I have been in a serious listening mode these days. Check out this week’s playlist. Thanks for listening and enjoy the weekend!
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Students from Arts in Reach, an organization empowering teenage girls through mentoring and the arts, met the performers of Umalali and the Garifuna Collective prior to their performance at the Loft on January 19. Performing traditional songs from a community that is struggling to maintain its unique language, music, and traditions in the face of globalization, the Garifuna Collective has made it their mission to preserve and share the threatened music of their community.Read More
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Did you know that The Music Hall offers a number of social clubs in addition to shows? “We want to engage with our members and patrons in new ways,” said Alexis Hahalis, Membership Coordinator. “These clubs are a great chance to get to know you better.” From learning about operas, films, and literature, to providing first looks and insider access at Seacoast hotspots across the region, these clubs provide the opportunity meet new people and connect with old friends.Read More
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Okay, it’s time to cut the chatter and get serious. The Oscars will be broadcast on March 4 and some of you may have some homework to do to catch up with the nominees for Best Picture and such.
As usual, The Music Hall is here to help. On Tuesday night, we will be discussing Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, a film that boasts not only a Best Picture nomination, but also one for Lead Actress (Frances McDormand), two Supporting Actor noms (Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell), one for Best Original Screenplay, another for Film Editing and, just for variety, one for Original Score.Read More
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While most people start talking about the Academy Awards in January, here at The Music Hall, we start in September during the Telluride by the Sea Film Festival. Over three days we get a sneak peek at the movies that often turn out to be award show front-runners, including this season’s award show darling, The Shape of Water. After the jam-packed weekend, curator Bill Pence and I keep an eye out for the other movies that will end up on the “Best Of” lists. Over the last couple of months, we’ve been riveted by Dunkirk, charmed by Lady Bird, and captivated by Loving Vincent, to name a few.Read More
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I’ve been trying to write this blog for the last week. It’s been a hard one to write, as it is my last Music Hall blog post, as they said every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. It has been a wonderful almost four years here and it has been an honor to have a played a part in this organizations growth. Read More
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For those of you who read this blog regularly, you know that I love to celebrate just about anything. So this past weekend, when I learned that our Historic Theater was celebrating it’s 140th Birthday, I knew exactly what this blog was going to be about. Can you believe our lovely pink lady is almost a century and a half old?Read More
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