February 2020 Magazine

NOW MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY 2020

Intimately Yours

CITIZEN COPE 2/11

Intimately Yours

GALACTIC* 2/12

Writers on a New England Stage

BRIAN GREENE 2/20

Intimately Yours

BOBBY MCFERRIN 2/29

*ON THE COVER

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DEVOTCHKA

Thu., April 9 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $22; $30; $35

A cross-pollination of numerous influences, including cabaret, spaghetti Westerns, norteño, punk, and the immigrant dance music of Eastern Europe. The Coloradobased band first found success in their Grammy-nominated soundtrack to the hit indie film, Little Miss Sunshine.

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

JENNIFER MCMAHON

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JOHN PAUL WHITE

Thu., February 13 • 7pm • Loft • $30*

Tue., March 10 • 7pm • Loft • $22

A chilling ghost story with a twist about a couple who don’t move into a haunted house—they build one…

Former singer for The Civil Wars, John Paul White delivers an album of overwhelming love and unraveling relationships.

LIVE AT THE LOFT

ALEX CUBA

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ELISAPIE

Thu., March 26 • 7:30pm • Loft • $16

Fri., May 1 • 8pm • Loft • $15

Never tied to tradition, Alex Cuba is the Latin Grammy-winning singersongwriter with powerful, pop-soul hooks.

Heralded as an ambassador for Inuit culture, Elisapie represents the wild and rough beauty of the North.

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CYRANO DE BERGERAC

Thu., March 19 • 6pm • Loft • $20; $15 for 18 & under

James McAvoy (X-Men, Atonement) stars in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac. Fierce with a pen and notorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all—if only he could win the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s just one big problem: he has a nose as huge as his heart. Will a society engulfed by narcissism get the better of Cyrano —or can his mastery of language set Roxane’s world alight?

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GREAT ART ON SCREEN: FRIDA - VIVA LA VIDA

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WOMEN'S ADVENTURE FILM TOUR Thu., March 19 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15

Tue., March 24 • 7pm • Historic Theater • $15

This collection of short films is a celebration of the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure.

FIRST SATURDAY

This documentary highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary pioneering artist, and on the other, a human being tormented by agony and love.

NEW SHOWS ON SALE!

Our “First Saturday” on-sale for members is Sat., February 1 at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Tickets on sale to non-members Sat., February 15 at noon. To become a member, go online to TheMusicHall.org or contact Jess Bunker at 603.766.2176 or JBunker@themusichall.org.

WRITERS IN THE LOFT

SAMANTHA IRBY

Tue., May 5 • 7pm • Loft • $30*

A raw and rip-roaring essay collection from the New York Times bestselling writer and blogger.

LIVE AT THE LOFT

CHRIS TRAPPER

Sat., May 30 • 8pm • Loft • $22 INTIMATELY YOURS

Trapper has become a modern day acoustic troubadour and storyteller, using his honeyed tenor and humor to withstand the test of time.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

Thu., July 16 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $45; $62; $72

Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music, having built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.

WILDCARD

IL CINEMA RITROVATO ON TOUR

Fri., March 6 - Sun., March 8 • Historic Theater & Loft

Each summer, the Cineteca di Bologna presents a nine-day film festival, featuring restored films, early silent cinema, and director portraits. For a second year, Il Cinema Ritrovato On Tour will be bringing some of these classic international films to NH including Antonioni's Blow-Up and Fellini's La Dolce Vita, commemorating the 100th year of the auteur's birth.

CURATOR’S CORNER

ALL MANNER OF ON SCREEN OFFERINGS CHRIS CURTIS, Film & Outreach Manager The screens at The Music Hall and the Loft have long been for more than great films. For over a decade, we’ve been offering an up-close (and even behind-the-scenes) look at operas from The Met in high definition. We’ve also brought the finest in theater productions broadcast for cinemas from The National Theatre, London.

More recently, patrons have been enjoying seeing great works of visual art on screen, along with deep dives into the artist’s lives and practices by some world-class curators and educators in programs like Exhibitions On Screen: Leonardo: The Works or Van Gogh and Japan—see page 10 for details on the upcoming Gauguin film from The National Gallery, London. There will also be Great Art On Screen: Frida - Viva La Vida highlighting the life and works of Frida Kahlo on March 24. But why stop at film, opera, theatre, and visual art when we can also bring the finest in dance to our screens!? With Bolshoi Ballet On Screen we’ll bring you Giselle on February 16, Swan Lake on March 15, and Romeo and Juliet on March 29. Discover more of our extensive fine art on screen offerings at The Music Hall and the Loft! *Check website for ticket package details

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ON STAGE

INTIMATELY YOURS CITIZEN

COPE

Tue., February 11 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater $38; $49 With his unique brand of urban-folk, Citizen Cope takes us all on a journey with his latest record and his trademark “unexpected flashes of beauty” (Rolling Stone).

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INTIMATELY YOURS GALACTIC

FEATURING ANJELIKA JELLY JOSEPH

Wed., February 12 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $38; $42

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this renowned New Orleans-based instrumental group known for their progressive brand of electronic funk pop ‘n’ roll.

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ON STAGE WRITERS ON A NEW ENGLAND STAGE

BRIAN GREENE

Thu., February 20 • 7pm • Historic Theater $13.75 plus cost of book* From the world-renowned physicist and bestselling author comes a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity’s search for purpose.

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Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service

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INTIMATELY YOURS BOBBY

MCFERRIN

Sat., February 29 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $54; $68 Ten-time Grammy Award winner and “Don’t Worry Be Happy” creator, Bobby McFerrin invites you to sing along and join in on a spontaneous adventure fueled by out-of-this-world music!

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ON STAGE

WRITERS IN THE LOFT JENNIFER

LIVE AT THE LOFT JUANITO

MCMAHON

Thu., February 13 • 7pm • Loft • $30 includes book and beverage* A chilling ghost story with a twist from the New York Times bestselling author: in the woods of Vermont, a husband and wife who don’t simply move into a haunted house—they build one…

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PASCUAL TRI0

Sat., February 15 • 8pm • Loft • $28

Acclaimed flamenco guitarist, Juanito Pascual shares his driving passion for the soul-stirring power of the most Spanish of musical genres with a vibrant and evolving style.

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INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP CREATIVEMORNINGS

PKX

Fri., February 21 • 8:30am • Loft • Free, RSVP required

CreativeMornings Portsmouth is a local chapter of the global breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Every meeting features a local speaker on the month’s topic, with breakfast snacks and drinks provided.

HILARITY THE

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A comedy about death, conceived in grief, birthed by Amrita Dhaliwal and Gemma Soldati.

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LIVING ROOM: A COMEDY OF GRIEF

Sat., February 29 • 7pm • Loft • $20 in advance; $25 day of show

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GORKA (SOLD OUT)

Fri., February 7 • 8pm • Loft • $25

Heralded as “the preeminent male singer/songwriter of the new folk movement” by Rolling Stone, John Gorka’s multifaceted songs are rich and full of depth, beauty, and emotion.

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COMMUNITY

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1878 Legacy Society Member Spotlight: Jude Blake

The Music Hall Films & the Golden Globes

The Music Hall is fortunate to have a circle of friends who have pledged their support in the form of planned or legacy gifts that will fund our activities for years to come. To recognize their interest in ensuring our continued vitality and relevance, we created the 1878 Legacy Society, named for the year our storied Hall was built. Jude Blake, an active philanthropist on the Seacoast and a member of the 1878 Legacy

Marriage Story: 1 win, 6 nominations

Society, shared her thoughts on planned giving.

Comedy; Supporting Actor, Musical/

Why did you become involved with The Music Hall and what motivated you to build a lasting legacy?

Comedy; Screenplay; Director

When I moved to Portsmouth about 12 years ago, I looked to get involved with and support

Picture, Drama; Supporting Act0r, Drama (Al

local organizations that made my new community vibrant and strong. The Music Hall

Pacino & Joe Pesci); Director; Screenplay

impressed me with their solid leadership and great programming for kids, families, and music lovers and I immediately fell in love with the Theater for the wide variety of shows and educational experiences it provides. The Music Hall, meaning its members, volunteers, and staff, became like a family to me. When I walk through those doors, I am never alone; it

Supporting Actress, Drama; Picture, Drama; Actress, Drama; Actor, Drama; Screenplay; Original Score

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood: 3 wins, 5 nominations Picture, Musical/Comedy; Actor, Musical/

The Irishman: 5 nominations

Parasite: 1 win, 3 nominations Picture, Foreign Language; Director; Screenplay

is a friendly and welcoming place. By spending time at The Music Hall, I broadened my own

Rocketman: 2 wins, 3 nominations

knowledge of so many things that make life here interesting and exciting. I then learned about

Picture, Musical/Comedy; Actor, Musical/

the positive financial impact that The Music Hall has on the greater Seacoast area. Leaving

Comedy; Original Song

a bequest will ensure that The Music Hall has the resources to support important strategic

The Farewell: 1 win, 2 nominations

initiatives that will enable it to contribute to this thriving community for years to come.

What are some of the ways people can support the organization via a planned gift, and what was your experience?

There are many ways to leave a planned gift. The Music Hall can be a named beneficiary of an IRA or a Life Insurance policy. Or it can be named in a will or an estate trust. My dear friend,

Actress, Musical/Comedy; Picture, Foreign Language

Harriet: 2 nominations Actress, Drama; Original Song

Harry Schult so loved The Music Hall that he named them the recipient of his IRA. Harry’s

Pain and Glory: 2 nominations

gift provided the funds needed to purchase the current ticketing and customer management

Actor, Drama; Picture, Foreign Language

system that we all benefit from today. Through Harry, I personally experienced the positive

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: 1 nomination

impact that a legacy gift can have on a deserving organization.

Can you describe the advantages of making a planned gift now, and why others should consider this vehicle as a way to support the theater?

A planned gift will benefit the theater for years in the future. Annual funding is important for supporting the current operational needs of The Music Hall. But a bequest can be the funds for important initiatives that will keep the Hall and this community brightly lit for the next generation of theater lovers. It is easy to do and it sure feels good!

Supporting Actor

Booksmart: 1 nomination Actress, Musical/Comedy

Ford v Ferrari: 1 nomination Actor, Drama

Judy: 1 win

LET US THANK YOU If you have included The Music Hall in your will or estate plans, please let us know. We would like to thank you for your generosity, make sure the purpose of your gift is understood by the theater, and recognize you as a member of the 1878 Legacy Society. For more information please contact Gail VanHoy Carolan, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 603.766.2174 or GCarolan@themusichall.org.

Actress, Drama

Late Night: 1 nomination Actress, Musical/Comedy

Motherless Brooklyn: 1 nomination Original Score TheMusicHall.org

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ON SCREEN

Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders

HISTORIC THEATER See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

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DARK WATERS PG13

• 2h 6m • US 1/31 • 3pm; 1/31, 2/4, 2/5 • 7pm From Director Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven, Carol). Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything—his future, his family, and his own life—to expose the truth. Also with Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins.

ONCE UPON A TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD R

• 2h 41m • US 2/7 • 3pm; 2/7, 2/8 • 7pm Quentin Tarantino's ninth feature film is a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippie Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), former star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). Both are struggling to make it in a Hollywood they don't recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next-door neighbor...Sharon Tate. Winner of 3 Golden Globes, including Best Picture.

MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN R

• 2h 24m • US 2/15, 2/18, 2/19 • 7pm A favorite from this year’s Telluride By The Sea and a Golden Globe nominee, written and directed by Edward Norton. Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, Motherless Brooklyn follows Lionel Essrog (Norton), a lonely private detective living with Tourette Syndrome, as he ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). Armed only with a few clues and the engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely-guarded secrets that hold the fate of the whole city in the balance.

LITTLE WOMEN PG

• 2h 15m • US 2/21, 2/22, 2/25, 2/26, 2/27 • 7pm; 2/21 • 3pm; 2/23 • 4pm Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. In Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters—four young women each determined to live life on her own terms—is both timeless and timely. Portraying Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth March, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, with Timothée Chalamet as their neighbor Laurie, Laura Dern as Marmee, and Meryl Streep as Aunt March. Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.

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PORGY AND BESS (GERSHWINS) 3h 40m

Sat., February 8 • 1pm • Historic Theater • $29; $15 for 18 & under Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row, a setting vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants.

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ON SCREEN LOFT Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military, & First Responders

See Calendar on page 14 for Show & Tell Discussions

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OSCAR SHORTS: LIVE ACTION

2/1, 2/5 • 7pm

OSCAR SHORTS: DOCUMENTARY

2/2 • 4pm

OSCAR SHORTS: ANIMATED

2/4, 2/6 • 7pm For the 15th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered, this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)!

VARDA BY AGNÈS NR

• 1h 55m • France (subtitles) 2/8, 2/11 • 7pm An unpredictable documentary from a fascinating storyteller, Agnès Varda’s (Faces Places, The Gleaners and I) new feature documentary sheds light on her experience as a director, bringing a personal insight to what she calls “cine-writing.”

RECORDER: THE MARION STOKES PROJECT NR

• 1h 27m • US 2/19, 2/20 • 7pm Marion Stokes was secretly recording television 24 hours a day for 30 years.

She recorded on 70,000 VHS tapes, capturing revolutions, lies, wars, triumphs, catastrophes, bloopers, talk shows, and commercials that tell us who we were, and show how television shaped the world of today. The public didn't know it, but the networks were disposing their archives for decades into the trashcan of history.

Remarkably Marion saved it, and now the Internet Archive will digitize her tapes and we'll be able to search them online for free.

CITIZEN K NR

• 2h 6m • UK 2/21, 2/22, 2/25, 2/26 • 7pm From Oscar-winning writer/director Alex Gibney, a look at post-Soviet Russia from the perspective of the enigmatic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a former oligarch turned political dissident. After the dissolution of the U.S.S.R., Khodorkovsky amassed a fortune and became the richest man in Russia. But when he accused the new Putin regime of corruption, Khodorkovsky was arrested, his assets were seized, and following a series of show trials, he was sentenced to more than ten years in prison.

Today, as an exile living in London, he continues to speak out against Putin’s twodecade stranglehold on power.

FILM CLUB

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MONSTER (2003)

R • 1h 49m • US Tue., February 18 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes) In Aileen Wuornos’s opinion, hiring a prostitute is a capital offense, and she is judge, jury, and exterminating angel. Charlize Theron won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Wuornos.

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ONE NIGHT ONLY

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DIVING DEEP: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MIKE DEGRUY NR • 1h 23m

Thu., February 6 • 7pm • Historic Theater • GA $15 (no passes) After explorer and filmmaker Mike deGruy died, his wife and filmmaking partner made a film that celebrates his career and highlights the need for exploration.

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AFTER PARKLAND NR

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1h 32m

Wed., February 12 • 7pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes) Presented in commemoration of the two-year anniversary of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Weaving together interviews with the victims’ loved ones, verité footage, and personal videos, After Parkland is a moving portrait of grief and one community’s crusade to turn tragedy into progress.

SERIES SPONSORS: Cocked Hat Ventures; The Hippo; RAM Printing

IN SEARCH OF MOZART 2h 14m

Sun., February 9 • 4pm • Loft • GA $15 (no passes) Produced in association with the world’s leading orchestras, opera houses, and musicians. Told through a 25,000 mile journey along every route Mozart followed; In Search of Mozart is a detective story that travels to the heart of old Europe…and the heart of genius itself.

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY R

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1h 35m

Fri., February 14 • 8pm • Loft GA $15 (no passes)

Harry Burns and Sally Albright (Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan) negotiate friendship...and maybe more? The classic rom-com from director Rob Reiner and writer Nora Ephron never goes out of style. Also features great performances by Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby.

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SERIES SPONSORS: Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine; Bangor Savings Bank EVENING SPONSOR: Allergy Associates of New Hampshire

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THE DOORS: BREAK ON THRU NR

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Thu., February 13 7pm Historic Theater • GA $13 •

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A hybrid live concert and documentary capturing a 2016 tribute performance in Los Angeles, CA by surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger to honor fellow Doors member Ray Manzarek on what would have been his birthday.

BOLSHOI BALLET IN CINEMAS: GISELLE 2h 30m

GAUGUIN FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON 1h 30m

Sun., February 16 • 4pm • Loft GA $20; $15 for 18 & under (no passes)

Thu., February 27 • 7pm • Loft GA $15 (no passes)

The young peasant Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the Wilis, vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion.

The film examines Gauguin’s legacy not only through the lens of art history, but also those of gender and post-colonial politics, reassessing the artist’s treatment of young indigenous women and his role in 19th century French colonialism.

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HERE & NOW Thank You for Giving the Gift of Magic!

Photo: Sydney Bilodeau

Meet Jim Schachter, NHPR’s new CEO Join us in welcoming Jim Schachter, the new president and CEO of New Hampshire Public Radio. We sat down with Jim to talk about journalism, Writers on a New England Stage, and our partnership with NHPR.

What drew you to the role at New Hampshire Public Radio?

At The Music Hall, there is no gift greater than giving to others. The community around us is so important and outreach programs like Give the Gift of Magic provide an opportunity to give back.

As a news organization with statewide reach, New

Our fourth year of Give the Gift of Magic was a terrific success! We are so thankful for inspiration and underwriting by Morgan and Tara Rutman, help from our Community Partners, support from friends and sponsors including Hampton Ford Hyundai, and also the generosity of our patrons! All these elements came together again to help The Music Hall extend a helping hand to local individuals, groups and whole families in need by gifting tickets to those who may not have otherwise been able to see the Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall production of Annie. Each year, this is truly a community effort for all involved and benefits those right in our own neighborhoods. What a heartwarming end to the holidays!

are looking for information these days, but also looking

This year, we were able to give out over 650 vouchers for free tickets—an increase of more than 100 over last year! Our partners Haven, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire, Arts in Reach, Families First, Goodwin Community Health, Easterseals, and Cross Roads House once again helped us tremendously by getting those tickets into the hands of community members in need, including families, veterans, and senior citizens. Give the Gift has grown exponentially over the years, and we are overflowing with gratitude for all of the support. We are striving to help even more people this coming holiday season and can't wait to get started.

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Hampshire Public Radio is uniquely positioned to use journalism to spark conversations, empower decision making, and help illuminate the issues that concern our friends and neighbors here in the Granite State. People for inspiration and hope. NHPR’s work can provide all of that—and we can set a hopeful example as an ambitious, entrepreneurial organization filled with people who care deeply about the state. Working with partners in New Hampshire and beyond, we want to build on the affection and respect that NHPR draws to strengthen the foundation of financial and community support that allows us to continue our award-winning work long into the future.

What about moving to New Hampshire was the most exciting?

You never lose your curiosity as a journalist. So for me, the chance to explore a new place from the ground up is really invigorating. And we’ve arrived in New Hampshire at such a fascinating time, what with the first-in-the-nation presidential primary, a statehouse divided between the two parties, big questions about the health of the Gulf of Maine and the future of our climate, challenges in the form of the opioid crisis, the housing crisis, the workforce crisis. It’s all beyond stimulating.

What does the partnership between NHPR and The Music Hall bring to New Hampshire?

New Hampshire Public Radio is delighted to be a long-time partner with The Music Hall—such a beloved institution on the Seacoast and throughout the state. Both our organizations pride ourselves on innovation and being part of the broader community. To approach things from that same mindset—and know that curious, passionate, culturally aware folks tend to gravitate toward both of our missions puts us on the same page from the get-go. I’d like to think, too, that we are able to bring even more outstanding writers to New Hampshire by working together than we could if we worked apart.

What are your favorite parts of the Writers on a New England Stage partnership?

Coming face to face with authors, getting a chance to ask them questions and hear the thinking behind their words is a privilege. We have great conversations with authors on our news programs and The Exchange. But there’s something special about being part of the scene at The Music Hall!

You went to the Michael Connelly WNES event in October. Did you enjoy the show?

Absolutely! Michael and I were reporters together long ago at the Los Angeles Times, but I didn’t know the backstory behind the development of his great characters like Harry Bosch and Jack McEvoy. Plus, Michael told me backstage what he’s planning for Jack in the novel he’s writing now. So I know what Connelly fans have to look forward to.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Spots We Love to Love Opinions on Valentine’s Day are mixed. Some people look forward to the day while others dread it. Whether you’ve been eagerly awaiting February 2020 (candy conversation hearts are back, people!) or you’re in denial, Valentine’s is the perfect time for a little treat. This is the day for a fine meal—or maybe two? Three? Six? After all, Valentine’s Day is 24 hours. Include Galentine’s Day on the 13th and you’ve got a full 48 hours to fill. Treat yourself—or someone you love—to a sweet or savory culinary experience.

Several of The Music Hall’s dedicated sponsors are available to help you celebrate in a special way.

La Maison Navarre sponsors our ticket stock in addition to offering an expansive menu of options fit for any meal of the day. Start with breakfast in bed, or maybe wrap up the day with a glass at the wine bar.

Why not do both? There’s a coupon for a 10% discount on the back of every one of your Music Hall tickets.

Another great late night spot serves as our Extraordinary Cinema Sponsor. Stop by The Wilder for craft cocktails and dinner and wile the night away. Flying solo? Saddle up to the bar and soak in the atmosphere.

Whether or not it’s a date night, be sure to include entertainment on your itinerary and join your friends at The Music Hall for a film. We're hosting a screening of When Harry Met Sally on Valentine's Day at 8pm in the Loft; see you there! XOXO!

THIS MONTH’S MEMBER EVENTS BOOK CLUB THE SECRETS WE KEPT

BY LARA PRESCOTT

Mon., 2/10 • 6pm Portwalk Place

DIRECTOR'S CLUB THE SKI CLUB BAR Tue., 2/11 • 5:30pm 1828 Pepperrell Cove, Kittery

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BRIAN GREENE

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FEBRUARY 2020 Schedule subject to change

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First Saturday On Sale

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The Irishman 3pm

Dani Shapiro 7pm

Harriet 7pm Parasite 7pm

Parasite 7pm

Parasite 7pm

Mat Kearney 7:30pm Richard Thompson 7:30pm

Dark Waters 3pm & 7pm

Rental

The Capitol Steps Lucy Kaplansky 8pm 5pm & 8pm Music

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Dark Waters 7pm Oscar Shorts: Animated 7pm

Dark Waters 7pm Oscar Shorts: Live Action 7pm

Diving Deep: The Life Once Upon A and Times of Mike Time... In Hollywood deGruy 7pm 3pm & 7pm Oscar Shorts: Animated 7pm

John Gorka (SOLD OUT) 8pm

Porgy and Bess 11:30am Broadcast

Porgy and Bess (Gershwins) 1pm Movie

Once Upon A Time...

In Hollywood 7pm Movie

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Director's Club The Ski Club Bar 5:30pm

Movie

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Movie

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Galactic ft. Anjelika Jelly Joseph 7:30pm

Literary

In Search of Mozart 4pm Book Club 6pm

Varda by Agnès 7pm

After Parkland 7pm Music

The Doors: Break On Thru 7pm Jennifer McMahon 7pm

Music

Citizen Cope 7:30pm

Mike McDonald’s Motherless Brooklyn 19th Annual Comedy 7pm Extravaganza Music 7:30pm Juanito Pascual Trio Movie 8pm When Harry Met Sally 8pm

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PRESIDENTS' DAY

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Literary

Talk

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Movie & Talk

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Bolshoi Ballet In Cinemas: Giselle 4pm

BOX OFFICE CLOSED NO FILM TONIGHT

Motherless Brooklyn Motherless Brooklyn Brian Greene 7pm 7pm 7pm Monster (2003) 7pm Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project 7pm

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Recorder: The Marion Stokes Project 7pm

CreativeMornings PKX 8:30am Movie

Little Women 3pm & 7pm

Little Women 7pm Movie

Citizen K 7pm

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Little Women 4pm

Little Women 7pm Movie

Citizen K 7pm

Little Women 7pm Movie

Citizen K 7pm

Little Women 7pm Movie

Gauguin from the National Gallery, London 7pm

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The Living Room: A Comedy of Grief 7pm Music

Bobby McFerrin 8pm

B2W Box Office at the Historic Theater: 28 Chestnut Street The Loft: 131 Congress Street Hours: Monday - Saturday, noon - 6pm Film tickets: $13 Adults; $10 Seniors 60+, Students, Military/Veterans/First Responders 14

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At the Historic Theater At the Loft

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Rental Partner

Hilarity

Nat'l Theatre of London HD Broadcast

Saturday, February 1 • 5pm & 8pm

Saturday, February 29 • 7pm

Thursday, March 19 • 6pm

The Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings

The Living Room: A Comedy of Grief

Cyrano de Bergerac

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Intimately Yours

Wildcard

Thursday, February 6 • 7pm

Saturday, February 29 • 8pm

Thursday, March 19 • 7pm

Diving Deep

Live at the Loft

Bobby McFerrin

John Gorka

MARCH

Opera Connection

Intimately Yours

Friday, February 7 • 8pm

Porgy and Bess

An Evening with Bruce Hornsby and yMusic

Saturday, February 8 • 11:30am

Sunday, March 1 • 7pm

Met at The Music Hall

Intimately Yours

Porgy and Bess (Gershwins)

Chris Botti

Saturday, February 8 • 1pm

Thursday, March 5 • 7:30pm

Wildcard

Live at the Loft

In Search of Mozart

Nellie McKay

Sunday, February 9 • 4pm

Friday, March 6 • 8pm

Intimately Yours

Wildcard

Citizen Cope

Il Cinema Ritrovato

Tuesday, February 11 • 7:30pm

Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8

Innovation + Leadership On Screen

Opera Connection

After Parkland

Agrippina

Wednesday, February 12 • 7pm

Saturday, March 7 • 11:30am

Intimately Yours

Met at The Music Hall

Galactic featuring Anjelika Jelly Joseph

Agrippina (Handel)

Wednesday, February 12 • 7:30pm

Saturday, March 7 • 1pm

Wildcard

School Days Series

The Doors: Break On Thru

Dog Loves Books

Thursday, February 13 • 7pm

Tuesday, March 10 • 9:30am & 11:30am

Writers in the Loft

Live at the Loft

Women's Adventure Film Tour Innovation + Leadership

CreativeMornings PKX

Friday, March 20 • 8:30am The Music Hall Presents

The Moth Mainstage

Saturday, March 21 • 8pm Film Club

Reversal of Fortune (1990) Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm Wildcard

Great Art On Screen: Frida - Viva La Vida Tuesday, March 24 • 7pm School Days Series

The Pout-Pout Fish (SOLD OUT)

Wednesday, March 25 • 9:30am & 11:30am Writers on a New England Stage

Erik Larson

Thursday, March 26 • 7pm Live at the Loft

Alex Cuba

Thursday, March 26 • 7:30pm Wildcard

Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Romeo & Juliet Sunday, March 29 • 1pm

Jennifer McMahon

John Paul White

Rental Partner

Thursday, February 13 • 7pm

Tuesday, March 10 • 7pm

Rental Partner

Rental Partner

Sunday, March 29 • 3pm

Eastern Propane & Oil presents Mike McDonald’s 19th Annual Comedy Extravaganza Friday, February 14 • 7:30pm

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Wed., March 11 & Thu., March 12 • 7pm Writers in the Loft

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents The Romantic Hero Hilarity

Matteo Lane

Sunday, March 29 • 7pm

Wildcard

Anne Enright

Friday, February 14 • 8pm

Rental Partner

Tuesday, March 31 • 7:30pm

Thursday, March 12 • 4pm

When Harry Met Sally

Wednesday, March 11 • 7pm

Rental Partner

Barrage 8 presents The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

Live at the Loft

Bottomline Technologies presents Talent Smash

Saturday, February 15 • 8pm

Rental Partner

APRIL

Juanito Pascual Trio Wildcard

PMAC and Tangram 3DS present PMAC Jazz Night Fri., March 13 & Sat., March 14 • 7pm & 9pm

Intimately Yours

Sunday, February 16 • 4pm

The Music Hall Presents

Thursday, April 2 • 8pm

Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Giselle Film Club

Welcome to Night Vale

Tuesday, February 18 • 7pm

Opera Connection

Monster (2003)

Friday, March 13 • 8pm

Writers on a New England Stage

Der Fliegende Holländer

Thursday, February 20 • 7pm

Met at The Music Hall

Brian Greene

Saturday, March 14 • 11:30am

Innovation + Leadership

Der Fliegende Holländer (Wagner)

Friday, February 21 • 8:30am

Rental Partner

CreativeMornings PKX Wildcard

Gauguin from the National Gallery, London Thursday, February 27 • 7pm

Saturday, March 14 • 1pm

Boston Comedy Festival presents Saint Paddy's Comedy Spectacular Saturday, March 14 • 8pm Wildcard

Bolshoi Ballet in Cinemas: Swan Lake Sunday, March 15 • 4pm

An Evening With Guster (SOLD OUT) Rental Partner

Sweaty Turtle Ent. presents “Won’t You Help to Sing” - Benefit Concert to End Human Trafficking Friday, April 3 • 7:30pm Intimately Yours

Angélique Kidjo

Saturday, April 4 • 8pm Intimately Yours

Josh Turner

Sunday, April 5 • 7pm

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