Social on the Seacoast: The Best Kept Secret in Town

After that, my holiday shopping was a breeze. Movie pass stocking stuffers, gift memberships, and greeting cards were easy to pick up at the Music Hall box office. As well, today I’m shipping off Salman Rushdie’s memoir, Joseph Anton, to my serious writer and reader friends; Susan Orlean’s Rin Tin Tin to my dog-loving niece; and Deepak Chopra’s Super Brain to a friend looking for equanimity after a milestone birthday. (These are all signed editions of best-selling authors who have spoken at The Music Hall this year).

Margaret Talcott, Associate Producer of Writers on a New England Stage and Writers in the Loft, has another excellent idea: give a night out with Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond at Writers on a NE Stage, January 17. “A ticket to this evening with a superstar author and copy of his book, The World Until Yesterday, is a great and thought-provoking gift,” she notes. “As are evenings with other authors coming this winter—see our website calendar for more details.” Worried about calendar conflicts? Music Hall gift certificates that allow recipients to pick the show of their choice are available in any amount. And seriously, what better place to shop for the holidays than the historic, postcard-perfect town of Portsmouth, glowing all month long with Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth celebrations that include holiday shows, candlelight strolls at Strawbery Banke, free trolley, and much more. Enjoy!