Friday, nov. 20

Department of Music Faculty Concert Series, 8 p.m., at Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center, UNH, Durham. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 862-2404.

Saturday, nov. 21

AKSARA In Concert, 7 p.m., at the Nancy S. Boettiger Performing Arts Auditorium, Derryfield School, 2108 River Road, Manchester. Tickets $16. For tickets or more information call 641-1020 or visit www.innerharmonymusic.com. AKSARA is a seven woman a cappella ensemble which has been together for 11 years. The group has released 4 CDs and performs at many local venues including hospice Services of Remembrance as well as other celebratory municipal events and benefit concerts.

sunday, nov. 22

UNH Chamber Singers, 8 p.m., at Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center, UNH, Durham. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 862-2404, or visit www.unh.edu/music.

monday, nov. 23

Daniel Rodriguez, 8 p.m., at Nashua's Elm Street Middle School, Nashua. For tickets or more information call 888-9158 or visit www.nashuacommunityconcerts.org.

nov. 28-29

Nutcracker, at the new Windham High School Theatre, Windham. Limited tickets from $15-$25 are available at www.NEDE.org or 1-800-595-4tix.

monday, Dec. 1

Stephen King, 7:30 p.m., discusses new novel "Under the Dome". For tickets or more information call 436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.

Exeter High School Band, 8 p.m., at Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center, UNH, Durham. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 862-2404, or visit www.unh.edu/music.

Dec. 3-5

Harvey, at Janice Streeter Theater, 14 Court St., Nashua. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 3, 4, & 5 at 8 p.m.; matinees on Dec. 5 & 6 at 2 p.m. For more information or tickets visit www.nashuatheatreguild.org or call 320-2530.

Dec. 4-5

Manchester Choral Society A Christmas Tapestry, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Bedford High School, Bedford. Tickets $20/$15 and available by calling472-6627, or visit www.mcsnh.org.

Friday, Dec. 4

Greg Mortenson, 7:30 p.m., presents Stones Into School a work of nonfiction. For tickets or more information call 436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.

Acappella Concert to Benefit the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, 7 p.m., third floor auditorium, at UNH, Manchester. Tickets are $3 for students, senior citizens, and retired and active military personnel and $5 for adults. Children under 5 are free. For more information or tickets, e-mail tickets@millingaround.org.

Dec. 4-5

The Nutcracker, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2 and 7 p.m. At The Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St., Rochester. For tickets or more information call 335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

tuesday, dec. 8

UNH Concert Band and UNH Symphonic Band, 8 p.m., at Johnson Theatre, Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham, UNH. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 862-2404, or visit www.unh.edu/music.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Holiday Pops, 3 p.m.Celebrate the season with the entire family at our afternoon concert featuring all your favorite holiday music, a sing-along and a guest conductor from the North Pole. Located at Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. For more information call 226-4776 or visit www.gsso.org.

dec. 18 and 19

Guitarist Ed Gerhard Annual Christmas Guitar Concert, 7:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 292 State Street, Portsmouth. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets are $24 in advance and $26 at the door. Availabe at Lovell Designs in Portsmouth; Acoustic Outfitters in Stratham; Ear Craft Music in Dover or by calling 664-7200 or www.virtuerecords.com.

saturday, jan. 2, 2010

Homecoming Jazz Concert, 7 p.m., Adams Memorial Opera House, 29 W. Broadway, Derry. Join us as Saxophonist, Robbyn Tongue (Londonderry), Trumpeter, Christopher Burbank (Manchester), and Keyboardist. Ben Geyer (Nashua), reunite on stage at the Adams. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors 65+ and students under 21. For tickets visit www. derryarts.ticketleap.com or call 437-0505.

saturday, Jan. 9, 2010

Anthony Bourdain of No Reservations, 8 p.m. at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Mass. Tickets cost $39.50, $49.50 and $75. A VIP ticket includes a meet and greet with Bourdain after the show. On sale now. To purchase tickets call 978-454-2299 or visit www.lowellauditorium.com.

Monday, Jan. 25, 2010

Lisa Williams: Messages From Beyond, 7:30 p.m., at the Palace Theatre. Lisa Williams is an internationally acclaimed medium and clairvoyant who has an amazing ability to communicate with loved ones and friends whom have passed on to the 'other side.' Tickets are $66, $55, and $44 and can be purchased at the Palace Theatre Box Office, by phone at 668-5588 or visit www.palacetheatre.org. Lisa Williams will be doing readings for members of the audience.¬  Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

A Magical Evening, 8 p.m. The arrival of spring is a magical time in New England. Join the GSSO as we celebrate the advent of the new season with the inspired cello playing of long-time GSSO principal cellist, Larry Veal, and Brahms' beloved Symphony No. 3. Located at Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. For more information call 226-4776 or visit www.gsso.org.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Writers on a New England Stage: Isabel Allende, at the Music Hall, 7:30 p.m. Located at 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. The acclaimed Latin American novelist, author of The House of Spirits, Eva Luna, Paula, and My Invented Country, will present her new novel Island Beneath the Sea. For tickets or more information visit The Music Hall Box Office, call 436-2400, or visit www.themusichall.org.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

The Violin Times Two, 8 p.m. Spring concert and silent auction featuring Elliot Markow and Gerry Mordis, violins.We close the season with not one, but two GSSO concertmasters, Elliot Markow and Gerry Mordis, performing with the Orchestra. Located at Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. For more information call 226-4776 or visit www.gsso.org.

ONGOING

The Treble Chorus of New England Auditions, for the spring season. The youth choir is for children and young adults, ages 6 through 18, and provides vocal training and performance experience that will inspire a lifelong passion for choral music. Visit www.treblechorus.com or call 978-837-5461.

Currier Museum

Currier Museum public guided tours, tours are offered daily, and highlight either the museum's permanent collection or the current special exhibition. Public tours are free with museum admission. Welcome to the Currier: Highlights of the Collection tour times are: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 12:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., Sundays at 1 p.m., and the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

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. Call 228-1196 or visit 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. in Manchester. All voice parts are welcome. Call 204-8778 or visit www.profilechorus.org.

Singers For the Interfaith Choir, meets weekly at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 63 East Broadway in Derry. Anyone in high school or older can join this group that has been singing in the area for more than 40 years. Auditions are not required. Call 458-1455.

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