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February 2012

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Saturday, February 4

Rental Partners @ The Historic Theater

The Capitol Steps

Show Times: 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm

The Housing Partnership Presents: Straight from D.C. the comic troupe of former congressional-staffers-turned-comedians return to Portsmouth for a 14th annual concert supporting affordable housing development.

Sunday, February 5

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

The Skin I Live In

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Since his wife was fatally burned, Dr. Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), has wanted to create a skin that could have saved her. He needs three things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.

Tuesday, February 7

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

The Skin I Live In

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Since his wife was fatally burned, Dr. Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), has wanted to create a skin that could have saved her. He needs three things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.

Wednesday, February 8

Just Announced @ The Music Hall Loft

Opera Circle: Götterdämmerung (Wagner)

Show Time: 5:30 pm

Opera expert/writer-producer Dennis Kleinman will lead a lively discussion on Götterdämmerung.

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

The Skin I Live In

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Since his wife was fatally burned, Dr. Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), has wanted to create a skin that could have saved her. He needs three things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.

Thursday, February 9

National Theatre London HD @ The Historic Theater

Travelling Light

Show Time: 7:00 pm

This new play by renowned UK playwright Nicholas Wright is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age.

Friday, February 10

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Music Hall Loft

Le Havre

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoeshiner. With innate optimism and the support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation. Cannes alme d’Or Nominee.

Saturday, February 11

Music Hall Presents @ The Historic Theater

Cirque Mechanics

Show Times: 4:00 pm, 8:00 pm

A jaw-dropping aerial adventure with breathtaking acrobatics and fantastic machinery, featuring world-class circus stars from Cirque du Soleil and the Pickle Family Circus.

Music Hall Presents @ The Music Hall Loft

Members Party

Show Time: 9:45 pm

Mark your calendars for a Members Meet-and-Greet Party in The Music Hall Loft on February 11th, immediately following the 8:00pm Cirque Mechanics presents Boom Town performance (party will begin at approximately 9:45pm).

Sunday, February 12

Met @ The Music Hall @ The Historic Theater

Götterdämmerung (Wagner)

Show Time: 12:00 pm

With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution.

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Music Hall Loft

Le Havre

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoeshiner. With innate optimism and the support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation. Cannes alme d’Or Nominee.

Monday, February 13

Music Hall Presents @ The Historic Theater

Soweto Gospel Choir

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Direct from South Africa, this awe-inspiring vocal ensemble performs tribal, traditional and popular African and Western gospel in eight languages.

Tuesday, February 14

Music Hall Presents @ The Music Hall Loft

A Night in Paris - Cabaret

Show Time: 8:00 pm

The Gaudy Baubles featuring Renee. A Parisian-themed Valentine’s Day - in the Loft.
Escape to Paris for the evening with this Paris-themed retro cabaret, great songs, great vibe. If you loved Midnight in Paris, this one’s for you and your baby.

Wednesday, February 15

Rental Partners @ The Historic Theater

BANFF Mountain Film Festival 2012

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Goodwin Community Health presents: Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks.

Thursday, February 16

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Music Hall Loft

Le Havre

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoeshiner. With innate optimism and the support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation. Cannes alme d’Or Nominee.

Intimately Yours @ The Historic Theater

Jonny Lang

Show Time: 7:30 pm

With a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album, the voice of an ancient bluesman, and extraordinary guitar playing, this once-in-a-generation blues talent returns to The Music Hall.

Friday, February 17

Rental Partners @ The Historic Theater

Mike McDonald's Comedy Xxtravaganza

Show Time: 8:00 pm

Cuzin’ Richard Entertainmet Presents: Join Mike and 3 other comedy heavyweights direct from the Tonight Show, Letterman and Conan. So strap yourself down as Mike and friends rip powerhouse punchlines to your Funnybone.

Saturday, February 18

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

Hugo

Show Time: 1:00 pm

Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director.

Wildcard Movies @ The Historic Theater

Inni

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Interweaving archive material from the Sigur Rós’s first ten years with the sometimes gossamer light, sometimes punishingly intense, concert footage, Inni is a persuasive account of one of the most celebrated and influential rock bands of recent years.

Sunday, February 19

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

Hugo

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director.

Monday, February 20

Rental Partners @ The Music Hall Loft

Kent Stephens' Stage Force Presents: The Play Reading Series

Show Time: 7:30 pm

Top professional actors read exceptional contemporary plays — with no costumes, props, sets, or special lighting. The acclaimed spoken word series moves to Portsmouth.

Tuesday, February 21

Historical Tour @ The Historic Theater

Historical Tour

Show Time: 5:30 pm

Taking visitors behind the scenes and through the restorations, renovations and history of the celebrated 1878 theater.

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

Hugo

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director.

Wednesday, February 22

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

Hugo

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director.

Thursday, February 23

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

Hugo

Show Time: 7:00 pm

Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director.

Friday, February 24

Intimately Yours @ The Historic Theater

The Temptations

Show Time: 8:00 pm

With founding member Otis Williams at the helm, the Temptations take their smooth stepping and flawless presentations of Temps classics to sold out performances around the world.

Saturday, February 25

Met @ The Music Hall @ The Historic Theater

Ernani (Verdi)

Show Time: 1:00 pm

Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast.

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

My Week with Marilyn

Show Time: 7:00 pm

In the early summer of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark, just down from Oxford and determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of “The Prince and the Showgirl” with Sir Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams).

Sunday, February 26

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

My Week with Marilyn

Show Time: 7:00 pm

In the early summer of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark, just down from Oxford and determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of “The Prince and the Showgirl” with Sir Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams).

Tuesday, February 28

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

My Week with Marilyn

Show Time: 7:00 pm

In the early summer of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark, just down from Oxford and determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of “The Prince and the Showgirl” with Sir Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams).

Wednesday, February 29

Extraordinary Cinema @ The Historic Theater

My Week with Marilyn

Show Time: 7:00 pm

In the early summer of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark, just down from Oxford and determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of “The Prince and the Showgirl” with Sir Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams).