Get your daily dose of laughter with co-headliners Amy Tee and Kelly MacFarland, hosted by Rebecca Donohue—

After comedy-night hits with Rachel Feinstein and Tim Murray, we're bringing you another night of laughter to beat the winter blues featuring co-headliners Amy Tee and Kelly MacFarland-- hosted by Rebecca Donohue.

Amy Tee has been featured on LOGO TV, Sirius XM, and in Curve magazine as one of the “funniest lesbians in America.” Named a rising star by The Boston Globe, she’s a fan favorite and one of the busiest comedians working across New England.

Kelly MacFarland shares deeply relatable stories about love, loss, and everything in between. Perfect for audiences who love comedy with brains, edge, and heart. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE, Up Early Tonight on Hulu, Dry Bar Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy and Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home at the Boston TD Garden.

Rebecca Donohue is a comedian, writer, and a comedy producer. She has appeared on Comedy Central, VH1, and a variety of cable networks that no longer matter because we only watch things on our phone now. She won a spot on a USO TOUR for the US Navy through the Boston Comedy Festival and has performed in 30 out of the 50 states. As a writer, Rebecca received an Emmy nomination for her work on the Discovery+ show Book of Queer. As a producer, her digital series I Want My Stuff Back, also received an Emmy nomination. Rebecca currently creates originals and develops talent for The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz – a top 10 comedy-sports show in the US.

This show contains adult material and language. Parental discretion is advised.

$20 advance | $25 day-of | $15 student

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David “Fuze” Fiuczynski & KiF
w/special guests Skunk Jesus

David Fiuczynski is an iconoclastic innovator and a rebel with a guitar. Fluent in funk, rock, fusion, wicked fretless blues slides, Eastern melodicism, Western microtonalism and everything in-between, his remarkably open-minded and versatile approach to his instrument and music in general has made him a “first call” player, and lead to tours and recording projects with a remarkably diverse cast of characters, including Stewart Copeland (The Police), Jack DeJohnette (Miles Davis, John Coltrane), John Zorn, Hiromi, JoJo Mayer, Marc Guiliana (David Bowie), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk), Dennis Chambers, Me’shell NdegeOcello, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Marcus Miller, Billy Hart, John Medeski, Cuong Vu, Ronald Shannon Jackson’s Decoding Society and countless others.

KiF was conceived, quite appropriately, at a musical meeting in Marrakech where Moroccan players repeatedly mentioned that Jimi Hendrix had visited the country. Thus was the inspiration for KiF….. Jimi playing hard grooves with Mid-Eastern inflected melodies blending dervishes, minarets, spires, desert sands in the mind of an audience entranced by colorful, multi-cultural musical palettes…

Skunk Jesus is a New England-based band that blends groove-heavy rhythms, psychedelic textures, and improvisational energy into a sound that’s both grounded and exploratory. The trio features Riley Stockwell on guitar, Mike Dettorre on drums, and Shon Gordon on bass—three players with deep chemistry and a shared love of pushing musical boundaries. With roots in funk and rock, their live sets fluidly move between tight arrangements and wide-open jams, always leaving space for something new.

Known for bringing in special guests, Skunk Jesus creates an ever-evolving live experience. They invite some of the region’s best players to join them on stage, improvising freely and exploring their creativity within the band’s unique framework.

$18 advance | $22 day-of | $10 student
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As “The Family Hodes”, Kittery Point artists Peggo and Paul Hodes return for their annual Valentine’s day show at The Dance Hall. joined by their long-time musical colleague, Kent Allyn with special guests, Ariana Hodes and The Longest Year!

Peggo and Paul Hodes have been musical partners for going on four decades… With their multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist collaborator Kent Allyn, they have performed as a trio, recording multiple albums and sharing beach bonfires for years. Following an award-winning run of albums for children and families as Peggosus, Peggo and Paul teamed up with Kent to record a series of acoustic oriented albums, “Patchwork Quilt, A celebration of The American Spirit”, which earned them a trip to perform at the White House, “Summer Nights” and the classic Holiday album, “Winter’s Light”. They released Peggo’s solo Jazz record, “In Love” on Parma’s Big Round Records imprint. Now, as “The Family Hodes”, the blend of Mother-Daughter Vocal DNA and family songwriting lend an inventive richness to their performances and recordings…always light-hearted and heartfelt featuring original and folk songs extolling the wonders of love.

“A seamless blend of indie, country, and singer-songwriter textures that linger long after the last note…The Family Hodes reminds us that love, family, and artistry can coexist beautifully when anchored by authenticity…Elevates and polished into something timeless and quietly powerful. A soulful listen that feels like home, regardless of where you are.”

Cincinnati based artists Ariana Hodes and Cassandra Bailey-Langjahr are best friends who met bartending in Nashville TN, in 2017. With their different journeys and backgrounds in music they weren’t sure if their styles would work together, but knowing they needed to get out of restaurant life they decided to give co-writing a try. Because that’s the Nashville way. Their first co-write resulted in nothing less than magic, the blend of their voices nothing short of astonishing. They decided to play out as a duo, and pop-folk band Ariana Hodes & The Longest Year was born. They hit the road in 2019 touring in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska and Kentucky. Between covid and grad school they’ve managed to record and release their first EP. They are now successfully crowdfunding for a studio album of brand new songs to be released in Spring 2026. Wherever they play, the quality of their close harmonies never fail to impress, the catchiness of their hooks get audiences humming and wanting more. It’s a guaranteed good-time hang where everybody makes new friends, and leaves with a little bit more hope for the world.

$17 advance | $20 day-of | $10 student
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  A Special Valentine's Day

Not just for Some, But For Everyone
I'll be singing my way into your hearts
On February 14th. I will bring your fondest memories back with the songs that spoke to us in such a way that the whole world felt like a kinder, gentler place. 

Here's to Love And All The Joy It Brings.
Yours truly,
Sharon

Sharon Jones is a legendary performer and native of Portsmouth, NH, where she shines as an original stand out of the Seacoast music scene, with engagements throughout New England, in Boston and in New York.

An entertainer in the classical sense of the word, Sharon's versatility allows her to communicate with audiences in any setting. Her two- and three-piece ensembles will complement the dining experience with jazzy background music. With her band, Sharon gives a riff-driven high-energy R&B and Blues performance that gets the crowds dancing. Her passion for performance radiates, and her expressiveness embraces her audiences. Ending Sharon's concerts is a challenge as the audience begs for more!

THE BAND John Hyde (Piano), Jim Lattini (Drums), Ron Mahdi (Bass), Jason Palmer (Trumpet)

$25 advance GA | $30 day-of GA | $15 student GA | $85 Table (seats up to 4)
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**Bottle of wine add-on ($20) optional for table seating only - bar open as usual

Celebrate your gals and pals with an (early) DANCE PARTY with DJ Skooch!

This (Early) Galentine's Day Dance Party with the one and only DJ Skooch is all about celebrating friendship, chosen family, and the care we share with one another. All genders are welcome, and this space is meant to feel safe, inclusive, affirming, and grounded in connection.

DJ Skooch will be dropping all the hottest 80s/90s/early 00s jams! You can get your groove on with your besties EARLY, and still get your booty to bed at a reasonable hour!

$15 advance | $20 day-of

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The Dance Hall is excited to present Nordic string band, Frigg, as they celebrate the release of their new album, Dreamscapes.

One of Finland’s hottest musical exports, the sizzling Scandinavian septet have carved themselves a top notch in folk with their heart-bursting, life-affirming, feelgood tunes and immaculate precision musicianship. Oozing charisma and theatricality in their high-energy music, Frigg has successfully crossed borders all around the globe. Named after the Norse goddess of love and fertility, this exquisite line-up have been credited with creating their own captivating style of music: Nordgrass. Fusing Nordic folk tunes and American bluegrass, along with a healthy dose of Balkan rhythms—their distinct sound has found widespread appeal amongst folk, world and classical music fans alike.

In twenty five years they've played around a thousand gigs in thirty countries, travelled tens of thousands of kilometers, and produced twelve albums. And still their passion grows. The hypnotic combination of thier now-famous violin sound, irresistible forward-pushing strum of string instruments and pulse from the double bass, all together continue to forge new musical paths.

$30 Advance | $38 day-of | $20 Students

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The Dance Hall is excited to welcome this all-star folk lineup to The Dance Hall stage!

Hailed by David Grisman as a “wonderful mandolin player”, and by Darol Anger as “one of the finest mandolin players ever”, Portland, Maine-based musician Joe K. Walsh is known for his exceptional tone and taste, and his collaborations and recordings with acoustic music luminaries including Darol Anger, Brittany Haas, Grant Gordy, Molly Tuttle, Sam Grisman, Mike Block, Danny Barnes, Scott Nygaard, Matt Flinner, Mike Marshall’s Ger Mandolin Ensemble, and pop-grass darlings Joy Kills Sorrow, a band he co-founded. He has performed at festivals, clubs and theaters all over North America and Europe.

After a number of award-winning years with bluegrass stars the Gibson Brothers, Joe currently splits his time between the stylistically-omnivorous string band Mr Sun (featuring Darol Anger, Grant Gordy and Aidan O’Donnell), the Mike Block Trio, a duo with Matt Flinner, and a trio with Ella Jordan and Jed Wilson. His most recent solo record “Trust and Love” was released in 2025 on Adhyaropa Records, which also released his previous record ”If Not Now, Who?”. An in-demand educator, Joe is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music. He was director of the Berklee American Roots Weekend string camp, currently co-directs the Ossipee Valley String Camp, and is coordinator of Swannanoa Mandolin and Banjo Week. He teaches regularly at music camps and workshops all over North America and Europe, and teaches online through Peghead Nation.

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Steve Roy (Bass) is a multi-instrumentalist from Eliot, Maine who plays and teaches upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and ukulele. He is fluent in a vast array of musical styles, including bluegrass, jazz, folk, rock, jam, country, old time, heavy metal, etc. Bluegrass Now Magazine calls Steve a “devastating weapon.”

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Freshgrass Award-winning guitarist Alex Rubin has brought his brand of virtuosic, astounding flatpicking to stages all across the world, including 49 states as well as Australia, Estonia, Finland, Japan, and New Zealand. Formerly a member of The April Verch Band, and currently a member of Ethan Setiawan and Fine Ground, Alex has deep knowledge of and aptitude for a wide range of traditional string music for the guitar; his tone and technique allow for melodic expression of anything from Métis fiddle tunes through Scandinavian polskas to Applachian melodies.

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After more than a decade shaping the progressive bluegrass landscape as a founding member of the award-winning band Mile Twelve, banjoist Catherine “BB” Bowness steps confidently into the spotlight with her debut solo album, Goodtime Revival, releasing November 1, 2025. With Goodtime Revival, BB Bowness affirms her place as a powerful and original voice in modern acoustic music — one that bridges tradition and progression with clarity, warmth, and joy.

$20 advance | $25 day-of | $12 student
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The Dance Hall welcomes back Primo Cubano, who together, channel the timeless joy of Cuban son—transporting audiences from Maine to Havana.

Primo Cubano brings the irresistible rhythms of traditional Cuban dance music to life, performing son—the style that first emerged in the Cuban countryside at the turn of the 20th century and later blossomed in Havana. Son became the heartbeat of Cuba’s popular music, blending African and Spanish roots into a sound that laid the foundation for modern salsa.

The group was founded by guitarist Paul D’Alessio, who first encountered son during a 2004 trip to Cuba with the Brunswick–Trinidad Sister City Association. Captivated by its energy and spirit, he began learning the tres, a guitar-like Cuban instrument, and formed Primo Cubano—literally, “Cuban Cousin.”

The band features a powerhouse lineup: trumpeter and percussionist Marc Chillemi, who adds bright brass lines and spirited coros (choruses); percussionist Lenny Hatch, whose passion for the congas began with the legendary Mongo Santamaría and has only deepened over two decades; vocalist and maraca player Eric Winter, whose lifelong love of singing and study of Spanish infuses the music with authenticity; and bassist Duane Edwards, a University of Maine at Augusta graduate whose mastery of the tumbao groove keeps dancers moving all night long.

** SALSA BEFORE THE SHOW** From 7:00-7:30 take a free lesson with Salsa Secrets! Salsa Secrets is a latin dance school in Portsmouth NH. They teach group classes for absolute beginners to advanced dancers. Salsa Secrets holds social dances on the third Saturday of each month at their Lafayette Road location in Portsmouth. Everyone is welcome to experience the healing power of dance! 

$20 advance | $25 day-of | $12 student

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Dave Hunter and the Seven Hundred
Playing the music of The Molenes and new alt-twang material

Formed in 2025 on the back of two decades of original music making in the Northeast, Dave Hunter and the Seven Hundred is launching its live efforts by recapturing the best of the songs of his former award-winning band, The Molenes, while presenting newly penned songs in the same acclaimed amped-up Americana vein.

Here in 2025, Dave Hunter and the Seven Hundred carries on with the mission. Guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Hunter (of The Molenes) is joined by Chris Kelly on guitar and vocals, Steve Barlock on bass and vocals, and Joe Welsh on drums and vocals. Together, they reembody several Molenes favorites, while presenting brand-new (and some re-discovered, unrecorded) material that takes the story forward. Currently recording toward a new full-length release for late ’25 or early ’26, the band is now setting up live dates in the Northeast to take the music back out where it matters.

The World Famous Grassholes play high-energy bluegrass (yes, a little bit like that Billy Strings guy, but also like Greensky and Leftover Salmon and Mighty Poplar, etc.), a mix of original compositions, classics, and cool covers. It’s good for dancing and nodding your head and tapping your feet, and meant to be enjoyed with friends and family. Part of a long legacy of performers that goes back to 2000, the Grassholes feature Heather Kahill on fiddle, Merrill Marsh and Sam Pfeifle on guitars, Flann O’Brien on the stand-up bass, and Field Rider on Banjo and harmonica. Everybody sings a bit here and there, whether you like it or not.

$20 advance | $25 day-of | $12 student
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Club d'Elf returns to The Dance Hall with its mesmerizing synthesis of Moroccan traditional music and electronic, dubbed-out funk.

Club d'Elf has been helping audiences lose track of time for twenty five years with its mesmerizing synthesis of Moroccan traditional music and electronic, dubbed-out funk. Circling about bassist/composer Mike Rivard and drummer Dean Johnston, each Club d'Elf performance features a different line-up, drawn from a constellation of some of the most creative improvisers from the jazz, DJ, rock & world music scenes of Boston, NYC and beyond.

The band's music draws from a startlingly wide spectrum of styles, including jazz, hip hop, electronica, avant garde, prog-rock and dub. Under the tutelage of member Brahim Fribgane (who hails from Casablanca) the band has absorbed Moroccan trance music, which is now an essential part of the mix. Diverse audiences are drawn to Fribgane’s mesmerizing oud stylings, and Rivard’s commanding playing of the Moroccan sintir. Trance forms the central core of the Club d’Elf aesthetic, weaving together the band’s various influences.

In April 2022 the band released its latest album, 'You Never Know', which rose to #2 on the Relix chart. The record unfurls upon kaleidoscopic clouds of spiced smoke, shifting from chopped dub-jazz through trance epics that reimagine Boston as a city of bazaars. Club d’Elf pay tribute to the music and musicians who have been primary influences, with half the album being covers of gnawa, Miles Davis, Joe Zawinul, Moroccan band Nass el-Ghiwane, and Frank Zappa. The other half consists of original music inspired by Rivard's personal journey into darkness following a near death experience in the remote jungle of the Peruvian Amazon.

"You Never Know is a wide ranging romp, full of serenity, chaos, longing, improvisation and peerless musicianship inspired by music from India and Morocco as well as the maverick jazz of Miles Davis and Frank Zappa."

- Banning Eyre, Afropop Worldwide

$20 advance | $25 day-of | $15 student

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Join us for a Family Movie Matinee presented by Seeds of Wonder!

We’ll be showing the short film “Lost and Found” based on the best-selling children’s book by award-winning author and artist Oliver Jeffers. This magical tale of friendship and loneliness tells the story of a little boy who one day finds a penguin on his doorstep. Although at first he is unsure what to do, the boy becomes determined to help the penguin find his way back home…Even if that means rowing all the way to the South Pole!

Bring the whole family down to Kittery Foreside for an afternoon of films and friendship! We’ll have cozy seating options for busy bodies, a bake sale with yummy treats, and beer/wine for the grown ups. All are welcome and proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Seeds of Wonder and The Dance Hall!

Doors open at 3pm, movie starts at 3:30pm.

$20 Family passes for up to 2 adults and 2 children

($5 add on per additional child/adult)

Join us for a candlelight concert celebrating the stillness and quiet of the season. Taylor O'Donnell and Charlie Christenson (both on piano and vocals) join violinist Jason Anick for a concert of original music, poetry, hymns, and winter time favorites. We celebrate the steady return of the sun and tend to the collective sorrow in good company. Come as you are. 

$18 Advance | $23 day-of | $12 Student

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A Jason Anderson show is a magical thing - an uplifting night of catharsis and connection. Performing a mix of soulful originals and fresh takes on holiday classics, this one is sure to get you in the spirit. All proceeds from this event will benefit Cross Roads House, providing emergency and transitional shelter to unhoused individuals and families in the Seacoast area since 1982. We'll also be collecting items from CRH's winter wish list at the show - see the list below if you'd like to contribute!

"Jason's music is an experience; the kind that gives you goosebumps and wedges itself in your heart.” - Union + Co

“A master of live performance.” - John Craigie

“Yes…he is THAT good.” - MRTI Agency

**WINTER WISH LIST ITEMS**

• Hand warmers

• Cold/flu medicine in tablet form

• Adult winter gloves/mittens/hats

• Body Wash (Full size)

• Men's deodorant

• Lotion (Full size)

• Children's cold medicine

• Individually wrapped tissues

• Reusable water bottles

Cross Roads House has been an advocate and a place of refuge for the unhoused in the Seacoast community since 1982, working with individuals and families to stabilize, find housing and return to being thriving members of their communities. Learn more at crossroadshouse.org.

$15 advance | $20 day-of | $10 student
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Four of the finest voices in New England's traditional music scene shine a renewed light on the tunes of the Northeast with excitement and respect. From festival stages and concert halls to raucous August nights at fiddle camp, the Flyers are here to make sure New England music has a seat at the table as a distinct and vital American tradition. All residents of Portland, Maine, Katie McNally (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), Bejamin Foss (guitar), and Neil Pearlman (piano) cut their teeth playing for contra dances and learning from the greats. Individually, they've toured the world playing Irish, Scottish, and Quebecois music and they bring this wellspring of knowledge and technical prowess to the American music that was born from these traditions. 

Each member of the band brings years of experience and dedication to their craft: Foss and Pearlman have taught at Maine Fiddle Camp since they were teens, Troll plays in the acclaimed contra dance band Anadama, and McNally performed for over a decade with New England supergroup Childsplay. The Flyers have toured internationally and domestically, gracing the stages of festivals such as Celtic Connections, Celtic Colours, Festival of Small Halls, Ossipee Valley Music Festival and playing concerts and dances across the Northeast. They released their self-titled album in May 2024 and appear on the Celtic Colours Live, Vol. 10; both recordings feature founding band member Owen Marshall on guitar.

In the liner notes of their debut album, Amelia Mason writes "Practically every aesthetic choice the Pine Tree Flyers make is in service to New England music’s fundamental accessibility and appeal. In essence, they are repaying the music for its gift to them: a sense of joy, communion, and one’s place in the world." While New England tunes may not be well known outside of the Northeastern United States, the Flyers are proving that their musical heritage is as vibrant and vital as any American folk tradition. Make way for...THE PINE TREE FLYERS!​
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"Inspirational" (The Strad)

"Infectious" (Strings Magazine)

"a lightness of being, a sweet soulful exuberance and palpable delicacy" (Songlines)

"...delightful speed and ferocity." (Kithfolk)

$20 advance | $25 day-of | $15 Student

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The Dance Hall hosts Portsmouth Music and Arts Center's adult Folk Ensemble showcase!

PMAC presents an evening of acoustic music featuring five adult ensembles led by teaching artists Steve Roy and Jason Crigler:

• Acoustic Coffeehouse blends folk, Americana, and roots influences through acoustic arrangements.

• Band of Hope honors the informal, collaborative spirit of Irish and Scottish session traditions.

• Noon Tunes explores fiddle tunes from a range of cultural traditions, such as Appalachian, French, Canadian, and Celtic.

• Ukulele Ensemble showcases the versatility of the ukulele with creative arrangements and a mix of musical genres.

• Bluegrass Ensemble performs a mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, led by a focus on group collaboration.

Enjoy the range and camaraderie of PMAC’s adult music community at this toe-tapping evening!

About PMAC: Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is a 501c3 nonprofit community music and arts school serving the Seacoast. PMAC’s mission is to build community through the arts by providing all people with the opportunity to achieve their full creative potential, regardless of their age, ability, or economic status. PMAC’s Adult Ensemble program covers a variety of genres, instruments and is open to a variety of playing levels. For more information about PMAC, adult ensemble opportunities and more, please visit pmaconline.org.

$10 general admission | Children 12 and under Free
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A Visioning Workshop for 2026 with TDH Resident Artist Catherine Stewart

Give yourself the gift of two of the most productive, imaginative hours you’ll have this year—and set yourself up beautifully for the next.

Join Make Create More founder and experienced facilitator Catherine Stewart for a two-hour creative visioning and goal-setting workshop designed for artists, creatives, and anyone craving more making in their life. Whether you’re building a practice, returning to one, or you don’t quite call yourself an artist yet, this gathering will help you turn possibility into a plan for 2026.

Drawing from theatre, somatic practices, and years of guiding collaborative creative processes, Catherine will lead you through playful prompts, reflective activities, and gentle accountability. You’ll leave with:

• A vivid vision of your most creative 2026

• The challenges you’re ready to face (and the support you’ll need)

• The celebrations you want to work toward

• A clear, actionable next step to begin your new year with intention

This is a warm, low-pressure space—come as you are. Bring a notebook and pen; all other materials will be provided. Expect to move a little, write a little, and dream a lot.

The Seacoast—and the world—needs more art, imagination, and courageous creators right now. Consider this your invitation to start 2026 rooted, resourced, and inspired.

Come solo or invite a friend to take the journey with you. And throughout 2026, you’ll have opportunities to reconnect with Make Create More to reflect on your wins and build continued creative momentum.

***Space is limited—reserve your spot and step into the year you’re ready to make.

Suggested Donation - $15 *Please reserve your spot even if you plan to donate at the door*

Ring in the holiday season and join us with your own voice as Portsmouth Pro Musica Director, Priscilla French, leads you through Part One of Handel’s Messiah plus Hallelujah Chorus, accompanied by professional soloists and instrumentalists. Pick up your score at the door and sit with your voice part. The audience is the chorus! 

Bring the spirit of the season to Kittery! Should you choose just to come and listen, you can sit anywhere and take it all in as it unfolds around you in sonic bliss. 

Andrea Veal- soprano

Zaray Rossi- mezzo 

Cameron Wilcox- tenor

Lucas Weiss- bass

$20 advance | $25 day-of

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EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, John K. Alvarez

Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told* -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. It's a madcap romp through the holiday season!

Featuring:

• Jennifer Jenry Towle

• Joel Iwaskiewicz

• Bretton Reis

Stage Managed by Gina Bowker

Directed by Christine Penney

*Please note: this production is family-friendly, however it DOES comedically investigate the question of whether or not jolly ol’ Saint Nick is real (with a spirited “yes” as the answer, of course!) That said, parental discretion is advised.

$19 in advance | $24 at the door | Student $12

*fees not included ($3 facility fee per ticket + cc processing fees)

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, John K. Alvarez

Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told* -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. It's a madcap romp through the holiday season!

Featuring:

• Jennifer Jenry Towle

• Joel Iwaskiewicz

• Bretton Reis

Stage Managed by Gina Bowker

Directed by Christine Penney

*Please note: this production is family-friendly, however it DOES comedically investigate the question of whether or not jolly ol’ Saint Nick is real (with a spirited “yes” as the answer, of course!) That said, parental discretion is advised.

$19 in advance | $24 at the door | Student $12

*fees not included ($3 facility fee per ticket + cc processing fees)

PLEASE NOTE: FRIDAY NIGHT has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience! Saturday and Sunday performances will continue as scheduled!

EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, John K. Alvarez

Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told* -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. It's a madcap romp through the holiday season!

Featuring:

• Jennifer Jenry Towle

• Joel Iwaskiewicz

• Bretton Reis

Stage Managed by Gina Bowker

Directed by Christine Penney

*Please note: this production is family-friendly, however it DOES comedically investigate the question of whether or not jolly ol’ Saint Nick is real (with a spirited “yes” as the answer, of course!) That said, parental discretion is advised.

$19 in advance | $24 at the door | Student $12

*fees not included ($3 facility fee per ticket + cc processing fees)

It’s The Nutcracker, but definitely not as we know it. The Bang Group has taken every little girls favorite Christmas show and torn it limb from limb. Mixing Tchaikovsky’s original score with music by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and others, the company turns the sugar coated ballet into a percussive piece of dance theatre. Expect tap dancing, singing and some unusual pointe shoe activity. Nothing is sacred as Nut/Cracked twists and melds various dance traditions into an ode to American eclecticism which honors the power of the human urge to dance while riding Tchaikovsky’s voluptuous waves of rhythm.

David Parker’s Bang Group first brought the house down with their performance of Nut/Cracked at The Dance Hall in 2016. This hilarious rendition of the storied holiday production is performed to perfection by a company of exquisitely trained artists.

The Bang Group, a rhythm based, theatrical dance company based in New York City, tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe.

$30 advance | $40 day-of | Student $20

*fees not included ($3 facility fee per ticket + cc processing fees)

It’s The Nutcracker, but definitely not as we know it. The Bang Group has taken every little girls favorite Christmas show and torn it limb from limb. Mixing Tchaikovsky’s original score with music by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and others, the company turns the sugar coated ballet into a percussive piece of dance theatre. Expect tap dancing, singing and some unusual pointe shoe activity. Nothing is sacred as Nut/Cracked twists and melds various dance traditions into an ode to American eclecticism which honors the power of the human urge to dance while riding Tchaikovsky’s voluptuous waves of rhythm.

David Parker’s Bang Group first brought the house down with their performance of Nut/Cracked at The Dance Hall in 2016. This hilarious rendition of the storied holiday production is performed to perfection by a company of exquisitely trained artists.

The Bang Group, a rhythm based, theatrical dance company based in New York City, tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe.

$30 advance | $40 day-of | Student $20

*fees not included ($3 facility fee per ticket + cc processing fees)

Kate Possi, Resident Artist at The Dance Hall and Seacoast rising star, brings her band to Kittery, ME. Opening solo set by Laura Fox.

Kate Possi is a Boston native who has found an outlet playing music around the Seacoast New Hampshire scene for the last 5 years. Through her live performances of her indie-folk music, she shares her music dealing with themes of loss, love, heartbreak, and life. Thank you for being a part in her musical journey!

The Band:
Kate Possi, guitar + vocals
Miles Ahlstrom, guitar
Nick Phaneuf, bass
Lillie Cavanaugh, drums

Laura Fox is a folk/soul singer-songwriter from southern Maine. An intimate and engaging performer, she writes about love, the lack thereof, and the in-between.

Suggested Donation - $15 | canned goods welcome
All proceeds going toward Seacoast Food Pantries
*Please reserve your spot even if you plan to donate at the door*

“Man on Land displays not only individual virtuosity but a kind of group composure that comes from deference to form, narrative, and a warm ensemble sound.” --Jon Garelick, Arts Fuse

Man On Land is a jazz collective formed in 2009 by longtime musical cohorts Greg Loughman, Austin McMahon and Brian Friedland. For their new album, Echo The Hills, they have teamed up with Lihi Haruvi on sopranino and soprano saxophone for a collection of engaging and melodic modern jazz featuring compositions from each band member.

“For the last 15 years Man On Land has been demonstrating that the musical whole can be even greater than the sum of the parts. All three write beautifully and their rapport is uncanny. Adding a new melodic voice to this rich ecosystem, Lihi Haruvi's dextrous sopranino sounds like it belongs, in the best way. The delight the four share in playing together is its own lively presence on the bandstand. I can't wait to hear more.”

––Mark Redmond, Presenter, Mandorla Music

About Jazz Casual:

Jazz Casual is dedicated to the preservation of a distinctly American art form and related improvised musics. Showcasing an eclectic array of local, national and international talent, the series supports the advancement of this art form by programming artists who are writing original works and uniquely arranging traditional music in progressive and imaginative ways.

$15 advance | $18 day-of | $10 student

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!!! THIS IS A DANCE PARTY !!! The Dance Hall presents Maison Electronique w/ special guests DJ Dumptruck, a new collab ft. Chris Klaxton + Mike Effenberger.

Maison Électronique is a trio playing original compositions that blend contemporary seben, highlife, and sahel guitar styles with Western genres like shoegaze, surf, and dub. 

The group is led by guitarist Nathaniel Braddock. Braddock has traveled extensively in West and Central Africa, and collaborated with many musicians from Ghana, Congo, Zambia, Uganda, Mali, Mozambique, and Senegal, as well as US and Australian Indie rock bands. This group is his tribute to those friendships, running fluidly among the genres to construct a sound that is at once classic as well as strikingly contemporary.

Braddock also leads Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int'l, Trio Mokili, and Accra Quartet. He is joined by Ugandan bassist Alex Donsal Kateregga and drummer Frank Aveni. The group is based out of the Boston area. The group gets compared to vibey instrumental guitar trios Khruangbin and La Lom, but with more notes. A lot more notes.

DJ Dumptruck is an instrumental duo (Chris Klaxton, drums and Mike Effenberger, B3 Organ) that explores the intersection of postrock, soul, hip-hop, and groove-driven electronic music. The area dyad is as likely to be found improvising a live-score of the Superbowl as they are to be encountered at a barbeque joint or art gallery.

$17 advance | $22 day-of | $10 student
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Miles Ahlstrom's "DCA"

DCA is a modern electric jazz trio. It began with the spark of instantaneous chemistry through a shared love of listening and bold communication. Each member inhibits a deep sense of supportive musicianship that grants the confidence to walk on their own musical tightrope. Based in New Hampshire and New York, the group blends original compositions with explorations of tunes by artists ranging from Steve Swallow and Pat Metheny, to Death Cab for Cutie and Radiohead. Their sound is energetic, fearless, and conversational, with a focus on dynamic interplay. DCA is committed to displaying the arc of composition through the playfulness of improvisation.

About Jazz Casual:

Jazz Casual is dedicated to the preservation of a distinctly American art form and related improvised musics. Showcasing an eclectic array of local, national and international talent, the series supports the advancement of this art form by programming artists who are writing original works and uniquely arranging traditional music in progressive and imaginative ways.

$15 advance | $18 day-of | $10 student

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KITE’S KEEP ALBUM RELEASE
Ben Garnett Trio feat. Brittany Haas (fiddle) + Dan Klingsberg (bass)

For fans of acoustic guitar music—this album is a revelation. The sophomore studio album by guitarist/composer Ben Garnett, KITE’S KEEP, presents an otherworld of acoustic storytelling. With the guitar as both centerpiece and collaborator, Garnett crafts vivid soundscapes that blend orchestral textures, conversational exchanges, and world-building atmospheres. Drawing from jazz, string band, and classical traditions, the music transcends genre, creating a space as intimate as it is innovative.

Featuring an all-star cast—Darol Anger and Brittany Haas on fiddle, Ethan Jodziewicz and Paul Kowert on bass, Chris Eldridge on guitar, and Matt Glassmeyer on piano—the album thrives on their dynamic interplay and collective improvisation within Garnett’s inventive, yet familiar, compositions. Guitar enthusiasts will revel in Garnett’s ability to harness the instrument’s full power without dominating the narrative, while music lovers of all kinds will find refuge in these series of lush, resonant tapestries. With KITE’S KEEP, Garnett further establishes himself as one of modern acoustic music’s most forward-thinking voices, delivering a work that is both a consummate celebration of the acoustic guitar and sonic stronghold for listeners to return to time and time again.

“You think you’ve heard it all until Ben Garnett comes along to show us how much more there might be.”
— PREMIER Guitar Center

“Garnett has a beautiful, curious, deep mind.” 
— CHRIS ELDRIDGE (PUNCH BROTHERS)

$24 advance | $30 day-of | $18 student

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Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves and musical innovations.  She has performed and traveled across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Hanneke’s music is a blend of the contemporary and traditional, described by the Boston Globe as “exuberant and rhythmic, somehow wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness.”

The Hanneke Cassel Band features Jenna Moynihan on 5-string fiddle and Keith Murphy on guitar/vocals. Jenna Moynihan is regarded as one of the best of the new generation of freestyle fiddlers. Versatile and inventive, her fiddling style draws strongly from the Scottish tradition, but is influenced by American, Irish, and Swedish styles. She has performed as a soloist with The Boston Pops, has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS Sunday Morning, and has toured with The Milk Carton Kids and the Old Blind Dogs. An assistant professor at Berklee College of Music, Jenna performs as part of a duo with harpist Màiri Chaimbeul and is the regular fiddler for the Seamus Egan Project.

Newfoundland-born guitarist Keith Murphy is a rhythmic powerhouse on guitar and a traditional singer of rare finesse. A native of Newfoundland, he has lived in New England for many years where he has been an influential presence in the traditional music scene through his work with many respected bands, as a tune writer and as director of the Northern Roots Festival in Brattleboro, VT. He has four solo recordings of traditional songs, the most recent being Bright as Amber (2023).

Together, the Hanneke Cassel Band creates a cutting-edge acoustic sound that retains the integrity and spirit of the Scottish tradition.

$24 advance | $30 day-of | $18 student
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**EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

THIS IS A DANCE PARTY!

Together for nearly 40 years, Truffle are passionate players and entertainers who are in it for the long haul; it’s what they do and who they are! Their travels have taken them to all but ten states in the US; and now tour the New England region constantly.

The ongoing list of international acts they have supported is huge: Dave Matthews Band, Little Feat, Phish, The Band, Blues Traveler, The Radiators, Buckwheat Zydeco, Spin Doctors, Arlo Guthrie, Merl Saunders, Baba Ulatundje, New Riders Widespread Panic and Toots and the Maytalls. They have released five full length albums, as well as numerous compilations. Their latest is a studio release “That’s Right:” Roots, and Soul music with strong songwriting makes for truly unique Truffle sound all their own. 

$17 advance | $22 day-of | $10 student

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THIS IS A DANCE PARTY!                           

The Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz, the band includes traditional Caribbean tunes (it’s been said that New Orleans is the northernmost city in the Caribbean), as well as Meters funk, soul, and brass band / street beat music. “...These guys have done their homework, worked it out on the bandstand and put in the hours in the studio. It all adds up to a party you can bring with you when you want to treat your friends to a real good time.” -Ben Schenck of New Orleans’ Panorama Jazz Band”.

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Shaina Schwartz - Lead Vocals

Jim Dozet - Vocals / Guitar

Eric Klaxton- Clarinet/Sop. Sax

Josh Gagnon - Trombone

Nick Mainella- Tenor Sax

Mike Effenberger- Piano

Brian Waterhouse- Drums

Scott Kiefner- Bass

$17 adv | $22 day-of | $10 Student + fees

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