Category: Arts & Entertainment

Victorian Nutcracker Returning to the Sanford Performing Arts Center

Press Release Following two triumphant years on the SPAC stage, Portland Ballet is back with the cherished holiday favorite, “A Victorian Nutcracker.” Performances start at 2 and 7 pm Saturday, Dec. 9.  Suitable for all ages, this enchanting performance brings to life the timeless tale of a young girl’s dream on Christmas Eve, ignited by the magical gift of a mysterious nutcracker. Whether you’ve seen it once or many times, “A Victorian Nutcracker” is an experience that never loses its…

You’ll Want Seconds of This “Oliver!” 

Oliver (Irie Mastrella) and The Artful Dodger (Bryn Rice) take their bows during the curtain call at Nasson Little Theatre's production of Oliver!This impressive production continues through next weekend.Photo: David Parent By Barbara Sutcliffe  “Please Sir, I want some MORE.”  The poor orphaned Oliver doesn’t get any more gruel in “Oliver!”, the musical being performed by Nasson Little Theater; fortunately, audiences still have more opportunities to see this outstanding production.  Based on Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist,” the musical directed…

Poets and Poetry Lovers: Let’s Gather Together

By Claire Conroy Portsmouth Poet Laureate Program board member Goodall Library has offered to host a new poetry group for local poets and those who appreciate poetry to get together to share works in progress and to learn, create, explore and share ideas and concepts. Meetings will be from 5 to 7 pm on the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month beginning Oct. 11 at the library’s new interim location at the Center for Shopping, 1364 Main St.…