Plymouth - 2nd Annual Children's Nutcracker @ Flying Monkey 12/17

PLYMOUTH, NH. –On Saturday, December 17^th, Ninth State Dance Studio presents their wonderful modern adaption of a Holiday Classic for what promises to be a magical evening for the whole family.  This year’s production is tailored with our little ‘sweets’ in mind, and is a special one hour performance.   There will be both a 2pm Matinee performance, and a 6:30pm Evening performance, with Dinner Service starting at 5pm, at The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center.

 Join Clara on her magical journey through an enchanted winter wonderland to a palace of sugary confections and magical friends.   This light hearted rendition of the beloved Tchaikovsky classic is sure to delight both the young and young at heart. Blending the talents of local professional, youth, and community dancers from throughout the White Mountain and Lakes Regions, this year's performance also features a live Boston Jazz Ensemble and Live Storyteller. A charming dance and musical production that is sure to keep all ages engaged and entertained. . Fairy wings, crowns, gowns and tiaras are encouraged for our littlest guests to wear... 

The Flying Monkey is conveniently located off of interstate 93 and is just over an hour’s drive from Manchester, Portsmouth and Hanover.  The Monkey is quickly becoming the desired venue to experience live performances and enjoy a great Common Man-made dinner in an intimate and comfortable setting.  The Historic Theater delivers crystal clear sound and impressive lighting with its newly installed system to compliment over 150 World Class Artists, Comedians, Theater Productions, Movies, and Local Community Events produced every year. The Monkey also offers beer and wine service, free parking and competitive ticket pricing.  

Tickets for both Children’s Nutcracker Performances are on sale now: $12 Child; $20 Adult (including all fees). For tickets and more information on concerts and the Flying Monkey Performance Center, visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com or call 603-536-2551.

Portsmouth - Winter Greetings from Prescott Park, Holiday events and more

Summer may be over, but look at what our Arts Alley friends are offering!

Holiday Greetings from Prescott Park.

 

Greetings!

We've had the chance to catch our breath after an incredible season and are working with excitement to build an even better one for next summer!

 

This winter, think warm summer nights listening to stellar music, watching the musical as ships sail by, or enjoying a movie on our big screen under the stars.

If you would like to share the experience or bring sparkle and sunshine to your holiday giving, here are a few great ways:

1. GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC & THEATRE
Purchase a gift certificate for a 2012 Membership
(a full season pass)

Email us for more info

2. GIVE TO THE PRESCOTT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

Your support now will help bring the best music and theatre to the Park next summer and will make you feel great.

Donate now!

3. GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC & THEATRE
TO A LOCAL FAMILY

Purchase a Family-In-Need Membership and we'll provide a local family with a summer full of fun and magical memories.

Purchase a Family-In-Need Membership

Find out more about any of these items and more at www.prescottpark.org

AND, while our stage is dark as we prepare for summer, our Arts Alley Pass friends have some wonderful offerings that you won't want to miss.

Be sure to catch the launch of the new Gundalow tomorrow (December 10), marking the first time a wooden ship has been built and launched in Portsmouth in thirty years. www.gundalow.org

Enjoy The Rep's new holiday tradition with Jon Kimbell's adaptation and award-winning presentation of A Christmas Carol that will warm your heart and eliminate the humbugs, now until December 24. www.seacoastrep.org 

You can also find founder Gary Newton's original adaptation of this Charles Dickens classic at the Players' Ring until December 23 as director Kathleen Cavalaro gives it a new twist for its 20th Anniversary Season (!!). www.playersring.org

And, our friends at Strawbery Banke are again offering the chance to stroll through life in a simpler time as part of their Candlelight Stroll and Holiday House Guided Tours this year. www.strawberybanke.org

Enjoy, be safe and best wishes this holiday season!

Ben Anderson

Executive Director

Prescott Park Arts Festival

30 Locations of Manchester InsideOut Project, Photo Exhibition

This is a list of the 30 locations that the Manchester InsideOut Project is installed.

Van Otis Elm St

Granite State Fruit (north wall facing Verizon Ctr)

Michael's School of Hair Design (Closed) Elm St

Gregg's Place Restaurant Elm St

XO Restaurant

Lala's Hungarian Pastry, Elm St

Chair Gallery Elm St

Tedy J's Elm St

968 Elm (old Dyn)

Jane Beaulieaus new organic food store  #?Elm St

Black Brimmer

Gamache Ent Lowell St
Pappys Pizza

50 Bridge corner of Chestnut (north wall)

Kas-Bar Realty, W Merrimack

Manchester Police Station

Pylons under Bridge St Bridge by Cotton 

Morgan Storage

Mill Girl Statue, Steps

Median by Channel 9 (one little boy is still there, holding tight)

Smyth Rd School

On and off ramps at Granite Street

Large 8x8 at

Intersection of Bridge and Mammoth Rds

Amoskeage Bridge (Brady/Sullivan Bld Fence)

Queen City Ave (Bakersville School Fence)

Roof Top 968 Elm Street for aerial viewing

50 portraits at these are no longer up but documented in photographs

150 Dow St fence

Stairs under Bridge St Bridge by Cotton

Exposed historic Canal Wall (commercial St)

Retaining wall @ apartments at end of Commercial corner of Granite

Manchester Photo Exhibition

Photo's of the exhibition and installation of the Manchester project can be pulled from the insideoutproject.net site or the Manchester Arts Commission facebook page!

The Community of Manchester Participates in JR’s TED Prize Wish: the Inside Out Project

Manchester, NH/USA (October 9, 2011)

— The City of Manchester stands united as a community that celebrates our rich blend of cultures and traditions. When TED Prize winner JR announced his wish to turn the world “Inside Out,” inviting people around the globe to share a photo portrait along with a statement about what they stand for, the citizens of Manchester, NH stood up to participate. Over 150 Manchester residents enthusiastically participated in photo sessions for the Manchester Inside Out Group Action, which will take place on Sunday, October 9, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

“We were inspired to participate in JR’s TED Prize wish and demonstrate the Manchester community’s commitment to celebrating our citizens, their diverse backgrounds, talents and strengths. We believe the future for Manchester is limitless.  The excitement around and support for the INSIDE OUT Manchester Group Action has been inspiring; from citizens, property owners and City officials. It is remarkable to engage with others around the world, who are adding their voices and faces to stand publicly for what they believe in. From here to New York to Japan to Tunisia, people are contributing to a global art movement. The Manchester Theme is "The Unexpected" stated Ann Kelley, Lead Organizer of the INSIDE OUT Group Action in Manchester.  

About the Inside Out Project

The Inside Out Project is a large-scale participatory art project that transforms messages of personal identity into pieces of artistic work. Everyone is challenged to use black and white photographic portraits to discover, reveal and share the untold stories and images of people around the world. These digitally uploaded images are made into posters and sent back to the project’s co-creators, for them to exhibit in their own communities. People can participate as an individual or as part of a group. Posters can be placed anywhere, from a solitary image in an office window, to a wall of an abandoned building, or in a full stadium. These exhibitions will be documented, archived and be made available online at http://www.insideoutproject.net/.

The INSIDE OUT project is a creation of the street artist JR, the recipient of the 2011 TED Prize (watch JR's TED talk here).

About the TED Prize 

The first TED Prize was awarded in 2005, born out of the TED Conference and a vision by the world's leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and entertainers to change the world – one Wish at a time.

The reward: $100,000, the TED Community's array of talent and expertise, and the leadership of a TED Prize team led by Amy Novogratz. What began as an unparalleled experiment to leverage the resources of the TED Community to spur global change has evolved into one of the most prestigious prizes.

From Bono's the ONE Campaign ('05 recipient) to Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution ('10 recipient), the TED Prize is helping to combat poverty, take on religious intolerance, improve global health, tackle child obesity, advance education, and now inspire art around the world. For more information on the TED Prize, visit www.tedprize.org.

Thank You from Prescott Park

Thanks for a GREAT Season 

Greetings!

Thank you. Thank you. And, thank you!

What a season that was. We think it was our best yet, and based on the number of emails we've received from you, we're confident you feel the same.

The season included some of the finest musicians from around the globe, including acts like Taj Mahal, Natalie MacMaster, Shawn Colvin, and Arlo Guthrie, as well as an incredible production of The Wizard of Oz, presented in partnership with The Seacoast Repertory Theatre.

As well, we enjoyed our new offerings of Monday Night Movies, Shakespeare in Prescott Park, a new collaboration with 3S Artspace, and the Arts Alley Pass.

The festival succeeded in breaking both its musical and concert attendance records this summer, and had excited people write in comments like "Thanks for really making Prescott Park such a great perk to already living where we do...we're so lucky!"

On top of this, the festival was honored by the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce with the 2011 Business of the Year Award for collaborative efforts to support others, as well as the impact on our local economy and quality of life.

This Seacoast gem has blossomed thanks to support from the community, corporate sponsorships, memberships, and YOU.

If you haven't had the opportunity yet, and value and applaud our efforts, click here to make a tax-deductible donation to Prescott Park Arts Festival.

A donation is the best way to say you believe in what we do here at the Festival, and you want to help keep us going strong, now and in the future.

Make a donation directly online, or download a donation form to return by mail.

Thanks again for making this the best season ever!

We look forward to bringing you many, many more.

Ben Anderson

Executive Director

Prescott Park Arts Festival

**And, while our main season is over, the fun is not!! Don't miss these great off-season events coming up!

Fairy House Tour, September 17 & 18

NH Fish & Lobster Festival, September 24

WHEB Chili Cook-Off, October 8 

NH BrewFest, October 15

Prescott Park is Supported by these Partners who Proudly Invest Back in their Communities: