Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra opens 27th Season with ‘Musical Portraits’
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra will open their 2024-2025 Main Stage season with “Musical Portraits” on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. at The Music Hall in Portsmouth.
The concert program features two musical portraits that reflect the stark contrasts of human experience. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93 is both a brutal musical depiction of the tyranny and oppression experienced under Stalin, and a portrait of the people who were overshadowed by him, even in death. Conversely, Copland’s Lincoln Portrait is the work of admiration and celebration of the great emancipator. Written for orchestra and narrator, the piece incorporates Lincoln’s own words and offers the listener a unique summary of our country’s aspirations. Special guest Monte Bohanan will narrate.
Adult tickets are $25-45, depending on seat selection, and $15 for students. Subscriptions for the full Main Stage season are also available for $130 and include three Main Stage performances at The Music Hall as well as a choice of one of two Family Holiday Pops! concerts. For more information about the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra and the 2024-2025 season, visit www.portsmouthsymphony.org.
The Seacoast Wind Ensemble presents a Halloween Concert
KITTERY, Maine — The Seacoast Wind Ensemble will present a Halloween concert on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Star Theater at 120 Rogers Road in Kittery, Maine. Children are especially welcome at this concert! Everyone is invited to wear a costume (including the performers!) and there will be candy for all the kids. To learn more, visit their website, http://www.seacoastwindensemble.org/, or visit them on Facebook.
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3S Artspace presents: 2024 Project Upcycle: Red Carpet Reinvented
PORTSMOUTH — 3S Artspace announces the 2024 Project Upcycle sustainable fashion design competition and Runway Event. Tickets are now on sale for the Project Upcycle Runway Event, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 3S Artspace. A cocktail hour for attendees begins at 7 p.m., and the Runway Event begins at 8 p.m. For more information about the event, visit www.3sarts.org.
Sole City Dance presents: The Nutcracker
ROCHESTER — This classic holiday tale performed by Sole City Dance has become a regional favorite! This soaring story, framed by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score, captures the wonder and expectation of the night before Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey.
Showtimes: Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $28 Adults and $24 Seniors/Students. Purchase tickets: https://1908.na.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/17904.
Haley Art Gallery hosts An Evening of New Acoustic Guitar with David James Stuart
KITTERY, Maine – Haley Art Gallery invites the public to An Evening of New Acoustic Guitar–a solo guitar concert by David James Stuart performing original compositions and transcriptions. The concert will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Concert Tickets are $10 and can be paid at the door. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing the gallery at haleygallery@comcast.net or calling 617-584-2580.
24th Annual Portsmouth Holiday Arts Tour
PORTSMOUTH — The 24th Annual Portsmouth Holiday Arts Tour is the original and longest running regional home studio arts tour on the seacoast, featuring seven in person studios with 14 artists, all located in scenic Portsmouth N.H. Spend the day or the weekend and support some of the region’s finest artists by starting your holiday shopping here on this free self-guided tour. Find world class original artwork from participating artists working in paper, clay, glass, metal, jewelry, painting, iron, and more.
The tour will be held Nov. 23-24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stay up to date on the latest tour news, find links to artist websites, and a tour map at www.PortsmouthArtsTour.com.