Holiday Open House (5:30PM - 7:30PM)
EXETER -- Join us for food, sociability and holiday cheer, at the Exeter Historical Society, 47 Front Street, Exeter, NH.

Contact Info : Laura Martin Gowing, Program Manager Exeter Historical Society PO Box 924, Exeter, NH 03833 603-778-2335 Email : info@exeterhistory.org Url: http://www.exeterhistory.org

Porcelain Ornaments (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
Bring your creativity and make some ornaments for the holidays.

Contact Info : Kittery Adult Education 12 Williams Ave Kittery, ME 03904 Email : cfurbish@kitteryschools.org

PORTLAND BALLET presents the Victorian Nutcracker (8:00PM - 10:00PM)
Description: Portland Ballet brings Portland’s Victorian Era to life in their spectacular holiday performance of “The Victorian Nutcracker”. With set designs inspired by the rooms in Portland’s own Victoria Mansion, Portland Ballet’s “Nutcracker” is unique to Maine. The breathtaking scenery and costumes and the live music from the Portland Ballet orchestra provide the perfect backdrop for Portland Ballet’s professional dancers and the children selected to appear in this production.

Contact Info : Kennett High School 409 Eagles Way North Conway, NH Url: http://www.brownpapertickets.com

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (8:00PM)
PORTSMOUTH'' )Check times carefully. There are four shows over the three-day weekend, with different hours for Sat and Sun matinees) 5 - 7 December, Fri @8pm; Sat @4pm & @8pm; Sun @2pm. $20.

Pontine Theatre’s Co-Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers present a two-person version of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Based on a 1940’s radio play, this condensed, version of the holiday classic features puppets, masks and holiday music. Egg nog & cookies for all!



Contact Info : Pontine's West End Studio Theatre 959 Islington St, Portsmouth NH 603-436-6660 Email : info@pontine.org Url: http://www.pontine.org

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
PORTSMOUTH'' )Check times carefully. There are four shows over the three-day weekend, with different hours for Sat and Sun matinees) 5 - 7 December, Fri @8pm; Sat @4pm & @8pm; Sun @2pm. $20.

Pontine Theatre’s Co-Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers present a two-person version of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Based on a 1940’s radio play, this condensed, version of the holiday classic features puppets, masks and holiday music. Egg nog & cookies for all!



Contact Info : Pontine's West End Studio Theatre 959 Islington St, Portsmouth NH 603-436-6660 Email : info@pontine.org Url: http://www.pontine.org

Samantha Power (3:00PM - 4:00PM)
Pulitzer Prize winner Samantha Power presents Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forum speech at annual event commemorating the awarding of Theodore Roosevelt's Nobel Peace Prize for diplomacy resulting in the Treaty of Portsmouth. Book signing for new Penguin edition of her book, Chasing the Flame, follows. At Wentworth By the Sea Hotel, 588 Wentworth Rd. New Castle. Tickets $15 (students/seniors $7).

Contact Info : Stephanie Seacord Email : sseacord@lemd.com Url: http://www.portsmouthpeacetreaty.com

RWANDAN DRUMMERS and DANCERS (4:00PM - 6:00PM)
On December 6th from 4 to 6 PM , FORGES ( friends of Rwandan Genocide Survivors) in collaboration with Bethel Assembly of God Church @ 200 Chase Drive in Portsmouth NH are pleased to present a late afternoon performance by VANGINANGA , Rwandan Drummers and Dancers. All proceeds from this event are to benefit the orphans survivors of the Rwandan genocide. Tickets are $10 /person and Free for children 12 and under. "http://www.forges-inshuti.org"

Contact Info : "http://www.forges-inshuti.org" Esperance Uwambyeyi (603)740-0193 Christina Mukankaka (603)866-1113 Email : info@forges-inshuti.org Url: http://http:www.forges-inshuti.org

Christmas Garland Concert (7:30PM - 9:30PM)
The Community Chorus at South Berwick will present its 34th annual Christmas concert, “A Christmas Garland,” Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Fox Run Road, Newington, N.H. (near Wal-Mart); and Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. at Marshwood High School, South Berwick, Me. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 in advance at Gary's Guitars, 800 Islington Street, Portsmouth, N.H.; South Berwick Pharmacy, 289 Main Street, South Berwick, Me.; and York Flower Shop, 241 York Street, York, Me. Information is available at ccsb-sing.org or 207-384-7059.

Contact Info : David Ewing, 603-433-6278 Email : dewing@ccsb-sing.org Url: http://ccsb-sing.org

The Christmas Truce of 1914 (8:00PM - 10:00PM)
PORTSMOUTH -- Featuring vocal ensemble Cantus and Theater Latte Da By Peter Rothstein, musical arrangements by Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach

Imagine putting down your rifle and climbing over trenches to deliver the gift of song - to your enemy. This New England premiere of an acclaimed new production reminds us of the power of music to make peace even in wartime. Using professional actors and the superb vocal ensemble Cantus, this true story takes the letters, journals, and songs of the Christmas Truce of 1914 and re-creates a magical night of peace here in Portsmouth. The Music Hall, along with the Guthrie Theater and Arizona Repertory, are proud to bring the live production of this show that will be broadcast on Christmas Day on over 400 public radio stations in the United States, and on the BBC in Canada, England, Australia, and New Zealand. Portsmouth has a proud history as a peace center and this Christmas lives it again.



Contact Info : Box Office 603-436-2400 Email : info@themusichall.org Url: http://www.themusichall.org

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
PORTSMOUTH'' )Check times carefully. There are four shows over the three-day weekend, with different hours for Sat and Sun matinees) 5 - 7 December, Fri @8pm; Sat @4pm & @8pm; Sun @2pm. $20.

Pontine Theatre’s Co-Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers present a two-person version of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Based on a 1940’s radio play, this condensed, version of the holiday classic features puppets, masks and holiday music. Egg nog & cookies for all!



Contact Info : Pontine's West End Studio Theatre 959 Islington St, Portsmouth NH 603-436-6660 Email : info@pontine.org Url: http://www.pontine.org

Chorus Christmas Concert (3:00PM - 5:00PM)
The Community Chorus at South Berwick will present its 34th annual Christmas concert, “A Christmas Garland,” Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Fox Run Road, Newington, N.H. (near Wal-Mart); and Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. at Marshwood High School, South Berwick, Me. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 in advance at Gary's Guitars, 800 Islington Street, Portsmouth, N.H.; South Berwick Pharmacy, 289 Main Street, South Berwick, Me.; and York Flower Shop, 241 York Street, York, Me. Information is available at ccsb-sing.org or 207-384-7059.

Contact Info : David Ewing 603-433-6278 Email : dewing@ccsb-sing.org Url: http://ccsb-sing.org

SONGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS (3:00PM - 5:00PM)
Three community choruses will gather for a special holiday concert on December 7 at 3:00 pm at The Portsmouth Pearl, 45 Pearl Street, Portsmouth, NH. Presenting their musical talents are lesbian-based chorus, Women Singing OUT!, from the NH-ME seacoast; Solstice Singers, a community chorus from the North Shore of Boston; and Harmony, from Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School. Holiday cheer will fill the hall for a fun-filled afternoon of music. Suggested donation: $10. Parking is free. For directions, visit www.portsmouthpearl.com.

Contact Info : Ellen Marlatt @ 603 430-2970 The Portsmouth Pearl, 45 Pearl Street, Portsmouth, NH For directions, visit www.portsmouthpearl.com. Email : Ellen Marlatt [emarlatt@comcast.net] Url: http://www.womensingingout.org

Sounds of the Season (4:00PM - 6:00PM)
DURHAM -- The concert features seasonal music from countries including Greece, Russia, Spain, and England. Listeners will also be treated to music for Hanukkah and a sing-along of traditional Christmas carols. Tickets are available at the door at $12 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. Several lovely holiday gift baskets will be raffled at intermission.

Contact Info : Estelle Hrabak 603 664 9188 Email : estelle.hrabak@unh.edu

Holiday Pops Concert (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
PORTSMOUTH -- Celebrated conductor Kenneth Kiesler brings the tradition of the Holiday Pops back to The Music Hall. Enjoy timeless and heartwarming classics performed by a full orchestra and special guests. All your favorites are here, with sing-alongs, merriment and cheer.

Contact Info : Box Office 603-436-2400 Email : info@themusichall.org Url: http://www.themusichall.org

Wally Lamb Author SPeaks (7:30PM - 9:30PM)
PORTSMOUTH -- The New York Times #1 best selling author of She’s Come Undone and I Know This Much is True will discuss his new novel, The Hour I First Believed.

“A modern-day Doestoyevsky with a pop sensibility” – The New York Times Book Review



Contact Info : Box Office 603-436-2400 Email : info@themusichall.org Url: http://www.themusichall.org

Messiah Sing! (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
PORTSMOUTH -- Bring your own score and ring in the holidays as The Music Hall once again hosts the Seacoast’s largest Messiah Sing, pulling together best-loved area choruses and conductors. Join your friends and family in a transcendent community sing in our glorious hall. Guest soloists and string accompaniment further enhance this Music Hall tradition!

Contact Info : Box Office 603-436-2400 Email : info@themusichall.org Url: http://www.themusichall.org

Ed Gerhard Christmas Concert (7:30PM)
ACT ONE is hosting an annual fundraiser. Grammy award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Portsmouth December 19th and 20th at 7:30pm. Ed's work is internationally acclaimed and is celebrated by audiences across America, England, Italy, Japan, and beyond. In past years, in keeping with the spirit of the season, we have asked pations to donate non-perishable food items to benefit the Family Service Food Pantry.

Contact Info : Virtue Records 603-664-7200 Stephanie Nugent 603-300-2986 Email : actonenh@aol.com Url: http://www.edgerhard.com

Ed Gerhard Christmas Concert
ACT ONE is hosting an annual fundraiser. Grammy award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard will be at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Portsmouth December 19th and 20th at 7:30pm. Ed's work is internationally acclaimed and is celebrated by audiences across America, England, Italy, Japan, and beyond. In past years, in keeping with the spirit of the season, we have asked pations to donate non-perishable food items to benefit the Family Service Food Pantry.

Contact Info : Virtue Records 603-664-7200 Stephanie Nugent 603-300-2986 Email : actonenh@aol.com Url: http://www.edgerhard.com

Massenet's Thais (1:00PM - 3:00PM)
PORTSMOUTH -- Renée Fleming plays the Egyptian courtesan in search of spiritual sustenance and Thomas Hampson is the monk who falls from grace. Massenet’s sensual score is presented in a new production by John Cox with Jesús López-Cobos conducting. Live matinee broadcasts of the Metropolitan Opera from Lincoln Center shown on the Music Hall's screen in high definition and Dolby Digital surround sound, and enhanced by live interviews and a look at behind-the scenes action.



Contact Info : Box Office 603-436-2400 Email : info@themusichall.org Url: http://www.themusichall.org

Leahy Family Celtic Christmas (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
PORTSMOUTH -- The Canadian powerhouse band, and Music Hall favorite, comprised of eight siblings, known for their fiddle-driven Celtic/world music and step dancing will transport you and fill you with their infectious Irish spirit in this performance of their favorite Celtic medleys and traditional Christmas carols. “Leahy makes Christmas a true family affair!” (The Calgary Herald)

Contact Info : Box Office 603-436-2400 Email : info@themusichall.org Url: http://www.themusichall.org