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SUMMARY:97.5 WOKQ CHOWDER FESTIVAL SUMMER KICK-OFF
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets to the Chowder Festival \n  \n \nIt’s BACK! \nThe 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival Summer Kick-off\, presented by Avery Insurance\, returns to Prescott Park Arts Festival for its 37th year. Held on the first Saturday of June\, this staple of summer in Portsmouth\, NH offers even more this year as it kicks-off festivities for Prescott Park Arts Festival’s 50th Anniversary Season! \nJoin in the fun of the Chowder Festival with some of your favorite local restaurants serving-up mouthwatering chowder in Prescott Park. Check out the complimentary live music\, kid-friendly activities\, and grab an ice cream from the Prop. \nThis community event is always a great time from 11:30 am until the chowder runs out. Get your Chowder Festival tickets now. The Summer Kick-Off side of the park is free and open to all.  \nChowder Festival Tickets are $20 per person and FREE for season pass holders\, but you must reserve tickets! Get your season passes now for a fun-filled summer with the Arts Festival.  Already a pass holder and want to reserve your tickets for Chowder Fest? Just email us for your unique code! Events@PrescottPark.org \nNEW IN 2024! Pre-order a farm fresh oyster on the half-shell from Virgin Oyster Company who will be shucking delicious oysters in the park all day. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPhotos by LJ Elitharp\, 2023 Chowder Festival \nThis taste-testing affair has become a New England institution for chowder lovers in the tri-state region. An impeccable roster of amazing restaurants throughout the seacoast join us to introduce their delicious chowder recipes to compete for the Best Chowder title and to take home the Golden Ladle! Recipes in the past have included Smoked Scallop Chowder\, Manhattan Chowder\, Vegetarian Chowder\, Corn Chowder and Spicy Seafood Chowder. We can’t wait to see what they come up with this year!  \nChowder not your thing or just want to hang out after? We have plenty of space for you to enjoy family friendly fun in the park. Best part – the Park is always free and open to all. We are planning lots of fun and exciting entertainment for the whole fam like a tie-dying station; giant lawn games like connect four\, corn hole\, and jenga; face painting. We will also offer complimentary live music featuring local talent and a fun raffle with some incredible prizes. People can grab delicious favorites like ice cream\, fresh squeezed lemonade\, hush puppies\, and more from The Prop\, the onsite kitchen and concessions stand.  \n  \nGet Tickets to the Chowder Festival \n\n \n  \nWho will win the Golden Ladle this year?\n \nJudges for Judges’ Choice: \nWell-known NH Chef\, Bobby “the butcher” Marcotte of Tuckaway Tavern and two-time Guy’s Grocery Games Champion\, plus Logan Sherwood of 97.5 WOKQ\, Deaglan McEachern our own Mayor of Portsmouth\,  Danielle Rice of Avery Insurance\, Eric Goodwin of Goodwin Family Management and The Friendly Toast\, and Elisabeth Pollock of the Arts Festival Board of Directors.  \n\nFeaturing Jacob McCurdy and His Large Adult Sons on the Wilcox Main Stage\nMustachioed Mainer\, Jacob McCurdy\, blends Folk\, Rock\, and Roots into his very own brand of Indie-Americana. Love\, heartbreak\, joy\, and the perfect moment; all pitched against the lush backdrop of honest harmony. McCurdy wears his heart on his sleeve and shares his songs with the hopes that others can heal from his past experiences and enjoy a glimpse of what the future might bring. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nLimited Summer Social Menu at The Prop\n \n\nEvent Map\n \nSevere Weather Date: Sunday\, June 2\, 2024
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/97-5-wokq-chowder-festival-summer-kick-off
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series,Movies,Theatre,Special Events
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SUMMARY:The Lone Bellow with Harrison Goodell
DESCRIPTION:The Lone Bellow burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2013. The Nashville-based trio (Zach Williams\, Brian Elmquist\, Kanene Pipkin) quickly became known for their transcendent harmonies\, serious musicianship and raucous live performance — creating what NPR calls\, ‘earnest and magnetic folk-pop built to shake the rafters.’ In 2015\, the band released Then Came The Morning\, produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner. The album was nominated for an Americana Music Award and took the band to numerous late night shows including Jimmy Kimmel Live\, Late Show With David Letterman and Later…with Jools Holland\, among others. In 2017\, The Lone Bellow returned with Walk Into A Storm\, produced by legendary music producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton\, Brandi Carlile\, Sturgill Simpson)\, followed by 2020’s Half Moon Light\, an artistic triumph the band worked toward for years. \nIn a departure from their past work with elite producers Dessner and Cobb\, the trio struck out on their own for their fifth full-length album Love Songs for Losers\, dreaming up a singular sound encompassing everything from arena-ready rock anthems to the gorgeously sprawling Americana tunes the band refers to as “little redneck symphonies.” Recorded at the possibly haunted former home of the legendary Roy Orbison\, the result is an intimate meditation on the pain and joy and ineffable wonder of being human\, at turns heartbreaking\, irreverent\, and sublimely transcendent. \nAfter sketching the album’s 11 songs in a nearby church\, the band holed up for eight weeks at Orbison’s house on Old Hickory Lake\, slowly carving out their most expansive and eclectic body of work yet. Co-produced by Elmquist and Jacob Sooter\, Love Songs for Losers also finds Pipkin taking the reins as vocal producer\, expertly harnessing the rarefied vocal magic they’ve brought to the stage in touring with the likes of Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves. \nFor The Lone Bellow\, the triumph of completing their first self-produced album marks the start of a thrilling new chapter in the band’s journey. “At the outset it was scary to take away the safety net of working with a big-name producer and lean on each other instead\,” says Pipkin. “It took an incredible amount of trust\, but in the end it was so exciting to see each other rise to new heights.” And with the release of Love Songs for Losers\, the trio feel newly emboldened to create without limits. “This album confirmed that we still have beauty to create and put out into the world\, and that we’re still having fun doing that after ten years together\,” says Elmquist. “It reminded us of our passion for pushing ourselves out onto the limb and letting our minds wander into new places\, and it sets me on fire to think of what we might make next.” \n \n  \n\nwith Harrison Goodell\nHailing from seacoast New Hampshire\, singer-songwriter Harrison Goodell was raised on American staples like Tom Petty\, Paul Simon\, and Billy Joel who serve as inspiration to his own sound. Their same troubadour essence is carried into his songwriting as he portrays vulnerable stories from his life and relationships. Harrison uses his songwriting as a window into his subconscious; a  bridge to his intuition and honesty. Harrison’s obsessive dedication to music and pure grit lead him to his biggest achievements to date including his run on ABC’s American Idol and opening for Grammy-nominated artist JP Saxe in Burlington\, VT. Harrison’s recent success has connected him to a dedicated New England audience who continue to sell out venues. With his passion for creating music that resonates with his followers\, Harrison is establishing himself as an artist to watch in the industry. \nhttps://youtu.be/usIVkFvcI3c?feature=shared \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/the-lone-bellow
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Barbie
DESCRIPTION:Barbie\nMonday\, June 17 at Dusk \nRated PG-13 \n  \nShe’s everything. He’s just Ken. \n  \nBarbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However\, when they get a chance to go to the real world\, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. \n 
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/barbie
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Brent Cobb with Julie Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:The American south isn’t just Brent Cobb‘s home. It’s his muse\, too. A Georgia native\, he fills his Grammy-nominated songwriting with the sounds and stories of an area that’s been home to southern rockers\, soul singers\, country legends\, and bluesmen. Cobb has a name for that rich tapestry of music — “southern eclectic” — and he offers up his own version of it with his newest album\, Southern Star.  \n  \n“Down here\, there’s a lot going on and there’s nothing going on at the same time\,” he says. “You’ve got all these different cultures in the south\, and everything is mixed in together. Otis Redding and Little Richard were from the same town in Georgia. So were the Allman Brothers. James Brown and Ray Charles grew up right down the road. All these sounds reflect the South itself\, and that music has influenced the whole world. It’s definitely influenced mine.” \n  \nFilled with country-soul songwriting\, laid back grooves\, and classic storytelling\, Southern Star distills the best parts of southern culture into 10 of the strongest songs in Cobb’s catalog. He began writing the material after leaving Nashville — where he spent a decade releasing solo records like 2016’s Shine On Rainy Day (which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album) while penning hit songs for Luke Combs\, Miranda Lambert\, Little Big Town\, and dozens of others — and returning with his family to Georgia. It was a time of change. Not long after celebrating the arrival of his second child\, Cobb found himself mourning the death of his longtime friend\, Jason “Rowdy” Cope of The Steel Woods.  \n  \n“Rowdy was like my older brother\,” says Cobb\, who named Southern Star in part after a small-town bar that he and Cope used to frequent. “He loved the music that came out of Georgia\, and he helped me appreciate it even more. A lot of artists like to branch out and become experimental as their career continues\, but I sort of go the opposite way. I feel like I can never go wrong if I continue to get closer and closer to the core of who I am and what I love\, musically. Coming back to Georgia helped me with that. Southern Star is the sound of me getting closer to the source.” \n  \nDon’t let Cobb’s breezy songs about rural life fool you. There’s some serious complexity lurking beneath the surface. At first glance\, “It’s a Start” unfolds like the soundtrack to a leisurely afternoon in the south\, with Cobb singing the praises of crawfish\, barbecue\, and day-drinking. Dig deeper\, though\, and the song reveals itself to be something more universal: a reminder to appreciate the small things in life\, stay mindful\, and chase down new horizons at your own pace. To Cobb\, there’s something distinctly southern about that message\, too. “Sometimes\, there ain’t shit going on down here\,” he says with a laugh\, “but since there’s nothing else to do\, you learn to be laid back. You learn to use your imagination\, and you wind up imitating your surroundings. These songs sound like the place that inspired them. On ‘It’s a Start\,’ when the organ comes in\, it reminds me of the sound of the cicadas and frogs you hear in the springtime.” \n  \nCobb doesn’t just imitate his surroundings with Southern Star. He immerses himself within them. To record the album\, he headed to Macon and set up shop at Capricorn Sound Studios\, where artists like the Marshall Tucker Band\, Charlie Daniels\, and Percy Sledge once roamed the halls. “I decided to use all local musicians\,” says Cobb\, who self-produced the album with help from Oran Thorton. “I wanted Southern Star to shine a light on the southern players who are still living and working in Macon. Everyone on the album is a Georgia native apart from Jimmy Matt Rowland\, who plays keys\, and Oran Thornton\, my engineer and co-producer. That’s it. I wanted to capture that ‘southern eclectic’ sound on this album\, and I don’t think you can capture it without being in it.” \n  \nEclectic\, indeed. Track like “Devil Ain’t Done\,” “Livin’ the Dream\,” and “On’t Know When” dish up greasy servings of country-fried funky-tonk\, while “Patina” and “Kick the Can” evoke the unhurried sounds of 1970s folk music. “When Country Came Back To Town” even shifts its focus to Los Angeles (where Cobb recorded his indie debut\, No Place to Leave\, with producers Shooter Jennings and his own Grammy-winning cousin\, Dave Cobb) and Nashville. The song is a salute to the unsung heroes of the music communities in both cities\, laced with shout-outs to Nikki Lane\, Hayes Carll\, and others. “It’s about the friends I’ve made along the nearly 20-year-old path it’s taken for the independent country movement to grow into what it is today\,” he adds.  \n  \nDuring the months leading up to Southern Star‘s release\, Cobb spent much of his time on the road\, playing to stadium crowds of 60\,000 people as Luke Combs’ opening act. Perhaps that’s why Southern Star feels so well-timed. Not only is it a snapshot of an artist at the peak of his songwriting abilities; it’s also a love letter to his southern roots\, made all the more potent by his recent travels.  \n  \n“You know how when you’re growing up\, you’re told that if you ever get lost out there\, look for the northern star to help find direction back home?” he asks. “Well\, I’m from Georgia\, so I always look for the southern star. This album\, the songs\, the sounds… they’re all a product of where I’m from\, both musically and environmentally. Historically and presently\, that area also happens to be the same place that cultivated a good many of the most influential artists in the whole world of music. Music as we know it would not exist without the American south. It’s funky and sentimental. It’s simple and complex.” \n  \nWith Brent Cobb\, the southern star shines on.  \n \n\nwith Julie Rhodes\nWith a voice that combines soulful grit and bluesy passion\, Julie Rhodes has carved a niche for herself in the music scene. Her commanding stage presence and emotionally charged performances have earned her accolades and a dedicated fan base. Julie Rhodes’ journey in music is marked by authenticity and a commitment to storytelling. Her lyrics delve into the human experience\, tackling themes of love\, resilience\, and self-discovery. Audiences can expect an electrifying and soulful experience as she takes the stage with her band\, The Electric Co\, comprised of accomplished musicians who complement Rhodes’ raw energy\, adding an unrivaled depth and dimension to Julie’s performances. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/brent-cobb
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:RGC Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A Prescott Princess Party\nStep into a world of enchantment with RGC Theatre’s “A Prescott Princess Party”—a magical theatre performance for children featuring all their favorite princess songs. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with dazzling performances\, sing-alongs\, and interactive fun. Watch your little ones’ eyes light up as incredibly talented performers bring beloved songs to life and immerse themselves in timeless tales of courage and kindness. Perfect for princess fans of all ages\, this enchanting event promises to create memories that will last a lifetime. Featuring selections from hits like Frozen\, Anastasia\, Tangled\, and more- Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic of theatre for young audiences right in the park! \nAfter 12 years of working onstage and behind the scenes for a variety of New England theatre companies\, founder and executive director Ro Gavin decided to take their experience and create Ro Gavin Collaborative Theatre as a new outlet for the arts in New Hampshire with a focus on presenting theatre that is unconstrained and inclusive. RGC Theatre offers a unique experience for theatre artists by providing an auspicious environment for artists to create with ingenuity. \nRGC Theatre was officially established in 2021 with the support of Nicole Jones and Andrew Pinard.  \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/rgc-theatre
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical *ASL-Supported
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Mr. Aaron
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nCount on a thrilling musical adventure with award winning musician Mr. Aaron! Recently awarded “Best Children’s Performer” from New Hampshire Magazine\, Mr. Aaron never fails to delight audiences of all ages. Kids and grown-ups alike dance and laugh along to hits from his latest release\, “Get Aquatic!”\, pop favorites\, and kids classics. You’ll hear the different musical instruments like the guitar\, saxophone\, cajon\, harmonica\, and more! \nWith years of experience performing\, Mr. Aaron brings unparalleled energy\, enthusiasm and creativity to his concerts\, albums\, and videos. After nearly 10 years as a professional musician in New York City\, Jones and his family moved to Concord\, NH\,\nto have a baby and open a recording studio. He’s released 5 full length albums of music for kids\, and published two picture books. Mr. Aaron has delighted and inspired children and families all along the east coast. When he’s not performing for kids\, he performs with Bosey Joe\, toured with 90’s alt-rockers Luscious Jackson\, and has been seen on The Late Show with David Letterman\, and VH1. \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/mr-aaron
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:CANCELED- Legally Blonde The Musical on 6/23
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-3
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Josiah and The Bonnevilles with Fancy Hagood- MOVED TO THE MUSIC HALL
DESCRIPTION:Josiah and the Bonnevilles is a musical project led by singer-songwriter Josiah Leming. Josiah was born in Morristown\, Tennessee and as a child\, Josiah was fascinated by music and began playing the piano and guitar at a young age. \nJosiah’s musical talents became evident to his family and friends\, and he began performing as a teenager catching the attention of music industry professionals. In 2010\, he formed Josiah and the Bonnevilles\, which presented a unique blend of Folk\, Americana\, and Country that draws from his roots as a true Appalachian artist\, embracing honesty and putting life’s realities into his songwriting. \nIn 2015\, Josiah and the Bonnevilles released its debut album\, On Trial. The album was praised for its raw\, vulnerable lyrics and its combination of acoustic and electric instruments that underpinned the storytelling. The band went on tour in support of the album with the artist LP\, performing at various venues across the United States and Europe. \nSince the release of On Trial\, Josiah and the Bonnevilles have continued to make music and tour\, gaining a devoted fan base along the way. Josiah remains grounded and focused on his music. He has spoken openly about his struggles with mental health\, addiction\, and the music industry as a whole and uses his songwriting as a form of therapy. He continues to inspire his fans with his honesty and vulnerability\, and his music has touched the hearts of people around the world. \n \n\nwith Fancy Hagood \n \nFancy Hagood is an artist from Bentonville\, AR who now lives and makes music out of Nashville\, TN. In 2021 he released his debut album\, Southern Curiosity\, which was nominated for Best Country Record at The Libera Awards. His follow-up single “Blue Dream Baby\,” featuring Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves\, was released last summer. Fancy’s music has been streamed across multiple platforms over 30 million times. He has garnered the attention of generational artists like Brandi Carlile who called Fancy “an artist to watch\,” and Sir Elton John\, who asked Fancy to be a guest on his Rocket Hour Radio Show. Elton proclaimed\, “We need more people like Fancy.” Later this year Fancy will release his highly anticipated sophomore album. \nBeyond creating music of his own music\, Fancy has written songs for Christina Aguilera\, Little Big Town\, Rascal Flatts\, Anderson East and more. He is the host of Apple Radios\, “Hallelujah Radio” and “Trailblazers Radio” which features interviews with a diverse line-up of co-hosts including Jelly Roll\, Brett Eldredge\, The War And Treaty\, Brothers Osborne and many others. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/josiah-and-the-bonnevilles-with-fancy-hagood
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Soggy Po Boys
DESCRIPTION:At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency\, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history\, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge\, mingle\, and resurface\, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band\, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years\, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history. \n  \nPHJB marches that tradition forward once again on So It Is. The album redefines what New Orleans music means today by tapping into a sonic continuum that stretches back to the city’s Afro-Cuban roots\, through its common ancestry with the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the Fire Music of Pharoah Sanders and John Coltrane\, and forward to cutting-edge artists with whom the PHJB have shared festival stages from Coachella to Newport\, including legends like Stevie Wonder\, Elvis Costello and the Grateful Dead and modern giants like Beck\, The Foo Fighters\,  My Morning Jacket\, and the Black Keys. \n \n\nwith Soggy Po Boys and special guest\, Annie Linders\nThe Soggy Po Boys\, native to New England\, have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond\, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes\, from the street to the theater. \n\n\n\n\nThe Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz\, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean)\, as well as Meters funk\, soul\, and brass band / street beat music.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “…These guys have done their homework\, worked it out on the bandstand and put in the hours in the studio. It all adds up to a party you can bring with you when you want to treat your friends to a real good time.” -Ben Schenck of New Orleans’ Panorama Jazz Band”. \nThere are a myriad of traditions that flow into New Orleans culture just as there are tributaries that feed the Mississippi\, and the Po Boys are eager to explore what makes the music of New Orleans so damn special. You’ll hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound across the band and in the stories told by their original tunes. Despite the scope of its sound\, the outfit is only seven people\, and thrives on the interplay and group dynamics that bring this music to life. \n\nThe Soggy Po Boys are:    \n     Stuart Dias (vocals\, guitar) \n     Eric Klaxton (clarinet/soprano saxophone) \n     Nick Mainella (tenor saxophone) \n     Josh Gagnon (trombone) \n     Mike Effenberger (piano) \n     Scott Kiefner (upright bass) \n     Brian Waterhouse (drums/percussion) \n \n \nand special guest\, Annie Linders (of Annie and the Fur Trappers)\n \n\n\n\nAnnie is a St. Louis-based trumpet player\, trombonist\, singer and bandleader. She is the bandleader of traditional jazz and swing band Annie and the Fur Trappers. Annie and the Fur Trappers have been touring around the country since 2018\, and have played a number of music festivals including the Big Muddy Blues Fest\, Musikfest\, and The St. Louis World’s Fare Festival. Annie plays in other ensembles including the Jane Doe Revue and the Diamond Empire Band\, and has recorded with various artists including Violet and the Undercurrents\, Kabomba!\, and the Gateway Jazz Project. She studied music education at the University of Missouri-Columbia\, and enjoyed playing and recording in various ensemble in Columbia. When Annie is not playing the trumpet\, she enjoys playing hardcourt bike polo\, hiking\, and paddling Missouri’s rivers. \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/preservation-hall-jazz-band
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Burgess Street Dance 
DESCRIPTION:Burgess Street Dance \n5 pm | Thursday\, June 27 \n \nBurgess Street Dance began in 2019 when founder\, Anna Fontanes\, had a vision to use her professional dance training and love for children to create a summer dance camp. The camp was a success leading to another camp and by fall there was a demand to begin weekly dance classes. The studio offers ballet\, tap\, and jazz classes for ages 4-12\, as well as master classes for teens and adults. Anna’s dedication to her students is evident in her annual Christmas and spring shows\, as well as local performance opportunities she provides for them. She strives to pass on her love of dance to the next generation\, ensuring they gain invaluable experience and grow as dancers under her guidance. \nAnna Fontanes is an accomplished dancer and dance instructor with a passion for sharing her love of the art form. She earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance performance from Oklahoma City University\, where she honed her skills and laid the foundation for her dance career. During her summers in school\, Anna had the opportunity to work as a dancer in Las Vegas\, where she also received training from the renowned tap legend\, Henry LeTang. \nFollowing her graduation\, Anna pursued her dreams and performed in various cities\, including Los Angeles\, Chicago\, and Branson\, Missouri. She had the privilege of dancing for esteemed artists such as Bobby Vinton and Jim Stafford. Eventually\, Anna found herself in New York City\, where she continued her dance education at Steps and Broadway Dance Center. In tap\, she trained with Michelle Dorrance and Derrick Grant. She performed in several showcases around the city including a Met’s game. \nYears later\, Anna made the decision to relocate to Boston. She joined the Boston Tap Company. Anna had the privilege of performing at renowned venues such as Jacob’s Pillow and even had the honor of opening for the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at the Wang Theater. \nAfter starting a family and raising several children\, Anna’s passion for dance led her to open Burgess Street Dance. \n\nBurgess Street Dance will perform on the Main Stage at 5pm on Thursday\, June 27 \nprior to Legally Blonde The Musical at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/burgess-street-dance-2
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long! \n  \n\nCOMMUNITY SHOWCASE at 5pm\nBurgess Street Dance began in 2019 when founder\, Anna Fontanes\, had a vision to use her professional dance training and love for children to create a summer dance camp. The camp was a success leading to another camp and by fall there was a demand to begin weekly dance classes. The studio offers ballet\, tap\, and jazz classes for ages 4-12\, as well as master classes for teens and adults. Anna’s dedication to her students is evident in her annual Christmas and spring shows\, as well as local performance opportunities she provides for them. She strives to pass on her love of dance to the next generation\, ensuring they gain invaluable experience and grow as dancers under her guidance. \n\n\nBurgess Street Dance will perform on the Main Stage at 5pm on Thursday\, June 27 \nprior to Legally Blonde The Musical at 7pm.  \nLearn more about our Community Showcases here
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-4
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T045640
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SUMMARY:Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-5
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T190000
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SUMMARY:Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy- MOVED TO THE MUSIC HALL
DESCRIPTION:CELTIC FEST\n  \n \nHearing Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy speak reverentially about the fiddle\, which has propelled their dazzling careers since childhood while cementing their status as Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music\, is almost as electrifying as hearing them play it. \nIndeed\, when MacMaster and Leahy married in 2002 — both were already stars in their own right — they could not have predicted their merger would recast what contemporary musical success looks like. Or that they would produce a large family and ensure their mantelpiece was jammed with JUNO and East Coast Music Awards while creating an inventory of achievements spanning the globe. \nThey certainly couldn’t have imagined capping off what they jokingly refer to as their combined 83 years as performers with milestones including another hotly anticipated Christmas tour\, an accompanying TV special\, a pending third instalment of their Greenbridge Celtic Folk Fest\, a recent Road Gold Award from the Canadian Independent Music Association\, and last but certainly not least\, the arrival of Maria\, newest sib to Mary Frances\, Michael\, Clare\, Julia\, Alec and Sadie. \n“I’m continually amazed by what the fiddle has brought to my life\,” MacMaster offers. “It has carried me through my childhood\, through my teens\, my young adult life\, my married life and now motherhood. And I still love it as much as ever. Same with Donnell. It’s unexpected and awesome.” \nThough MacMaster and Leahy followed different trajectories to this point — she a Cape Breton native who could step-dance before she could walk\, he the oldest brother of acclaimed family group Leahy — both have confidently crested the traditional music peak. \nTheir synergy was brilliantly showcased on the pair’s first recorded collaboration\, 2015’s Bob Ezrin- produced album One\, a crowning achievement complementing combined album sales of over one million\, a CV listing cellist Yo-Yo Ma\, bluegrass star Alison Krauss\, and banjo ace Béla Fleck as past collaborators (and Shania Twain and The Chieftains as fans) plus a devoted audience stretching from Sydney\, Nova Scotia to Sydney\, Australia. \n“The fiddle was definitely common ground for us when we first got together\,” MacMaster\, a Member of Order of Canada since 2006\, recalls with a chuckle. “But I was so in awe of Donnell’s family\, of 11 siblings who could play and had a family band. And here I am now doing almost exactly the same thing. Well\, kind of.” \nMacMaster is referring to her and Leahy’s seven gifted children\, five of whom are often the showpiece of the MacMaster/Leahy live set though not because the couple necessarily envision showbiz careers for the kids\, who recently performed (actually knocked ‘em dead) on German TV variety show\, Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel. \nRather\, the pair realized early on that being on the road without their kids was infinitely harder than touring with them. That the children were already being home-schooled (MacMaster has a teaching degree) made enacting that decision easier. \n“Initially we were reluctant to let the kids perform. We worried the expectations might be too much\,” Leahy says. “But then one night we put Mary Frances on stage. Soon after that Michael wanted to play. And you must reward practice.” \nWhen vintage comedian W.C. Fields famously quipped\, “Never work with animals or children\,” he clearly hadn’t seen the MacMaster/Leahy clan fiddling\, step-dancing\, and positively delighting audiences\, something a forthcoming Christmas TV special\, titled A Celtic Family Christmas (after their 2016 album of the same name) will highlight. \nAs Leahy explains\, the family was initially pondering participation in a 13-episode docuseries. “Although we are public people\, we are also very private and we were unsure about having cameras in our home and following us around. So the Christmas special is a kind of test run.” \nIn it\, a spirited performance anchors a wider narrative chronicling the family at home\, in their community\, and “doing what we normally do around Christmastime.” Meanwhile\, the forthcoming 24- date Celtic Family Christmas Tour — which contains a soon-to-be-revealed theatrical element that will thrillingly traverse time and continents while contextualizing the music and its players — touches down at marquee venues across Canada\, confirming the duo as powerhouses on the seasonal circuit. \nThe TV special is also a fitting bookend to The Leahys: Music Most of All\, a short by filmmaker Peter Weyman\, whose vivid depiction of the touring musical sibs won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Student Film in 1985. \nIt’s easy to understand why Weyman — and later MacMaster — was so enchanted with the Leahys. Their rich familial history is the stuff of lore. Except it’s absolutely true. \n“My father’s people came to Canada in 1825 from County Cork\, Ireland where they were farmers before settling in a little town called Douro\,” Leahy explains. “My father was a beef farmer\, we grew up on a beef farm and it’s in our blood. Myself and two of my brothers continue to run and grow the farm.” MacMaster and Leahy point to the 120-acres of ancestral lands in Lakefield\, Ontario\, as yet another key component of their children’s education and development. “Teaching can take many forms\,”\nMacMaster notes. \nOf course\, the globe-trotting Leahys aren’t exactly like every other cattle farmer out there. “We put our bulls out with the cows based on our tour schedules so we can have people home for calving!” Leahy howls. “Running the farm is a great counterpoint to life on the road. Plus\, we believe in work and the farm is a wonderful place for the kids to learn through their chores.” \nBut there’s always room for more music. Ergo\, the couple’s launch in 2017 of the successful Greenbridge Celtic Folk Fest\, which\, for an August weekend each year\, transforms the bucolic agricultural hub of Keene\, Ontario into a foot-stomping\, fist-pumping\, string-shredding Celtic ceilidh. \n“We’ve been talking about the kinds of shows we can do since we got married 16 years ago. We finally decided to start something in our backyard\,” says MacMaster\, who with Leahy both headlines and curates the Fest. “Plus\, we wanted to bring this multigenerational\, big-picture celebration of this music to an environment that would really appreciate it. The reception so far has surpassed all our expectations.” \nMacMaster continues: “I started playing the fiddle when I was nine\, and I never intended to make a career out of it\, mostly because I didn’t think it was possible. Even the most adored fiddlers in Cape Breton had day jobs. And yet here I am. \n“This whole thing — first playing music by myself\, then playing music with Donnell\, then touring with Donnell and the children and all of us playing music together — has evolved in a very natural way. We feel incredibly lucky to be together as a family and to be letting our children develop their musical talent.” \nAdds Leahy\, “The only downside is that we can’t do all we’re asked to do and might like to do in other circumstances because we are parents first. You think about touring Australia and Ireland and The Netherlands\, where we’ve been invited to play. But then you remember the kids’ math homework has to get done!” \nAll because of fiddles. Unexpected and awesome indeed. \nNatalie returned to the studio in 2019 to record a solo LP which will be co-produced by Donnell and feature the performances of Tim Edey. Natalie’s described the artist direction of the project “I have something to say through my fiddle. It’ll be a moment of joyous appreciation inspired by years of parenting\, marriage\, life\, friendships\, and music. It is a moment during my 47th year of life\, my 37th year of fiddling\, my 16th year of marriage\, my 13th year of parenting. I have chosen one of my very favourite\nmusicians to join me\, Tim Edey\, an absolute Jen of a player and person.” \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another available date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/natalie-macmaster-donnell-leahy
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T130000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED- Legally Blonde The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times\nRunning most Thursdays through Sundays at 7pm from June 21 – August 11. Dates and times subject to change. \nMatinees will be on June 30 and July 28 at 1pm.  American Sign Language-supported performances will be available throughout the summer. \n\nAbout the Show\nHarvard’s beloved blonde takes the Wilcox Main Stage by pink storm in this fun\, upbeat story of self-discovery. \nA fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie\, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun\, it should be illegal! \nThe Arts Festival is excited to fill the summer air of Prescott Park with upbeat and empowering tunes from this modern hit musical based on the cult classic film. \n \n \n\nReservations\nTable and blanket reservations are non-refundable\, but can be transferred to another date in the 2024 season. \nPlease Note: General Admission Donations do not include reserved seating. This is a way to make your gate donation in advance. \nTable reservations seat four.  \nBlanket reservations are placed in the blankets-only area of lawn and do not allow for chair placement. \nCelebrate our 50th Anniversary Season with us all summer long!
URL:https://www.prescottpark.org/event/legally-blonde-the-musical-6
LOCATION:Prescott Park\, 105 Marcy St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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