I’ll never forget when I first read about The Black and White Ball. It was in a caption of a picture of Jackie Kennedy’s sister Lee, in one of the many biographies that I had devoured on the First Lady. I wondered what exactly a Black and White Ball was and who could throw such a fabulous party so I decided to find out. This was the early days of the internet and many years before google, so I made my way over to the library where I discovered Truman Capote, Katherine Graham, Babe Paley, and the Society Swans.Read More
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While it’s true that January has thrown a bit of snow into the mix, many New Englanders are still a little uneasy at the relative tolerability of winter thus far. There’s a suspicion that we’re just being toyed with, and that the Killer January Storm is still in Winter’s pocket, just waiting to be thrown at us.Read More
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This week, I opened up my mailbox and found a letter from The Music Hall that didn’t come from my department. It was my yearly reminder to renew my membership. As I wrote my check, I got to thinking about what it means to me to be a member.Read More
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Anyone who has ever recommended a movie to a friend knows the dilemma: You can be calm and judicious in your praise and risk sounding unenthusiastic (which means they won’t want to see it); or you can jump up and down and use every superlative at your disposal (which, for many young people is confined to “Awesome!”) and risk raising their expectations so high that they’re disappointed with the movie and will never watch another movie you recommend.Read More
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Recently I was asked what I enjoy most about working at The Music Hall, and I found myself answering without pause: the people. Since joining TMH last year, I have been warmly welcomed by staff, board and committee members, and supporters alike – and have seen first-hand the pride and commitment they share in seeing this organization thrive.Read More
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First of all, I wish each of you a Happy New Year! (I’d say it’s going pretty well so far although the dearth of snow is, of course, a black mark on the year’s record.) Tomorrow night at The Music Hall Loft, we will be discussing Jafar Panahi’s Taxi. At least that’s the official name. The film is really named Taxi and it was directed by Jafar Panahi. Whatever.Read More
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Usually here at The Music Hall we’re looking forward. We’re working on the next show, reading the next book, screening the next movie but today I thought I’d take some time to look back at the last year here at TMH and share some of my favorite moments. Read More
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The holidays in Portsmouth are a magical time, from the wreaths around the lamp-posts to the majestic tree in Market Square, it’s hard not to feel festive this time of year. While many people think of Portsmouth for the fabulous restaurants, the shopping is just as spectacular. This year, I’m thrilled to welcome Pickwick’s Mercantile as our Vintage Christmas sponsor, and I had the distinct honor of sitting down with the elusive Mr. Pickwick this past week for his first ever interview. Read More
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