FALL 2025
LOH PRESENTS FALL 2025
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 28 @ 4 PM
CatVideoFest
Check out a compilation of the funniest cat videos on the big screen and help raise money for felines in need.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 2 @ 7:30 PM
Sierra Hull and John Craigie
Two dynamic voices in Americana music: the Grammy-nominated bluegrass mandolinist and the singer-songwriter whose motto is “humorous storytelling, serious folk.”
OCTOBER 3 @ 6:30 PM
Magic Rocks! with Illusionist Leon Etienne
This family-friendly spectacular features award-winning illusions, sleight of hand, and comedy.
OCTOBER 8 @ 7:30 PM
An Evening with David Sedaris
The bestselling author returns with readings of new essays, followed by an audience Q&A and one of his epic book signings.
OCTOBER 14 @ 7:30 PM
Jeff Tweedy
This intimate evening with Wilco’s frontman includes solo works and Wilco favorites. With special guest Macie Stewart.
OCTOBER 20 @ 7:30 PM
An Evening with Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones
A rare double bill with two of America’s most distinctive and celebrated Grammy-winning singer-songwriters.
OCTOBER 23 @ 7 PM
Beetlejuice (1988)
Schedule is subject to change. CONTINUED ON INSIDE BACK COVER
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family so the couple hires a malicious spirit (Michael Keaton in the title role) to drive them out.
Cover: (Clockwise from top) Sierra Hull, David Sedaris, Flamy Grant, The Wood Brothers
Two Simple Words, One Powerful Message
I’ve been allocated 325 words for this annual “From the desk of the executive director” letter, but I only need two: Thank you.
OK, I’ll elaborate.
As I reflect on everything Team LOH accomplished during our centennial celebration, I’m blown away. Not only was it a “season like no other” with a balance of sold-out stunners and moments of meaningful community engagement, but we surpassed our goal of raising $4.2 million toward the LOH@100 campaign.
That once-in-a-generation fundraising effort paved the way for a complete refresh of the theater and support spaces, seeded a programming fund that allowed for a richer and more accessible series of performances, and strengthened the organization’s ability to connect artists and audiences in increasingly meaningful ways.
This level of achievement is made possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of LOH staff, board members, volunteers, patrons, and donors. Beginning on page 4, we’ll introduce you
to several of these rock stars — our Art & Soul Ambassadors — whose passion for the performing arts is worthy of the spotlight.
Throughout this book, we offer gratitude to the hundreds of others who donated, purchased tickets, or dedicated their time and talents in support of our 100th anniversary. And, as always, we highlight our Annual Fund donors (listed on page 19), whose overwhelming generosity provides the financial bedrock that’s essential to achieving our mission.
At a time when many organizations are backing away from accessible programming and practices, we’re expanding our capacity to present radically inclusive arts experiences that meet the needs and interests of this community.
Help us widen the circle this season. Please reach out to someone who hasn’t yet tapped into the thrill of the live performing arts and introduce them to the unbridled creativity that awaits them here at LOH. In return, they are sure to share those two simple words: thank you.
With appreciation,
Joe Clifford Executive and Artistic Director
A SEASON LIKE NO OTHER
Joe
Brian
Joel
Zoe
Linda
Lucas
&Discovering the Upper Valley’s hidden gems, inspiring adventures, and local favorites with the LOH family.
Edited by Mike Hannigan | Photos by Kata Sasvari
Like the eclectic artists and art forms that grace LOH’s stages, the people who find their way here as staffers, volunteers, board members, and supporters vary widely. These folks bring their own tastes, interests, and experiences to LOH, making for diverse perspectives on life in our community.
We’re fortunate here in the Upper Valley. Beyond everything that’s going on at Lebanon Opera House, there are many opportunities to be inspired by culture, nature, and entertainment.
So, we asked the locals, the members of the LOH extended family: What makes life in the Upper Valley great to you? What interests you? Where do you go to recharge? What are the places and experiences that make you smile and laugh and think and take a deep breath?
We hereby present the first edition of LOH’s Art & Soul Ambassadors, an ongoing campaign meant to shine a spotlight on all the amazing people, places, and things that make up our community.
Share your recommendations on what makes the Upper Valley great.
This year, LOH launched the Art & Soul Ambassadors campaign, an effort to shine a spotlight on the people, places, and things that make life in this community interesting, unique, and rewarding. Now, we’re looking for more people to join in and share.
So, what’s your favorite greasy spoon? Your ride-or-die dive bar? What are the places that scratch your artistic itch? Where do you go to hang with friends and family?
It doesn’t matter whether you’re new in town or you’ve lived here your whole life. All you need is a willingness to share, and we’ll take care of the rest.
The campaign will appear in LOH’s social media channels, emails, and other outlets regularly throughout the year.
Ready to share? Just email
Goodnight to the Man Behind the Curtain
“Duff” Cummings, Jr.
1950–2025
Lauren
If you’re the kind of performer who goes by just one name, you might have a tendency to be a bit of a diva, and you almost certainly possess a craving to be the center of attention. Cher, Sting, Beyoncé, Madonna — they need no further introduction, even if that introduction would take but a syllable or three.
But there are exceptions. In February, we lost our own legendary one-namer at Lebanon Opera House. Despite some six decades of working on and next to the stage, Lauren Cummings, Jr. — Duff, as we all knew and loved him — never sought the spotlight, instead ensuring that the focus remained squarely on the performers.
Not only did Duff make the shows happen, LOH as we know it would not exist without his contributions. As a Dartmouth student in 1969, he was part of a group that worked to make our beloved theater functional again, after years of semi-retirement as a movie house.
Just like the trout and salmon that come back to his beloved Connecticut River, Duff was cosmically driven to return to the Opera House again and
again, making things better for everyone he crossed paths with.
“For more than 55 years, Duff was a constant presence in this space,” said LOH’s Joe Clifford at a memorial service attended by more than 150 friends and family members. “Sitting right there on stage right, hidden from audience view, but fully present to make sure everything ran like clockwork.
“As stage manager, Duff was a witness to countless vulnerable moments of human interaction. Whether it was a musician, actor, or dancer with the pre-show jitters or a band’s celebratory post-show group hug, Duff was there. He took great delight in making sure that everyone from a toddler in a tutu to a Grammywinning guitarist felt at home here at LOH.”
Chet Clem, a friend and neighbor, remembered him fondly. “Nothing Duff did was ever about him,” said Chet. “He loved being behind the scenes, making other people feel important, literally ensuring the limelight shone correctly upon the artists from near and far that stood upon this stage.
“I fondly called him the MacGyver of West Lebanon; his resourcefulness and problemsolving were unmatched. He left everything he touched better than he found it. Duff simply loved to help.”
Thank you for everything you did, dear friend. Rest easy. We’ll never forget you.
Ode to an Old Stagehand
By Laura Jean Gilloux –for Duffy
If all the world’s a stage, what are the wings? And you waiting in them, stage right, right below the fly system. How appropriate, all this talk of feathers and flight. But— a fly system is ropes and pulleys, weights and counterweights. A fly system is an illusion, and you were never that.
If all the world’s a stage, what do we make of the space we don’t see from our theater seats? Do we call it magic? Or love? There’s so much we don’t understand, but I tell you emphatically this:
There once was a man in a headset and cowboy hat drinking Coca-Cola, calling all the shots. Standby rail! means a new backdrop is flying in. On it, a Lone Pine along the Connecticut. A man with a badge and a bass guitar, dogs and horses and a beautiful wife. Friends and family. Yes, we see it now. All the world’s a stage, and this, my friend, was yours.
Standby lights. Standby sound. Standby rail.
The show is about to begin.
Congratulations Lebanon Opera House on your beautiful newly renovated space.
Hypertherm Associates HOPE Foundation is proud to support the community and the Lebanon Opera House Youth Education Series (YES).
The mission of the HOPE Foundation is to create sustainable, positive change in the community and environment. If you are interested in learning more about the Hypertherm Associates HOPE Foundation and our Associate volunteer program, please visit our website at www.hyperthermhopefoundation.org.
Allison Pollard
LOH Board Member (and Enthusiastic Patron!) • Grantham, NH
Allison was raised in the Upper Valley. After several years as a public school music teacher and music therapist, she now teaches at Upper Valley Music Center (UVMC). She has a toddler who keeps her plenty busy.
BEST PLACE TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS
Putnam’s vine/yard. I order the Honey Bee Latte, and I always get a white wine flight if we go in the evenings. I love the atmosphere. It’s my favorite place in the Upper Valley ever. It’s in this old warehouse in White River Junction, VT — you’d never know it was there. They have open mics and visiting artists, and they host mom get-togethers and book clubs. I’ve told them multiple times, “Thank you for opening this place.”
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
Closet Treasures thrift store in Grantham, NH, has the best stuff! I’ve read that people like thrift stores because we were once foragers, and it fills the need. Every time I go there, I’m like, “I’m just fulfilling my forager duties.” It’s well organized, and they have an amazing kids’ section.
LEARNING TO PLAY GUITAR
UVMC has all sorts of beginner-friendly guitar classes. We have things like the Slow Jams, where a bunch of people just pick a key and start jamming. It’s pretty unique because nobody’s really listening to you. You just figure it out as you go.
WHAT
I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO AT LOH
After seeing Swan Lake, I’m looking forward to expanding my ballet performance experience. Witnessing emotion through what happens between dance and music — it’s so mind blowing.
WHAT’S
PLAYING ON REPEAT
I have a 1-year-old, so Bluey and “Old MacDonald,” unfortunately.
BEST TV SHOW FROM THE PAST YEAR The Chosen!!!
SOMETHING SWEET
Katie’s Cookies, near LOH. The chocolate chip is otherworldly. I know that might seem a little basic, but it’s sooo good.
PINK MARTINI
Making Connections Through Barrier-Free Programming
For the fifth consecutive year, the Nexus Music and Arts Festival brought the Upper Valley together for three days of live performing arts in downtown Lebanon. It was free and open to everyone.
When many organizations are backing away from accessible programming, LOH is expanding our capacity to present radically inclusive arts experiences like our Pride Celebration and artist-inresidency program.
Barrier-free programming is core to our mission — but it comes at a cost to LOH. These events are made possible through the generous support of hundreds of individual donors, local businesses, and foundations.
If you share our belief that the arts matter — and that everyone deserves access — please consider supporting LOH’s barrier-free programming today. Email Llewis@LebanonOperaHouse.org to learn more.
Friendly Certification
LOH is the first to receive the designation
An initiative called Enabled Upper Valley transforms communities through education and awareness, helping them become spaces of belonging.
“We believe that belonging is essential,” said Kendra LaRoche, executive director at Special Needs Support Center (SNSC). “By becoming the first Disability-Friendly Certified business in the country, Lebanon Opera House is setting a national example. Together we grow when businesses take meaningful steps to ensure all individuals feel valued and welcomed.”
LOH’s Joe Clifford encourages other organizations to take similar steps: “Accessibility work is important,” he said.
“It’s something you can take in small bites. Look at your spaces and programs and see how you can invite more people in. Be open to finding new ways to engage with programming and space. SNSC has done quite a good job helping us look at our work objectively, making small changes that are important to the community.”
To learn more visit snsc-uv.org/enabled-upper-valley.
Jenny Williams
LOH
Board Member • Norwich, VT
Because she’s the founder of Finding Our Stride, a nonprofit that provides after-school running programs, it’s no surprise that Jenny Williams’ Art & Soul recommendations favor an active itinerary, balanced out by a love of good food and music.
WHAT’S PLAYING ON REPEAT
The Revivalists. I saw them down in New Orleans when I went to hear my son play at Jazz Fest.
LOH FAVORITE
Lake Street Dive, when they played a few years ago.
WHAT GETS ME MOVING
There’s an embarrassment of riches with trail running in the Upper Valley. In Norwich, VT, there’s Parcel 5 on Beaver Meadow Road that’s like the gateway drug. It’s a 3.5mile loop, and you can add on and branch off. It’s hilly. You can run it, hike it, whatever. It’s dog-friendly. And because you’re just making a circle, you won’t get lost.
SHOP LOCAL
If I’m buying a bike, I love Omer and Bob’s in Lebanon, NH. There’s also a thing called Cowbell Mobile Bike Shop. He’s a roving bike mechanic. The owner, Todd, will come to your house or wherever, bring your bike into his van, and tune it up or fix it. He’s awesome.
FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT
I love good food. My favorite is Santé in Woodstock, VT. The food is creative, and it’s locally sourced. It’s varied with really fresh ingredients. Great cocktails, and the vibe is just so cool. I can only get a table there at 5:30 because they quickly get booked, but I don’t care. I’ll go blue plate special.
THE LOCAL WORD Daybreak is amazing. It’s an Upper Valley email newsletter that’s always showing you new stuff. It talks about what’s on tap locally: weekly events, the best hiking trails, restaurant reviews, and cultural stuff. It’s an amazing resource and it tries to make it upbeat.
The Magic Behind the Mission: How Lebanon Opera House Is Funded
Running a premier performing arts venue takes more than ticket sales alone. Financial contributions from individual donors help keep ticket prices affordable within our community, which fulfills our mission to connect artists and audiences. The magic behind the mission is you. Here’s an average breakdown of our revenue sources for annual operations:
CONTRIBUTED REVENUE (66%)
34% INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Generous donations from patrons like you are the heart and soul of LOH. Individual gifts ensure that we continue to offer a diverse range of performances and maintain our beloved historic venue.
21% CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
11% GRANTS AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
EARNED REVENUE (34%)
34% PROGRAMMING INCOME
100+ Upper Valley businesses invest in LOH because they recognize that a vibrant arts scene enriches quality of life and enhances their ability to attract and retain talented employees.
Grants from private foundations and institutions provide vital funding for special projects, educational programs, and general operations. These funds help us maintain our high standards of artistic excellence and community engagement.
Although ticket sales and rental fees are an important part of our revenue, they can’t entirely cover significant event expenses, including artist fees and technical support. By purchasing a ticket, you help close the gap, and your additional support ensures that LOH continues to provide quality programming.
JOIN US IN SUPPORTING THE ARTS; MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFT TODAY
Every dollar makes a difference. Gifts to the LOH Annual Fund are welcome throughout the year. To donate, scan the QR code or visit LebanonOperaHouse.org/donate. Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping to keep the arts thriving in Lebanon!
Thank You to All Our LOH Annual Fund Donors!
You Truly Help Bring Our Mission to Life
Bringing artists and audiences together for unforgettable performances — it’s what we do. We thank everyone who made a donation during our last fiscal year, July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. This list has been prepared with care; however, if your name has been listed incorrectly or was omitted in error, please email Linda Lewis at Llewis@ LebanonOperaHouse.org so that we may update our records.
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
($5,000+)
An anonymous gift celebrating Pat Morse’s ongoing support of LOH
Couch Family Foundation
Lane and Elizabeth C. Dwinell Charitable Trust
Phil and Kate Harrison
Hypertherm HOPE Foundation
Punam and Kevin Keller ♥ ★
The Lubbe Family Fund
Jane Kitchel McLaughlin ★
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Tillman Gerngross and Sylvia Richards
The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts
Tracey Tanny
The Lucy and Eleanor S. Upton Charitable Foundation
Cathy and Peter Volanakis
John and Gail Wasson
PATRON ($2,500–$4,999)
Peter and Ruth Bleyler ★
Chip and Jennifer Brown
Reginald H. and Brenda R. Jones
Dan and Lisa Rowell
Sally and Jeremy Rutter
Jenny and Stan Williams ★
ROCK STAR ($1,000–$2,499)
Anonymous
Peter Hoyle Armstrong
Barrette Family Fund
Roxanne and Thomas Benzel
Kathleen Briscoe
The John M. Bryan Family Fund
Andrea and Paul Calandrella
Tom and Judy Csatari ★
Bobbi Gross and Phil Dunwoody ★
Matthew Olzmann and Vievee Francis ★
Ivor and Barbara Freeman
Karen Gollegly ★
Ann and Rick Greenwald
Griffiths Wennrich Family Fund
Brucie Hubbell
Barbara and Knox Johnson
Sara and Star Johnson ★
The Timothy Keane Family Fund ★
Kathy Kirkland and Steven Leach ★
Carin Reynolds and Peter Kermond
Mimi and Jason Lichtenstein ★
Dominique and George Lightbody ♥
Dan and Kristin McGee
Chris Morin ♥★
Pat Morse ★
Jennifer Moyer ★
Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation
Joe and Donna Palatucci
Winthrop and Mundy Piper
Matthew Locker and Catherine Schneider ★
Singing Field Foundation ★
Dawn Carey and Christopher Smith
Jacqueline Raicek and Daniel Steinberg
Stacie Deiner, Mark Sunderwirth, and Billy Sunderwirth
Bonnie and Clint Swift
Brenda Mainer and Bob Wetzel ★
Thank You to All Our LOH Annual Fund Donors!
LEAD SINGER ($500–$999)
Christopher and Kathy Adams
Shauna Appel
Stephanie and Norman Berman
Matthew and Erin Borland
Sharon and Matthew Brown ★
Kristen and Paul Coats
Lindsay Dearborn
Robert and Ellen Dijkman Dulkes ★
Joshua and Lorraine Durst
Mary Gaetz ♥
Andrew Garthwaite
Silvia Spitta and Gerd Gemünden
Suzanne and Paul Greeley
Dave and Lisa Grose
Robert Pratt and Karen Hewitt
Thomas and Kathleen Hickey
Maureen and Eric Krauland
Louis Burkot and Maria Laskaris
Elaine and James Lenz
Mona Domosh and Frank Magilligan
David Malenka and Ann Munves Malenka
Mascoma Bank
Laurie Harding and Peter Mason
Gary and Cyndi Mayo
Douglas McIlroy
Jayne McLaughlin
Sheila Moran and David Millstone
Francis and Joanne Oscadal
Michael and Nancy Sargent
Daniel Schneider
Sandra Sharp
Hal and Carol Sox
Eleanor and Larry Spencer
Keith A. Thomas
Weston Jeffers Wellington
LOH INSIDER ($100–$499)
Anonymous(26)
Bruce and Gretchen Adams
Clay and Liz Adams
Lynnea and Dan Adams
Brooke and Jim Adler
Scott Allan
Susan Almy
American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire
John Morton Andrews
Seth Stoddard and Maryellen Apelquist
Brett Sowerby and Roo Atchinson
Lola Baldwin
Michael Pacht and Barbara Barry
David Barthel
In honor of Joyce D. Bassett
Robert Bauch
Peter and Joan Beardsley
Cinny and Steve Bensen
Iris Berezin
John and Nancy Berger
Reed Bergwall
Nancy Berke
James and Judith Bernat
Big Green Real Estate
Guy Patenaude and Cynthia Boehm-Patenaude ♥
Jeffrey Boivin
Margaret Boulware
Kevin and Catherine Boyle
Charles Brackett
Eric and Linda Bradshaw
Daniel Brand
Geoffrey and Kristen Bronner
Merideth Jackson and David Brooks
Arnie and Annette Brown
Barbara H. Brown
Betty Burbank
Jim and Holly Burnham
Noelle Cartier
Philip Chase
Amy Chiriatti
City Center Ballet ♥
Nanci and Albert Cirone
Lisa Cloitre
Heather Clow ♥
Deb Cofell
Tim Collins
Annabelle Cone
David and Goodie Corriveau
Amy and David Cranage
Duff and Sandy Cummings
Maria Dahlman
Barbara and Tim Dauphinais
Keith Davio
Alice Peck Day Lifecare Center
Lydia Spitzer and Dottie Deans
April Sanborn and Stephen Decato
Matthew Decker
Nicole Demone
Deecie Denison
Marilyn and Bryant Denk
Mary Ann Haagen and Charles DePuy
Marilyn Dickinson
Ruth and Paul Doiron
Elizabeth Borowsky and Thom Dubuque
Betsy Eccles
Eric Edmonds
Libby Edson
Susan Edwards
Susan and Jim Eibner
Dianne and Mark Estes
Ada Fan
Scott and Laurie Farr
Daniel Goldberg and Doris Ferleger
Mary and Lennie Fillius
Jim and Naomi Fitzgibbons
Robert Flegal
Tina Foster
Andrew Tuthill and Susan Frankenstein
Dorothy R. Plume and Paul A. Frederic
Andy and Katie Friedland
Nat Pierson and Luciana Frigerio
Matthew and Amy Frost
Carolyn and Milton Frye
Bruce Garland
Elaine Arbour and Kurt Gergler
The Gillouxs
The Goldsmith Family
Theresa Goletz
Marbelia C. Gonzalez
Franklin and Krista Gould
The Grangers
Mark and Patti Greenan
Christine and Glen Greenough
Lewis and Susan “Rosie” Greenstein
Kay McCabe and Rod Griffin
Clark and Happy Griffiths
The Roberts Hafner Family
Grace Harde
Janet Hardy
Mark and Susan Hardy
Michael and Andrea Harris
Beth Krusi and Sandy Harris
Pat and Ann Hayes
Haynes & Garthwaite Architects
Fiona and John Heaney
Carol B. Muller and Albert K. Henning ♥
Tim and Sally Herbert
Amy and Kent Hikida
Ed and Linda Hinchliffe
JoAnn Berns and Chip Hobson
Jamie and Aarin Holmes
Betsy and Hugh Howard
Jay and Linda Hull
Wendy Ingalls
Kelly Welsh and Peter Isquith
Marty Jacobs
Violet Jones
David and Judy Jorgensen
Nirav and Alison Kapadia
Sue Kaufman
Larry and Lorraine Kelly
Harry and Jean Kendrick
Holly Kenny
Paul and Joyce Killebrew
Joan Kinne
Sara L. Kobylenski
Pam Jenkins and David Kotz
Suzan and Mark Krauland
Carla Chandler and Chuck Landry
John and Donna Largent
Elizabeth Larsen
Bartlett Leber
Sally Harris and Pierre Lessard
Therese Linehan
Daniel S. Longnecker
Lower Gates Fund
Christopher Lundberg
Cynthia and Francis Lupo
Teresa and Bud Lynch
Lee R. Lynd
Grant and Anne MacEwan
Carol and Bob Marrazzo
Andrea Marquay
Paul and June Marshall
Lisa Matthews
Sophie and Paul Mayo
Jim McCracken
Kristine and Pat McDevitt
Brian and Christine McInerney
Robert and Lucy McLellan
Gail and Mark McPeek
Barbara and Hugh Mellert
Nancy Menton and Dan Mendelsohn
Suzy and Dave Mercado
Melanie Williams and Bob Merrill
Patrick Miller
Tom and Kristin Mollerus
Susan Mooney
Charles and Janet Morgan
Ken and Nan Munsey
Johanna Beliveau and Jeff Munson
Henry and Amy Nachman
Andrew Johnson and Joanne Needham
Cynthia Neilly
Mark Nelson
Rick White and Ken Nguyen
Joan and Dave Nierenberg
Jenica Nelan and Saul Nochumson
Kevin and Elise Nulton
Cappy and Mark Nunlist
Jim O’Connell
Peggy O’Neil
Curt and Sherri Oberg
Ernst and Linda Oidtmann
Lee and Evan Oxenham
Bill and Nelly Palmer
Eszter Pattantyus
Beverly Payne
Donald Penfield
Linda Burroughs and Charles Perkins
Bonnie Philbrick
Martha McDaniel and Stephen Plume
Dick and Melanie Podolec
Kim and Tom Potter
Patrick and Maureen Quigley
Sharon and Bob Racusin
Amanda Rafuse
Ned Redpath
Jill Mortali and Chad Reed
Randy S. Reeves
Steve Rekhow
Philip and Catherine Rentz
Judith Sterndale and Stephen Rich
Martha and Steve Richardson
Jay and Diona Rimmel
Katherine D. Rines
John and Martha Robb
Jennifer Roby
Gary Rondeau
John and Bobbi Rosenquest
Nancy Rosenthal
Robin and Mickey Rowland
Mike and Sarah Salo
Keith and Nina Sand-Loud, in memory of Sharon Brown’s mother Lois
Ben and Denise Sanders
Karen and John Sanders
Joyce A. Saturley
Gretchen Sauer
BECOME AN INSIDER
Mark and Jennifer Schiffman
Eric Schluntz
Lisa Kaeser and Bill Schmidt
Suzanne Schon
Shaker Farm B&B
Lori and Michael Shipulski
Jaqueline Smith
Marianna McKim and Reinhart Sonnenburg
Meredith Sorensen
Mark and Paula Ness Spears
Eleanor and Larry Spencer
Charles Barlowe and Amy Stephens
Bill and Jane Stetson
Valerie Stinson
Dodie Benko and Tom Stribula
Claire and Peter Swanson ♥
James and Sandy Symonds
Nicole Szalay
Mary Thibideau
Joseph Tofel
Jim and Wendy Tonkovich
Molly O’Sullivan and Louis Vaickus
Susan and Mark Valence
Cathy and John Vansant
Julia and Alexei Viazmenski
Suzanne and Torrey Viger
Timothy Wagg
Laura Rice and Michael Wagner
Ned and Rebecca Waters
Ethel and Michael Weinberger
Karen Page and Peter Weitzman
Bente Torjusen West
Karen and Brad Whitaker
Steve and Carolyn Whitman
Lori Wick
Rob and Susan Williams
Fadia Williamson
Dorothee and Geoffrey Wool
Bill and Rosalie Wyman
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Chris Adams
LOH Patron, Volunteer, and Former Board Member • Lebanon, NH
An article in a ski magazine brought Chris to the Upper Valley after college, the promise of a job in the ski industry proving too much to resist. Some 30 years later, Chris is largely out of the ski business, but the area is still home. Chris now plies his trade at Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, NH, while chasing live music whenever and wherever he can find it.
MY OUTDOOR HAPPY PLACE
Standing in the Mascoma River with my fly rod, hoping for a few fish to catch. If I want to engage my own creativity, I’ll reach for my guitar, my camera, or my fly rod (fly fishing is indeed an art form; just ask Norman Maclean).
HITTING THE SLOPES
Winter is my favorite season, so I’ll ski or snowboard at Saskadena Six in South Pomfret, VT. It’s not that big; a good skier’s going to get from top to bottom in about 23 seconds, but it’s steep, so it keeps you interested. Here’s the key part: It’s not expensive and it’s almost never crowded. It’s certainly an easy way to ski.
APRÈS-SKI SPOTS
If you’re hanging with your crew at the mountain, the bar at Saskadena is great. It officially has a name — Perley’s Pourhouse — but to us, it’s just “the bar.” On the way home, Worthy Kitchen in Woodstock, VT, is a great spot for a craft pint and some fried chicken.
RETAIL THERAPY
Suzi Curtis, proprietor of Woody’s Mercantile in Woodstock, VT, is the most creative person I know. She’s not a musician or writer, but she has a tireless creative energy for a wide range of things — planning gatherings, decorating a space, or sourcing unique items for Woody’s from all over. If you could picture what Etsy looks like in a retail manifestation, that’s it.
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
Skunk Hollow Tavern in Hartland Four Corners, VT. I was lucky to find it 30 years ago. It is literally hidden. If you didn’t know, you’d never find ’em. It’s an oldstyle roadhouse, kind of restaurant-y pub. You walk in the front door, and there’s maybe six tables in a small bar downstairs surrounding an old-school fireplace.
WHAT’S PLAYING ON REPEAT
The Heavy Heavy! I was sitting in a coffee shop a few months ago and this song came on, and I was like, “What is that?” It had a cool guitar part; you could tell the guitar player was talented, but it was treated in such a new way, and the vocals were harmonizing with the guitar. They’re the best new thing I’ve heard this year, for sure.
FAVORITE NEW DISCOVERY
Lupin on Netflix. It’s a modern adaptation of the classic French thief story. It’s very creative and fun.
BEST PLACE TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS
REDCAN restaurant in White River Junction, VT. It’s great.
Lucas Mendelsohn
LOH Patron Services and Events Manager • Lebanon, NH
Lucas grew up in Hanover, NH, went to Keene State College, and moved back to the Upper Valley, where he found a job, friends, and a place to be himself at LOH. He quickly jumped into the fray and became the driving force behind our annual Pride Celebration and community-focused belonging and inclusion work. “Even though the Upper Valley is small, I’m never not busy with things, events, and places to go,” he said.
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
Babes Bar in Bethel, VT. They’re a super creative queer-friendly bar that hosts themed nights, trivia, and more. They have bimonthly queer dance parties, with a huge outdoor dance party in July. It’s amazing when this tiny Vermont town is suddenly
flooded with a hundred queer people all dressed in booty shorts, harnesses, and glitter — it’s kind of unbelievable.
WHAT’S PLAYING ON REPEAT
Cavetown, Chappell Roan, Corook , Sophie Hunter, and Lilyisthatyou.
IF PEOPLE HAVE ONLY ONE DAY IN THE UPPER VALLEY, WHAT SHOULD THEY DO?
Go to the Montshire in Norwich, VT — it still slaps. It was cool when I was a kid, and it’s still cool. They host adult nights where you can go without the cacophony of screaming children, including drinks, food, and wreck-it rooms where you can take things apart. I could stand at the gravity well and roll pennies off little ramps for hours.
FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT
My favorite food is really amazing Korean or Japanese. There’s YAMA/Young’s Restaurant in West Lebanon, NH, or Sushiya in Hanover, NH, but I love taking a trip to Boston or NYC and eating my way through the city! I also like to road trip to H-mart in Burlington, MA, which is a giant Asian food market with a cafeteria, bakery, gift shop, and more. For my less adventurous friends, I recommend trying bulgogi
. It’s a little sweet, and a little savory — very yummy.
BEST WAY TO FIND CONNECTIONS IN OUR QUEER COMMUNITY
The queer community in the Upper Valley is surprisingly vast, joyous, and expressive, with many places, events, and gatherings year-round. LOH hosts an annual Pride Celebration in June, and White River Junction Pride hosts a celebration in July. Main Street Museum in White River Junction, VT, has a calendar of amazing events, all queer community friendly, whether the content is queercentric or not. There’s a pop-up guerilla bar, Q-bar, which is an informal queer meetup. There’s a new trans support alliance called Cobra Lily Collective . Once you get in with one, you’ll start to hear about many other events.
BEST SHOW I’VE SEEN LATELY
I’m a serial rewatcher. Some of my favorite rewatches are Black Clover, Mashle: Magic and Muscles, and Gravity Falls . Ninety percent of what I watch is anime or animated. I’m also a huge sucker for 9-1-1. #buddieforlife!
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Cheryl DeAngelis
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Ellen Dijkman Dulkes
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Elizabeth Donka
Judy Durant
Lydia Elias
Sergi Elizalde
Dianne Estes*
Sue Fitch
Brittney Fontana
Phyllis Fox
Vievee Francis*
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April Friedmann
Perpetua Fung
Laura Jean Gilloux
Karen Gollegly
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Susan Johnson
Linda Kahl
Thomas Kahl
Rohan Katpally
Christine Kidd
Luke Kidd
Paul Kidd
Karla Klotz
Barbara Krinitz
Edwin Ladd
Ilene Ladd
Jim Larrick*
Trang Le
Susan Linsey
Nick Luey
Mark Manikian
Gary Mayo
Jennifer McAlister
Rob McCain
Sally McFarlin
Diane McGrath
Sue Meader
Jean Miller
Jim Miller
Steve Monteverdi
Chris Morin
Pat Morse
Susan Mullens
Ken Munsey
Ann Munves Malenka
Chris Murray
Richard Neugrass
Michele Nichols
Pat Nowlan
Patrice O’Brien
Ann O’Hearn
Scott O’Hearn
Meghan Panowicz
Sara Perine
Phyll Perry
Allison Pollard
Sarat Pudi
Carl Renshaw
James Rushton
Meghan Rushton
Katherine Ryan
Brenda Sampson
Danielle Sampson
Trina Sams
Joni Scelza
Dave Schwartz
Sarah Snow
Gina Sonne
Jonas Spaulding
Barbara Sterling
Heather Sterns
Rebecca Stygles
Claire Swanson
Nicole Szalay
Bridgett Taylor
Holly Taylor
Amy Thacker
Keith Thomas
Lisa Thomas
Michelle Towne
Kate Townsend
Barb Tuttle
Brian Tuttle
Josephine van Kleef
Sarah VanGorden
Lucy Wagner
Heather Waters
Dottie White
Mary Kay Wieler
Sharon Wight
Esther Wilcox
Jill Wilcox
Jenny Williams
Betsy Williamson
Bob Winters
Emma Wunsch
* A special shout-out to LOH’s outgoing board members.
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MY SEAT STORY: C301
Pat Morse serves on LOH’s board of directors. She sponsored a seat to honor her parents, Barbara and James. Pat says that theater was a family affair in her clan, particularly featuring her mother, who would direct, produce, act, sing, and build sets. She fondly remembers joining her mom on stage or backstage after a show. Pat chose seat C301 because that’s where she sat for David Crosby, a favorite show at LOH.
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And Now, for Our Next Act...
New performers bringing new audiences to LOH this season
“Who’s here for the first time?” If you’ve come to a show at Lebanon Opera House before, you’ve probably heard Joe Clifford, our executive and artistic director, pose this simple question.
“It’s incredible, because at every show, there’s a substantial number who’d raise their hand,” said Joe. “That proves to me that we haven’t reached everyone we can. There’s always going to be new people coming through our doors.”
If there’s a continuous theme for LOH from the past 10 years or so, it’s the drive to bring more and more new people into our community. For LOH to truly be “the Art & Soul of the Upper Valley,” the impact needs to be felt by as broad an audience as possible.
Although the recent renovations to the theater are critical to LOH’s ongoing success, the way to make the biggest impact is by appealing to new audiences without ever losing sight of the things that have made LOH successful for so many years.
“To me, now is the chance for the programming to shine,” explained Joe. “We’ve given so much time and attention to this building, and it’s ready to go. Now, I really want the programming to speak volumes about what we value and the kind of work that is possible here.”
With that in mind, LOH is poised to welcome three new performers in the 2025/2026 season who each embody the organization’s goal to connect with new audiences. Here’s Joe’s preview on each.
Kaki King
MARCH 29–30, 2026
“With BUGS, the amazing guitar player Kaki King is working at the intersection of live music and digital projection. This show is so clever. It’s funny because it’s built for young audiences, but I know grown-ups who are just going to be beside themselves. It’s essentially zooming in on the world of insects. She’s working with the digital artists GLITCH to create this amazing immersive world that a lot of people in the Upper Valley have never experienced.”
Lucía
APRIL 10, 2026
“This vocalist represents so many things we want to showcase here at LOH. She’s young — early 20s. She’s Mexican. She’s a woman in jazz; I’m always a proponent of highlighting female artists, especially in male-dominated spaces. Hosting Lucía is an opportunity to take a chance on an emerging artist and introduce her to the Upper Valley. I do think she’s going to be somebody that’ll be headlining jazz festivals soon. You’re going to be hearing her name for years to come.”
Tutti Frutti
MAY 10–11, 2026
“This acclaimed children’s theater company from Leeds, UK, will share Hare and Tortoise, their fresh take on one of Aesop’s beloved fables. It’s one of those stories everyone knows, but they’re doing it in a really clever and fun way. In addition to some great physical comedy, it includes live music and shows the evolution of this friendship through the four seasons. You’ll see the friendly competition and the whole idea that ‘slow and steady wins the race.’ It’s an interesting and relevant metaphor these days.”
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Rissi Palmer of Trailblazing Women of Country Music on stage at LOH
Kristen Coats
LOH Volunteer and Former Staff Member • Lebanon, NH
Kristen doesn’t just volunteer at LOH. She and her husband are also our neighbors. It’s not unusual to see her and her dog, Norman, strolling about town. “Living in a walkable city, I feel actively connected with our community — there are so many hamlets of beauty and creativity that contribute to Lebanon’s vibe,” she said.
ESSENTIAL DOG WALKING SPOT
Goodwin Park , next to the Storrs Hill. My dog thinks it’s his backyard. It’s this beautiful place with a gorgeous canopy of trees. I’m so connected to it that I know where all the trillium and trout lily and maidenhair are going to pop up each season. It’s like I’m welcoming my friends back each spring.
FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT
Black Magic Mexican is really unique. They’re
vegan. They used to sell from a food truck and have moved to a space on the Lebanon Mall. I eat mostly a plant-based diet, and it’s wonderful to have a big honkin’ vegan burrito that tastes amazing and feeds my soul.
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
Lebanon’s Anonymous Coffeehouse. I love it. It’s a free, live acoustic music venue. Each show has three acts performed in a listening room environment. The founder, Adam, was influenced by coffeehouse performance spaces; they focus on bluegrass, jazzy, rootsy music.
WHAT’S PLAYING ON REPEAT
Joe Clifford goes to these Folk Alliance events and I subscribe to their Spotify channel. I also love the sound of old spirituals from matriarchs like Mahalia
Jackson. I appreciate all the divas from the 1930s, like Ella Fitzgerald.
THE PODCAST IN MY EARS
It’s called What It’s Like to Be... with Dan Heath. He interviews people who love their jobs and shares what it’s like to do them. He’s interviewed a CIA agent, an Irish barman, a hospice nurse, and a professional Santa Claus. It makes you appreciate what people do for a living.
FAVORITE NEW DISCOVERY
It’s rePlay Arts in White River Junction, VT. They collect gently used art and craft supplies for reuse. They redistribute them through arts experiences, education programs, and lowor no-cost sales. I love their mission for our community and the environment.
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Brian Cook
LOH Managing Director Wilder, VT
Brian was raised in Norwich, VT, and went to high school in Hanover, NH. After trying to live elsewhere (many elsewheres, really) for 20 years, he realized that nothing compares to the Upper Valley, so he came back. As managing director, Brian helps run the financial and operational engines that keep LOH chugging along.
FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT
Gusanoz on the Miracle Mile in West Leb. I really like Mexican food, and it’s by far the best around here. Good margaritas, and I come back to the same meal: the chile verde burrito.
MY OUTDOOR HAPPY PLACE
The Path of Life Garden in Windsor, VT. It’s a very peaceful, meditative place where kids can run around. There’s a maze made of 10-foot hedges, and you can definitely get lost in there. It’s a strange, surprising spot — this oasis of meditation. They have these tall, beautiful sculptures by Ria Blaas with these very mysterious figures.
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
Tuck’s Rock Dojo, although thanks to Noah Kahan, it may not be hidden anymore. It’s a rock music education program in Etna, NH. Every year, the kids get better. We’ve had them play at Nexus, and they do great. A lot of Tuck’s students have gone on to Berklee College of Music.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO AT LOH Magic Rocks! I’m just a sucker for magic. That show last year blew me away. I know where all of the trap doors are on the stage, and I can’t figure out how he did it. It was cheesy in the best way too.
WHAT’S PLAYING ON REPEAT
A band called Rivalry. They played at Nexus last year. They’re great. You can find them on Spotify or Apple. It’s Lila and Jacob, who are both Tuck’s Rock Dojo kids, and they just kill it.
COOLEST NEW DISCOVERY
Harry’s Cocktail Lounge in Quechee, VT. It’s the public house for Vermont Distillers. Spirits, wine, maybe a charcuterie board, and a couple of comfortable chairs. And they consistently book live music, which I’m always for.
BEST SHOW I’VE SEEN RECENTLY Severance on AppleTV+.
MY INDOOR HAPPY PLACE
You have to check out Dan & Whit’s General Store in Norwich, VT. It’s been run by the same family since the early 1900s. It’s a classic, small-town Vermont store. I think they still heat with firewood. The back rooms are really fun; you’ll be like, “I can’t believe they have this.”
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Linda Lewis
LOH Donor Relations Manager Claremont, NH
Linda moved to the Upper Valley in 2001 with her mom and sisters to run a family flower farm. She’s passionate about nature and her art. “Many artists, including me, are deeply appreciative of the beauty of nature and being outside. If I need inspiration or a creative reset, the best thing is to spend time outdoors,” she said.
BEST PLACE TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS
Poor Thom’s Tavern in Plainfield, NH. The food is great, all made from scratch, super fresh. Because it’s off the beaten path, there aren’t a lot of tourists there; most people know each other. I am a huge fan of their tuna tacos.
MY OUTDOOR HAPPY PLACE
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, NH. It sits just above the Connecticut River. There’s a gallery space and sculpture garden, and they put on a music series in the summer. I love it there.
RETAIL THERAPY
I have a serious thing for fancy pens and pencils, and POST. in White River Junction, VT has a really great supply. If I need a happy fix, that’s where I go.
® WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO AT LOH
Kaki King and GLITCH: BUGS . I like her style and all the unconventional things she does with a guitar, so it was fascinating to hear she was doing shows for young people. I can’t wait to see how she combines her music with this technology and this story about bugs.
WHAT’S PLAYING ON REPEAT
Leon Bridges’ latest album, Leon. He’s gone back to his Texas roots a little more. I also have Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM on repeat. It’s great. It really bears sitting down and listening to as a whole. Her music is like theater.
BEST PICTURE NOMINATION
My favorite film last year — hands down — was Flow. It’s animated with no dialogue, and all the characters are animals. I watch a lot of animated films, and this one is easily in my alltime top 10.
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
The Eshqua Bog Natural Area in Hartland, VT. It’s a conservation area that’s tucked away in the hills on a dirt road. It has woods and walking trails, but the most interesting feature is the bog, which is home to hundreds of wild lady’s slippers. The best time to visit is around the summer solstice when the lady’s slippers are in bloom. It’s truly magical!
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Because they’re faithful fans of live music, sponsoring a seat at LOH was a natural fit for Ann and Rick Greenwald. Ann served on the LOH board of directors, leveraging personal connections in support of important projects like the LOH@100 capital campaign. And as a local business owner, Rick has seen how the Upper Valley’s vibrant arts scene helps to draw and retain employees. Ann and Rick chose seat G201 because they love to be on the aisle so they can greet — or dance with! — their friends.
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Joel Giguere
LOH Facilities Manager and Technical Director
Wells River, VT
Joel’s job is to make every artist feel right at home at LOH. Joel moved to the Upper Valley from Bennington, VT, following his then-girlfriend and now wife when she took a job at Dartmouth in Hanover, NH. As you might expect for a man who loves living here because of “the outrageous number of outdoor activities available year-round,” Joel’s recommendations follow a decidedly outdoorsy path.
BEST PLACE TO MEET UP WITH FRIENDS Wolf Tree — it’s a cocktail bar in White River Junction, VT. The only food they serve is charcuterie, but it’s a fantastic cocktail bar. I like somewhere with a sophistication with the drinks, the mixology, and then it’s all about the atmosphere. Everybody is really laid-back, really friendly.
MY OUTDOOR HAPPY PLACE
Groton State Forest in Vermont. It’s huge, and there are several parks within it. When my sons were younger, I used to take them canoe camping at Kettle Pond . The campsites are hike-in or paddle-in only. Seyon Lodge at Noyes Pond is also there. You can rent the lodge, and the innkeeper is fantastic. Noyes Pond is fly fishing only. There’s only truly native brook trout in it. They’ve traced the genetics back to the last ice age.
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
Fly fishing on the White River. A great way to try fly fishing is to go to L.L.Bean and take classes. The White River is great, or even the Mascoma River up toward Enfield, NH, and the dam. There’s a fly-fishing-only section there.
WHAT’S PLAYING ON REPEAT
Old ’80s post-punk psychobilly. If you have Apple Music, there’s a playlist called Psychobilly Essentials , which will get your feet wet. I’ve always been a big fan of rockabilly music, and that’s where it comes from.
UNIQUE REQUEST FROM A PERFORMER
It’s only happened once. Get the Led Out, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, asked if there was a skate park around. It’s across town on the Mascoma River in West Leb just before L.L.Bean. I sent ’em there and they had a great time.
BEST TAKEOUT
I don’t dine out a lot, especially for dinner, because I’m usually here at LOH working a show or whatever, so I get a lot of takeout. Three Tomatoes in downtown Lebanon is always nice. They’re right here. Any of the Thai places that are around will also hit the spot. Phnom Penh Sandwich Station is excellent. Love ’em.
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Maureen moved to the Upper Valley in 2005 to follow a boyfriend. Although that relationship didn’t last, she met her husband a few years later and the community turned out to be a keeper. Now married with two school-age kids, Maureen brings businesses into the LOH fold to help support the arts. “I love that I can contribute to, and benefit from, the vibrancy here through my work,” she said.
BREAKFAST ON THE WEEKENDS
We’ve been eating at Four Aces Diner in Old West Leb since my daughter was an infant. We love to sit at the counter and play “I Spy” while waiting for our food. The quality of the food is consistently good — my kids love the pancakes, I tend to favor the Florentine Benedict, while my husband is a bit less predictable and mixes up his order. It can be busy on a weekend, but it’s worth the wait because of the food and company — it’s such a melting pot.
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM
We ride bikes to Red Kite Candy or Scoops in Hanover, NH. Red Kite is all homemade and feels like you’re supporting a maker. I am a big fan of their signature caramel ice cream. Scoops is the kids’ preference; I think it’s because they tend to be more generous with their scoops.
FAVORITE HIDDEN GEM
Dartmouth Skiway on a Friday morning: access to fresh snow in 25 minutes from home and the mountain almost all to yourself. It’s where my kids learned, but it’s also where I learned to ski as an adult. They offer a women’s group and adult learn-to-ski lessons.
ESCAPE FOR MOMS
The best way to pamper myself is a day in Woodstock, VT. Grab breakfast at Mon Vert Cafe and then arrive with some time to relax at the Spa at the Woodstock Inn. Indulge in a massage and enjoy some quiet time at the pool. From there, take a walk down Main Street and just browse. Woodstock is a nice escape.
ENTERTAINING KIDS
My kids have learned so much by cheering on the Dartmouth Big Green athletics teams. It’s cool to have access to D1 sports in our backyard. The Lil’ Green Kids Club provides access to all sports all year for just $50 per kid. We optimize our club status, attending as many games as possible throughout each season.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO AT LOH
David Sedaris . I’ve been a big fan of his books for years and am looking forward to experiencing his storytelling in person.
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Clifton Below’s seat was a gift from us as thanks for his extraordinary support for LOH and his public service to our community. He became acquainted with LOH in 1978 when he coproduced a Holly Near benefit concert. While working on downtown revitalization and developing the One Court Street building in 1991, he was an incorporator of the Lebanon Opera House Improvement Corporation and served on its inaugural board of directors. The success of One Court Street and Three Tomatoes has allowed for his continued support of LOH.
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LOH PRESENTS FALL 2025
CONTINUED
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 6 @ 7:30 PM
Flamy Grant
LOH ON LOCATION
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LEBANON
The shame-slaying singer-songwriter blends country, folk, gospel, and roots music into a wholly original storytelling experience.
NOVEMBER 14 @ 7:30 PM
Natalie Merchant with Erik Della Penna: Autumn Acoustic Tour SOLD OUT
An evening with the award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and activist.
NOVEMBER 21 @ 7:30 PM
BeauSoleil with special guest Richard Thompson
A high-energy party with the Cajun music legends and the acclaimed English singer-songwriter and guitarist.
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 6 @ 7:30 PM
A Cape Breton Christmas with Còig
LOH ON LOCATION
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LEBANON
Kick off the holiday season with Celtic-inspired renditions of timeless Christmas classics and carols.
DECEMBER 13 @ 7:30 PM
The Wood Brothers
The Grammy-nominated “masters of soulful folk” (Paste) return to LOH in support of their new album, Puff of Smoke
PLUS, A MIDWINTER BEACH PARTY!
FEBRUARY 6 @ 7:30 PM
Changes In Latitudes
Shake off cabin fever and celebrate the music of Jimmy Buffett.
Schedule is subject to change. To purchase tickets and see a complete list of performances, go to: LebanonOperaHouse.org/events
Flamy Grant
As part of our ongoing efforts to provide opportunities for deeper engagement with visiting artists, Flamy Grant is in residence November 4–6.
LOOK WHAT YOU DID
Thanks to the overwhelming support of this community, we exceeded our $4,200,000 fundraising goal for the LOH@100 campaign — the largest in Lebanon Opera House history.
THIS DIY CAMPAIGN
RECEIVED NO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING — yet it enabled a complete refresh of our theater, lobby, and artist spaces, including 748 comfortable seats (+ cup holders!) and 100 LED stage lights — ensuring an energy-efficient and sustainable LOH for the next 100 years.
IT’S AMAZING WHAT OUR SUPPORTERS CAN DO:
117
Households from across the region
32
Businesses, including 16 that purchased $350,000 in tax credits
9
Foundations from our region and beyond
Contributions also made it possible to host performers from near (New England School of the Arts, whose students walked 650 FEET ) and far (Percussion Discussion Afrika, who flew 6,871 MILES from Uganda) to entertain 27,000+ AUDIENCE MEMBERS during our centennial celebration.
WHAT WILL WE DO FOR AN ENCORE?
The sky’s the limit with the continued support of performing arts fans like you. Please consider becoming an LOH Insider today. Scan the QR code, donate $100 or more, and — BOOM! — you’ll be among the first to know about new shows and enjoy presale opportunities. Best of all, you’ll play an active role in making LOH the Art & Soul of the Upper Valley.