Our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Saturday, July 7. The following NEW shows go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Saturday, July 21 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or call 603.436.2400.
Ever smooth and inventive, Boz Scaggs brings his blues, rock, and R&Binfused sound to Portsmouth with his latest album, Out of the Blues
INTIMATELY YOURS SEU JORGE
Sat., August 18 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $36
Brazilian samba singer Seu Jorge is known as much for his acting and sly covers of David Bowie classics as he is for his own music.
HILARITY STEVEN CASTILLO Sat., August 25 • 8pm • Loft • $18
Steven Castillo is a wildly inventive writer, director, comedian, and staff writer for Saturday Night Live
FIRST SATURDAY ALREADY ON SALE!
WILDCARD EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: MICHELANGELO: LOVE & DEATH
Sun., July 15 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $12
Discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance.
WILDCARD YELLOW SUBMARINE: 5OTH ANNIVERSARY
Fri., July 27 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $12
The Beatles come to the rescue in this landmark, animated film and colorful, musical spectacle.
RENTAL
PARTNERS
WILDCARD EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: LEONARDO: FROM THE NAT'L GALLERY LONDON Sun., August 12 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $12
Featuring the largest ever collection of Leonardo’s surviving paintings.
WILDCARD AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - THE MUSICAL
Thu., September 20 • 7pm & Sun., September 23 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $15
This breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the Oscar winning MGM film, comes straight from London's West End to our big screen!
TedxPortsmouth presents TEDXPORTSMOUTH 2018: THAT WAS THEN Fri., September 7 • 9am • Historic Theater
CURATOR'S CORNER
LIVELY PERFORMANCES AND NEW VOICES
PATRICIA
LYNCH, Executive Director
Get excited for all of the amazing shows coming our way this month! There are still great seats for Thompson Square, a charged and gutsy performance not to be missed! This sexy, dynamic duo creates a chart-topping, modern-day country with their The Civil Wars-meets-Nashville sound. You will love them.
If you’re looking for a different vibe, Tinariwen is hypnotic and chill, filling the stage with their guitar-shredding blues. This band infuses traditional Tuareg songs with western rock for a truly amazing event. I’m so excited about this group—NPR calls them “music’s true rebels” and I couldn’t agree more.
Tried and true, Cowboy Junkies will bring their 30 years of country, blues, and folk to the Historic Theater. Their original work astounds, but their covers and traditional songs honor those who came before them. They come to Portsmouth a week after the release of their latest, All That Reckoning, so this will be a special occasion to see them!
Straight No Chaser returns to Portsmouth with their captivating harmony and humor. Covering everything from traditional a cappella tunes to the latest pop, to their own original songs. Truly, this bunch is unforgettable, which is why we love bringing them back.
Always looking ahead, I am excited to see Seu Jorge with his smooth samba and David Bowie covers, as well as our annual Telluride by the Sea festival—nine movies in three days! Music legends Renée Fleming and Boz Scaggs will visit in October and November, and Lee Child sends his beloved character, Jack Reacher, to New Hampshire.
If you feel like you missed the memo, new shows drop in all the time. Keep your eye out for new shows by signing up for the enews at TheMusicHall.org for the most up-to-date info. Upcoming shows are announced to members in advance of the First Saturday on sale, but we announce shows throughout the month as well. See you in the theater soon!
Wed., July 25 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $36 General Admission
The Grammy Award-winning, guitar-shredding, desert blues group made up of Tuareg musicians originally from the Sahara Desert region of Northern Mali. Their music is hypnotic and beautiful.
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EVENING SPONSORS: Clear Eye Photo
ON STAGE
LIVE AT THE LOFT MOKOOMBA
Fri., July 6 • 8pm • Loft • $26
Their vibrant sound combines traditional Tonga and pan-African music cultures with dashes of rap, ska, soukous, and Afro-Cuban music.
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HILARITY EMMA WILLMANN
Sat., July 21 8pm Loft $22
Maine native and one of the top new comedians in New York City, Emma has a variety of projects going on including her own comedy show, The Check Spot on SiriusXM.
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WRITERS IN THE LOFT J. COURTNEY SULLIVAN Tue., July 24 • 7pm • Loft • $31*
The NY Times bestselling author of Maine returns to the Loft with her latest bestseller—a sweeping, unforgettable novel, just out in paperback.
SERIES SPONSOR: RMC Research Corporation
LIVE AT THE LOFT LAUREN RUTH WARD
Thu., July 19 • 8pm • Loft • $20
Raw, visceral emotion, captivating lyrics, and 60s rock and roll nuances combine in this powerhouse.
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LIVE AT THE LOFT PHOTOCOMFORT
Sat., July 28 • 8pm • Loft • $10
Photocomfort's huge vocal hooks soar over harrowing and irresistibly catchy arrangements.
SERIES SPONSOR:
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Live Free Print & Frame
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COMMUNITY
Celebrating Our Season Sponsors
The Music Hall has experienced dynamic growth over the last five years and much of the credit goes to the steadfast support of our most significant sponsors.
We are so grateful to our Season Sponsors; for 2018-19 we are delighted to once again welcome back Portwalk Place, celebrating their fifth year as Season Sponsor; Carey & Giampa Realtors, back for a sixth year; and our longest standing Season Sponsor, the River House Restaurant. We would also like to thank the University of New Hampshire, returning for a fifth season as our Contributing Partner, and B2W Software, back for a third year as sponsor of the B2W Box Office at the Historic Theater.
The generosity of this group forms the cornerstone of support that gives us confidence in building and extending programming, and taking more risk that in turn leverages donor support. In the last five years, The Music Hall has blossomed, providing higher quality entertainment to greater numbers of members and patrons. During that time we’ve seen a 33% increase in membership, and a 30% increase in annual visitation.
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As The Music Hall celebrates our 30th year as a communitysupported 501c3 non-profit and the 140th year of our Historic Theater, we remain committed to our mission, presenting inspiring programs in music, theater, dance, and cinema, as well as literary and educational initiatives in our two outstanding downtown Portsmouth venues. It is our longstanding partnerships that provide the solid foundation for this work and our growth, a foundation we will use to serve audiences throughout the Seacoast for years to come.
To our Season Sponsors and Partners, as well as our longstanding members, thank you. We are so appreciative of your sustaining support. Thank
Member Spotlight: Sheila Clark-Edmands and Peter Edmands
Gail VanHoy Carolan, Director of Institutional Advancement, cinephile, and bookworm caught up with members Sheila Clark-Edmands and Peter Edmands to chat about how The Music Hall has opened up a new community to them.
What first drew you to The Music Hall?
We love film and began attending the Telluride by the Sea Film Festival with a group of fellow film buffs from Maine. We feel extremely fortunate to have such a high quality experience so close to our home. We continue to attend screenings of films and discussions held at the Loft. We never tire of these opportunities. Some members join as Friends or Advocates and then work their way up to higher levels of membership. Can you share why you jumped right in at Patron? Not only were we attracted to the outstanding films offered, but we also loved the opportunity to attend music, comedy, theater, and author events. Of particular interest to us, and an incentive to a higher level of membership, was the monthly book club discussion and social events. It became clear we could not resist the value of a membership!
What is one thing you would share with someone who is considering membership?
Although we are from Kennebunk, Maine, The Music Hall has made Portsmouth our neighborhood. As a member you feel that you are part of an important family of supporters who are bringing wonderful opportunities to many people.
Photo: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com
Photo: David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto.com
ON SCREEN HISTORIC THEATER
Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military
EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
SERIES SPONSOR:
See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions
PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:
TULLY R • 1h 35m • US
6/29, 6/30, 7/3, 7/5 • 7pm; 7/1 • 4pm
A new comedy from Oscar-nominated director Jason Reitman (Up in the Air) and Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (Juno). Marlo (Oscar-winner Charlize Theron), a mother of three including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother (Mark Duplass). Hesitant to the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully (Mackenzie Davis).
FINDING YOUR FEET
PG13 • 1h 51m • UK
7/6, 7/7, 7/10, 7/11 • 7pm; 7/8 • 4pm
When “Lady” Sandra Abbott (Oscar-nominee Imelda Staunton, Vera Drake) discovers that her husband of forty years (John Sessions) is having an affair with her best friend (Josie Lawrence), she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister Bif (Celia Imrie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel). The two could not be more different—Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free-spirited sibling. Also stars Timothy Spall.
MARY SHELLEY
PG13 • 2h • UK
7/13, 7/17, 7/19 7pm; 7/15 4pm
The story of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin (Elle Fanning)—author of one of the world's most famous Gothic novels Frankenstein—and her fiery, tempestuous relationship with renowned romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (Douglas Booth). The pair are two outsiders constrained by polite society but bound together by a natural chemistry and progressive ideas that are beyond the boundaries of their age and time.
THE SEAGULL
PG13 • 1h 38m • US
7/22 • 4pm; 7/24, 7/26 • 7pm
Adapted from Anton Chekhov's classic play. One summer at a lakeside Russian estate, friends and family gather for a weekend in the countryside. While everyone is caught up in passionately loving someone who loves somebody else, a tragicomedy unfolds about art, fame, human folly, and the eternal desire to live a purposeful life. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening, and Elisabeth Moss.
THE RIDER
R • 1h 44m • US
7/28, 7/31, 8/1, 8/2 • 7pm; 7/29 • 4pm
Based on a true story starring breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo circuit, warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident. Brady finds himself wondering what he has to live for when he can no longer do what gives him a sense of purpose: to ride and compete. In an attempt to regain control of his fate, Brady undertakes a search for new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.
ON SCREEN LOFT
Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military
EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
EXTRAORDINARY CINEMA
SERIES SPONSOR:
FILMWORKER
NR • 1h 34m • US
6/29, 6/30, 7/3, 7/5 • 7pm
See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions
PRESENTING CINEMA SPONSOR:
It's a rare person who would give up fame and fortune to toil in obscurity for someone else's creative vision. Yet, that's exactly what Leon Vitali did after his acclaimed performance as Lord Bullingdon in Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon. The young actor surrendered his thriving career to become Kubrick's loyal right-hand man. For more than two decades, Vitali played a crucial role behind-the-scenes helping Kubrick make and maintain his legendary body of work.
LET THE SUNSHINE IN
NR • 1h 34m • France • subtitles
7/7, 7/10, 7/11, 7/12 • 7pm
Isabelle (Juliette Binoche) is a divorced Parisian painter searching for another shot at love, but refusing to settle for the parade of all-too-flawed men who drift in and out of her life. What reads like a standard romantic comedy is transformed, in the hands of master filmmaker Claire Denis (White Material), into something more poignant and perceptive about the profound mysteries of love.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ANDRÉ
7/13, 7/14, 7/18 7pm
PG13 • 1h 33m • US
André Leon Talley has been a fixture in the world of fashion for so long that it's difficult to imagine a time when he wasn't defining the boundaries of great style. Kate Novack's intimate portrait takes viewers on an emotional journey from André's roots growing up in the segregated Jim Crow South to become one of the most influential tastemakers and fashion curators of our times.
BECOMING WHO I WAS
7/20, 7/25, 7/26 • 7pm
NR • 1h 35m • South Korea • subtitles
In this documentary an impoverished young boy in northern India's sparsely populated and mountainous Ladakh region is discovered to be the reincarnation of an esteemed, high-ranking Tibetan monk. Born displaced from his original monastery in Tibet, the boy is denied his rightful place. The boy and his elderly godfather embark on a grueling, improbable trek across India to return the young monk-to-be to his rightful Tibetan monastery before it becomes too late.
LIVES WELL LIVED
7/27, 7/31, 8/1, 8/2 • 7pm
NR • 1h 12m • US
A documentary film by Sky Bergman that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Encompassing over 3,000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you.
ON SCREEN ONE NIGHT ONLY
Film tickets: $12 Adults; $9 Seniors 60+, Students & Military
PRESENTING
CINEMA SPONSOR:
WILDCARD
See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions
SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing; WSCA 106.1FM Portsmouth Community Radio
MUSE: DRONES WORLD TOUR
Sat., July 14 8pm Historic Theater $15
Experience Muse’s Drones World Tour on the big screen, including breathtaking stage production and the infamous Drones.
FILM CLUB
SERIES SPONSORS: Solari Salon & Spa
FILM CLUB GREAT WESTERNS HOSTED BY KENT STEPHENS
We've chosen films that defy the simplicity of White Hat vs. Black Hat: almost all of these movies generated controversy on their release, and their complex heroes and villains, portrayed by the finest actors of their time, have become enduring film archetypes.
HIGH NOON Tue., July 17 7pm Loft
THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE Tue., August 28 • 7pm • Loft
THE THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADA Tue., Sept. 18 • 7pm • Loft
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY Tue., October 23 • 6:30pm • Loft
UNFORGIVEN Tue., November 13 7pm Loft
MCCABE AND MRS. MILLER Tue., December 18 • 7pm • Loft
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: MICHELANGELO: LOVE & DEATH
Sun., July 15 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $12
Discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance—and perhaps of all time.
YELLOW SUBMARINE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Fri., July 27 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $12
G • 1h 25m • UK
An icon of psychedelic pop culture, Yellow Submarine is a colorful musical spectacle and an exhilaratingly joyful cinematic experience for all ages— filled with visual invention, optical illusions, wordplay, and glorious, glorious music.
HIGH NOON PG • 1h 25m • US
Tue., July 17 • 7pm • Loft
Subscription (series of six): $75; Individual Ticket: $15
The favorite film of American presidents, High Noon features a marshal's (Gary Cooper) stubborn need to face a gang alone, despite the warnings of his town and his new bride (Grace Kelly). The newly freed gang leader (Ian MacDonald), sworn enemy of the marshal, is set to arrive by the noon train... Directed by Fred Zinnemann.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
Behind the Curtain with Michael Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies
The Cowboy Junkies make their way to town on Fri., July 20 behind their newest album, All That Reckoning The band has experienced much success during a 32year career, including their induction into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame (2015). Our Deputy Director of Programming & Curator, Thérèse LaGamma, recently caught up with guitarist Michael Timmins to discuss the band’s evolution, longevity, and signature sound.
The Music Hall's New and Improved Website!
If you’ve been to our website lately, you might have noticed something different…the whole thing! We revamped our website with a cleaner, more modern look and an easy-to-use experience for our patrons. This is one of the final pieces of our rebranding process, and proves to be the cherry on top of a beautiful and beneficial project. We are so thankful for Raka Creative for their design, advice, and collaboration on this new and improved website. Raka worked within our guidelines and needs, and helped make this website even more usable for all (more on this collaboration on the next page)!
We made a bunch of changes, including the following:
• We’ve improved the ticket-buying process. It’s easier than ever.
• The site is much more mobile-friendly.
• All the menus have been simplified and rearranged, so they are more intuitive and easier to navigate.
• The calendar now has both a month-at-a-glance view AND an agenda view. Thanks to patron feedback, you can now get the best of both worlds. (Tip: Click the show name for more info, and the time for tickets.)
• Searching is much easier, and you can do it from anywhere in the site.
• Check out the “You May Also Like” bar at the bottom—something might catch your eye!
• Curious what’s happening this week? The home page has the next six events, so you can plan out your week.
What inspired the quiet sound of your early recordings?
It came from many factors. A primary one was that Margo sang so quietly that we had to adjust our volume to her approach. We also did all of our early rehearsing in a garage in downtown Toronto. And after a few visits by the police because of noise complaints we started to turn down the volume and eventually found that we liked the way we could relate to each other at low sound levels.
When did the breakthrough in the US market occur?
The release of The Trinity Session on RCA in 1988 was the big breakthrough, followed quickly by appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show.
What can fans look forward to when you hit the stage at The Music Hall?
We'll be playing a handful of songs from our new album, but also a lot of material from all different eras of our catalog. We'll probably throw in a few obscure songs and maybe a new cover song. We change the set every night but we always try to cover most bases.
To get the most out of the new site and your membership, try these “pro-tips:”
• Under Events, you’ll find our series listings. If you are looking for an event, it’s likely under one of these series. Click on one and explore!
• If you are looking for our social events, you can find them on the calendar or in the Events menu under Clubs & Talks.
• If you want to learn more about what we do outside of putting on shows, click through our Community tab. We are proud of these partnerships, collaborations, and outreach efforts.
• The blog has all the behind-the-scenes information and deals; if something big is happening, you can find out there!
• Want to stay in the know? Follow our social media and subscribe for our enews via the link at the top or bottom of each page. We announce drop in shows all the time.
Thank you for your patience as we merge and transition to the new site. We’re so excited to share this with you and hope you love it as much as we do!
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Raka Creative’s Love for Community Shines
This month, we are excited to highlight Raka Creative, one of our Sponsors and the designers and developers of our new website! They shared who they are and why they love working with The Music Hall:
“Hi, we’re Raka Creative! We’re a tight-knit digital agency with talented designers, developers, and strategists and we’ve been part of Portsmouth since 2004 when our agency was founded. We bring our digital agency expertise to bear for clients in the Seacoast and nationwide by building effective online marketing strategies; designing and developing cutting-edge, accessible websites; managing content, social, and advertising strategies; and being a trusted partner for our clients to help them grow their businesses and reach measurable goals.
No matter how far our work carries us from Portsmouth, we love this city. It’s why we have always been headquartered here, and why so many of us have started families here. The Music Hall is a big part of what makes Portsmouth special and we’re proud to support this cultural gem as a community partner. We’ve done that by designing and developing The Music Hall’s new website and planning an online marketing strategy to help this unique non-profit reach its cultural and community goals. We believe the laughter, the music, and the aweinspiring shows The Music Hall delivers are sewn into the fabric of what makes Portsmouth our home. It is immensely satisfying to support such a worthwhile mission with our work. We’re also very excited for Elf The Musical this year, and we hope to see you there!”
To learn more about Raka Creative, visit RakaCreative.com.
The Ar T s A re T he A nswer to vibrant and prosperous communities where we treasure our heritage, celebrate our diversity and nurture our ingenuity.
JULY 2018
AT A GLANCE
At the Historic Theater At the Loft
JULY 2018
Live at the Loft
Mokoomba
Friday, July 6 • 8pm
Rental Partner
Kirschner Concerts presents Joe Jackson (Sold Out)
Thursday, July 12 • 8pm
Wildcard
Muse: Drones World Tour
Saturday, July 14 • 8pm
Wildcard
Exhibition On Screen: Michelangelo: Love & Death
Sunday, July 15 • 1pm
Film Club
High Noon
Tuesday, July 17 • 7pm
Intimately Yours
Straight No Chaser
Wednesday, July 18 • 7:30pm
Live at the Loft
Lauren Ruth Ward
Thursday, July 19 • 8pm
Rental Partner
CreativeMornings PKX
Friday, July 20 • 8:30am
Intimately Yours
An Evening with Cowboy Junkies
Friday, July 20 • 8pm
Intimately Yours
Thompson Square: This is Us Tour
Saturday, July 21 • 8pm
Hilarity
Emma Willmann
Saturday, July 21 • 8pm
Writers in the Loft
J. Courtney Sullivan
Tuesday, July 24 • 7pm
Intimately Yours
Tinariwen
Wednesday, July 25 • 7:30pm
Wildcard
Yellow Submarine: 50th Anniversary
Friday, July 27 • 8pm
Live at the Loft
Photocomfort
Saturday, July 28 • 8pm
AUGUST 2018
Live at the Loft
Patty Larkin
Saturday, August 4 • 8pm
Live at the Loft
Kelley Hunt
Friday, August 10 • 8pm
Wildcard
Exhibition On Screen: Leonardo:
From the National Gallery London
Sunday, August 12 • 1pm
AUGUST 2018
Rental Partner
CreativeMornings PKX
Friday, August 17 • 8:30am
Intimately Yours
Seu Jorge
Saturday, August 18 • 8pm
Innovation + Leadership
Beth Macy
Tuesday, August 21 • 7pm
Hilarity
Steven Castillo
Saturday, August 25 • 8pm
Film Club
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Tuesday, August 28 • 7pm
SEPTEMBER 2018
Live at the Loft
Guy Capecelatro III and Jocelyn Mackenzie
Wednesday, September 5 • 7:30pm
Rental Partner
TedxPortsmouth presents: TEDxPortsmouth 2018: That was Then
