FEB THRU MAY 25, 2013

"Going to Blazes," a free exhibit that opens Feb. 1 at the Portsmouth Athenaeum's Randall Room, explores the legacy of Portsmouth's fires of 1802, 1806 and 1813, and two private fire societies that meet to this day. (Continued below)

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013

The Portsmouth Historic Houses Association presents its ninth annual, popular winter symposium, “Life and Death in the Pisacataqua” on (Postoned) Saturday 2013. This year promises a great line-up of speakers and topics on our hsitoric region. (Continued below)

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On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, The Music Hall’s Writers in the Loft series welcomes to its intimate stage the author Magnus Flyte.  Known as “an  international man of mystery,” Flyte is actually a female writing duo comprised of former dancer Meg Howrey and television writer and fashion journalist Christina Lynch.  On the heels of press stories about their unique teaming and daring masquerade as a single male writer, the female duo is visiting Portsmouth with their debut novel, CITY OF DARK MAGIC, a fanciful romance-comedy set in the magical city of Prague. The 7pm event will be held at the Music Hall Loft, located at 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (Continued below)

WINTER HOURS

Winter exhibit at Discover Portsmouth features weaving by Nancy Lyon (1947-20211) with limited viewing times. Attend the opening reception on Friday January 4, 2013 (5-8 pm). Then visit during ART AROUND TOWN on Friday January 4, 2013 and Friday, February 1 and March 1 (from 5-8 pm). Or call to see the exhibit by appointment at (603) 436-8433. Exhibit runs through March 17, 2013. (Read about the artist below)

ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Not only is the spirit of Christmas in the air, it’s also “on” the air December 25 as the Portsmouth Community Radio Audio Theater Players present “Christmas Shopping,” a radio play based on the “Archie” comic strip series. The show airs at 6 pm on Christmas Day on WSCA 106.1 FM. (Continued below)

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Randy Armstrong’s World Fusion Trio will perform at First Night 2013  in Portsmouth. The band features the talented musicianship of Volker Nahrmann co-founder of UNU MONDO and principal bassist with the Nashua Symphony Orchestra; and Venezuelan born drummer, composer and bandleader, Jose Duque. They will appear at Temple Israel, 200 Satate Street with performances at 8:15pm and 9:30pm and 10:45pm. (Continued below)

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Show your support when you buy and wear the First Night Button! The First Night Button is your ticket for all entertainment. The Button is available online and locally at Hannaford (Pic ‘n Pay) on Islington and The Flower Kiosk on Market Street, and Peoples United Bank branches. With the days ticking down to December 31, Pro-Portsmouth is urgently seeking benefactors to underwrite the ice sculpture and fireworks displays. (Continued below)

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For the fifth year, Pontine Theatre hosts a host of New Vaudeville performers at its WEST FUN FEST.  Performances are scheduled for 2pm, December 26-30 at West End Studio Theatre located at 959 Islington Street in Portsmouth.  The festival is modeled on the Phyzgig Festival which was founded in Portland Maine in 1997.  (Continued below)

DECEMBER 2012

Christmas in Portsmouth kicked off its eighth year. Whether enjoying Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke Museum, Natalie MacMaster at The Music Hall, or lining the streets to witness both the tree lighting and the illuminated parade, people are out in force to celebrate.  According to Kathleen Soldati, Director of Marketing at The Music Hall, “We entertained over 2200 patrons at live shows and films in our two theaters on the first weekend of Vintage Christmas.” (Continued below)

THRU MARCH 1, 2013

Gallery 6 at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is taking a playful turn this winter with a new exhibit called TOYS! From December 1, 2012 – March 1, 2013, the walls of Gallery 6 will feature lively and colorful oil paintings by artist Anne Scheer celebrating play with images of classic toys. Each of her paintings tells a unique story with the juxtaposition of different objects from days gone by. (Continued below)