Tuesday, October 1
Writers on a New England Stage

Richard Powers

A magisterial new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author of The Overstory and Bewilderment.

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Wednesday, October 2
Music at The Lounge

Peter Bradley Adams

The folk singer-songwriter explores the middle ground between hope and heartache backed by strong melodies and the calm emotional intensity of his voice.

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Thursday, October 3
Music at the Historic Theater

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour

For nearly six decades, the three-time Grammy Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits.

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Music at The Lounge

Trace Bundy

Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy’s music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience.

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Friday, October 4
Music at The Lounge

Richard Shindell

Shindell writes songs that paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly invoke entire worlds, and expand our sense of what a song may be.

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Saturday, October 5
Music at the Historic Theater

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

The 13x Grammy nominee celebrates 25 years of his sixth studio album Spirit Trail, with The Noisemakers.

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Music at The Lounge

The Mammals

The Mammals are folksingers Ruth Ungar, Mike Merenda, and a cohort of collaborators who formed a touring quintet and composed a cannon of original songs. 

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Sunday, October 6
Talks

Story Pirates

The award-winning, improved, sketch comedy podcast brings their fast-paced, hilarious, and inspiring show to The Music Hall with actors, singers, comedians, and the funniest Story Pirate characters around!

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Talks

Everest & K2 - Guiding the World's Highest Peaks Back to Back

An evening of stories with Mountain Guide and Seacoast native, Benjamin Lieber, who became the 4th and youngest American to guide clients to the world’s second highest peak.

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Tuesday, October 8
Member Events

Come Over October Wine Tastings with Jude Blake and Friends Featuring Casey Ryan

For the month of October, The Music Hall is partnering with our wine distributors, M.S. Walker, Crush Distributors, and Vinilandia, for curated tastings based on wines featured in the McKeon’s Bar and beyond.

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Talks

Bigelow Laboratory Presents: Exploring The Depths

Join us for an inspiring presentation by Dr. Beth Orcutt, Vice President for Research at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.

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Wednesday, October 9
Music at the Historic Theater

Everclear

Emerging as one of the leading alternative rock bands from the 90s, Everclear’s enduring legacy and ongoing appeal has lasted for more than three decades.

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Thursday, October 10
Music at The Lounge

Ben Sollee

Kentucky musician and composer Ben Sollee, has been blurring boundaries with his musical style and career for nearly two decades.

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Friday, October 11
Music at The Lounge

Dean Owens & The Sinners

Dean Owens is an adventurous, award winning, troubadour, and a natural wanderer. With nine solo albums, he has collaborated with some of the most respected musicians and producers around including Al Perkins, Grant-Lee Phillips, and most recently, Gaby Moreno, and Latin rock legends, Calexico.

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Music at the Historic Theater

The Machine performs Pink Floyd

With a 30+ year reputation of stellar musicianship and passionate delivery, The Machine explores collective improvisation rivaling that of an early 1970’s Pink Floyd.

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Saturday, October 12
Music at The Lounge

Willy Porter & Maia Sharp

This co-headline features two singer-songwriters with impressive repertoires that include musical journeys of their own, as well as penning songs recorded by musical legends.

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Talks

Elizabeth Strout

Please Note: Due to interest, this event originally scheduled at The Lounge, has been moved to the Historic Theater on a new date: Sat., October 12. Current ticket holders have been notified. Tickets will go on sale 8/26 to new buyers. From Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridge and Lucy Barton series Elizabeth Strout comes a hopeful, healing novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.

Evening’s Moderator: Lara Prescott, bestselling author of The Secrets We Kept

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Sunday, October 13
Music at The Lounge

Geneviève Racette

The nationally renowned singer-songwriter invites you to dive into her folk-pop-americana universe with her touching, expressive, and catchy songs.

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Monday, October 14
Book Club

Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

A benefit for all Music Hall members, Book Club meets on the second Monday of the month in the lounge at Portwalk Place from 6-7:30pm. Evenings include time for socializing followed by a moderated discussion. This month’s title is The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

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Music at The Lounge

Tray Wellington Band

An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner, banjo player Trey Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess but his one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument.

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Wednesday, October 16
Music at the Historic Theater

LeAnn Rimes

An international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and award-winning songwriter, Rimes’ expansive career consists of chart-topping ballads, countless awards, and humanitarian recognition.

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Thursday, October 17
New Hampshire Film Festival

New Hampshire Film Festival

Showcasing the best in current independent cinema, the New Hampshire Film Festival is an inspiring four-day celebration that is known as the greatest weekend in Portsmouth!

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Friday, October 18
New Hampshire Film Festival

New Hampshire Film Festival

Showcasing the best in current independent cinema, the New Hampshire Film Festival is an inspiring four-day celebration that is known as the greatest weekend in Portsmouth!

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Talks

A Conversation with Alan Ruck

Join Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee Alan Ruck for a career retrospective, featuring a lively moderated conversation and audience Q&A.

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Saturday, October 19
New Hampshire Film Festival

New Hampshire Film Festival

Showcasing the best in current independent cinema, the New Hampshire Film Festival is an inspiring four-day celebration that is known as the greatest weekend in Portsmouth!

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Sunday, October 20
New Hampshire Film Festival

New Hampshire Film Festival

Showcasing the best in current independent cinema, the New Hampshire Film Festival is an inspiring four-day celebration that is known as the greatest weekend in Portsmouth!

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Talks

[RESCHEDULED] "Beverly Hills Cop" 40th Anniversary Screening

Please Note: This event has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 20 at 7:30 pm. Ticket buyers have been notified. Please contact Patron Services at 603.436.2400 if you have any questions. Join the star of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise for an evening of moderated discussion and audience Q&A following a special 40th anniversary screening of Beverly Hills Cop.

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Tuesday, October 22
Member Events

Come Over October Wine Tastings with Jude Blake and Friends featuring Courtney Mosher

For the month of October, The Music Hall is partnering with our wine distributors, M.S. Walker, Crush Distributors, and Vinilandia, for curated tastings based on wines featured in the McKeon’s Bar and beyond.

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Music at The Lounge

Joshua Hyslop

Since his debut full-length album in 2012, the Vancouver based singer-songwriter has garnered critical acclaim and carved out an impressive die hard fanbase.

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Wednesday, October 23
School Days Series

Literature to Life - The Great Gatsby

Literature to Life takes on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic work as their newest title in their Signature Performance series.

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Thursday, October 24
Music at The Lounge

SmithField

Rooted in stunning harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, SmithField is a modern country duo inspired by one of the genre’s classic traditions: the male-female duet.

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Friday, October 25
Music at The Lounge

Ward Hayden & The Outliers

From heart wrenching ballads, to foot-stompin’ rock ‘n’ roll, whether live or on record, Ward Hayden & the Outliers deliver every time.

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Saturday, October 26
Comedy in the Historic Theater

Paula Poundstone

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor, spontaneous wit and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.

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Music at The Lounge

Antje Duvekot

On her newest album, singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot looks to salute the perseverance we all apply to our human journey towards finding our voice.

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Sunday, October 27
Music at the Historic Theater

Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert - Musical Portraits

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra opens its 27th season with two musical portraits that reflect the stark contrasts of human experience.

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Monday, October 28
Music at The Lounge

The Debashish Bhattacharya Trio

Award winning Hindustani slide guitarist, Debashish Bhattacharya, performs with his trio a captivating night of music, with elegant vocal lines, complex rhythms, and the sparkle of the swarmandal (small harp).

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Tuesday, October 29
Member Events

Come Over October Wine Tastings with Jude Blake and Friends featuring Sarah MacKinley

For the month of October, The Music Hall is partnering with our wine distributors, M.S. Walker, Crush Distributors, and Vinilandia, for curated tastings based on wines featured in the McKeon’s Bar and beyond.

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Wednesday, October 30
Music at The Lounge

Alice Howe & Freebo Band

The impeccably-tuned vocals of the lifelong singer-songwriter paired with the fretless stylings of the rock bass legend make for a duo with undeniable chemistry.

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Thursday, October 31
Music at the Historic Theater

Pink Talking Fish Meets The Beatles

The Beatles songbook is undeniable. Like the other three acts, they are a phenomenon that will blend beautifully with the Pink Talking Fish “hybrid tribute fusion” concept.

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