Lebanon Opera House Fall 2025 Playbill

OUR CENTENNIAL

WIN T ER SPRING

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LOH PRESENTS WINTER 2025

MARCH MARCH 7 @ 7:30 PM

Maria Bamford Deeply personal comedy about mental illness from the artist behind a hit Netflix series, a bestselling memoir, four stand-up specials, and countless voiceover projects.

FREE!

Come as You Are Film Series

JANUARY JANUARY 11 @ 10 AM

Encanto (Sing Along) From We Don’t Talk About Bruno to Surface Pressure, sing along with the enchanting Madrigal family.

FEBRUARY 2 @ 3 PM

MARCH 8 @ 7:30 PM

JANUARY 25 @ 9 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show See the gloriously bawdy cult classic musical on our BIG screen with a live shadow cast and plenty of audience participation.

Recommended for 18+

FEBRUARY

Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats Get ready to rock this town with the Grammy-nominated founder and bass player for the rockabilly revivalists.

MARCH 14 @ 7:30 PM

Another Tequila Sunrise: A Tribute to the Eagles An evening of classics and deep cuts from the band and the solo careers of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Joe Walsh.

MARCH 30 @ 4 PM

San Jose Taiko Experience the driving percussion, colorful choreography, and joyful spirit of Japanese culture.

FEBRUARY 15 @ 7:30 PM

Dom Flemons LOH on Location: First Congregational Church An evening of old-time country, folk, and blues with the Grammywinning cofounder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial He is lost. He is alone. He is three million light years from home.

SCAN ME! Schedule is subject to change. To purchase tickets and see a complete list of performances, go to: LebanonOperaHouse.org/events

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FEBRUARY 13 @ 7 PM

City Lights (Silent Film) Pianist Bob Merrill provides live accompaniment for Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 silent romantic comedy.

MARCH 20 @ 7 PM

RENT In this musical, a group of New Yorkers struggles with their careers, love lives, and the effects of the AIDS epidemic.

Enjoy some ME time!

Free licensed childcare is available at the Carter Community Building for City Lights and RENT. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

PROGRAMMING FOR THE PEOPLE “How do you choose the artists who perform at LOH?” I get this question a lot. The answer is, it’s a mix of the head and the heart.

As someone with a lifelong passion for the performing arts, I find that booking the LOH Presents series really is a dream job…and a bit surreal.

Artists like Rusted Root, Blues Traveler, and Joan Osborne loomed large when I was a young radio DJ. Today, I’m booking these same artists to play at LOH and it’s a thrill.

Aside from that excitement, factors like the time of year, market competition, and production difficulty play a role in booking performers at LOH. Fortunately, 25 years of presenting arts in the Upper Valley have given me the experience to produce inspiring performances for a wide range of audiences. Also, I’m obsessed; I stay on top of upcoming tours and album releases, and turn to a network of artists, agents, community partners, and colleagues to keep my eyes, ears, and mind open when booking a season.

The 2024/2025 season, our Centennial Celebration, is no exception. The emphasis is on high artistic quality, programmatic diversity, accessibility, and fun. Now — more than ever — we all need the freedom and connection provided by live performing arts.

Your presence here, in our newly renovated theater, matters immensely. Each time you attend an LOH event, you move our mission forward — but your support can’t end there.

Joe and Joan Osborne following her 2018 visit to LOH on the Dylanology tour.

As is the case with so many other nonprofit arts presenters, ticket sales account for only about 25% of LOH’s annual revenue. We rely on the overwhelming generosity of our Annual Fund donors (listed on page 17) to continue to deliver transformative arts experiences.

If you’re not yet a supporter of the LOH Annual Fund, please consider a tax-deductible donation today to help provide broader access to world-class performances — for all members of our community.

To our current donors: THANK YOU for making LOH shine brightly as the Art and Soul of the Upper Valley.

Now, on with the show!

Joe Clifford Executive Director

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Contents The Art of Listening 04

Inside a remarkable residency with The String Queens.

A rt Helps. Art Heals.

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Two recent examples of how LOH is supporting the wider Upper Valley community.

The Magic Behind the Mission 16

How Lebanon Opera House is funded — and how you can help.

LOH Annual Fund Donors 17 Volunteers Wanted. (And Encouraged.)

20 Consider this your official invitation to join the LOH team.

Thanking Our Volunteers 21 LOH & The Business Community: 23

Let’s Make Beautiful Music Together The performing arts are making a real difference in our local economy.

Looking Back 24

Beginning on page 24 and scattered throughout this book, take a walk down LOH’s memory lane, complete with rock stars, fires, urban legends, and more.

LOH@100: 32

More Than Just Four Walls and a Stage How LOH is thinking outside the theater for our second century.

LOH@100 Donors 34

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sharon Brown, President Jennifer Williams, Vice President James Larrick, Treasurer Ellen Dijkman Dulkes, Secretary Roxanne Benzel Chip Brown Paul Calandrella George Caccavaro Paul Coats Dianne Estes Vievee Francis

Karen Gollegly Melvin Hall Patrick Hayes Christine Morin Patricia Morse Sara Perine Allison Pollard

STAFF

Joe Clifford, Executive Director Kristen Coats, Community Engagement Associate Brian Cook, Operations Manager Lauren “Duff” Cummings, Stage Manager Joel Giguere, Facilities Manager/Technical Director Laura Jean Gilloux, Events Manager Maureen Krauland, Development Relations Manager Linda Lewis, Development Associate Lucas Mendelsohn, Communications & Technology Coordinator Sage Weber-Shirk, Assistant Technical Director

FRONT OF HOUSE

Michael Bellefeuille, House Manager Lydia Elias, Box Office Associate/House Manager Christine Kidd, House Manager Joy Kosta, Box Office Associate

DESIGN & EDITORIAL

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The String Queens, from left to right: Kendall Isadore, Élise Sharp, and Dawn Johnson.

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O F G N How The String Queens Came to LOH and Taught Us All a Thing or Two

By Mike Hannigan

“Whoa, I’ve never been in here before.” It was a first grader, maybe second, walking down the left center aisle of Lebanon Opera House, the room fully opening up as the balcony receded overhead. The space was in showroom condition, newly renovated. Inside, the bright colors of winter jackets and knit hats mixed into the mad chaos of students and their shepherds filing in.

Outside, a steady snow fell, as it would for the next two days — a latewinter monkey wrench in a carefully planned week of performances, teaching, camaraderie, and improvisation.

Minutes ago, the theater had been quiet and empty, and now it was full, the flat-nosed yellow buses having delivered their contents outside 51 North Park Street. It’s all a part of LOH’s Youth Education Series.

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The String Queens and Tour Group on the final night of performances.

On stage, beneath the glow of purple spotlights, sat three empty chairs and music stands, flanked by a dozen more, soon to be filled by The String Queens and, later, some eager Upper Valley Music Center (UVMC) students, aka Tour Group.

at the highest levels. They really exude enthusiasm and warmth and love for working with students.

Great educators see the person in front of them, first and foremost, and then can form a relationship and develop trust. Everything flows from there.”

Joe Clifford, LOH’s executive director, strolled up onto the stage. “Good morning,” he said to the assembled crowd.

To call The String Queens a “string trio” is technically accurate, in the sense that calling Tom Brady a “football player” isn’t wrong either. It just sells reality a bit short for what these women bring to the stage.

And this isn’t even their day job. All three are fulltime educators, as well as funky string players.

The String Queens’ residency is essential to LOH’s mission of connecting artists and audiences — and is the culmination of months of planning and fundraising.

The Mockingbird Foundation helped to make it happen with a generous grant, along with support from the Red River Charitable Foundation, the Hypertherm Associates HOPE Foundation, and the Couch Family Foundation. UVMC brought musicians and educators.

Upper Valley schools supplied the audience for the first show. Residents of The Woodlands, an independent senior living community, welcomed the trio for an intimate recital. And the entire community turned out for a free performance on Thursday night, the capper to the whole affair.

“There are not too many people who can be both touring artists and middle or primary school teachers at the same time — it’s a pretty special combination,” says Ben Van Vliet, executive director of UVMC. “They’re obviously consummate musicians who play

“This is the first time we’ve funded a residency program,” said Colleen Heller from the Mockingbird Foundation. “But the tie to music education and the connection with youth and community was where we really saw a good fit.”

“Good!!!! Morning!!!!!!!” the audience roared back.

Excitement was high, but I still don’t think we fully realized what we were about to experience.

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Energy builds as the musicians play off each other.

“There are not too many people who can be both touring artists and middle or primary school teachers at the same time — it’s a pretty special combination.”

The Woodlands residents soak in an intimate performance.

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Violist Dawn Johnson and Tour Group members during rehearsals at Lebanon’s First Congregational Church.

Tour Group violinist Leigh Eggleton during rehearsals.

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A young fan gets up close and personal.

“That’s what it’s all about: listening. It’s the most selfless thing we can do. It’s the hardest thing, which is why it’s so hard to teach. It means you have to get out of your own head and listen to what someone else is saying.”

For LOH, the residency was a chance to focus on contact and context — getting students and educators close to the musicians, with The String Queens teaching the art of performance in an intense period. Beyond just playing the notes, they taught students how to perform as an ensemble and entertain an audience — a large one at that.

“In the Upper Valley, we have this ethos about discovery and exploration. It’s not just a passive experience of being an arts patron,” said Joe Clifford from LOH. “We’re a relatively small place, so you can go deep with artists, and The String Queens residency is a great example of that. They came into contact with more than a thousand people over the course of three days here. The UVMC kids had an evening rehearsal and two performances. It’s unparalleled, the kind of contact you can get in a community like this.

“It’s also really interesting to just understand that artists are people, creating in a contemporary world. So, what drives them to make the work they do? For a lot of people, it’s just understanding that you can have an actual active career in the arts.”

“When we first heard them in rehearsal, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, they’re very dynamic people,’” said Leigh Eggleton, who plays violin in Tour Group. “As we were rehearsing, it was clear they were just going with how they felt at the moment.

“Normally we get our music months before and we rehearse and rehearse, and it all culminates in this one performance, but this was very much like the work was doing the performance, making it all come out on stage.”

Nathaniel Picconi-Eakin, Tour Group’s lead violinist, saw something similar. “I wasn’t expecting as much engagement with the audience,” he said. “It felt like everybody was part of the music in the entire hall.”

“Even the teachers were clapping and dancing,” said Chip Silver, one of the cellists. “It just shows the connections that music has, because I never would’ve met them if I didn’t do music. To see the web that music can create and bring us all together, and to learn about different parts of the world and different instruments, is just so amazing.”

“It all comes back to music and making it with other people,” said Ben from UVMC. “There’s something that just goes beyond spoken language for me.

That experience of being next to somebody and creating sound, creating meaning, creating an experience together. That kind of thing has been really special to me.”

“I met my people when I met Dawn and Élise because all these barriers, they were just down,” said violinist Kendall Isadore, as The String Queens

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sat for an interview in LOH’s green room. “We could just be free to express ourselves. You can hear the difference between people who play expressively and those who don’t. You can feel the difference.”

Collaboration is a natural state for The String Queens, even in an interview — listening, building on one another’s points, responding, and challenging.

“It’s something we were working on with the students this week,” said violist Dawn Johnson. “Yes, we see notes on a page and we will play music with fidelity.

But you also have to inject your own personality.

Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ is not going to come alive with just what you see on the page, so we have to convey lyrics and ad libs and all of these extra musical moments. Sometimes you have to break away from the traditional mold of playing your instrument — all those little nuances and nuggets in our arrangements help it really come alive.”

“We make up our own rules,” said cellist Élise Sharp.

“Number one is you have to feel the music however you express it, you feel it, and you move to it. Even the kids today, we didn’t prompt them. They just started clapping and they were in. That’s what we do as musicians. You feel the music, you play what you feel, and you give that to your audience.”

All three String Queens are super emotive on stage.

Kendall’s face is expressive with every note. Dawn is often singing along, pointing the mic out into the audience, imploring them to join in. And Élise’s pose on the cello is hard to miss: head proudly tilted back, eyes often closed. You can just see how much she feels what she’s doing — playing, listening, soaking it all in. Members of Tour Group saw it up close and personal.

“Dawn was the closest to me,” said Chip. “We had moments where we were just having eye contact and playing and going back and forth; it was having a conversation with the instruments. We had an hour to rehearse with them in person before this, and to be able to make that kind of connection on stage is just so amazing.”

Later, The String Queens shared the secret to it all.

“Listening is the most essential thing,” said Dawn.

“In personal relationships, in music, in life.”

“That’s what it’s all about: listening,” said Élise. “It’s the most selfless thing we can do. It’s the hardest thing, which is why it’s so hard to teach. It means you have to get out of your own head and listen to what someone else is saying.”

“I just got goosebumps when you said that,” said Dawn when asked whether she saw the light go on for any of the UVMC students this week. “The first person I thought about was Nathaniel — his passion, the leadership, the technical facility — all those things. He was such a sponge. He feels music so deeply. When you have somebody like that, it’s infectious; it’s going to spread around the whole ensemble. I saw him over there tapping on his leg the whole time. Seeing that energized me. We’re at the end of the concert, we’re tired. But when you see him and then you see Chip leading the cello section. Then I actually hear the sound grow in my ear. They’re understanding things on the fly that some professionals can’t even understand because they’re right there in the music with us, being open. I would see smiles go back and forth. I was like, ‘There’s that joy. There it is.’

“I love when I see a spark, a joy, a passion, a kid who does everything right. That time we spent with them today made everything kind of feel right in the world, even if it was just for a couple of minutes.”

Violinist Nathaniel Picconi-Eakin

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Violist Dawn Johnson demonstrates to students during rehearsal.

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Getting into the swing of “Billie Jean.”

Proud parents out in the audience.

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Cellist Chip Silver on stage at LOH.

“You go to Lebanon Opera House, and it communicates this is a special something that’s about to happen. For the audience and the performers. You look out and see all those seats, it impresses upon you the magnitude of what could happen.”

On the last night of performances, the trio play a free show at Lebanon Opera House as snow continues to fall outside, a final special experience for Tour Group and the whole community.

“You go to the Opera House, and it communicates this is a special something that’s about to happen,” says Ben from UVMC. “For the audience and the performers. You look out and see all those seats, it impresses upon you the magnitude of what could happen. Also, you feel like you’re being taken care of — this is a place where you might see a professional artist. It’s an honor to be given the opportunity to be on that stage, that somebody has deemed you worthy to be there.”

Out come The String Queens — Kendall is decked out in yellow. Élise shines with red sparkles. And Dawn is rocking a royal blue number.

“We’re so grateful to UVMC and their educators,” says Kendall from the stage between songs.

“They’ve made it possible for young people to have access to not just any music programs, but quality music programs. This is not the norm, y’all, when you look across the country. It’s sad to say, but it’s true. So when we encounter a community like this where the arts are pushed to the forefront, because of people like you who buy the tickets or support the causes or donate, it matters.”

Eventually, Tour Group joins them on stage.

Yesterday, when the students started playing, it sounded tentative. That apprehension is gone tonight. Everyone is egging the others on, smiles and eye contact darting back and forth across the stage. Tour Group has become a real group of performers (and not just musicians) over the course of this week — it’s impossible to miss.

Full of confidence, they dive into “Billie Jean” for the second time in two days. Out in the seats, people are standing up and dancing. Everyone in the room is feeling the moment.

“Shout out to all of you,” says Dawn, as she grabs the mic in the waning moments to address the parents of Tour Group directly. “We get to work with young people all over the country, and I don’t think we’ve ever worked with a group of people that have been so receptive to feedback, who have been so kind, so disciplined in their practice. That’s a testament to the work that all of you are doing at home. We thank you. We support you. Please continue doing all the things that you are doing.”

Later in the lobby, The String Queens pull up a table to sign merch and pose for selfies.

“I love your outfits. Where do you get them?” asks a fifth-grade cello student as she poses with the trio.

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The String Queens and Tour Group pose on stage after the show.

“You guys are wonderful,” says another young cello player. “Do you have any tips on getting my pizzicato better?”

A middle school teacher comes up to thank them.

“Your energy is where it’s at.” She introduces her daughter, a young flute player named Azalea. “Oh, that’s my favorite flower,” says Élise.

A boy named Brody comes in giving double highfives and posing for pictures.

A young percussionist named Giovanni, maybe seeing himself in The String Queens, turns to leave with his mom, big smiles on both faces.

Nathaniel stops by to check in one last time. “‘Billie Jean’ is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever played,” he says through a huge grin. The String Queens invite him to stay in touch and share his work, and he mentions that he’ll be in D.C. this summer, where the band is based.

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Finally, Nathaniel’s mom comes up to say hi. “When he got off that first Zoom call with you, he said, ‘Mom, that’s the music I want to perform! Did you know that none of their concerts are ever the same?!?’” she says. “Thank you,” she adds quietly, smiling at the band.

And, really, maybe that’s all we ever need to believe — that our dreams aren’t pipe dreams, but instead are something that can actually happen: Meeting people who are doing something awesome that once seemed impossible. Setting foot on a professional stage, where people support you and make your art possible. Working with teachers who not only know the material but care about you as a person. And living in a region that includes a nonprofit opera house designed to bring people together and make every day better.

Will the Tour Group kids go on to professional music careers? That’s probably the wrong way to judge the value of what happened at LOH this week.

But I wouldn’t bet against them either.

Art Helps. Art Heals.

At Lebanon Opera House, we’re wielding the transformative power of the performing arts to redefine what it means to help our community. By collaborating with many of the Upper Valley’s most noted social service agencies (aka social-profit partners) we’re helping people break through challenges to find purpose and connection in our community. Here are two highlights from 2024:

LOH collaborated with Special Needs Support Center in White River Junction to create Social Stories for young patrons with neurodiversity. The program gives children a familiarity and comfort with new spaces, including what they might see and experience inside LOH before they even walk through our doors for the first time. When they do enter, we add another support by providing sensory-friendly tool kits, complete with noise-canceling headphones, silent fidget toys, sunglasses, and a weighted lap blanket. Anyone who needs a kit can check one out at the LOH box office.

ALL Together held a training for LOH staff and City of Lebanon employees to dispense Narcan (aka naloxone), a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. ALL Together’s training strengthened our overdose knowledge and increased potential lifesaving outcomes for LOH patrons and City Hall visitors. Each participant who attended the training received a Narcan kit containing personal protective equipment and two doses of Narcan.

Do you know a social-profit organization that could partner with LOH for the benefit of the community?

Email Kcoats@LebanonOperaHouse.org.

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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:

DEVELOPMENT REVENUE (75%)

53%

INDIVIDUAL GIVING

11%

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

11%

GRANTS AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

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.

Local businesses and corporations play a crucial role in supporting our diverse programming and community outreach efforts. Their contributions help us bring world-class performances to Lebanon.

Grants from foundations and institutions provide vital funding for specific projects, educational programs, and general operations. These funds help us maintain our high standards of artistic excellence and community engagement.

EARNED REVENUE (25%)

25%

TICKET REVENUE

While 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 operate and provide quality programing.

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!

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Thank You to All Our LOH Annual Fund Donors!

You Truly Help Bring Our Mission to Life Connecting artists and audiences for unforgettable performances — it’s what we do. We thank everyone who made a donation during our last fiscal year, July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024. 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+)

ROCK STAR ($1,000–$2,499)

Jane B. Cook Charitable Trust The Couch Family Foundation Mike Davidson Phil and Kate Harrison Hypertherm HOPE Foundation Kevin and Punam Keller Dan and Kristin McGee Peter J. McLaughlin and Jane Kitchel McLaughlin New Hampshire Charitable Foundation New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Martha and Dana Robes The Lucy & Eleanor S. Upton Charitable Foundation John and Gail Wasson

The John M. Bryan Family Fund Nanci and Al Cirone Tom and Judy Csatari Matthew Olzmann and Vievee Francis Karen Gollegly Ann and Rick Greenwald Brucie Hubbell Sara and Star Johnson Eric and Maureen Krauland Kathy Kirkland and Steven Leach Mimi and Jason Lichtenstein Chris Morin Patricia 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 Theresa and Duane Tabor

PATRON ($2,500–$4,999) Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Employees Peter and Ruth Bleyler Tommy Reidy and Bill Dunn Reginald H. and Brenda R. Jones Dan and Lisa Rowell Sally and Jeremy Rutter Saul O. Sidore Memorial Foundation Jenny and Stan Williams

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Thank You to All Our LOH Annual Fund Donors!

LEAD SINGER ($500–$999) Chris and Kathy Adams Sharon and Matthew Brown Paul and Kristen Coats Robert and Ellen Dijkman Dulkes Vermont Community Foundation Andy and Katie Friedland Suzanne and Paul Greeley Thomas and Kathleen Hickey Louis Burkot and Maria Laskaris Mona Domosh and Frank Magilligan David Malenka and Ann Munves Malenka Jayne Mclaughlin Susan Mooney Chan and Edie Morgan Lynn Dolan and Robert Nabinger Abbie Penfield Elizabeth and Bill Pierce Peter Kermond and Carin Reynolds John and Jill Schiffman Hal and Carol Sox Larry Spencer Bill and Jane Stetson Keith A. Thomas Laura Rice and Mike Wagner

LOH INSIDER ($100–$499) Marc Aaron Roberta Berner and Richard Abel Bruce and Gretchen Adams Liz and Clay Adams Brooke and Jim Adler Kevin and Cara Albert David and Mary Allen Susan Almy Carol and Wallace Andrew Seth Stoddard and Maryellen Apelquist Alvis, Natalie and Adalejda Asbergs Gary Rondeau and Melissa Aubertin Charles and Maureen Bacon Judy Reeve and Ken Baker Lola Baldwin James and Jane Barrett Michael Pacht and Barbara Barry Kate Bates Joan and Peter Beardsley Jim and Martha Beattie Bensen Household Iris Berezin Reed Bergwall Berke Household Norm and Stephanie Berman James and Judith Bernat

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Gerald and Ruth Bettis Mark and Teresa Binkley Gail Bishop Mervin Baylon and Catharine Biuso Eric and Linda Bradshaw Daniel Brand Marilyn Breselor Paula Bresnick Richard Bressett Helen Brody James Brooks Lulu Huber and Peter Brooks Arlene Brown Arnie and Annette Brown Barbara Brown Jean and Peter Burling The Cariello Family Michael and Jennifer Casey Amy Mitson and Gregg Cerveny Deborah Chambers Jenny and Carl Chambers Janice Chapman John Chester Stacey Chiocchio Amy Chiriatti Gordon and Deborah Christie-Maples Andrea Ciardelli Louise Clark Annabelle Cone David and Goodie Corriveau Alexandra Louise Lihatsh Hickson Corwin Carla Sandstrom and Daniel Crook Carol Currotto Brian and Erika Dade Timothy Dauphinais Keith Davio Victoria Davis Cheryl DeAngelis Lydia Spitzer and Dottie Deans The Decker Family David Delucia Cara DeLura Gwen Des Cognets Marilyn Dickinson Rebecca Didier Lee Ridilla and Emily Dodge Ruth and Paul Doiron Megan Donegan Dia Draper Jessica Eaton Demetrius Econopouly Elizabeth Edson Sharon Fanger

Tina Foster Jon Gilbert Fox Andrew Tuthill and Susan Frankenstein Paul Frederic Robert and Jean Freitas Nat Pierson and Luciana Frigerio Milton and Carolyn Frye Bruce and Ann Garland Andrew Garthwaite Sylvia Spitta and Gerd Gemünden Steve Goldsmith Marbelia Gonzalez Anne Goodale Sue and Carl Goulet Janice Hemenway Greene Robert Greene Glen and Christine Greenough Lewis and Susan Greenstein Kay McCabe and Rod Griffin Clark and Happy Griffiths Dave and Lisa Grose Karen Harris and Rob Gurwitt Kelli Guss Charles DePuy and Mary Ann Haagen Patricia Habjouqa Elizabeth Roberts and Jeff Hafner Damaris and Mel Hall Debbie Hannam Deborah Scotti Hanson Mark and Susan Hardy Michael and Andrea Harris Kathy and Jeff Hastings Pat and Ann Hayes Lisa and Chris Henderson Tim and Sally Herbert Linda and Edward Hinchliffe Karen Hilton JoAnn Berns and Chip Hobson Deming and Romer Holleran Jamie and Aarin Holmes Paul Holtzheimer Todd Holzman Mark Preece and Patricia Horn John Houde and Jennifer Rybeck Houde Ellen Hubbell Julie Hubble Jay and Linda Hull Joyce Huml Alean Hunnewell David Brooks and Meredith Jackson Marty Jacobs Lori and Bob Jakubowski Christopher Johnson

Joanne Needham and Andrew Johnson Maureen and Chris Johnson Cathleen Morrow and Gilliam Johnston Barbara H. Jones Bob Jordan David and Judy Jorgensen Lisa and Thomas Junker Bill Schmidt and Lisa Kaeser Nirav and Alison Kapadia Sue Kaufman Keith and Lana Kealey Larry and Lorraine Kelly Marilyn Kidder Paul and Joyce Killebrew Barbara Klocek Ron and Sara Kobylenski Pam Jenkins and David Kotz Suzan and Mark Krauland Ann Kynor Carla Chandler and Chuck Landry Amelia Lantz John and Donna Largent Elizabeth Larsen Dr. Nancy Ferguson and Mr Richard Lawson Sally Harris and Pierre Lessard Theodore Levin David Steiner and Linda Lewis Therese Linehan Karen Lipinczyk Daniel Longnecker Christopher Lundberg Frank and Cynthia Lupo The Utility Club of Lyme Teresa and Bud Lynch Lee Lynd Meg and Dave Lysy Andrea Marquay Carol and Bob Marrazzo Paul and June Marshall Lynn Freeman and Peter Martin Cathy Pomiecko and George Martins Richard Enelow and Cheri Mather Susan Mattson Gary and Cyndi Mayo Ebba McArt

Jim McCracken Stephen Plume and Martha McDaniel Kristine and Pat McDevitt Amber McGonis Douglas McIlroy Brian and Christine McInerney Lucy and Robert McLellan David McNally Mark and Gail McPeek Roger and Linda McWilliams Nancy Menton and Dan Mendelsohn Suzy and Dave Mercado Melanie Williams and Bob Merrill Cinda Mersel Ann Sharfstein and Daniel Mielcarz Michael Millard Linda Simon Miller Lance Mills Sheila Moran and David Millstone George and Sharon Morgan Phillip Mulligan and Susan Morse Shaun and Diane Mulholland Ken and Nan Munsey Henry and Amy Nachman Cindy and Elwin Neily Mark Nelson Jenica Nelan and Saul Nochumson Elise and Kevin Nulton Cappy and Mark Nunlist Anne O’Connor Ernst and Linda Oidtmann Colin and Betsy Osborne Fran and Joanne Oscadal Lee and Evan Oxenham Eszter Pattantyus Beverly Payne PFLAG New Hampshire Bonnie Philbrick Kem and Svetlana Phillips Kim and Tom Potter Robert Powell and Jane Meunier-Powell Karen Proctor Patrick and Maureen Quigley Amanda Rafuse Ned Redpath

Randy Reeves Kristin and John Replogle Martha and Steve Richardson The Rickers Jennifer Roby John and Bobbi Rosenquest Nancy Rosenthal Thomas and Sarah Scanlon Mark and Jennifer Schiffman Rob Schultz Schwaegler Household Roger Sharkey Joan Rachlin and Seymour Small Donna Soltura Bruce Bronner and Patricia Sorento Mark and Paula Ness Speers June and Bob Stacey Rick Schluntz and Cato Steingress Charles Barlowe and Amy Stephens Benjamin Sturtz Claire and Peter Swanson Danielle and Brian Tane Mary Thibideau Marianne Thomson Wendy and Jim Tonkovich Three Tomatoes Trattoria Cathy and John Vansant Casey Villard Kate and Thom Villars Adam von Reyn Timothy Wagg Wendy Waltman Patricia and Ken Warren Karen Page and Peter Weitzman Weston Jeffers Wellington Peter Isquith and Kelly Welsh Karen and Bradford Whitaker Whitfield Family Mary Desjardins and Mark Williams Susan and Rob Williams Fadia Williamson Brenda Withnodee Dale and Brad Woodhouse Bill and Rosalie Wyman Ruth Zax

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Volunteering at LOH: A Home, a Community, a Place of Belonging Join us by volunteering during our Centennial Celebration. When you volunteer at Lebanon Opera House, you unite with fellow performing arts enthusiasts, forge new connections, and make a lasting impact in your community. At LOH, we prioritize diversity both on and off the stage. Whether you’re an artist, a patron, or a volunteer, we’re happy you’re here.

Beyond serving as ushers in our theater, volunteers play a pivotal role in LOH on Location events, such as the Nexus Music and Arts Festival, Silent Discos, and other inspiring performances throughout the Upper Valley.

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Come alone or with friends. Come once or come weekly. Come as you are and surround yourself with the transformative power of the arts.

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Thank You to Our Volunteers Chris Adams* Rich Adams Allen Albrecht Tish Aldom Sarah Ames Helen Ashley Tina Avery Bill Babineau Tamara Barry Kelley Barton Doreen Beidler Paul Belaski Anisha Bettwieser Diane Bilotta Jeffrey Boivin Barbara Bonney Donna Bowie Ralph Bowie Marilyn Breselor Alisa Brisson Karen Brown Lori Brown Diane Bruce Roger Bruce Sandy Bryant Douglas Campbell Ava Cannistraci Heather Cannistraci Rosa Cannistraci Heather Carley Amy Chiriatti Jill Clough Hal Coughlin Carol Cronce Sandy Daigle Peter Dalen Susan Dalen Cheryl DeAngelis Barry Desrosiers Ruth Dixon-Vestal Victoria Dobrushina Linda Dohrenwend Elora Dolan Dottie Dubey Judy Durant Lydia Elias Sue Fitch Cheryl Foote Thomas Foote

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Postmodern Jukebox on stage at LOH.

LOH & the Business Community: Let’s Make Beautiful Music Together As a nonprofit, Lebanon Opera House is thriving, thanks in part to support from the generous and collaborative Upper Valley business community. Our corporate partners understand that a vibrant arts community not only enriches quality of life but also enhances their ability to attract and retain talented employees.

Corporate sponsors support LOH’s mission to deliver transformative performing arts experiences. In return, they get exposure for their brand through our season playbill, website, and other marketing initiatives. More importantly, by partnering with LOH, they help make the Upper Valley a more dynamic and satisfying place to call home.

LOH is grateful for the support of nearly 100 local and regional businesses, many of which are advertisers in this playbill. Is your business looking to support a thriving performing arts community?

Visit LebanonOperaHouse.org/corporate to learn more about our corporate sponsorship opportunities.

“Lebanon Opera House is a unique arts hub offering our community — locals and visitors — access to regional and national touring artists. It also provides an opportunity for local actors, dancers, and musicians to perform in a professional venue through many community arts groups. We believe LOH is the anchor of the arts in the Upper Valley and we’re thrilled to continue providing support as a corporate partner.”

—Jack Elliott, The Lyme Inn

Keep Your NH Tax Dollars Local Thanks to 14 Upper Valley businesses, just under 60% of the Tax Credit Grant awarded by the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) in support of the LOH@100 campaign has been committed. We’re seeking support from additional companies with Business Profits Tax, Business Enterprise Tax, or Insurance Premium Tax liabilities to help us sell the outstanding $145,000 tax credits before June 30, 2025. Redirect your taxes to support our local community today!

For more information, contact Maureen Krauland: Mkrauland@LebanonOperaHouse.org.

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A walk down LOH’s memory lane, including rock stars, catastrophic fires, urban legends, and one angry fan of blueberry bagels.

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Your history says a lot about you. Sure, it tells the chronology — the whodid-what-when kind of thing, but there’s more to the story. Sometimes, it’s the little things that tell the full picture of a place and its people — those “Did you ever hear about the time…” kind of tales that make you laugh or just shake your head.

That Lebanon Opera House has such a rich history is a testament to the many people who sat in its seats, performed on its stage, plied their trade behind the scenes, and otherwise engaged with the arts and their fellow human beings in this space.

Of course, some of the details have gotten fuzzy over the years, the sharp particulars consigned to history. So be it. Here are some of the highlights, lowlights, and “Wait, what happened?” moments from our last 100 years, sprinkled throughout this book.

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Nancy Nutile-McMenemy is LOH’s house photographer, and after she’s done shooting, her favorite spot to catch the rest of the show is in front of the sound board. “It’s the best sound in the house,” she explained of picking seat U302.

“By donating, I’m leaving a seat for someone else to enjoy all the great music and other shows I’ve gotten to experience.”

Interested in sponsoring a seat and leaving your lumbar legacy? Just follow the QR code.

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The space that is now LOH’s ensemble dressing rooms, just below the stage, was used as the jail for the Lebanon Police Department. In the early days of putting on school musicals, it wasn’t unheard of on a Friday night, halfway through a show, to hear some drunken yells seeping up through the stage because someone was either impressed or not impressed by what was going on above.

“The acoustics between the main stage and the police station were not the best in the world back then,” said Duff Cummings, LOH’s stage manager. “If there was somebody in the jail who had a good charge of alcohol under their belt, chances are they would either try to sing along, play along, beat on the walls, or whatever to match. You could hear it come through the walls; it was a riot to listen to. There were a couple of prisoners, as I recall, who actually had fairly good voices.”

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LOH@100 More Than Just Four Walls and a Stage Last season, in anticipation of LOH’s Centennial Celebration, we completed a major renovation to the historic City Hall building we call home.

Now, we turn our attention to realizing the next pillar of our campaign: supporting LOH on Location programming.

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TAKING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD

Since 2017, the LOH on Location series has showcased world-class artistry in unexpected places. Whether in a tunnel, church, park, or parking lot, we’ve found success engaging new audiences in unique places, transforming community spaces into stages for unforgettable arts experiences.

Now, with your support of the LOH@100 campaign, we’ll elevate these mission-critical programs by creating a financial runway to allow for ongoing barrierfree access and provide resources to acquire mobile production equipment that will help us maintain LOH’s high standards for technical quality, even in the unconventional venues throughout our community.

A smattering of images from the 2024 Nexus Music and Arts Festival.

A NEXUS FOR NEW COMMUNITIES AND NEW VOICES

The most visible example of LOH on Location is the free Nexus Music and Arts Festival, which for the last four summers has transformed Colburn Park, LOH’s rear parking lot, and the pedestrian mall into places for artistic discovery.

The 2024 edition of the festival was another sensational success, with a lineup that included blues, rock, jazz, and folk — plus the sounds of West Africa and Québec. It featured an African dance workshop, music for children, and performances by many talented young people in our community.

Nexus is just one way that LOH provides access to artists whose voices should be heard in our community but, for a variety of reasons, might not make sense in our theater. And without the need for ticket sales and revenue goals, the programming for Nexus can be more eclectic and highlight emerging artists.

Thousands of patrons (including many families and first-timers) took in the sights and sounds over the course of the weekend. Thanks to the generosity of LOH’s supporters, festival-goers encountered creativity at every turn — at no cost to them.

SUPPORT THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF LOH

Maybe you’ve danced under the stars at one of our Silent Discos, or discovered your new favorite artist at Nexus, or marveled at the breathtaking riverside views at our Hootenanny music festival. If so, please consider contributing to the LOH@100 campaign today and support LOH on Location programming.

Donations of any size are graciously accepted — and appreciated. LebanonOperaHouse.org/donate

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Know what would make the perfect gift to celebrate our 100th birthday? Adding your name to the list of generous supporters below! Make our birthday wish come true and help us reach our $4.2 million goal during our Centennial Celebration.

We’re grateful to the individuals, businesses, and foundations that have already helped us secure more than $3.9 million in gifts to the LOH@100 campaign.

$100,000+ The Barrette Family Fund The Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation The Couch Family Foundation Mike Davidson Phil and Kate Harrison Jane’s Trust Foundation LOH Improvement Corporation Peter J. McLaughlin and Jane Kitchel McLaughlin Bayne and Jeanie Stevenson

$25,000–$99,999 Tom and Judy Csatari Granite Air Center Punam and Kevin Keller Dominique and George Lightbody Dan and Kristin McGee Rob and Nini Meyer David and Barbara Roby Rick and Linda Roesch Jonathan and Deborah Scott J.B. Sellers Singing Field Foundation Elizabeth Steele Timken Foundation T-Mobile Hometown Grant Jenny and Stan Williams

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$100–$4,999 Chris and Kathy Adams Peter Hoyle Armstrong Banwell Architects Terry and Patricia Baxter Martha and Jim Beattie David and Carole Bibeau Mark and Teresa Binkley Ruth and Peter Bleyler Guy Patenaude and Cynthia Boehm-Patenaude Barbara Brown Nan and John Carroll Nanci and Albert Cirone Kamron and Joe Clifford Kristen and Paul Coats

Donor list includes commitments through August 1, 2024. *Tax credit support made possible through a competitive grant process managed by the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority.

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The building that housed Lebanon’s original Opera House was built on the same site where LOH stands today. It was more of an auditorium than a performance space, hosting political events, lectures, and the like. In the 1800s, famous speakers who appeared there included Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Solomon Northup, the subject of 12 Years a Slave.

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The community banded together to build a new Lebanon Opera House, a state-ofthe-art live performance venue.

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It turned out that 1924 was not exactly a great year to build a performing arts venue. Live theater and vaudeville were on the decline, while movies began to capture the public’s fascination. To adapt, organizers signed a lease to open a movie theater inside LOH, which would be the theater’s primary function for the next 40 years or so. All the proceeds from the Lebanon Improvement Society and LOH were funneled back into the community, including funding the construction of the nearby Lebanon Veterans Memorial Pool in 1949.

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Linda and Ike Jacobs volunteered as ushers at LOH, and Linda eventually became a house manager. When they sponsored a seat, W101 made perfect sense.

Being in the back lets them watch over the audience as well as the show — a perch that’s a natural for the couple. “It’s wonderful to be a part of the LOH family,” said Linda. If you’re near row W, be sure to say, “Hello!”

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“I decided to do a little research. Harry Houdini had a brother who was also a worldclass magician and escape artist. His name was Hardeen (seen above), and he toured until his death in the mid-1940s. I looked up some of his old posters and it was ‘Hardeen’ in small letters, and then in huge letters, it said, ‘The brother of Harry Houdini!’”

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An artist who shall remain nameless came completely unglued backstage before their performance. The cause of their ire? A lack of blueberry bagels in the green room.

Another time, a musical group was starting a long tour in Lebanon, and their traveling party cleaned out most of LOH’s household supplies. One staffer remembers seeing the lead singer’s daughter strolling out the back door with armfuls of paper towels.

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The Great Lebanon Fire rapidly spread out of control downtown, destroying 20 businesses, killing one person, and turning most of the area to rubble. Eventually, the pedestrian mall would be built to replace what was lost. Thankfully, LOH was spared.

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OUR SEAT

STORY: U102

We believe that home is the most important place on earth, Cappy and Mark Nunlist have frequented many LOH shows.

Their daughter, Kimberly, grew up performing on the stage before eventually falling in love with lighting and sound design backstage. Their seat plaque on U102 honors retired LOH technical director Ken Munsey, who mentored Kimberly at LOH. “She was always grateful to Ken for introducing her to the fascinating world behind the stage,” said Cappy.

“When we had the opportunity to honor someone with a seat, Ken was a natural choice.”

Interested in sponsoring a seat and leaving your lumbar legacy? Just follow the QR code.

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And the road to get there should be a pleasure to travel.

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Let us guide you home.

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Congratulations Lebanon Opera House on your beautiful newly renovated space.

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We can’t wait to see all the exciting plans for the coming year!

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.

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Interior Design Custom Fabrication Renovations

Inspiring Design NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE

Creating Memories, One Show at a Time!

Questions? Please call the box office at:

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A proud sponsor of Lebanon Opera House Congrats LOH on an exciting centennial year —we can’t wait to see what’s next!

A Dartmouth College student named Lauren “Duff” Cummings, Jr., arrived at the run-down LOH with his professor, who’d been asked to help bring the theater out of mothballs so it could be used by Lebanon High School (LHS) as a performing space. LHS continues to use the space regularly. It was the beginning of an enduring relationship between LOH and Duff, who still serves as the stage manager today.

And to you, Duff, LOH would like to extend a heartfelt thanks for everything you’ve done (and continue to do) for the whole organization. Without your friendship, your kindness, and your hard work, LOH would simply be a shadow of its current self.

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We’re proud to support Lebanon Opera House as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.

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Celebrating Lebanon Opera House’s centennial anniversary!

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Major renovations at LOH began in the fall.

During demolition, a veritable time capsule was uncovered, including these treasures.

Artifacts found during the renovation: • Flat nails from the balcony • Signed can of green beans • Dance shoes • Historical LOH posters

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World-class care woven into the fabric of our communities.

We’re proud to support Lebanon Opera House.

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital I Cheshire Medical Center I Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics I Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center I New London Hospital I Southwestern Vermont Medical Center I Valley Regional Hospital Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire In partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine.

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LOH PRESENTS SPRING 2025

LOH PRIDE CELEBRATION

MAY

MAY 8 @ 6:30 PM

APRIL APRIL 4 @ 7:30 PM

BeauSoleil with special guest Richard Thompson A high-energy evening with the Cajun music legends and the acclaimed English singersongwriter and guitarist.

Percussion Discussion Afrika FREE Celebrate Ugandan culture with the folk-fusion group whose exuberant dance music is fastpaced and fun for all ages.

JUNE 13

PARTY IN THE PARK Colburn Park Rain or shine

Pride Fair: 6-8:30 PM FREE Throw on your most epic Pride gear and join us for our popular resource and artisan fair featuring 20+ organizations. Plus, games, crafts, food, and more!

MAY 12 @ 7:30 PM

APRIL 5 @ 7:30 PM

Trailblazing Women of Country Music A tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly This powerhouse evening of hit songs features two acclaimed singers (Kristina Train and Rissi Palmer) and an all-female band.

APRIL 10 @ 7 PM

Fly Fishing Film Tour Short films from around the globe showcase world-class anglers and stunning natural environments.

Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio This genre-blurring supergroup featuring the legendary banjo master includes Colombian harpist Castañeda and Mexican drummer Sánchez.

SCAN ME! Schedule is subject to change. To purchase tickets and see a complete list of performances, go to: LebanonOperaHouse.org/events

Pride After Dark: 9-11 PM Dance under the stars at our signature silent disco.

Although the music will be quiet for onlookers, you and your friends will be rockin’ out to the best LGBTQIA+ anthems with our guest DJs. Space is limited! Reserve your headsets in advance; $17 rental fee applies.

LEBANON OPERA HOUSE IS THE ART AND SOUL OF THE UPPER VALLEY Since 1924, LOH has served as a place of fellowship during good times and one of refuge during times of uncertainty.

And, 100 years later, you’ll still find a warm and embracing community that celebrates the power of unbridled creativity and revels in the thrill of the live performing arts.

Come alone. Come with friends. Come often.

Come occasionally. Come as you are.

DONATE TODAY!

Help ensure that LOH continues to provide access to the transformative power of the arts for our community.

To donate, scan the QR code or visit LebanonOperaHouse.org/donate.

JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL

NEXUS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL The FREE fun begins

Friday, August 8 Downtown Lebanon “As a new resident and first time volunteer with LOH, I enjoyed listening to many talented musicians over the three days and got to witness how this festival brings the community together. ” — Lucy Wagner