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November 1, 2007

Arts calendar

Theater

The Pinkerton Players present their fall production of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "The Crucible" on Nov. 8, 9, and 10 at the Stockbridge Theatre on the Pinkerton campus. Showtime is 7 p.m. For ticket information, contact Pinkerton at 437-5200, ext. 5112, or visit Pinkerton online at www.pinkertonacademy.org.



Derryfield School Middle School Players present the musical "Hello, Dolly" on Nov. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through www.etix.com or at the ticket booth at Derryfield's auditorium. Local students from this area performing in the play include Jake Smiley, Auburn; Rachel McCoy, Londonderry; CJ Stephens, Sandown, and Nick Regan, of Windham.



The Leddy Center School for the Performing Arts hosts classes including musical theater, acting, yoga, dance, piano lessons, drum lessons and voice. Registration forms are available for the 2007-08 year at www.school.leddycenter.org. Call for information at 679-2781.



Actorsingers present the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at the Keefe Auditorium in Nashua on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m., Nov. 10 at 2 and 8 p.m., and Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Visit Actorsingers online for information at www.actorsingers.org.



Yellow Taxi Productions brings the one-man show "Fully Committed" to the Hunt Building on Main Street in Nashua for three performances: Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or online at www.theatermania.com.



Kids Coop Theatre presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Nov. 16-18 at Derry's Adams Memorial Opera House. For information, visit Kids Coop online at www.kids-coop-theatre.org or e-mail kctinfo@kids-coop-theatre.org.



Best Foot Forward Productions announces auditions for its upcoming production of Neil Simon's "Rumors," on Nov. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Marion Gerrish Community Center, Broadway, Derry. Please bring a one-minute monologue. Auditions are open to those ages 14 and up. No appointment is necessary. Performances are scheduled for Jan. 25 and 26 at Bedford Town Hall. Call 641-6066.

Music

Singer Joan Osborne performs at the Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road, Londonderry, on Nov. 15. Visit the Tupelo online at www.tupelohall.com for tickets and information.



The New Hampshire Master Chorale presents its fall "Night Pieces" concert series on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. at South Church, Concord; Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church; and on Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. at St. Denis Church, Hanover. Selections include "Night Pieces" by J.A.C. Redford, "Three Seasons" by Jonathan Santore and "Singet dem Herrn" by Hugo Distler. For information, call 535-2367 or visit the Chorale online at www.nhmasterchorale.org.



John Mellencamp with Los Lobos appears at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75, $59.50, $39.50 and available through Ticketmaster outlets or through the Verizon Wireless box office. Call 868-7300 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com.



New England String Ensemble announces a call for entries for its 12th annual Youth String Competition. Violin, viola, cello and bass students, ages 18 and younger and living in the New England region, are encouraged to submit audition tapes for a chance to win scholarships and a solo performance opportunity with the New England String Ensemble in February. Deadline to enter is Dec. 1. Visit online for information at www.newenglandstringensemble.org.



The Tupelo Music Hall, 2 Young Road, Londonderry, presents Chad Perrone in concert on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Todd Martin opens the show. For tickets or a complete schedule, visit the Tupelo online at www.tupelohall.com.



The Derry-based Rhythm of New Hampshire Show Chorus presents its second annual musical comedy event, "Mumm's the Word," on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at Pinkerton Academy's Stockbridge Theatre. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors and children under 12 and available by calling 800-696-7351 or visiting www.rnhchorus.org.



The Rhythm of NH Show Chorus seeks new women 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 to get involved. All voice parts welcome, but lead and low voices are especially needed. Weekly rehearsals are held at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derry, 39 West Broadway, at 7 p.m. To learn more about the group, visit online at www.rnhchorus.org or call 800-696-7351.



Pinkerton Academy's Stockbridge Theatre at the Spaulding Center for the Arts in Derry hosts a full lineup of school performances and special events for the 2007-2008 season including "The Crucible," "The New Shanghai Circus" and "The Irish Sopranos." Call 437-5200 for information.



The group Rascal Flatts appears at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester on Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Special guest is Kellie Pickler. Tickets are priced at $66 and are available by calling 868-7300 or through any Ticketmaster outlet.



The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester for two shows on Nov. 7 and 8, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sept. 14 at noon. Call for information and tickets at 868-7300, visit any Ticketmaster outlet or go online to www.ticketmaster.com.



A cappella group Toxic Audio appears at Pinkerton Academy's Stockbridge Theatre on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The show is a fundraiser to support the Pinkerton choral trip to Florida in the spring. Call for tickets and information at 432-5200.



The Treble Chorus of New England presents "H.M.S. Pinafore" at the Timberlane Performing Arts Center in Plaistow on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. All seats are $5. Tickets are available online at www.treblechorus.com or by calling 978-837-5461.



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 Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord presents tickets for its upcoming season of music, dance and theater. Shows include "The Nutcracker," "Bowfire," the musical "Ring of Fire" and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Call the Capitol Center for information at 225-1111 or visit the center online for a complete schedule and ticket information at www.ccanh.com.



The group Evanescence appears at the Verizon Wirless Arena in Manchester for a Dec. 5 show. Tickets are $36 and available through the Verizon box office or any Ticketmaster outlet.



Pink Floyd returns to the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester for a show on Nov. 3. Tickets are $38.50, $28.50, $20.50 and are available through the Verizon box office or through any Ticketmaster outlet or online at www.ticketmaster.com.



The Manchester Choral Society hosts a wine tasting event on Nov. 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bedford Olde Town Hall, Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. Wines include Martignetti Companies of N.H., M.S. Walker, Inc., Perfecta Wines, E & J Gallo Winery, Wineberries, Ciccarielle Wines, Pine State Beverage Co., Southern Wine and Spirits and Farnum Hill Ciders. Catering by Common Man Family of Restaurants. Tickets are $35 per person/$20 for designated driver and available by calling 472-6627 or visit online at www.mcsnh.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. Call for information at 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. Call for information at 458-1455.

Comedy

Comedian Paula Poundstone appears at the Tupelo Music Hall on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. The Tupelo is located at 2 Young Road in Londonderry. For tickets and information, contact the Tupelo online at www.tupelohall.com.

Art

Gallery One and the NAAA hosts the first Artisans Fair at Gallery One on Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Dec. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. Gallery One is located in the Mill House Design Center Building in Nashua. Event is free and open to the public. Call 883-0603.



The Currier Museum of Art hosts events and programs for the fall at Currier "Downtown" during the museum's expansion project, at 180 Pearl St., Manchester. For information about any of the fall programs at the Currier, call 668-0256 or visit the Currier online at www.currier.org.

Dance

The classic holiday tale "The Nutcracker" comes to Pinkerton Academy on Dec. 1 at 2 and 7 p.m. and presented by Northern Ballet Theatre Company. Tickets are on sale through the Stockbridge Theatre box office or by calling 437-5200, ext. 5112.

For the Family

The Bedford Boomers present the 25th anniversary model railroad exhibition on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McKelvie School in Bedford. Live steam train, indoor and outdoor layouts, modeling clinics. All ages welcome. Visit online at www.boomers-rr.com.



The Future Business Leaders of America at Manchester West High School hosts its 12th annual craft fair on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9 Notre Dame Ave., Manchester, in the cafe. Free admission, raffles, children's activities, handmade crafts.



The world premiere of the film, "Larry's Home Video" is set for Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Stockbridge Theatre at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. The film is created by New Hampshire native Scott R. Casey. Visit online for information at www.larryshomevideo.com.



The Mall at Rockingham Park is already planning its annual Holiday Evening of Giving and urges local charities to get involved this year. Part of the ticket sales supports local charitable organizations. To learn more about the 15th Annual Simon Evening of Giving, call 894-5526.

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To list an event in the Derry News arts calendar, send announcements by e-mail to jhuss@eagletribune.com, or mail to: The Derry News, 46 West Broadway, Derry, NH 03038.

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