerge from the alt-country underground in years. His style is one of a kind\, and his ability to blend tales of the everyman with tributes to his past\, present\, and future make him a peerless songwriter. On The Golden Crystal Kingdom\, Vincent Neil Emerson carries on the torch of his singer-songwriter forebears while infusing the legacy with his unique and thrilling point of view. \n \n\nwith Kassi Valazza\n“Sometimes it takes four or five tries to realize something just isn’t working\,” says Kassi Valazza. “I wrote this after my thirteenth try.” She’s referring to the song “Roll On” specifically\, but the stagnating pull of repeating patterns—and the brutalizing work of breaking them—inform every song on her new album From Newman Street. “In songwriting and in life\, you can’t keep expecting the same thing to work every time.” \nValazza grew up between Prescott and Phoenix\, Arizona. She penned her first song at age ten but in those early efforts to perform\, found herself halted by stage fright of a clinical level. “I’ve gone to therapy for it\,” she says\, half-laughing. She didn’t stop writing music but she let less paralyzing means of expression lead the way\, eventually enrolling in arts school for painting\, an illustrative instinct that inevitably reveals itself in her vivid songwriting. It wasn’t until she relocated to the Pacific Northwest as an adult that Valazza picked back up the proverbial—and actual—guitar. \n“Zach Bryson was kind of like the honky tonk ambassador of Portland when I got there\,” Valazza says. “He was so welcoming and encouraging.” She discovered an inspiring\, supportive artistic community\, a less rigid relationship with musical output\, and then—vocal nodules. “It was actually kind of the best thing that could have happened\, because I learned about the crossover of physical and mental that takes place in performance.” Recovery entailed recognizing the reflexive functions of the voice in response to anxiety; as is the case throughout the human body\, stress reactions can be damaging. “Because I suddenly understood what was happening with my voice\, I could handle it\, wield it. I felt more confident.” Valazza recorded an album with Bryson in an old-house-turned-studio. It was an informal\, friendly endeavor\, though not at all small. “I think probably thirty people contributed\,” she says. “I listen back to that album and I think ‘this was me learning how to do this.’ I can hear that moment in time.” \nValazza’s debut Dear Dead Days fused the Southwest’s rustic romance with the Pacific Northwest’s rocky realism and garnered Valazza a cult following. She landed a deal with Fluff & Gravy\, a label known for launching earthy\, emerging treasures like Anna Tivel and Margo Cilker\, and toured with folk favorites including Melissa Carper and Riddy Arman. Her sophomore album Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing followed\, a glimmering set of sonic talismans among Ann Powers’ Favorite Songs of 2023 for NPR and Bandcamp’s Best Country Music of 2023\, with praise from KEXP\, Uncut\, MOJO\, and Brooklyn Vegan to boot. \nBy the time Valazza was ready to record her third album\, she had spent a decade in Portland—and that\, she realized\, was enough. “As someone with anxiety\, I always want to know what’s going to happen\,” she says. “But knowing can be limiting. Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable\, that’s growth. That’s what this album’s about\, really.” \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/vincent-neil-emerson
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Miss Alli
DESCRIPTION:Experience the joy of music with Miss Alli! An interactive performance of music and movement for all ages! Join Miss Alli as we adventure through Disney classics and contemporary music\, while incorporating silks\, percussion and creative play. Alli Beaudry is a New Hampshire native and an award winning singer\, songwriter and performer. Beaudry is a former Berklee College of Music voice faculty with a decade of experience. She also holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Berklee. Music with Miss Alli\, her newest musical project is an all ages\, interactive show that focuses on the connection between movement\, music and community. \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! \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/miss-alli
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Wicked Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:Wicked Sing-Along\nMonday\, August 18 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nEveryone deserves the chance to fly. \n  \nThe Sing-Along version of Wicked\, the untold story of the witches of Oz\, stars Emmy\, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet\, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba\, a young woman\, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin\, who has yet to discover her true power\, and Grammy-winning\, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda\, a popular young woman\, gilded by privilege and ambition\, who has yet to discover her true heart.
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/wicked-sing-along
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Andrew Duhon with Ava Valianti
DESCRIPTION:There’s a mystical allure to the road. Innately literal and figurative\, it is both the blacktop and the connective tissue between people\, places\, and cultures. The opportunity to venture beyond what’s known and comfortable into what’s possible. A rugged romanticism of packing up a standard issue Chevy Express tour van with instruments\, scuffed amps\, overflowing merch boxes\, and a trio of musicians setting sail to share Duhon’s songs with anyone who will listen. For a young Andrew Duhon\, the road was the connection from “No Man’s Land” to the “Promised Land.” A chance to truly connect with former strangers through song. To feel equal kinship with the good ol’ boys in Beaumont\, TX and the hippies and artists in Bellingham\, WA. But with that comes a weight. Duhon has a knack for telling the kind of stories that clearly cost the writer something to tell\, the kind of honesty that feels noble and never half hearted. Entertaining? Sure\, but when a song written by a stranger heals you\, even in the smallest way\, that’s a connection beyond entertainment\, and that is the journey Andrew Duhon sets out on from his home in Louisiana.  His songs are about recognizing our story as much as they are about telling his\, and his coast to coast pursuits have given him a clearer view of the American Landscape than most are privy to.  \n  \n  \nBut after years of voyaging off to every corner of the country\, a new sensation arises with each return to New Orleans. The fondness for home returns and\, for the moment\, forgives the potholes and the incompetence of local politics to focus on those familiar sights\, sounds\, and singular culture of Louisiana from the old European feeling of The French Quarter to the rural cane fields of Cajun country where his father’s side resides\, now noticing the changes after every stretch of time spent away. And from that familiar return comes The Parish Record\, a snapshot of life venturing from and returning to one of America’s purest cultural vignettes\, and the beauty\, conflict\, and stories that come with it. \n  \nThe Parish Record was recorded at Dockside Studios in Maurice\, LA\, where deep in Cajun country sits a wood-panel barn engulfed in oak and cypress trees along the slow butterscotch bayou pace of the Vermillion River. In this isolated hub of Acadiana\, Andrew Duhon embarked with his trio of most trusted musicians – Myles Weeks (James Hunter Six\, Eric Lindell) on Bass\, Jim Kolacek (Feufollet) on Drums\, and Daniel Walker (Heart\, Ann Wilson\, Amy Ray) on Keys – to harness of the sound and feeling of their surroundings. Justin Tockett\, the house engineer at Dockside is also\, as Duhon claims\, his secret weapon.  From Duhon\, “Justin’s production is the most underrated thing in the room\, and his spirit is peaceful and literally at home at that studio.  There’s a cat on his lap most of the time he’s mixing. I mean\, come on…  That’s the feeling I wanted to feel when making this record from what felt like home to me. It wasn’t time to hit Nashville or try out something new on this one.  It was about believing in the songs from where the songs came from.”  This new collection speaks of Louisiana and carries the weight synonymous with Duhon records: deep\, evocative narratives that take listeners on a journey through a character’s skin\, heart-wrenching ballads which bare the songwriter’s soul\, and hard-driving bluesy rockers that rise in counterbalance to the weight of the lyric. \n  \n  \nThe Parish record begins\, both on Side A and Side B\, with a new flavor to Duhon’s repertoire. On either side of the record\, a drop of the needle will bring on a grimy\, distorted guitar intro. On side A\, this leads into “Waco Kool Aid\,” a biting look into the groupthink nature of today’s political landscape where “the truth is\, the truth is obsolete\,” and culminating in an ‘aha!’ moment putting the joke squarely on us\, the listener. On side B\, “Shotgun Religion” pulls from Duhon’s Catholic suburbia upbringing that seemed to have claimed the nature of love for itself\, only managing to create militant division that enforced the world view of the entitled.  As he tells it “Pride is a monkey on a young boy’s back and he’s leaving the safety of the cul de sac with an itchy trigger finger and a split second decision. Shotgun religion…” \n  \nThe album proceeds on softer notes with a selection of romantic ballads including “Hand Me Down Love\,” “Girl From Plaquemine\,” “Almost Forever\,” and the deep-hearted farewell of “Just In Case.” All with a twinge of nostalgia and a truer\, more complicated love than fairytale would claim. Sonically\, each ballad takes on a role in comprising the musical landscape of Louisiana\, through the jazz inspired piano fills of “Hand Me Down Love\,” to the back porch cajun country guitar picking in “Girl From Plaquemine” and the old school country western  heartstrings of “Almost Forever.” \n  \nNo closer can you get to home than Duhon’s song about his mother\, “Another House.” The song tells the story of Duhon’s mother’s journey with Dementia\, a journey first evident to Duhon when his mother began feeling not at home and insisting they go to ‘the other house’ that didn’t exist.  In the song he is speaking with his father\, “the only thing that matters now\, is she believes there’s another house\,” a sorrowful and brutally honest admission from son to father\, neither of which shared their mother’s faith\, but resolving in the end “We know better these days than to correct her.  We just walk with her together.”  Departing from the band accompaniment\, the song was recorded with Duhon alone on his acoustic guitar.  On the third morning of recording at Dockside in Maurice\, LA\, while the band stayed sleeping\, Duhon and the engineer went in to track this most intimate and bittersweet story of the collection.  \n  \nAnother unique flavor to The Parish Record is the presence of a cover\, the first Duhon has ever recorded. “Bayou La Batre\,” a song originally written and performed by Jimmy Louis\, a Florida Country-Blues crooner\, whose album\, “The Best Of This Deal” (1977)\, Andrew found buried in the dollar bin of his favorite Alabama record shop. The song encapsulates the journey home to New Orleans in such a way that feels like it was written for this album\, despite the writer preceding this record’s release by nearly half a century. \n  \nSmack in the middle of the album is “Man On The Marquee\,” a story from Andrew’s college years of stumbling into a local dive to see a seasoned songsmith perform his wares\, and detailing every aspect of the performance in romantic fashion\, from the signage on the walls\, to the majesty of seeing him walking onto the stage under the spotlight\, to the humanity of the emotions conveyed through the songs\, and the beautiful yet bittersweet monotony of traveling alone to the next town while leaving behind an audience for whom the experience was just a blip of joyous distraction. Reminiscent of Jackson Brown’s “The Load Out\,” the song takes on a semi-autobiographical tone as Andrew himself has taken on that role as the traveling troubadour\, moving from town to town\, sharing his deepest emotions through song\, and moving on to “that distant light that spelled it right. Somewhere else tomorrow night\, he’ll be the man on the marquee.”  \nWherever the winding roads of America’s highways take him\, New Orleans follows. With all of its cultural idiosyncrasies\, political turmoil\, and all of the harsh memories associated with the place he’s most intimately familiar\, comes a beauty from the holistically honest stories able to be told and the collection of sonic of influences that can only be forged from immersing himself in such a rich a culture. The Parish Record serves as the latest vehicle through which Andrew can spread the gospel to every new place he ventures of a life lived in the flawed\, divergent\, singularly magnificent bayou he’s called home. \n \n\nwith Ava Valianti\nAva Valianti is a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Newbury\, Massachusetts\, blending pop and indie influences into a sound that’s raw\, heartfelt\, and unmistakably her own. With a voice that balances aching vulnerability and indie edge\, Ava crafts songs that linger — equal parts emotional confession and infectious melody. \nSince her 2023 debut with bubble wrap\, Ava has built an international audience through singles like Middle Ground\, January\, Wishing Well\, Laugh Track\, and Distant\, earning spins on over 200 radio stations\, two New England Music Award nominations\, and runner-up honors at the International Acoustic Music Awards. \nHer latest single\, Buttercups\, out July 11\, 2025\, marks a striking new chapter. Starting with an intimate acoustic arrangement\, the song blossoms into a powerful pop-rock anthem that captures the fragile dance between longing and betrayal. With fearless honesty and vivid imagery\, Ava clings to the sweetness of memories — the cinnamon smell\, the creaky doors\, the buttercups — even as trust unravels. \nAs she gears up for her highly anticipated debut EP this fall\, Ava continues to prove she’s a standout voice in pop’s next generation\, unafraid to tackle the messy complexities of young love\, loss\, and resilience. Whether she’s performing to sold-out rooms or writing songs in her bedroom\, Ava Valianti is an artist to watch. \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/andrew-duhon
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:GoldFord with Reckoners
DESCRIPTION:GoldFord is a singer-songwriter known for his soulful\, emotive music that blends classic and modern pop and soul styles. With over 50 million streams on his hit song “Orange Blossoms\,” GoldFord has garnered support from artists like Sam Smith\, SZA\, Noah Kahan and James Blake\, who have championed his music. Noah Kahan personally invited GoldFord to perform his\nfestival Out of The Blue in January of 2025. GoldFord was personally invited to perform at the Dr King Awards in Atlanta Georgia by Bernice King. GoldFord’s first headlining tour of North America has sold out the majority of the venues ranging from 500-1000 capacity. This Fall\, he’ll continue to tour throughout the US and Europe. \nGoldFord’s musical journey is marked by a dedication to mental health and mindfulness education. He partners with organizations such as Whole School Mindfulness and Give to Give to address mental health issues and promote healing solutions. His music has been featured in popular TV shows and commercials such as Grey’s Anatomy\, Coca-Cola\, Station 19\, Jeep\, and the Super Bowl LVII\, further cementing his mainstream appeal. \n \n\n\nwith Reckoners\nA little bit of soul and a whole lotta’ rock ‘n’ roll! Reckoners is an all-star music group featuring some of the top players in the Boston music scene who have worked with and along side some of the best in the business. Fronting the group is the great Tim Gearan on vocals & guitar. Assembled and leading the band is the extraordinary guitarist Johnny Trama (Bettye LaVette\, The Silks\, Dub Apocalypse\, The B3 Kings). Holding down the rhythm section on drums is the masterful Tom Arey (Peter Wolf\, The J. Geils Band\, G. Love). On bass is the one and only Marc Hickox (Bettye LaVette\, Charlie Musselwhite)\, and on keyboards\, the very talented Darby Wolf (Bettye LaVette\, Rubblebucket). Paying homage to the roots of early soul and classic rock\, their songs and vibe make you experience something new and original yet completely familiar. Do not miss Reckoners coming to a town near you soon! \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/goldford
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival featuring Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival\, in partnership with Seacoast Jazz Society is back on the Wilcox Main Stage. \n\nPrescott Park Arts Festival\, in partnership with Seacoast Jazz Society\, is delighted to present the 42nd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival featuring 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 over 25 years\, it was known as the Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival\, to honor legendary local jazz pianist and composer\, Tommy Gallant. In recent years it has become the Seacoast Jazz Festival in the hopes to expand the jazz festival’s reach in the future as a destination event featuring acclaimed jazz artists from around the globe. The 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. For more information about the Seacoast Jazz Society\, or to donate\, please visit www.seacoastjazz.org. \n42nd Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival featuring Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble\nLine-up \n12 PM: Sax Summit featuring Charlie Jennison \n1:15 PM: Yulia Musayelyan Quartet \n2:30 PM: Vintage Vocal Quartet \n3:45 PM: New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra \n5PM: Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble \n* Rain Date: Sunday\, August 24 \nPlease note: the line-up is subject to change in the event of moving to the Rain Date \n\nFeaturing Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble at 5PM\n \nMatt Wilson has released thirteen albums as a leader\, appeared on more than 400 others as a sideman and has played with an impressive array of some of the most legendary names in jazz\, including Wynton Marsalis\, Lee Konitz\, Joe Lovano\, Pat Metheny\, Dewey Redman\, Charlie Haden\, John Scofield\, Joanne Brackeen and Herbie Hancock\, just to name a few. Wilson’s commitment to jazz goes far beyond his estimable skills as a drummer and bandleader. Also a renowned educator\, he is on a tireless mission to foster a lively and deep connection between music and people\, whether they be playing or listening to it. To that end\, he is extremely passionate about bringing jazz to new audiences and inspiring students to be as individualistic and imaginative as possible. \nThe quintet features a dynamic two-horn frontline with longtime collaborator Jeff Lederer on tenor saxophone and new addition Tia Fuller on alto\, while the rhythm section is rounded out with pianist/vocalist Dawn Clement and bassist Ben Allison\, players capable of serious chops within a variety of musical contexts.\n\n\n \n\n12PM: Sax Summit featuring Charlie Jennison\n\n\nCharlie Jennison\, Marc LaForce\, Nick Mainella – saxes\, David Newsam – guitar\, John Hunter – bass\, Les Harris Jr – drums \nThe Seacoast area is fortunate that multi-woodwind master and pianist Charlie Jennison has made his home here. This year he appears at the Seacoast Jazz Festival in a Saxophone Summit with two colleagues and students\, Oyster River High’s music director and saxophonist Marc LaForce and Soggy Po’ Boys tenor sax Nick Mainella. Longtime colleagues and area greats David Newsam (guitar)\, John Hunter (bass)\, and Les Harris\, Jr (drums) round out the band. \nMulti-instrumentalist Charlie Jennison plays lead alto sax\, flute and soprano sax with the Seacoast Big Band and is also a member of the Capitol Jazz Orchestra that plays frequently at the Capital Center for the Arts in Concord\, NH. Currently working with vocalist Johanna Landis\, he can be found gigging around Portsmouth. \nFor more than 30 years\, Charlie worked with Exeter\, NH based jazz pianist Tommy Gallant\, a teacher at the Berklee School of Music and an alumnus of Woody Herman’s band\, who heavily influenced Charlie’s growth as a musician and music educator. Charlie also studied with such major jazz figures as Jerry Bergonzi\, Charlie Mariano\, Jerry Coker\, and Ted Casher. \nA versatile educator\, whether presenting jazz performances & workshops for libraries\, jazz societies\, & schools throughout the New England region or coaching a jazz combo\, directing a jazz band\, or giving a lecture on the history of jazz in the NH Seacoast\, Charlie brings his love for music to all things jazz-related. \nCurrently teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy where he is a member of the faculty jazz quartet\, Charlie also offers private instruction on classical and jazz saxophone for all levels of experience\, as well as jazz piano instruction for beginning and intermediate players. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 PM: Yulia Musayelyan Quartet\n\nYulia Musayelyan – flute\, Maxim Lubarsky – piano\, Fernando Huergo – bass\, Gen Yoshimura – drums \nYulia Musayelyan is a flutist and composer\, originally from Moscow\, Russia. She has recorded on over 35 albums as sideman and has toured the US\, UK\, Europe\, Central and South America with various musical projects.\nHer releases as leader and co-leader include ‘Caminos’ (2009 Blue Music Group)\, ‘Landscapes’ (with Macayú Trio\, 2019)\, “Unsaid” (2020\, Next Level)\, and “Oblivion’ (2021\, ZOHO Music). \n \n\n\n2:30 PM: Vintage Vocal Quartet\nDavid Thorne Scott – voice/bass guitar\, Taylor O’Donnell – voice/piano\, Chris Humphrey – voice/trombone/drums\, Paul Pampinella – voice/guitar\n\n\nThe Vintage Vocal Quartet is coming to fill your ears and your heart with the sweet swinging harmonies of the Swing Era\, when jazz music was pop music. Sentimental\, sophisticated\, and danceable.\n\nThe Vintage Vocal Quartet sings while playing piano\, guitar\, bass and trombone/drums. They are dialed into the sound of groups like Glenn Miller’s Modernaires\, the Nat King Cole Trio\, the Andrews Sisters\, and Tommy Dorsey’s Pied Pipers; as well as singers like Bing Crosby\, Frank Sinatra\, and Ella Fitzgerald. \nWhen founder David Thorne Scott did a tour performing with the legendary Four Freshmen\, he saw that vintage music hits the spot for 21st century audiences. He came home to Boston and called up guitarist Paul Pampinella of the groundbreaking a cappella group Vox One and pianist Taylor O’Donnell\, whose versatile voice can deliver jazz to funk with a whisper to a wail. Add trombonist and swing drummer Chris Humphrey and you’ve got yourself a four piece harmony machine.\n\nGet ready to swing with the Vintage Vocal Quartet\, who will be playing a few songs with Skip Poole’s big band as well!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n3:45 PM: New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra\nThe NH Jazz Orchestra’s (NHJO) mission is to connect some of the most talented musicians in the region to audiences that appreciate the excitement and performance of authentic Big Band music. The orchestra was built on the belief that music has the power to inspire\, connect\, and give back. It’s more than just a big band – it’s a musical movement dedicated to excellence\, community\, and the future of jazz. Founded in the Fall of 2021\, the orchestra stands out not only for its high-caliber performances\, but also for its commitment to outreach and education. \nWith a mission to inspire audiences and support young musicians\, the NHJO blends tradition with innovation\, bringing the power of live big band music to concert halls\, festivals\, and school events across the region. What makes this ensemble especially unique is its dedication to giving back. Through benefit performances\, educational workshops\, and mentorship\, the ensemble actively invests in the next generation of musicians. Every performance is more than entertainment – it’s an opportunity to connect\, uplift\, and ensure that this art form continues to thrive for years to come. Passion\, purpose\, and collaboration define this one-of-a-kind ensemble\, making it a true gem in New England’s music scene. For more information\, please visit www.cplivemusic.com. \nCLAYTON “SKIP” POOLE\, MUSIC DIRECTOR\nClayton\, (or “Skip” as he is known to his family and friends)\, has enjoyed over 47 years of bringing top quality music to audiences all around the United States. He has founded and conducted multiple music groups including the nationally acclaimed Capital Jazz Orchestra and\, most recently\, The NH Jazz Orchestra. \nOver the course of his elaborate music career\, Clayton has worked with such musical luminaries as Mel Tormé\, Rosemary Clooney\, Johnny Mathis\, Andy Williams\, Dionne Warwick\, Cab Calloway\, Maynard Ferguson\, Frank Foster\, “Wild” Bill Davis and many other major music stars. \nIn 2011\, Clayton was invited to join the late musicologist Gunther Schuller on a lecture panel at the Berklee School of Music in Boston to discuss the influence of Paul Whiteman on the early jazz period. Skip’s comments have been published in the book “Paul Whiteman – Pioneer in American Music” by Don Rayno. \nAs Music Director of The Capital Jazz Orchestra\, he has worked with The Four Freshmen\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Trumpeter Byron Stripling\, Basie drummer Butch Miles\, Grammy award winner John Pizzarelli and vocalist Carmen Bradford. Additionally\, Skip has toured nationally with the CJO featuring NYC clarinet virtuoso and Benny Goodman alumnus\, Ken Peplowski. \nIn this current season with The New Hampshire Jazz Orchestra\, Skip has invited both internationally known composer/arranger Dr. Eric Richards and Grammy winning trumpeter Bryan Davis\, currently lead trumpet with both the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the 8-Bit big band as featured guests of the NHJO. \nRecently\, Skip\, his son CJ and the NHJO have been featured in NH Magazine and have also been a highlighted story on the WMUR-TV show “Chronicle”. Additionally\, Mr. Poole is now co-producing a unique monthly podcast highlighting stories from years of working with name stars and mavens of the jazz genre entitled “Big Band Backstage” with host Laura Knoy. The show is available through www.cplivemusic.com\, YouTube\, and Spotify. \nTHE NEW HAMPSHIRE JAZZ ORCHESTRA\nClayton “Skip” Poole\, Music Director \nPERSONNEL: \nReed I –Greg Mostovoy                         Trumpet I – Bob Maccini\nReed II – Kelsey Wynn                          Trumpet II – Bob Couturier\nReed III – Lisa Noordergraaf                   Trumpet III – Rob Cary\nReed IV – Charlie Jennison                  Trumpet IV – Mike Sheehan\nReed V – Don Davis                               Trumpet V – Justin O’Donnell \nTrombone I – Bryan House                          Guitar – Bob Arpin\nTrombone II – Alexander Richards                Double Bass – CJ Poole\nTrombone III – Max Lalos                            Piano – Nick Valiton\nTrombone IV – Drew Coraccio                    Drums – Jim Lattini\nTuba – Hailley McConnell \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/42nd-annual-seacoast-jazz-festival-featuring-matt-wilsons-good-trouble
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Rear Window
DESCRIPTION:Rear Window\nMonday\, August 25 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nIn deadly danger…because they saw too much! \n  \nProfessional photographer L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies breaks his leg while getting an action shot at an auto race. Confined to his New York apartment\, he spends his time looking out of the rear window observing the neighbors. He begins to suspect that a man across the courtyard may have murdered his wife. Jeff enlists the help of his high society fashion-consultant girlfriend Lisa Fremont and his visiting nurse Stella to investigate. Don’t miss this classic from Alfred Hitchcock!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/rear-window
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Ghostbusters
DESCRIPTION:Ghostbusters\nWednesday\, August 27 at Dusk \nRated PG \n  \nThey’re here to save the world. \n  \nA group of unemployed parapsychologists go into business as professional ghost neutralizers. But when New York City comes under attack from a host of supernatural demons\, the self-proclaimed Ghostbusters must step up and save the world from the sinister ‘Zuul.’
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/ghostbusters
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Neighbor with One Time Weekend
DESCRIPTION:DOWN HOME FESTIVAL\n \nNeighbor is a dynamic quartet that blends ambitious compositions\, soulful balladry\, and fearless improvisations to create a unique musical experience. Featuring Richard James (vocals\, keys) Rob Compa (guitar)\, Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums)\, together they fuel the groove and lay a solid foundation for Neighbor’s “down home” sound. \nThe band’s creative incubation began in early 2019 with a weekly residency that grew in large part by the passion of their fans\, the “Neighbors”\, who continue to inspire the band as the fan base has expanded across the country. This dedicated community and ongoing connection to fans has become a cornerstone of Neighbor’s success every time they step on stage. \nWith a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs\, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Not boxed in by a single genre\, their songwriting brings elements of Americana\, Funk\, Rock\, Jazz\, Soul and more. The band is putting pen to paper once again as they head back into the studio to begin work on their second album. \nCome see what’s good in the Neighborhood. \n \n\nwith One Time Weekend\nIntroducing One Time Weekend – the band redefining progressive rock. With a growing catalog of studio albums and live releases\, and quite literally hundreds of shows OTW has attracted a loyal following of fans. As one fan puts it: “It’s hard to define this band. It’s a little bit of everything. Whatever it is\, we like it.”\n​Shred\, funk\, metal\, jam. Take these four ingredients and sauté them in a sauce of songwriting and groove\, and you might create something that tastes like OTW. Known for their electrifying live shows\, One Time Weekend delivers an unforgettable high-energy experience at every performance. Every One Time Weekend show is an adventure—no two performances are the same\, and no two songs sound alike. It’s rock\, it’s experimental\, it’s everything in between\, and it’s always a ride worth taking. \nFormed in 2016\, the band has never stopped moving. With the intention of building their community\, OTW has created a following across the northeastern United States\, and thanks to streaming—a global following of dedicated listeners. They created an annual celebration dubbed “Masquerade Of Madness” in their hometown of Hartford\, CT. “The Masquerade is more than a show\, it’s a community gathering. It is an expose of the arts from visual to auditory inspired by the likes of Scotland’s Fringe Festival. It is a chance to lose yourself in something amazing.” Combining the talents of local/national touring musicians\, visual/performing artists and their own community of fans Masquerade Of Madness is quickly becoming their favorite part of the year. Past musical guests have included members of Twiddle\, Trombone Shorty\, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer\, Funky Dawgz Brass Band & more.\nWith the addition of percussionist Alex Giosa in 2023 and guitarist/singer Sam McGarrity in 2025\, One Time Weekend has only gotten tighter\, more dedicated to their craft and hungry to show the people what they can do. Have you heard? \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/neighbor
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Tom Rush and accompanist Monica Rizzio with Brendan Cleary
DESCRIPTION:Tom Rush\n“My husband … didn’t give me a great deal of encouragement regarding my writing. But Tom Rush did. Tom would say\, “Do you have any new songs?” I’d play him a batch and he’d say\, “Any more?” I always held the ones out that I felt were too sensitive\, or too feminine\, and those would always be the ones he chose. Because of Tom\, I began to get noticed.”\n– Joni Mitchell \nTom Rush is a gifted musician and performer\, whose shows offer a musical celebration…a journey into the tradition and spectrum of what music has been\, can be\, and will become. His distinctive guitar style\, wry humor and warm\, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling\, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. \nRush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s\, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor told Rolling Stone\, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes\, but also one of my main influences.” Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top five musical influences. Rush has long championed emerging artists. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell\, Jackson Browne and James Taylor\, and in more recent years his Club 47 concerts have brought artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin to wider audiences when they were just beginning to build their own reputations. \nTom Rush began his musical career in the early ’60s playing the Boston-area clubs while a Harvard student. The Club 47 was the flagship of the coffee house fleet\, and he was soon holding down a weekly spot there\, learning from the legendary artists who came to play\, honing his skills and growing into his talent. He had released two albums by the time he graduated. \nRush displayed then\, as he does today\, an uncanny knack for finding wonderful songs\, and writing his own – many of which have become classics re-interpreted by new generations. (It is testimony to the universality of his appeal that his songs have been folk hits\, country hits\, heavy metal and rap hits.) Signed by Elektra in 1965\, Rush made three albums for them\, culminating in The Circle Game\, which\, according to Rolling Stone\, ushered in the singer/songwriter era. \nIn the early ’70s\, folk turned to folk-rock\, and Rush\, ever adaptable\, saw more room to stretch out. Recording now for Columbia\, he toured tirelessly with a five man band\, playing concerts across the country. Endless promotional tours\, interviews\, television appearances\, and recording sessions added up to five very successful but exhausting years\, after which Tom decided to take a break and “recharge” his creative side at his New Hampshire farm. \nRush returned with a splash in 1981\, selling out Boston’s prestigious Symphony Hall in advance. Time off had not only rekindled Rush’s love of music\, it had re-ignited music audiences’ love of Rush. \nHe instinctively knew that his listeners were interested in both the old and the new\, and set out to create a musical forum like the Club 47 of the early sixties to allow artists and newcomers to share the same stage. In 1982\, he tried it out at Symphony Hall. The show was such a hit it became an annual event\, growing to fill two\, then three nights\, and the Club 47 series was born. Crafting concerts that combined well known artists such as Bonnie Raitt or Emmylou Harris with (then) unknowns like Alison Krauss or Mark O’ Connor\, Rush took the show on the road. From the ’80s to the present day\, Club 47 events have filled the nation’s finest halls to rave reviews\, and have been broadcast as national specials on PBS and NPR. \nIn 1999\, Columbia/Legacy released a Tom Rush retrospective album that covers his recorded musical history from 1962 to the present\, including tracks recorded for Columbia\, Elektra\, Prestige and his independent years. Entitled “The Very Best of Tom Rush: No Regrets”\, the 17-track compilation includes as a bonus a brand new Tom Rush composition\, “River Song\,” which features vocal contributions from Grammy winners Shawn Colvin and Marc Cohn. \nA live CD\, “Trolling for Owls” released in 2003 and published by Tom’s NIGHTLIGHT RECORDINGS\, captures Tom’s complete performance and includes\, for the first time\, some of the spoken stories that have endeared him to audiences. \n“How I Play (some of) My Favorite Songs”\, a DVD released in 2005 by Homespun Tapes. It shows how he plays ten of the memorable songs and guitar arrangements that have long made him one of America’s most beloved performers. \nIn 2009\, Tom recorded his first studio CD in 35 years. Recorded in Nashville\, “What I Know” was produced by Tom’s long-time friend Jim Rooney and includes original Tom Rush material\, as well as harmonies by Emmylou Harris\, Bonnie Bramlett and Nanci Griffith. \nToday\, Tom Rush lives in New Hampshire when he’s not touring. His voice has grown even richer and more melodic with training\, and his music\, like a fine wine\, has matured and ripened in the blending of traditional and modern influences. He’s doing what he loves\, and what audiences love him for: writing and playing …passionately\, tenderly…knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times. \n \nand accompanist Monica Rizzio\nWith a perspective equally influenced by her Texas roots and her Cape Cod home\, Americana singer-songwriter Monica Rizzio has emerged as one of the finest talents in the East Coast music scene. Monica released her debut album\, aptly named Washashore Cowgirl\, in 2016; where it was Monica’s solo introduction after a decade in the trio Tripping Lily\, Sunshine is Free is her expansion — after time spent on the road\, she realized it was time for her to start collaborating again and recorded the album in Nashville with producer Michael Rinne and a stacked lineup of guest musicians. Throughout the eleven tracks on Sunshine Is Free\, Monica appreciates the little things in life and looks for silver linings where necessary. It’s clear she has a keen ability to connect; her songs are often autobiographical but delivered through a fictional approach that aids in creating a universal experience for the listener — whether it’s expressed using her trademark sense of humor or with such striking honesty that the pain in her voice is tangible. \n \n\nwith Brendan Cleary\nBrendan Cleary is a lifelong musician\, guitarist\, vocalist\, and composer with a deep love for American roots music. Born and raised in New Jersey\, his journey with music began at a young age\, playing in every setting he could find and any stage that would have him. He honed his craft through years of hard work and passion which eventually led him to Berklee College of Music\, where he studied songwriting. \nIt was there that Brendan discovered a deep love for creating music that resonates with the American heartland and a connection he’s carried with him ever since. His mentors and instructors at Berklee helped him sharpen his approach to the creative process. But after two years he put his education on hold\, as a new chapter of life opened for him in Music City\, Nashville\, TN. \nSurrounded by a rich history of Country\, Blues and Roots music traditions\, Brendan spent years performing live nearly every day on Nashville’s famed Broadway strip. Long days and nights in honky-tonks and blues bars old and new helped him master his live presence\, and his unique guitar style began to take shape. Personally describing his sound as a mix of acoustic fingerstyle blues and traditional folk\, his right-hand rhythm brings a driving force to his playing\, adding robust layers and textures to every single phrase. \nInfluenced by a diverse range of musicians\, Brendan’s heroes include Tom Waits\, Malcolm Holcombe\, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings\, Keb’ Mo’\, Eric Bibb\, Chris Smither\, and Dr. John. He draws comparisons to artist such as Tom Rush\, Chris Stapleton\, Ryan Adams\, and Jason Isbell\, who have all left an indelible mark on Brendan’s own approach to songwriting and live performance. \nHis voice is a mixture or distinctive tenor overtones with a touch of grit\, that keep pace with his music\, embraced by lyrics that weave stories which resonate deeply with his growing legion of listeners. A back story which includes recovering from alcohol and drug addiction means he has walked in the shoes of a troubled life. His truths are his own and paint pictures of lives that everyone can imagine. Whether it’s the tale of a troubled young man in “Liquor Boy\,” the aching regret of lost love in “Olivia\,” or the open-road spirit of “Soundbox\,” his music captures the deep emotional bonds that tie us to our pasts\, our loves\, and our losses. \nBrendan Cleary’s music is like a warm ray of sunshine on a cold day; comforting\, familiar\, and brimming with soul. Sharing stories and songs that have shaped his life\, he is opening his heart to America’s Northeast and making the darkest of days bright and clear. \nBrendan has had the honor of appearing regularly on the legendary Tom Rush’s “Rockport Sundays” weekly podcast. Brendan’s songs have also earned him a place as a finalist in the NH Music Collective Singer Songwriter Competition 2024. \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/tom-rush
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Dawes
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in almost a decade\, brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith grace the cover of a Dawes record. It’s just the two of them this time\, and as such\, Oh Brother marks a distinctive new chapter for the California rock band — one that is both introspective and accessible\, all while maintaining their beloved sense of sincerity. \nOh Brother steers Dawes decidedly forward\, honoring 15 years of Taylor and Griffin’s musical relationship\, as well as the next era of their band. Each of the nine songs began with just Taylor on guitar and vocals and Griffin on drums. They initially tracked each one live together\, before adding in additional instrumentation and collaborating with touring guitarist Trevor Menear in the studio. Additionally\, Oh Brother is the first record the brothers have co-produced\, working alongside longtime friend Mike Viola. \nAt this point in the Goldsmith’s career\, Dawes has cemented itself as one of the most earnest\, no-bullshit musical acts out there. They’re a band that can move seamlessly between folk rock\, piano ballads\, and sprawling jams while maintaining both an immediately recognizable sound and a freedom from expectations. Even as the Goldsmith brothers navigates new chapters in their personal and professional lives\, Oh Brother shows how they remain creative\, ambitious\, and inspired — what it means to be lifers in a band together. \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/dawes
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:17th Annual New Hampshire Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:THE 17TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE BREWFEST\n \nNEW LOCATION IN 2025: SMUTTYNOSE BREWERY in Hampton\, NH! \n \nNew Hampshire’s premiere event for craft brewers from throughout New England and beyond. Proceeds from this event support both Prescott Park Arts Festival and the New England District of the Master Brewers Association of Americas (MBAA) scholarship fund. \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 (VIP or GA) beer samples from dozens of New England 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 18TH. 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
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/17th-annual-new-hampshire-brewfest
LOCATION:Smuttynose Brewing Co.\, 105 Towle Farm Rd\, Hampton\, NH\, 03842\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! Jingle Bell Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Camp ENCORE!’s First-Ever Holiday Cabaret Camp & Fundraiser\nJINGLE BELL JUBILEE\nPrescott Park Arts Festival and Camp ENCORE! are thrilled to announce a brand-new winter experience for our young performers\, Camp ENCORE!’s Holiday Cabaret Camp! Designed for ages 6–17\, this special session brings the magic of the season to the stage while continuing our mission of helping campers build confidence\, teamwork\, and a lifelong love for the performing arts. \nThis joyful new camp will culminate in three fully staged public performances of holiday tunes in our festive Jingle Bell Jubilee! at The Dance Hall in Kittery\, spreading holiday cheer to our community while supporting the Festival’s youth theatre programs. \nAt Camp ENCORE!\, every camper is celebrated for who they are\, and this winter\, we can’t wait to create something truly special together! \nPerformances:\nDecember 12 @ 7:00 PM\nDecember 13 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM \nPerformance Venue: Kittery Dance Hall\, 7 Walker Street\, Kittery\, ME \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nAdults: $20.00\n\n\n\nKids/Students (12 yrs and under): $12.00 \nCheck out the Jingle Bell Jubilee Program! \n  \n\n\n\nPlus Amplify the Voices of Camp ENCORE!\nHelp our campers with a much-needed Audio Upgrade for Next Season\nFundraiser for Camp Audio Upgrade🎤 Goal: $10\,000\nHelp our Campers- Audio Fundraiser
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-jingle-bell-jubilee
LOCATION:Private: The Dance Hall\, 7 Walker Street\, Kittery\, ME\, 03904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! Jingle Bell Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Camp ENCORE!’s First-Ever Holiday Cabaret Camp & Fundraiser\nJINGLE BELL JUBILEE\nPrescott Park Arts Festival and Camp ENCORE! are thrilled to announce a brand-new winter experience for our young performers\, Camp ENCORE!’s Holiday Cabaret Camp! Designed for ages 6–17\, this special session brings the magic of the season to the stage while continuing our mission of helping campers build confidence\, teamwork\, and a lifelong love for the performing arts. \nThis joyful new camp will culminate in three fully staged public performances of holiday tunes in our festive Jingle Bell Jubilee! at The Dance Hall in Kittery\, spreading holiday cheer to our community while supporting the Festival’s youth theatre programs. \nAt Camp ENCORE!\, every camper is celebrated for who they are\, and this winter\, we can’t wait to create something truly special together! \nPerformances:\nDecember 12 @ 7:00 PM\nDecember 13 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM \nPerformance Venue: Kittery Dance Hall\, 7 Walker Street\, Kittery\, ME \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nAdults: $20.00\n\n\n\nKids/Students (12 yrs and under): $12.00 \nCheck out the Jingle Bell Jubilee Program! \n\n\n\nPlus Amplify the Voices of Camp ENCORE!\nHelp our campers with a much-needed Audio Upgrade for Next Season\nFundraiser for Camp Audio Upgrade🎤 Goal: $10\,000\nHelp our Campers- Audio Fundraiser
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-jingle-bell-jubilee-2
LOCATION:Private: The Dance Hall\, 7 Walker Street\, Kittery\, ME\, 03904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Camp ENCORE! Jingle Bell Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Camp ENCORE!’s First-Ever Holiday Cabaret Camp & Fundraiser\nJINGLE BELL JUBILEE\nPrescott Park Arts Festival and Camp ENCORE! are thrilled to announce a brand-new winter experience for our young performers\, Camp ENCORE!’s Holiday Cabaret Camp! Designed for ages 6–17\, this special session brings the magic of the season to the stage while continuing our mission of helping campers build confidence\, teamwork\, and a lifelong love for the performing arts. \nThis joyful new camp will culminate in three fully staged public performances of holiday tunes in our festive Jingle Bell Jubilee! at The Dance Hall in Kittery\, spreading holiday cheer to our community while supporting the Festival’s youth theatre programs. \nAt Camp ENCORE!\, every camper is celebrated for who they are\, and this winter\, we can’t wait to create something truly special together! \nPerformances:\nDecember 12 @ 7:00 PM\nDecember 13 @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM \nPerformance Venue: Kittery Dance Hall\, 7 Walker Street\, Kittery\, ME \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nAdults: $20.00\n\n\n\nKids/Students (12 yrs and under): $12.00 \nCheck out the Jingle Bell Jubilee Program! \n\n\n\nPlus Amplify the Voices of Camp ENCORE!\nHelp our campers with a much-needed Audio Upgrade for Next Season\nFundraiser for Camp Audio Upgrade🎤 Goal: $10\,000\nHelp our Campers- Audio Fundraiser
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/camp-encore-jingle-bell-jubilee-3
LOCATION:Private: The Dance Hall\, 7 Walker Street\, Kittery\, ME\, 03904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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