This week’s round-up of live entertainment in and around Manchester is brought to you by A. Robert Dionne of Ted Herbert Music School & Rentals. Email your entertainment events to rob@majestictheatre.net for consideration. Be sure to add your events to the InkLink community calendar for possible inclusion in the live radio report on WMNH 95.3 (The Morning Show with Peter White – “World of Entertainment” LIVE every Thursday at 8 a.m.)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd
- Chad Lamarsh / Copper Door (Bedford) / 4pm
- Jodee Frawlee / Copper Door (Salem) / 4pm
- Dave Zangi / Homestead (Merrimack) / 5:30pm
- Jordan Quinn / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 5:30pm
- D-Comp Trio / Derryfield (Manchester) / 6pm
- Justin Cohn / Uno Pizzeria & Grill (Concord) / 6pm
- KOHA / Stella Blu (Nashua) / 7pm
- Small Town Stranded / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 7pm
- Nikki Briar / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th – Happy Thanksgiving!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25th
- April Cushman / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Sam Hammerman / The Foundry (Manchester) / 6pm
- Joanie Cicatelli / Homestead (Merrimack) / 6pm
- Jeff Mrozek / Coach Stop (Londonderry) / 6pm
- Fox & The Flamingos / Derryfield (Manchester) / 8pm
- Swipe Right Duo / Stumble Inn (Londonderry) / 8pm
- Rockspring / Shaskeen (Manchester) / 9pm
- Isaiah Bennett / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
- 7 Day Weekend / The Goat (Manchester) / 9pm
- The Gorilla Gang / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26th
- Chris Torrey / Downtown Winter Farmer’s Market (Concord) / 9am-12pm
- Paul Nelson / Great North Aleworks (Manchester) / 3pm
- Ramez Gurung / To Share Brewing Company (Manchester) / 4pm
- George Barber / The Wild Rover (Manchester) / 5pm
- Sean Coleman / Fratello’s (Manchester) / 6pm
- Chris Lester / Backyard Brewery (Manchester) / 6pm
- Dusty Gray Duo / Chen Yang Li (Bow) / 7pm
- The Far / The Goat (Manchester) / 9pm
- Peter Poirier Band / Strange Brew Tavern (Manchester) / 9pm
- Granite Road / Bonfire Country Bar (Manchester) / 9pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27th
- Steve Prisby / Copper Door (Bedford) / 11am
- Phil Jacques / Copper Door (Salem) / 11am
- Tom Boisse / Over The Moon Farmstead (Pittsfield) / 2pm
- Brad Myrick / Concord Craft Brewing (Concord / 2pm
Always be sure to check a venue’s website or social media for last-minute changes.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25th
A CHRISTMAS CAROL / Palace Theatre (Manchester) / through December 23rd
Come celebrate the holiday season as the Palace Theatre tradition continues with Charles Dickens’ classic story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Known for his penny pinching ways, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on a snowy Christmas Eve. These ghostly visits reveal Scrooge’s past, present and future, filling him with new found hope and joy in the Christmas season! Filled with lively song and dance, special effects, professional actors and a live orchestra, this heartwarming tale will create family memories you will cherish forever. www.palacetheatre.org or (603)668-5588
FNC: JIM COLLITON & KAREN MORGAN / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm
Jim Colliton is a confused middle-age man who can spin soccer games, school drop offs and lunches into his comedy material based around his life as a dad and husband. Jim’s every man life stories will bring down the house every time. Based out of Boston, venue all over the country have brought Jim in to provide funny, clean comedy.
Karen Morgan was born and raised in Athens, Georgia but now calls Maine home. A former trial attorney, she began her professional comedy career as a Finalist on Nickelodeon Television’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” Since then, she has performed in comedy clubs and theaters from New York to Hollywood. Karen has 2 comedy specials on Dry Bar Comedy and her CD “Mean Candy” can be heard on Sirius XM Radio. Her TV appearances include national comedy shows and ads for companies like Wal-Mart and Zyrtec. Karen’s clean shows in Performing Arts Centers around the country have made her a favorite among theater audiences. Still licensed to practice law in Maine and Georgia, Karen lives in Cumberland, Maine and misses Waffle House very much. Ages 18+ www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
THE ENGLISH BEAT / Tupelo Music Hall (Derry) / 8pm
The English Beat is a band with an energetic mix of musical styles and a sound like no other. The band’s unique sound has allowed it to endure for nearly three decades and appeal to fans, young and old, all over the world. Consummate showman that he is, Dave Wakeling has continued to keep The Beat alive and strong. Dave continues to tour the world as The English Beat with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat, General Public, and songs from his new album “Here We Go Love”. www.tupelomusichall.com or (603)437-5100
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26th
A PIANO CHRISTMAS with ROBERT DIONNE / Majestic Theatre (Manchester) / November 26 at 7pm
Kick off the holiday season with us as Robert plays all of your Winter and Christmas classics and favorites, plus a few requests! A night of music and memories that will warm your heart as you sing-a-long, listen, or reminisce. Perfect for the whole family. www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469 / Tickets are also available at the door.
BLUES BROTHERS – THE NEXT GENERATION / Rex Theatre (Manchester) / 7:30pm
“We’re putting the Band Back Together” “We’re on a mission from God”
Blues Brothers Next Generation is New England’s premier showband. Join Jake and Elwood aka The Blues Brothers for an unforgettable night of the blues. Blues Brothers the Next Generation are a 10-piece blues and soul band that plays homage to the original Blues Brothers – Jake and Elwood. www.rextheatre.org or (603)668-5588
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27th
DISCOVERING MAGIC with ANDREW PINARD / Hatbox Theatre (Concord) / 2pm
This “mind-numbing, jaw-dropping, eye-opening” experience takes audiences on a guided tour of the impossible and the absurd. Using only the most ordinary of objects, accomplished actor, conjuror, puppeteer, storyteller, and award-winning performer Pinard brings the ordinary to life with the most surprising results. The only show of its kind in the New England, audiences have traveled from throughout New England and beyond to experience sleight of hand, con games, psychology, history, science, comedy, political spin, and more through the eyes of a “perceptual engineer” on his quest to explore distortion and guile. Audiences can expect a truly unique experience and insight into how remarkable human perception and interpretation can be. www.hatboxnh.com or (603)715-2315
GRANITE STATE RINGERS / LaBelle Winery (Amherst) / 2:30pm
This performance by the talented bell ringers will be a holiday show to remember! The Granite State Ringers is an auditioned handbell choir that performs across New Hampshire. This performance showcases the piece “A Nutcracker Holiday” for an enchanting holiday experience! Please join us after the concert for our Annual Outdoor Holiday Tree Lighting at LaBelle Winery in Amherst!
https://labellewinery\.com/shop/granite-state-ringers-amherst-2022
UPCOMING EVENTS:
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER / Majestic Theatre (Derry) / December 9-11
Christmas will never be the same! The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world–so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. There’s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem, and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story, they definitely have rewrites! Soon everyone is calling for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing. It’s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic. www.majestictheatre.net or (603)669-7469
Be sure to visit The WEEKENDER, published every Thursday in the Ink Link, for more featured events out and about town this weekend!
