The Lovell Brick Church
for the Performing Arts
2011 Schedule of Events
Friday, June 17 Community Storytelling Festival
Jo Radner presents an evening of stories of our region and its
people, performed by talented community members. For teens and
adults. Free program; donations requested to benefit the Brick
Church.
Thursday, September 1st Musical Evening:
Al Hawkes & The Americana Show
A show and celebration of Roberta Chandler's birthday. Roberta's
hard work and tireless efforts made possible the restoration and
foundation of the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts.
More information coming......
Thursday, August 25th Musical evening:
Mango Grove
A steel rim band rated #1 in NH, rocks the Lovell Brick Church with
Calypso, Reggae, Motown, and more! They bring a full range of
sounds with different steel pans, complimented by a conventional
drum set and other percussion instruments. This rich sound of
the Caribbean will set your toes to tapping.
Thursday, July 7 Musical Evening: Dan Moore
A tour de force on keyboards, this well-loved performer returns to
the Brick Church to take us on a new musical journey – this year,
from Bach to Boogie on piano and harpsichord.
All shows begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
Tickets are available at the door. Refreshments will be available at intermission.
Thursday, July 14 Poetry Slam: Krista Mosca & Guests
Krista Mosca is a powerful new writer out of New Hampshire,
though she grew up in Lovell, Maine. She fills her work with insight
and a unique female voice. Hot from her return from the Women
of World Poetry Slam in Columbus, OH, Krista has also performed
at the National Poetry Slam and the Individual World Poetry Slam.
Her break out performance at Underground Indies in 2010
exploded her on to the scene with poets from all over leaving
themselves to ask "who is this little girl with the great big voice?"
Rest assured this feature plans to bring a punch! Other poets
featured are from the Manchester, NH poetry team will be listed
soon. Come enjoy the experience of the SLAM!
Monday, July 18th - July 29th
Children's Summer Theater Camp
Run by Roger Clemmons of the Pickett Fence Theater company,
with 40 years experience in education and theater productions in
the Mount Washington Valley. Hours are 1 to 4:30, Monday to
Friday, July 18 – 29, performances of an original script will be at
7 pm on 7/29 & 30. Registration begins June 1st, and is limited
to 15 for those of school age. The fee is $25 for the two week
program. Kids may select their involvement in the production
from set building, costumes, lighting, or performing.
Friday, September 9 Three Chums Tell Tales
Michael Parent, Meg Gilman and Jo Radner kick off the fall school
season with a special family show for story-lovers aged 5 to 95
(and up).
Thursday, August 4th Musical evening:
Davy Sturtevant & Heather Pierson
Two of Maine's most accomplished folk musicians and composers,
Heather and Davy will be performing together and apart. They will
be singing from a large and varied repertoire of songs of their
own making and well-known songs that will touch your heart.
This year we are offering a discounted ticket package - A summer season ticket for $50.00 or 6 shows for the price of 5!
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May will be devoted to spring projects: slated for this year will be
painting of the front doors and the handicap access ramp, the
installation of a new hard wood floor for the stage, the exciting new
fabric backdrop to highlight our performers, and the planting of
tiger lilies by the entrance to compliment the hue of the aging brick
structure.
Friday & Saturday, July 29th and 30th
Children's Summer Theater Performance
At 7 pm, the participants of the Children's Summer Theater Camp
will perform an original production that they have created. The
children will write, direct and perform this original piece, also
creating sets, costumes and props. Free program; donations
requested.