Theater
"A Gershwin Portrait," Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m., tickets, $30; and Sunday, May 18, 1 p.m., tickets, $27; at the Majestic Theatre, 281 Cartier St., Manchester. Tickets are all inclusive, with show, dinner, dessert and beverage. For more information or to order tickets, call 669-7469 or visit www.majestictheatre.net.
"My Fair Lady," at the Timberlane Performing Arts Center auditorium, May 8 through 10 at 7 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Timberlane box office by calling 382-6541, ext. 243, stopping by Monday through Friday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m., or at www.timberlanepac.org. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for student/seniors.
Palace Theatre and Chester College are sponsoring three one-week Professional Theatre Camps for high school students who want to study acting, voice and dance. Training will be provided by Broadway and theater industry professionals in this seven-day overnight camp on the Chester College campus. Students will earn one college credit in theater studies from Chester College of New England, which is transferable to any college or university. Cost for participation is $1,200 and includes tuition, room and meals. There will be three one-week sessions. Session 1: July 20-26; Session 2: July 27-Aug. 2; Session 3: Aug. 3-9. There is a $50, nonrefundable application fee. For more information or to register, visit www.palacetheatre.org or chestercollege.edu, or call 668-5588.
New Hampshire Theatre Project's adult workshop series:
r Audition Techniques, Thursday, May 22, 7 to 9 p.m., $25.
r Introduction to Playwriting, Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $30.
r Shakespeare Acting & Mind Gym, Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $30.
r Adult Performance Workshop, Monday and Wednesday, June 16 to July 9, 7 to 9 p.m., $200.
Located at 959 Islington St., Portsmouth. For more information, call 431-6644, ext. 2, or e-mail gen@nhtheatreproject.org. To register, visit www.nhtheatreproject.org. Financial assistance is available.
"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.
.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.
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.
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
Granite State Ringers Handbell Choir at Londonderry Presbyterian Church, Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Reception will follow the concert in the church's Fellowship Hall. Free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken. Londonderry Presbyterian Church is located at 126 Pillsbury Road, at the intersection of Pillsbury and Mammoth roads. For more information, call 434-2113.
An Evening with Inanna: Sisters in Rhythm, Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m. Located at the Simple Gifts Coffee House, Nashua, on the corner of Lowell and Canal streets. Advance tickets are $14, tickets at the door $16, $2 discount for seniors and students. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.uunashua.org/simplegifts.
The Manchester Choral Society presents "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace" by Karl Jenkins on May 17 at 8 p.m. and May 18 at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell St., Manchester. The performance features the Terminal Hip Dance Company and the work "Later" by Jonathon Santore. Tickets are $20/$15 and available at the door, by calling 472-6MCS, or online at www.mcsnh.org.
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Makem & Spain Brothers concert, Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m., at the Winnacunnet High School Auditorium, 1 Alumni Drive, Hampton. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 778-8441, e-mail ecca@rcn.com, or visit www.exeterarts.net.
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.
"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
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.
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Seacoast Writers Association Spring Conference on Saturday, May 17, at Chester College of New England, Chester. "The Joy, Sorrow, and Joy Again of Writing" is the keynote speech. The conference begins with registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m, and then celebrates the winners of the SWA 2008 writing contest. First-place winners will read their winning entries. The afternoon session offers a choice of four two-hour workshops. Registration is $55 for members and $70 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.seacoastwritersassociation.org or e-mail beekah@comcast.net.
Writers On A New England Stage: Barbara Walters, presented by The Music Hall, Portsmouth, 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
Youthfest Canobie 2008 at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, June 7, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hear the bands Sacrifice, Holyfire and By The Tree. Over 85 amusement rides and "Castaway Island," a water park. Also included is an all-you-can-eat backyard barbecue, noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. No tickets will be sold after May 30. To order tickets, visit www.iTickets.com. For more information, visit www.youthfest-canobie.com.
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.
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