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Summer @ The Music Hall:ConCerts, ComiCs, Cinema

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2013-2014 season on sale!This month, our “First Saturday” on sale event for members is Sat., June 1. Shows in our 2013-2014 season go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Get your tickets and enjoy refreshments! Tickets on sale to non-members Saturday, June 15 at noon. See a listing of 2013-2014 shows starting on page 6!

With his potent blend of country and rock, Dwight Yoakam is one

of a kind. He takes his influences —Elvis, Merle, Buck— and creates something beautifully new. See him in our In-timately Yours series on Sun., July 7.

Concerts, comics, cinema, celebrated authors, and historical tours in our two downtown theaters! Here are just a few of the highlights coming your way this summer...

PilobolusEthan Lipton & His Orchestra

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Its The Twilight Zone meets Monty Python with a bit of farce. Catch Hilarity @ The Music Hall: DARWiN's WAiTiNG ROOM in Comedy Evolved, July 19 & 20, before they leave for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

J. Courtney Sullivan, the New York Times bestselling author of Maine joins Writers

in the Loft with her new novel about marriage, The Engage-ments, on Wed., July 31. This novel will be the first book discussed in the brand new Music Hall Book Club, a member benefit at the Contributor level and up. For more information, visit our website!

After making a name for himself as a top-tier jazz trumpeter, New

Orleans-based Terence Blanchard is also a composer, arranger, and bandleader. He joins us in our Intimately Yours series on Thurs., Aug. 1 before making his way down to the Newport Jazz Festival!

ON SALE NOW! Rental Partner:PARMA Music Festival Presents Richard Stoltzman, Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra, and moreSaturday August, 17 • 7pm Historic Theater Sharon IsbinReggie Watts

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Live on stage JuneJazz aT LincoLn cenTer orcheSTra wiTh wynTon MarSaLiS Thursday, June 27 • 7:30pm • $98; $65; $30

The world-renowned big band brings its 25th anniversary tour! Performing a brilliant repertoire which may include classic Blue Note Records tunes made famous by John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Gerry Mulligan, John Lewis and more.

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JoSeph J. eLLiS Tuesday, June 25 7:30pm • $13 • Book: Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence ($26.95, hardcover, $24.30 advance voucher)

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Founding Brothers and pre-eminent American historian returns with his new book, a revelatory portrait of a crescendo moment in American history. "Read this book and understand how America was born." — Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs

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carL hiaaSen Friday, June 14 • 7:30pm • $13 Book: Bad Monkey. For each 1-2 tickets sold, the purchase of a book voucher ($26.95) is required. The #1 New York Times bestselling author is back doing what he does best: spinning a wickedly funny, fiercely pointed Florida tale in which the greedy, the corrupt, and the degraders of pristine land get their comeuppance in a mordantly ingenious, diabolically entertaining fashion.

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MiSS richfieLd 1981 Sweet & Sour Richfield: Made in China!Sunday, June 9 • 7pm & Sunday, August 25 • 7pm • $35

This hysterical storyteller is winning over theater and cabaret audiences around the country with a one-man drag show featuring edgy one-on-one improv, a professionally trained singing voice, and an athletic approach to physical comedy.

In Sweet & Sour Richfield: Made In China!, Miss Richfield 1981 jumps on the latest trend—outsourcing. She embraces the opportunity to work internationally—in China, India, Canada, or any Third World communist country!

DigitaL PortsmouthThe Art of Data VisualizationThursday, June 20 • 5:30pm • Loft Suggested donation $5

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Pearl & the Beard 8/2 • 8pm • Loft • $15

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AiN'T iN iT FOR MY HeAlTHNR • 83min • US June 28 & 29 @ 7:30pm • LoftDirector Jacob Hatley's intimate docu-mentary finds Levon Helm at home in Woodstock, NY, creating his first studio album in 25 years. His 2007 album, Dirt Farmer, brought the four-time Grammy-Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member back to the spotlight.

ReNOiR R • 111min • FR (subtitled) May 31, June 1, 2, 4-6 @ 7:30pm • June 1 @ 3pm • Historic TheaterThe story of celebrated painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, in declin-ing health at age 74, and his son Jean, who returns home after being wounded in World War I. The elder Renoir is filled with a new, unexpected energy when the young and radiant Andrée miraculously enters his world.

TO THe WONDeR R • 112min • US (some subtitles) June 7, 11, 12 @ 7:30pm • June 9 @ 3pm • Historic TheaterMarina (Olga Kurylenko) and Neil (Ben Affleck), move to Okla-homa to start a life together, but problems arise. Marina meets a struggling priest (Javier Bardem); Neil reconnects with a childhood sweetheart (Rachel McAdams). Written/directed by Terrence Malick.

BeFORe MiDNiGHT R • 108min • US June 16, 18-20, 22, 23, 26, 28-30, July 2, 3 @ 7:30pm • Historic Theater June 16, 22, 29 @ 3pm • Historic TheaterIn this follow-up to Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, we meet Jesse and Celine nine years later in Greece. Two decades have passed since their first meeting on that train bound for Vienna. Dir. Richard Linklater; co-written with stars Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke.


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NATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON HD BROADCAST: THe AUDieNCeSunday, June 23 @ 1pm • Historic Theater • $27.50; $15 studentsBritish Tea with Teatotaller Tea House @ 12pm

Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award (and now, Olivier Award) winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in this highly-anticipated West End production which reunites her with writer Peter Morgan following their collaboration on the critically-acclaimed movie sensation, The Queen. Directed by Academy Award-nominated Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours) and presented by Matthew Byam Shaw for Playful Productions, Robert Fox and Andy Harries.

EugEnE OnEgin (Tchaikovsky) Sat., 10/5 • 1pmThE nOsE (Shostakovich) Sat., 10/26 • 1pm TOsca (Puccini) *Opera Connection Sat., 11/9 • 1pm FalsTaFF (Verdi ) *Opera Connection sun., 12/22 (delayed) • 12pm Rusalka (Dvořák) Sat., 2/8, 2014 • 1pm PRincE igOR (Borodin) *Opera Connection sun., 3/2, 2014 (delayed) • 12pm WERThER (Massenet) Sat., 3/15, 2014 • 1pm la BOhèmE (Puccini) Sat., 4/5, 2014 • 1pm cOsì Fan TuTTE (Mozart) *Opera Connection sun., 5/4, 2014 (delayed) • 12pm la cEnEREnTOla (Rossini) Sat., 5/10, 2014 • 1pm*Opera Connection ($14 includes light breakfast fare): Opera aficionado/writer-producer Dennis Neil Kleinman leads lively discussions of select opera broadcasts in the Loft.

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River House Restaurant is back for a third season!

Thank you to our Kitchen Tour Sponsors!

Voted "Best Chowder in New England" by NECN viewers, we are honored to have River House Restau-rant back for a third year as a season sponsor. Owned by Michael and Peter Lab-rie, River House Restaurant announced the renewal of its season sponsorship during our April 3 Sneak

Peek to an overwhelming round of applause by nearly 200 attendees. Also a member of The Music Hall board of trustees, Michael said River House Restaurant supports The Music Hall because they believe arts, culture, and food are the soul of a living, breathing community. With the fine weather months upon us, we hope you’ll stop by River House Restaurant for classic seafood favorites complemented by contemporary dishes served on decks and dining rooms overlooking the Piscataqua River, and when you do — please be sure to join us in saying THANK YOU!

As president of the board of trustees, a Stakeholder, and a corporate sponsor, David has been a steadfast and inspirational supporter of The Music Hall. We are grateful for his long time support, leadership savvy, humor and intellect.

“David Hills has served as Presi-dent of the Board of Trustees at The Music Hall for the past two years and has made an indelible impact on this nonprofit cultural center. David has been a tireless

advocate, leader, fundraiser, and community representative for The Music Hall.” – Patricia Lynch, Executive Director

“As a partner of a firm that was formed to work with clients interested in sustainable investing, being of service to The Music Hall has been a natural fit. Restoring and preserving an historic theater, watching the expressions on patrons' faces during a show, it’s a magical place.” – David Hills, Partner at Veris Wealth Partners President of The Music Hall Board of Trustees

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from a generous donor. Become a NeW member or UPGRADe your membership

today and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar! Join online at TheMusicHall.org or call Lorianne Saniuk,

Membership Coordinator at 603-766-2176.

eXPLore + Learn

20 string students and faculty from Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC), our Explore + Learn partner of the year, joined us for a masterclass with Kronos Quartet prior to their performance on April 27. Students and faculty alike marveled at the unusual styles, sound effects, techniques, and instrumentation. Kronos founder and violinist, David Harrington, answered questions and demonstrated techniques. Discussed in depth was intonation – the precise matching of pitches between players. Harrington confessed that intonation is a vital issue for players of ALL levels – a lifetime study! Stay tuned for an announce-ment about our Explore + Learn Partner of the Year for 2013-2014!

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Thank you to all the sponsors of the 2013-2014 season, listed below and on pages 6-13!

Allergy Associates of NH • Avery Insurance • B2W Barbara Henry • Blue Mermaid Island Grill

Bottomline Technologies • Carpe Diem Coffee Roasting Co. Comcast • D. F. Richard Energy • Digital Prospectors

Ellis Insurance Agency • Oak Point Associates Olde Port Properties • Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Rudi’s Portsmouth • Secure Planning Inc. • The District The Provident Bank • The Rosa • Trade Wings • Troiano Wealth Advisory Group Wells Fargo Advisors • Whole Life Health Care

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The BrewSaturday, July 13 • 7:30pm • Loft • $18

This indie rock band founded in Amesbury, MA has seen singles, such as “Chance Reaching,” reach national audiences.

Lucy wainwrighT roche & Suzzy roche Friday, July 26 • 7:30pm • Loft • $22

This mother-daughter duo just released its first album, Fairytale and Myth. The show will feature songs, stories and lots of harmonies.

PearL and The BeardFriday, August 2 • 8pm • Loft • $15

Three voices, one cello, one guitar, one glock-enspiel, one melodica, several drums, and one accordion make up this genre-bending trio.

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Intimately Yours: dwighT yoakamSunday, July 7 • 7:30pm Historic Theater • $78; $68 Like the icons he so admires—Elvis, Merle, Buck—Yoakam is one of a kind. He has taken his influences and filtered them into his own potent blend of country and rock that honors his musical predecessors and yet creates something beautifully new.

Intimately Yours: The reLaTiveSSunday, July 14 • 7:30pm Historic Theater • $20

Call it Gospel Funk! In truth, their sound is so much more. Formed in 1970 by veteran Dallas gospel singer Rev. Gean West and his brother Tommie, the band bridges the gap between traditional gospel and soul.

“burning gospel...rock, heavy R&B and 1970s funk. Their riffs and drum grooves owe as much to Jimi Hendrix and Sly and the Family Stone as to the Rev. James Cleveland and Shirley Ceasar. “ — New York Times

“Yoakam strides the divide between rock’s lust and country’s lament.”–VANITY FAIR

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Writers in the Loft: Ty Burr Wednesday, July 17 • 7pm • Loft • $31; $28 (includes Gods Like Us $16.95, paperback; drink; and book signing meet-and-greet)

In this captivating history of stardom, the Boston Globe film critic, and former Entertainment Weekly reporter looks at our obsession with fame from the dawn of cinema through the age of the Internet.

Hilarity: darwin'S waiTing room: ComedY, evoLved Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20 • 8pm Loft • $22

Its The Twilight Zone meets Monty Python with a bit of farce. Catch this family-friendly sketch comedy group before they leave for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

Intimately Yours: eThan LiPTon & hiS orcheSTra Saturday, July 20 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $20; $10 members

With his band (“Best Lounge Act” – New York Magazine), the singer has released four albums. The band includes Ethan Lipton (vocals), Eben Levy (guitar), Ian M. Riggs (standup bass) and Vito Dieterle (sax).

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Writers in the Loft: J. courTney SuLLivan Wednesday, July 31 • 7pm • Loft • $41; $38 (includes The Engagements, $26.95 hardcover; drink; and book signing meet-and-greet)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Commencement and Maine comes a gorgeous, sprawling novel about marriage—about those who marry in a white heat of passion, those who marry for partnership and comfort, and those who live together, love each other, and have absolutely no intention of ruining it all with a wedding.

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Intimately Yours: BéLa FLeck & aBigaiL waShBurnFriday, August 30 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $38; $32Some say Béla is the world's premiere banjo player, while Abigail is a a singing, songwriting, clawhammer banjo player. They’ll be playing music they developed as a couple, a mix of traditional and original songs in this rare live duo performance!

Intimately Yours: Jim Brickman With special guest vocalist John TronesSaturday, August 24 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $48; $38 Music lovers will experience the sounds of award-winning hit maker, pianist, and recording artist Jim Brickman as he brings one of the most entertaining and romantic concert events of the year with The Love Tour.

Intimately Yours: Terence BLanchard QuinTeTThursday, August 1 • 7:30pm Historic Theater • $32; $28 Catch the renowned jazz trumpeter on his way to the Newport Jazz Festival! Back by popular demand, Blanchard returns to our stage for what promises to be a sizzling hot summer night. The New Orleans-based musician is also an accomplished composer, arranger, and bandleader.

TeLLuride By The SeaFriday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22

A Weekend Festival of New Cinema – titles announced Labor Day weekend!

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Hilarity: miSS richFieLd 1981 Sunday, August 25 • 7pm • $35

The hilarious one-man drag show is back with Sweet & Sour Richfield, Made in China! See page 3 for more.

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Writers on a New england Stage: margareT aTwoodWednesday, September 18 • 7:30pm Historic Theater • $13 Book: MaddAddam. For each 1-2 tickets sold, the purchase of a book voucher ($27.95) is required. Tickets not available online.

The internationally acclaimed, award-winning novelist returns with the third book in her MaddAddam series, about the activist group that breaks away from "the God’s Gardeners." Atwood has written more than 40 books including the Booker Prize winner The Blind Assassin.

“Atwood is funny and clever, such a good writer and real thinker...” –New York Times

Writers on a New england Stage: BiLL BrySonThursday, October 3 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $13 Book: One Summer: America, 1927 ($28.95) For each 1-2 tickets sold, the purchase of a book voucher is required. Tickets not available online.

One of the most admired nonfiction writers today joins us with his tale of America in 1927 — the year our still-young country stepped out onto the global stage with such outsized characters as Babe Ruth, Charles Lindbergh, Herbert Hoover, and Al Capone. Bryson’s story is full of fascinating facts, beautifully fold anecdotes, witty asides, and great accomplishments.

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Writers on a New england Stage: a. ScoTT BergWednesday, September 26 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $13 Book: Wilson ($40, hardcover, $36 advance voucher)

The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of Charles Lindbergh, Katharine Hepburn, and more visits with his new work on Woodrow Wilson. Ten years in the making, Wilson is the most penetrating biography ever written of the 28th US President, an intimate portrait drawn from a contemporary point of view. Don’t miss hearing about one of the 20th century's most influential figures…and one of the most enigmatic.

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Innovation + Leadership Forum & Writers in the Loft: howard g. BuFFeTT with howard w. BuffettFriday, October 25 • 5:30pm • Loft • $40; $37 (includes 40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World, $26 hardcover; drink; and book signing meet-and-greet)

Farmer, businessman, politician, photographer and philanthropist Howard G. Buffett, the oldest son of multibillionaire Warren Buffett, joins us to talk about his new book, 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World. This insightful memoir recounts Buffett’s journey from college dropout to leader in the fight to end world hunger. He takes the stage with his son and fellow farmer, Howard W. Buffett.

PiLoBoLuSWednesday, October 9 • 7pm Historic Theater • $52; $44Elegant. Understated. Astonishing. The pioneering troupe that captured our imaginations on their last visit returns. From performing at the Academy Awards to choreographing the Rockettes, this radically innovative and acclaimed dance company is renowned the world over for its imaginative exploration of what the New York Times called “a conversation between art and athletics.”

“Where acrobatics are liquefied into poetry.” - New York Times

Hilarity: reggie waTTSSunday, October 6 • 7:30pm Historic Theater • $26Hilarious, brilliant, unpredictable – this comedian/musician is a staple of the international performance scene. His musical sets are created on-the-spot using only his formidable voice and a looping machine. An avowed “disinformationist,” Reggie loves to disorient his audiences in the most entertaining way. You may not know what Reggie is going to do, but that’s okay – he doesn’t either.

“Spectacularly original.” - New York Times

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vintage Christmas: meSSiah SingFriday, December 20 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $16Grab your score and join best-loved area choruses and conductors in a transcendent community sing in our glorious hall. It’s a “happening” - great fun and one of the best ways to celebrate the true meaning of the holidays.

“The audience members were the stars.” – Portsmouth Herald

vintage Christmas: ragPicker’S dreamSaturday, December 14 • 8pm • Loft • $18 Sunday, December 15 • 7pm • Loft • $18 Includes a house beverageGet in the spirit of the season with Kent Stephens’ STAGE FORCE’s holiday celebration of stories, laughter, poetry, and song - featuring new material and old favorites from a wide array of both classic and contemporary sources. Audiences will love the intimate feeling of this readers’ theatre.

“The excellent Kent Stephens directs a scintillating cast.” – The Portland Phoenix

vintage Christmas: Leahy FamiLy chriSTmaSSaturday, December 7 • 2pm & 7pm • Historic Theater $40; $32Swing into the true spirit of the season! Bring the family to see the eight remarkable Leahy siblings in their unique musical performance of Celtic melodies and Christmas favorites — from sacred hymns to fiery Celtic tunes – it’s a holiday journey of song, dance, and stories. Don’t miss this magical, uplifting holiday adventure!

“leahy makes Christmas a true family affair!” – The Calgary Herald

make plans now for the perfect holiday visit during the entire month of december 2013 for Strolls, Shows and Stayovers in our historic working seaport. now in its ninth year, vintage Christmas in Portsmouth will once again offer the irresistible candlelight Stroll that Strawbery Banke museum has created for 34 years; the live holiday shows, opera broadcasts and films in our landmark historic Theater and the intimate Loft; and the welcoming stays in the elegant and delightful holiday downtown.

"One of the Top Ten Things not to miss in New England" — BoSToN GLoBe

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guiTar PaSSionThursday, February 6 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $46; $40Three master guitarists meet to perform an exquisite evening of Latin, Brazilian, and jazz. Three-time Grammy Award-winning Sharon Isbin teams up with the iconic jazz master Stanley Jordan and Brazil’s leading guitarist Romero Lubambo for an electrifying experience that’s not to be missed.

Sharon Isbin is to classical guitar what Joshua Bell is to classical violin — don't miss this show!

vintage Christmas: creoLe chriSTmaS wiTh PreServaTion haLL Jazz BandSaturday, December 21 • 8pm • Historic Theater • $40; $34Celebrate the season as this “quintessential New Orleans institution” (NY Times) brings its wildly popular, hot and spicy New Orleans show to our stage. The band struts its stuff and sprinkles the evening with its most requested, timeless, holiday classics with a New Orleans twist.

“it only takes a few opening notes to transport listeners to 1950’s New Orleans.” – NY Times

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Mad Dog & Me: Bullying & The Power of Kindness Rain Art ProductionsTuesday, October 1 • 9:30am Wednesday, October 2 • 9:30am

Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly Omaha Theater Company Thursday, March 20 9:30am & 11:30am

Junie B. Jones TheaterworksUSAWednesday, November 13 9:30am & 11:30am

Henry & Mudge TheaterworksUSA Wednesday, April 2 9:30am & 11:30am

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day TheaterworksUSAWednesday, March 5 9:30am & 11:30am

The Teacher From the Black lagoon & Other Storybooks TheaterworksUSAWednesday, May 21 9:30am & 11:30am

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School Days SeriesFor 18 years, our School Days Series has brought children from 80 local schools,

homeschoolers, and families to our Historic Theater for high caliber, affordable

matinees. We hope your young learners will join us and learn through the arts!

Save The daTe! April 2014The excitement of national music festivals returns to Portsmouth for a third year, showcasing Legends, Stars, & Up-And-Comers at our two venues.

The Music Hall presents 23rd Annual kiTchen TourMay 3, 2014Tour the kitchens we all dream of in this benefit for The Music Hall!

La Dolce Vita: Valentines Day SpecialFriday, February 14 • 8pm • Loft $38 includes dessertAh, the sweet life – full of pleasure and indulgence, no? Join us for a night of romance on Valentine’s Day, featuring the Gaudy Baubles and their marvelous chanteuse, Renee. Escape to Italia for the evening with this retro cabaret—great songs and a great vibe! This one’s for you and your baby.

moScow FeSTivaL BaLLeT: Swan LakeSaturday, April 19 • 7:30pm • Historic Theater • $50; $38Each Spring, The Music Hall’s ballet becomes a special occasion in Portsmouth when families get dressed up and come out on the town. With a special “$15 for 15 and under” ticket and great restaurants, families can make a day of dinner and ballet!

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1Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra brings its New York City lounge act to our Intimately Yours concert series on July 20 for our Member Appreciation event. $10 tickets for members - we ❤ you! 2

Our 2013-2014 season On sale: Saturday, June 1! Tickets go on sale to members at 10am for walk-up, at noon for phone and internet sales. Get your tickets and enjoy refreshments. Become a member on the day & buy early! Tickets on sale to the public Sat., June 15.

Brilliant and unpredictable, comedian/musician Reggie Watts is a staple on the international perfor-mance scene. He joins us for Hilarity @ The Music Hall on October 6. Don't miss this show!

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