An interactive mystery ‘Murder’s in the Heir’ stage show
TheMajesticTheatre willstageMurder’sin theHeir,acomedic murdermysterybyBilly St.John,inwhichtheaudiencedecidesthekiller’s identity.Oftenlikenedtoa liveversionofthegame Clue,theplaycenterson thedysfunctionalheirsof billionaireSimonStarkweather,eachwiththe motiveandmeansto commitmurder.Uniqueto thisproduction,theaudiencevotesviasecret ballotatintermissionto choosethemurderer,resultinginanewending eachshow.
DirectedbyBeckyRush, thecastincludesMichele Bossie,NatashiaDaCunhaLund,KatieDavis, MatthewDavis,Larissa Gault,ScottHoward,Alex Jozitis,BenjaminMahon, IlanaPeet,LeePeet,Eric Petit,JoshSanborn,Krystal Timinski,andMarinda Weaver.
Performanceswilltake placeatTheMajesticTheatreStudios,880PageSt., Manchester,withshowtimesonFriday,Nov.22at
7p.m.,Saturday,Nov.23at 2p.m.and7p.m.,and Sunday,Nov.24at2p.m. Ticketsarepricedat$20 foradultsand$15forseniors(65+)andyouth(17 andunder).Ticketsare availablebyvisitingthe boxoffice,calling603-669-
7469,onlineatmajestictheatre.net,oratthe doorbeforeeachperformance.
TheMajesticTheatreisa non-profitcommunityarts organizationdedicatedto supportingtheartsinNew Hampshire.
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Cast members from “Murder’s in the Heir.”
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Cast members from “Murder’s in the Heir.”
The Wailin’ Jennys to perform capitol center for the arts
FolktrioTheWailin’ Jennyswillbringtheircelebratedharmoniesanddiversemusicalbackgroundto theCapitolCenterforthe ArtsinConcord,onFriday, Nov.22.Comprisedof NickyMehta,RuthMoody, andHeatherMasse,The Wailin’Jennysareknown fortheirtightvocalblend andemotive,folk-rooted soundthathasmadethem oneoftoday’sleadingfolk acts.
Thegroupbeganasa spontaneouscollaboration ofsolosinger-songwritersat asmallguitarshopinWinnipeg,Manitoba,and quicklybecameaninternationallyrenownedfolk group.WithfoundingmembersMehtaandMoody joinedbyNewYork-based Masse,TheWailin’Jennys havecontinuedtocaptivate audiencesaroundtheworld withtheirharmonies,inno-
vativecompositions,and heartfeltliveperformances.
Theirdebutalbum,40 Days,releasedin2004,won aJunoAwardforRoots& TraditionalAlbumofthe Year,andtheirappearances onAPrairieHomeCompanionhelpedexpandtheir fanbase.Theirfollow-up album,Firecracker(2006), venturedintoalt-country andpop,earninganother JunonominationandaFolk AllianceAward.Theirlive album,LiveatMauchChunk
OperaHouse(2009),spent overayearonBillboard’s bluegrasscharts,showcasingthetrio’slivecharm andmusicalexpertise.
In2011,BrightMorning StarsearnedTheJennysanotherJuno,blendingAmericana,pop,andtraditional folk.In2017,theyreleased Fifteen,featuringfan-requestedcoversofsongsby TomPetty,DollyParton, andPaulSimon,andreceivingcriticalacclaimfor theirrefreshedarrange-
ments.
EachmemberofThe Wailin’Jennysbringsadistinctmusicalbackgroundto thegroup:RuthMoody(soprano)isclassicallytrained, withsolosuccessintraditionalandCelticmusic; NickyMehta(mezzo)combinesaloveof‘70sradio withalternativepopinfluences;andHeatherMasse (alto)isajazz-trainedvocalistwhohasperformed
withlegendslikeDick Hyman.
TicketsforTheWailin’ Jennys’performanceatthe CapitolCenterfortheArts areavailableonlineatthewailinjennys.com.This showpromisesapowerful blendoffolk-pop,Americana,andlushharmonies, bringingtogetherthe uniquevoicesofthree artistsintoonecompelling sound.
Gift of Lights returns for the holiday season
TheannualGiftof Lightsdrive-thrudisplayreturnstoNew HampshireMotor
Speedway(NHMS)from Thursday,Nov. 28(Thanksgiving), throughSunday,Jan.5.
Thisholidaytradition,presentedbyAmbetterfrom NHHealthyFamilies,featuresa2.5-mileroute adornedwithover3.5millionLEDlights,promising festivefunforthewhole family.
across80uniquescenes. Theroutealsoincludesa 130-footinfieldtunnellit withover25,000lights. Visitorscanenjoytreatsby roastingmarshmallowsand makings’moresatfirepits alongtheway.
30–Jan.5
■ 6:30-9p.m.onDec.15 (followingtheYuleLight UptheNightRun/Walk from4:30-6:30p.m.)
■ 4:30-10p.m.:Dec.1929
Highlightsthisyearincludea150-footRGB TunnelofLights,various holidaysceneslikethe“12 DaysofChristmas,”and morethan520displays
Thedisplayopens atvarying timesthroughoutthe season:
■ 4:30-9p.m.:Nov.28–Dec.14,Dec.16-18,Dec.
Guestsshouldenterat NHMS’sSouthEntrance. Hoursareweather-dependent,sovisitorsareencouragedtocheckinadvance. Formoredetails,visitthe NHMSwebsite.
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Shabazz wins music award
NashuanativeRuby Shabazzhasbeenawarded the2024NewEngland MusicAwardinthe Soul/R&Bcategory,marking herfirstnominationand win.Knownforherunique blendofneo-soulandclassic R&Bsounds,Shabazzhas beenpraisedby*NHMagazine*as“NewHampshire’s queenofR&BandHipHop” andbyWaveRadioBoston’s JoeBeauregardas“anupdatedversionofneo-soul mixedwiththethrowback soundsofLaurynHill.”
“Itwasafantasticnight withsomuchtalentinone room,”Shabazzsaid.“Itfeels greattoberecognizedforall thehardwork.”Duringher acceptancespeech,she thankedthosewhohelped hercreateandshareher music.
TheNewEnglandMusic Awards(NEMA)annually recognizeartistsacrossthe regionwhohavemadesignificantcontributionstothe localmusicscene.Nominationsspanover100artists acrossgenres,withwinners selectedbytheNEMAcommittee.
Shabazzhasupcoming plansforaliverecording projectandperformancesin theMerrimackValley.For moreontheNewEngland MusicAwards,visitnemusicawards.com.
Ruby Shabazz, center, holding the2024 New England Music Award in Soul/R&B.
Children’s Auction returns lakes region
The43rdannualGreater LakesRegionChildren’s Auction,presentedbyHannafordSupermarkets,will takeplacefromTuesday, Dec.10throughFriday,Dec. 13atBelknapMarketplacein Belmont.Theevent,which raisesfundstosupportlocal
childrenandfamilies,will featurelivebidding,special activities,andvolunteereffortsfromacrosstheLakes Regioncommunity.
Theauctionrunsdaily from9a.m.to7p.m.,with biddingavailablein-person attheBelknapMarketplace
andlivebroadcastsonLakes RegionPublicAccess Channel25,streamingonlineatChildrensAuction.org, laconiadailysun.com,and Facebook.com/ChildrensAuction.Additionally, Lakes101.5FMwillairdaily updatesandcommentary withhostZackDerby.
OnFriday,Dec.13,volunteerswillannouncethetotal fundsraisedforfamiliesin need.
Forbusinessesinterested insponsorshipopportunities,contactJennatjenn@ ChildrensAuction.orgorcall (603)527-0999.Followthe auction’supdatesonFacebook,Instagram(@childrensauction603),and LinkedIn.
Kimball Jenkins to host Holiday Tea event
KimballJenkinsandSafe HavenBalletwillhosta HolidayTeaeventonSaturday,Dec.14,andSunday, Dec.15atthehistoricKimballJenkinsMansion,266 NorthMainSt.,Concord. Theeventwillfeature themedmeet-and-greets withdancersfromSafe HavenBallet’sholidayproductions,offeringfamilies afestiveafternoonfilled withentertainment,refreshments,andholiday spirit.
OnDec.14,guestswill enjoyvisitsfromThe Nutcracker’sSugarPlum Fairyandherfriends,while onDec.15,charactersfrom TheGrinchWhoStole Christmas!includingthe GrinchandCindyLou Whowillmakeappearances.Bothdayswillfeaturealightlunch,tea,and holidaytreatscateredby WashingtonStreet
Catering,alongwithseasonalcraftactivitiesforattendeestoenjoy.
HolidayTeaticketsincludeaspecial$10discountpertickettoSafe HavenBallet’sperformancesattheCapitol CenterfortheArts,offeringgueststheopportunitytocontinuetheirholidaycelebrationswiththe fullproductions.AllproceedsfromtheHolidayTea willsupporttheHaleyRae
MartinScholarshipFund, whichprovidesfinancial assistanceforteensand communitymembersto participateinKimball Jenkinsartprogramsand outreachinitiatives.
“We’rethrilledtocreatea magicalholidayexperience atKimballJenkins,”said theeventorganizers.“This partnershipwithSafe HavenBalletallowsusto bringbelovedholidaycharacterstolifewhilealsosup-
portinglocalartseducation.”
BotheventsaresponsoredbyMerrimack CountySavingsBank,GallagherInsurance,and BangorSavingsBank. Ticketsarelimited,andadvancereservationsarerequiredtoensureaspotat thisfamily-friendlyevent.
TheHolidayTeawillrun from1to3p.m.onboth days.Toreservetickets, visittheofficialregistration
linkathttps://form.jotform.com/242986679011
062.,andformoredetails onSafeHavenBallet’sholidayperformances,visit safehavenballet.org
Withitscharmingmansionsetting,holidaycrafts, andspecialguestsfromthe worldofballet,thisHoliday Teapromisesafestiveand memorableexperiencefor attendeesofallageswhile supportingaworthycause intheartscommunity.
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Concord City Auditorium Box Office opens 90 minutes prior to each performance.
Monthly humanities speakers announced
ThePembrokeTownLibrary,inpartnershipwith theHistoricalSocietyand theFriendsoftheLibrary, hasannouncedanewseries ofspeakers.Theprogramis arrangedincollaboration withNewHampshireHumanities,aConcord-based organizationpromotingculture,history,andcommunityconnectionsthrough freepublicevents.
OnMonday,Dec.2with DamienCostello,whowill present“Maple,NewHampshire’sMedicineofConnection,”exploringhowmaple sugaringconnectspeopleto thelandandtheirheritage.
Thewintersessionskick offwithDr.JoshuaDuclos fromSt.Paul’sSchool,who willdiscuss“WhyDemocracy”onMonday,Jan.6. BowresidentGeorgeMorrisonfollowsonThursday, Feb.13with“VanishedVet-
erans:AnIllustratedIntroductiontoNH’sCivilWar MonumentsandMemorials,”offeringinsightsinto NewHampshire’sCivilWar history.OnWednesday, March26,NHentertainer JeffWarnerwillpresent “SongsofOldNewHampshire,”bringinghistorical NewEnglandmusictolife. Theserieswrapsupon EarthDay,Tuesday,
April22,withjournalist DanDillondiscussing“Last oftheGraniteStateRattlesnakes,”focusingonthe conservationofNewHampshire’snativerattlesnakes. Alleventsarefree,open tothepublic,andheldatthe PembrokeTownLibrary, 313PembrokeSt.,starting at7p.m.Formoreinformation,contactthelibraryat 603-485-7851.
Le Vent du Nord to Perform
Quebec’scelebratedfolk band,LeVentduNord,will performattheParkTheatrein Jaffrey,onSaturday,Nov.23at 7p.m.Knownfortheirdynamicblendoftraditionaland originalcompositions,LeVent duNordisamajorinfluencein Quebec’sprogressivefrancophonefolkmovement,inte-
gratingCelticandglobal soundsintotheirmusic. Sinceformingin2002,the grouphasplayedover2,000 showsworldwideandreceived numerousaccolades,including twoJunoAwards,aFélixfrom ADISQ,aCanadianFolkMusic Award,andArtistoftheYearat theFolkAllianceAnnualGala.
Theirenergeticliveperformanceshaveearnedthem spotsonCanadian,American, French,andUKmedia.
Ticketsare$35inadvance and$40onthedayoftheshow (cashorcheckonly).Doors openat6:30p.m.Fortickets andmoreinformation,contact deb@pfmsconcerts.orgorcall (603)318-9196.
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BrookfordFarminvitesfamiliestocelebratetheseasonwith “ChristmaswiththeCows” overtwoweekends:Saturday,Nov.30andSunday, Dec.1,andagainonSaturday,Dec.7andSunday, Dec.8,from11a.m.to5 p.m.eachday.This German-inspiredholiday eventwillincludefestive activities,food,andfamilyfriendlyfunonthefarm.
Visitorscanbrowseatra-
ditionalGermanChristmas marketwithlocalvendors andspecialtyitems,perfect forholidayshopping.Activitiesincludecandlemaking,wreathdecorating, andselectingapre-cut Christmastree.Thefarm’s foodtentwillserve Germanspecialtieslike
wurst,sauerkraut,mulled wine,Opa’sGoulash,and Oma’sDresdnerStollen, alongwithsamplesof salami,cheese,and sauerkraut.
Additionalattractionsincludegnome-home crafting,feedingcalvesand piglets,miniphotography
sessionswiththeanimals,a campfire,hayrides,andholidaymusic.From3-5p.m. daily,visitorscanjoinmusician-ledcarolingwiththe cows,addingtothefestive atmosphere.
Admissionis$10inad-
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