Theater
Mirthquake Vintage Film Festival, Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, April 20, at the Manchester Public Library, 405 Pine St., Manchester, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. Free and open to the public. Each night will feature one of silent film star Harold Lloyd's most popular films screened in its entirety with live musical accompaniment. For more information, visit www.mirthquake.looserthanloose.com or call 624-6094.
"Willy Wonka Jr." at Derry's Adams Memorial Opera House, May 9 to May 17. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoons at 1 p.m. Tickets available online at www.kids-coop-theatre.org.
"Make Our Garden Grow," from Leonard Bernstein's famous comic opera "Candide," Saturday, April 12, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m., in the Johnson Theatre at the University of New Hampshire. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors, and are available at the MUB ticket office or at the door. For information, call 862-2404 or for tickets call 862-2290.
.Louisiana Red with David Maxwell at the.Tupelo Music Hall, .2 Young Road, Londonderry, .Friday, May 30, at 8 p.m. Ticket price.$20. For more information, call 437-5100 or visit www.tupelohall.com.
"Damn Yankees," presented by Best Foot Forward Productions, Saturday, April 12, at 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 13, at 1 p.m. Central High School's McAllaster Hall, located off Beech Street in Manchester. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for students/seniors. For more information, go to www.bestfootforwardproductions.org, call 641-6066, or e-mail bffproductions@comcast.net.
"Honk! The Musical Tale of The Ugly Duckling" plays on the Seacoast Repertory Theatre stage, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth, through April 20. Show times are Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. Tickets are $18. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472.
Auditions for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," presented by Music and Drama Company Summer Youth Production, ages 8 to 20, on June 9 and 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Londonderry Middle School, 313 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No tapes or CDs; a cappella singing is OK. You may sing a song from the show or any song that showcases your voice. Performances will be August 14 to 16 at the Adams Memorial Opera House, Derry.
"Clean Alternatives," by Brian Dykstra, runs at the Hunt Building at 6 Main St. in Nashua on Saturday, April 12, at 4 and 8 p.m., Sunday, April 13, at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 17, at 8 p.m., Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, at 4 p.m. Seating is limited. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and are available at www.theatermania.com.
"King Arthur's Court," presented by New Hampshire Theatre Project's Junior Youth Repertory Company, through Sunday, April 13. Showtimes: Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Located at 959 Islington St., Portsmouth. General admission $10. Reservations recommended. Call 431-6644, ext. 5, or e-mail tickets@nhtheatreproject.org.
"Walking With Dinosaurs," the live experience, based on the award-winning BBC television series, is on tour in North America for two years and has seven performances scheduled at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, April 23 to 27. Tickets are $70.50, $46 and $33.50 and are on sale now at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office. Tickets can also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, including Macy's, by calling Ticketmaster at 868-7300 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. If you are a Verizon Wireless subscriber, press #TIX on your cell phone to be automatically connected to Ticketmaster.
Acting techniques for adults, ages 18 and up, will take place on Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at All Access Productions, 25 Front St., Nashua. Cost is $45 per month. Classes cover character development, relaxation, meditation and focus, and the translation of life experience to the stage. For more information or to register, call 886-2768, e-mail aap@allaccessnh.com or visit allaccessnh.com.
Direction for the stage, ages 18 and up, is a process-oriented approach to the art of stage directing. An in-depth focus on script analysis and developing the skills of the "master storyteller" through imagination, interpretation, communication and style. The class will result in a showcase of material directed by the participants. Held on Tuesdays from 9 to 10 p.m. at All Access Productions, 25 Front St., Nashua. Cost is $45 per month. For more information or to register, call 886-2768, e-mail aap@allaccessnh.com or visit allaccessnh.com.
Jazz Lunch for Adults is a 45-minute, lunchtime energy builder with Bethany Cassidy. Bring jazz shoes and a light lunch. Meets on Tuesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. at All Access Productions, 25 Front St., Nashua. $40 per month. For information or to register, call 886-2768, e-mail aap@allaccessnh.com or visit allaccessnh.com.
Music
"Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash" on Thursday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. This musical celebration of the world's most famous rebel shares stories of passion, redemption, humor and salvation with 38 signature songs from the legendary musician. Tickets are $34.50 to $54.50 and can be purchased at the Capitol Center box office at 225-1111 or at www.ccanh.com.
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"Sing Me a Song of Social Significance," Tuesday, April 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A survey of contemporary movements reflected in the songs that energize them. The performance will include songs of peace, women's struggles, labor, gay and lesbian rights, disability rights, environmentalism and justice for immigrants. Takes place in the third floor auditorium at the UNH University Center, 400 Commercial St., Manchester. For more information, visit www.unhm.unh.edu.
Elliott Markow, a renowned New Hampshire violinist, performs the Brahms Violin Concerto at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Saturday, May 3, tickets $25 to $50. Discounts available for students, seniors and groups. For more information, call 668-5588.
Andre Rieu at Verizon Wireless Arena Tuesday, May 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $76, $66 and $51. For more information, call Ticketmaster at 868-7300 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Rush — The Snakes and Arrows Tour 2008 at Verizon Wireless Arena Friday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $86, $66 and $46. For more information, call Ticketmaster at 868-7300 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
"British Invasion" at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 25. The Southern New Hampshire University chorus will end the school year with music from the other side of the pond, from Renaissance madrigals to Beatles songs. Located in the Walker Auditorium in Robert Frost Hall at SNHU. Free and open to the public. Following the concert will be a reception and the opening of "Typographica II: Annual Student Exhibition" at the McIninch Art Gallery.
Avril Lavigne with special guest Boys Like Girls will perform at the Verizon Wireless Arena on April 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39.50. Tickets are on sale at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office and can also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, including Macy's, by calling 868-7300 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
The Donegal X-press will perform at 7 p.m. on April 19 at Stockbridge Theatre, Pinkerton Academy, Derry. Tickets range in price from $10 to $15. Call 886-4668.
"Pops at the Palace" to be performed on June 1 at 4 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. Ticket prices are between $25 and $40 for adults, and $15 for children. For tickets or more information, call 668-5588 or visit palacetheatre.org.
The Rhythm of N.H. Show Chorus seeks female singers to join its a cappella, four-part harmony ranks. The group is a charter member of Sweet Adelines International and all ages are invited. All voice parts welcome, but lead and low voices are especially needed. Weekly rehearsals are at the Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 W. Broadway, Derry, at 7 p.m. To learn more about the group, visit online at www.rnhchorus.org or call 800-696-7351.
Concord Community Music School offers choruses for all ages, including Songweavers, a children's chorus called the Purple Finches, and Sunflower Singers for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Private lessons, music and movement classes for children and much more. Call for information at 228-1196 or visit the school online at www.ccmusicschool.org.
The Profile Chorus, an award-winning women's a cappella show chorus based in Manchester, seeks new members with a passion for song. All are invited to rehearse, learn four-part harmony, develop vocal skills and have fun at the same time. The group rehearses Monday nights at 7 p.m. at 83 Hanover St., Manchester. All voice parts are welcome. For more information, call 204-8778 or visit the chorus on the Web at www.profilechorus.org.
Singers are needed for the Interfaith Choir that meets weekly at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 63 E. Broadway, Derry. All are invited to join this nonaudition group, ages high school and up. The group has been singing in the area for more than 40 years. For more information, call 458-1455.
Art
Hampstead resident Marilyn Dillon will display her photography at UNH Manchester through April 16. The artwork will be displayed on the second floor of the University Center, 400 Commercial St. For more information, call Kim Wall, public relations program coordinator, at 641-4306 or visit www.unhm.unh.edu.
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Pastel and oil painting course, hosted by Robin Thornhill Fine Art. Classes are on May 21 and 28 and June 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Adams Memorial Opera House in Derry. The course will consist of six semi-private lessons open to beginner/intermediate students interested in painting instruction with their choice of oil or pastel. Focus will be on painting the landscape and still life. For more information and to register, call 339-1000.
Toast To The Coast, a tasting reception to sample a variety of fine wines, nobles brews and hors d'oeuvres from some of the Seacoast's most exceptional restaurants. Thursday, April 17, 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Ashworth by the Sea, 295 Ocean Blvd., Hampton. Cost is $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Tickets are available at Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 Lafayette Road, Hampton, or Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 Water St., Exeter. For more information, call 772-2411 or 926-8718 or visit www.exeterarea.org or www.hamptonchamber.com.
Writers On A New England Stage: Barbara Walters, presented by The Music Hall, Friday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now. The first lady of broadcast journalism, an award-winning journalist known for her talent as a news anchor and for her historic and insightful interviews of leading politicians and celebrities, will discuss her new memoir, "Audition."
For the Family
Family concert at Nashua Library on Saturday, April 12, at 3:30 p.m. Featured will be selections from Vivaldi, Rameau, Britten, and Arriaga. The concert, which will be held in the library's Media Wing, is free and open to the public. For more information, call 589-4600 or visit www.nashualibrary.org.
The Palace Theatre presents Davey the Clown on April 12 at the Franco American Centre, 52 Concord St. in downtown Manchester. All shows are at 10 a.m. Tickets are $6 children and $8 adults. For tickets or information, call 668-5588 or visit www.palacetheatre.org. Tickets can be bought on the day of the event.
Leddy Center School is accepting registration forms for summer camps. Currently scheduled are Sing Out No. 1, a singing camp for ages 7 to 11, Sing Out No. 2, a singing camp for ages 12 to 16, and "Some Enchanted Evening," a musical theater camp for ages 9 to 16. Both Sing Out camps will run the week of June 23 through June 27 (No. 1 is 10 a.m. to noon and No. 2 is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; the recital for both is at 6 p.m. on June 27). "Some Enchanted Evening" will run June 30 through July 12 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., except July 4; recital July 12 at 11 a.m.). For more information or to register, go to www.school.leddycenter.org.
To list an event in the Derry News arts calendar, send announcements by e-mail to jdiver@derrynews.com, or mail to: Jill Diver, Derry News, 46 West Broadway, Derry, NH 03038.
