92.5 the River

Anything Goes
2015-04-23 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
ALL ABOARD for this saucy and splendid production of ANYTHING GOES, winner of three 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival and Choreography! One of the greatest musicals in theater history, Cole Porter’s first-class musical comedy has been been hailed as “MUSICAL-COMEDY JOY” (The New York Times) “GLORIOUS and EXUBERANT!” (USA TODAY)
When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this timeless classic are some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re the Top,” and of course, “Anything Goes.” Don’t miss what the AP exclaims as, “So DELIGHTFUL, So DELICIOUS, So DE-LOVELY!”

Primus and the Chocolate Factory
2015-04-20 19:30 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Primus and the Chocolate Factory with The Fungi Ensemble

Les Claypool of Primus confesses that he’s always sort of wanted to be Willy Wonka. So when it came time for the band to record a new album, this staple of Claypool’s young life naturally floated to the surface. “One thought I had,” says Claypool, “was to take on some kind of sacred cow and twist it into something of our own.”

In order to get the full depth that he envisioned for the music, Claypool called up two celebrated players from his multi-band roster — Mike Dillon and Sam Bass. Reunited with drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander and guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde, this reinforced version of Primus set about recording what would become Primus and the Chocolate Factory.

“The notion wasn’t so much to go in and redo the soundtrack note for note as much as it was to utilize the classic elements of the music yet try to reflect some of the darker undertones of the Roald Dahl books, because when you read those books, there is an eerie and somewhat menacing aspect implied.”
The result is an orchestral homage to Gene Wilder and David L. Wolper’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – plus, Claypool adds, “it gives me an excuse to wear a purple, velvet waistcoat and brown top hat for the next 18 months.”

Walk MS: Manchester 2015
2015-04-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Arms Park, 10 Arms Street, Manchester, MA, 03101, United States
Walk MS: Manchester 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015
Location: Opechee Park
Time: 9am Registration & Check-in; 10am start
Distance: 5 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

Citizen Cope & William Fitzsimmons
2015-04-18 20:00 - 23:00 | The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
William Fitzsimmons – 8pm
Fitzsimmons’ easy voice, which falls somewhere between the breathy earnestness of Sufjan Stevens and the steady, deep water thrum of Iron and Wine’s Sam Beam, has a knack for crafting incredibly measured, deeply personal, largely finger-picked folk confections that flirt with adult-oriented pop without losing any of their artisan luster. His newest album, Lions, produced by Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla, is meticulously crafted, high-quality daydream fuel.
Citizen Cope – 9:30pm
Citizen Cope’s sounds are southern rural, big sky lonely, concrete urban, and painfully romantic. From the get-go, he introduced his audiences to a world of musical worry with his breakout song “Sideways,” that was covered by Carlos Santana. His motivation has always been to make music in front of people, and it has won him a vast audience in America and abroad.
Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival
The excitement returns for a fourth year as one unforgettable Spring weekend showcases a packed three-day festival in downtown Portsmouth, NH.

The River Presents: Delta Rae!
2015-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 | MA
On Saturday, April 18th the River presents Delta Rae at the Royale!
The River has your way into the Delta Rae show! Enter for the chance to win two tickets here! (Contest ends 1/31)
***Please note this show is 18+ with valid ID
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 6PM
Buy tickets here
This band was formed around the three siblings, Ian, Eric, and Brittany Hölljes along with Elizabeth Hopkins in 2009. They have since added Mike McKee and Grant Emerson to form the Delta Rae we know and love today. In 2011 the group got a deal with Sire/Warner Bros, after an impressive in-office audition for Seymour Stein, who was blown away by thier powerful voices. The result was their major label debut, Carry the Fire.
Make sure you check out their new EP!

Songwriters in the Round
2015-04-18 17:00 - 20:00 | The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Guest curated by Guy Capecelatro III, this special evening will showcase the talents of four immensely talented songwriters.
GUY CAPECELATRO III

Guy picked up the guitar when he was 10 years old, allegedly “never getting any better at it” after 20-something years of playing. Between 1988 and the birth of his record label Two Ton Santa, Guy was in the bands Fancy Pants, Toast, Size of Guam, The Driveways, Up-a-Tree, Beekeeper, The Pants, Bob & Guy, and The Crotch Wax Menace. With his ingenious talents spanning the flowerbeds and the nervously approached stage, one might never guess this songwriter/performer/landscaper also has a mean forehand in Ultimate Frisbee, once raced Motorcross bikes, and was on the wrestling team in high school. Between all that, running Two Ton Santa Records, and cameos at The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth, NH, he continues to write his mostly abbreviated songs, which he lovingly describes as “little story vehicles” – “like a paper boat. Sliding into the ocean. On fire.”

MARY LOU LORD

Playing her way from the subways and streets of London and Boston, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Mary Lou Lord broke into the indie rock scene in 1994 on the Kill Rock Stars label. After appearing on a KRS compilation, Lord released a self-titled EP in 1995 and a second EP, Martian Saints, in early 1997. Got No Shadow, her major-label debut with Sony Music’s WORK Group, was released in 1998.
Lord’s interest in music started as a teenager when she worked as a DJ for a college radio station in the Boston area. When the station changed format, she decided to concentrate on making her own music. After a stint at Boston’s Berklee School of Music, she moved to London and learned the art of busking in the subway. She moved back to Boston and continued to play mostly acoustic covers on city sidewalks and in subways. In eight years of busking, she refined her talent and determined what music she liked to play. A KRS executive heard her and eventually signed her to the label.

MARK SCHWABER

Mark is a professional musician (of nearly 25 years) who has toured 19 countries and worked in studios with Lloyd Cole, Shadows Fall, Lou Barlow, Fred Maher, Joan Wasser, Matthew Sweet, and Mary Lou Lord. Mark has also released music under the monikers Hospital and Home, as well as two eponymous releases “Two Years and Thirty Minutes” in 2004, and “The Killing Card” in 2006. He has also been an editorial writer for numerous media outlets, and currently works as a tireless advocate for addiction survival and recovery.

DREW O’DOHERTY

Drew O’Doherty (formerly a member of Ted Leo and the Pharmacists) has a solo project with a handful of musicians that accompany him on some shows. However, Drew also plays by himself. He has an album called ‘Starts’ (2006) available on his Bandcamp.

Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival
The excitement returns for a fourth year as one unforgettable Spring weekend showcases a packed three-day festival in downtown Portsmouth, NH.

Walk MS: Portsmouth 2015
2015-04-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Little Harbour School, 50 Clough Drive, Portsmouth, MA, 03801 , United States
Walk MS: Portsmouth 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015
Location: Little Harbour School
Time: 9am Registration & Check-in; 10am start
Distance: 5 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

Walk MS: Marblehead 2015
2015-04-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Marblehead High School, 2 Humphrey St., Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Walk MS: Marblehead 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015
Location: Marblehead High School
Time: 9am Registration & Check-in; 10am start
Distance: 6 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

YMCA Road Race
2015-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | YMCA – Ipswich, 110 County Rd, Ipswich , 01938, United States
Come join The River Team and YMCA with their Road Race Series with Presented Sponsor By Lahey Health

Chase the Gorilla 5k

Where: Ipswich, MA
When: Saturday, April 18 @ 9am
To find out more information about upcoming races, check out the YMCA’s website!

Chase the Gorilla 5K in Ipswich
2015-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Unnamed Venue, 110 Country Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Join the River and the YMCA of the North Shore
on Saturday, April 18th for the Chase the Gorilla 5k
Race Start: 9 AM
Starting Line: Ipswich Family YMCA
CLICK FOR ENTRY FEES AND OTHER DETAILS
About the Course: The course starts at the Ipswich YMCA and runs through the lovely wooded neighborhoods of Ipswich.
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female by age group: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Juliana Hatfield Three & Buffalo Tom
2015-04-17 20:00 - 23:00 | The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Buffalo Tom – 9:30pm
Buffalo Tom, whose pummeling rock and aching ballads master depth and sensitivity with their sharp and poignant songwriting. They join us in this rockin’ double bill as part of the Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival.
The Juliana Hatfield Three – 8:00pm
2015 may just be the year of the alt-rock reunion. Reunited and touring behind a new album, Whatever, My Love, coming out on February 17, The Juliana Hatfield Three follow up on their influential 1993 LP, Become What You Are.
Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival
The excitement returns for a fourth year as one unforgettable Spring weekend showcases a packed three-day festival in downtown Portsmouth, NH.

Youth and Teen Round Robin
2015-04-16 18:30 | The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States
Students from Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) will showcase their songwriting craft in Round Robin format. Hosted by PMAC’s Nick Phaneuf.
Check out PMAC online:
Facebook, Twitter, PMAConline.org
Portsmouth Singer Songwriter Festival
The excitement returns for a fourth year as one unforgettable Spring weekend showcases a packed three-day festival in downtown Portsmouth, NH.

Home Free
2015-04-15 19:30 - 23:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
When country a cappella band Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC’s The Sing-Off this past December, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota… rather it was a satisfying culmination of nearly a decade of hard work and commitment to a vocal craft growing in popularity.
Founded by brothers Chris and Adam Rupp during their college years in the early 2000s, Home Free had been perfecting their live show for years prior to The Sing-Off–performing together for crowds in countless State and County Fairs, on college campuses, in front of Fortune 500 companies, and in theaters all across the country. It was their experience on the road that carried them to a Sing-Off victory, swelling their fan base and bringing their homegrown country style into a national spotlight.
Home Free continues to entertain audiences nationwide with their high-energy show peppered with quick-witted humor that meshes Nashville standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor. They arrive to town on the heels of their debut release on Columbia RecordsCrazy Life Tour.
HomeFreeVocalBand.com

Home Free
2015-04-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
When country a cappella band Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC’s The Sing-Off this past December, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota… rather it was a satisfying culmination of nearly a decade of hard work and commitment to a vocal craft growing in popularity.

Founded by brothers Chris and Adam Rupp during their college years in the early 2000s, Home Free had been perfecting their live show for years prior to The Sing-Off–performing together for crowds in countless State and County Fairs, on college campuses, in front of Fortune 500 companies, and in theaters all across the country. It was their experience on the road that carried them to a Sing-Off victory, swelling their fan base and bringing their homegrown country style into a national spotlight.
Home Free continues to entertain audiences nationwide with their high-energy show peppered with quick-witted humor that meshes Nashville standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor. They arrive to town on the heels of their debut release on Columbia RecordsCrazy Life Tour.

Walk MS: Concord 2015
2015-04-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Alcott Elementary School, 93 Laurel Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Walk MS: Concord 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Location: Alcott Elementary School
Time: 9am Registration & Check-in; 10am start
Distance: 6 miles OR 3 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

Walk MS: Boston 2015
2015-04-12 08:00 - 14:00 | Boston University Nickerson Field, Harry Agganis Way, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Walk MS: Boston 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Location: Boston University Nickerson Field
Time: 8am Registration & Check-in; 9am start
Distance: 3.5 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

Walk MS: Worcester 2015
2015-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Worcester Technical High School, 1 Skyline Drive, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Walk MS: Worcester 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015
Location: Worcester Technical High School
Time: 9am Registration & Check-in; 10am start
Distance: 3 OR 6 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

Walk MS: Newburyport 2015
2015-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Cashman Park, 202 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Walk MS: Newburyport 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015
Location: Cashman Park
Time: 9am Registration & Check-in; 10am start
Distance: 5 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

Walk MS: Easton 2015
2015-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 | MA
Walk MS: Concord 2015, presented by Biogen
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2015
Location: Oliver Ames High School
Time: 9am Registration & Check-in; 10am start
Distance: 6 miles
Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. It is an experience unlike any other – a day to come together, to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to show the power of our connections.
When you participate in Walk MS, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 21,000 individuals and their families affected by multiple sclerosis in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The dollars raised support life-changing programs and cutting-edge research.
Register here to walk!

Spring Fling 5K, 10K and Pub Crawl
2015-04-11 | Salisbury Beach, 212 Beach Road, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
The Align Credit Union Race Series Presents:
The Spring Fling 5k, 10k and Pub Crawl!
(rescheduled from the St. Patty’s Day Race on 3/14)
Race time: 10 AM
Come run, come crawl! Join us for our 3rd annual run entirely within Salisbury Beach Reservation with a pub crawl on the beach to follow the race! It’s a course closed to traffic and on flat ground. One loop within the reservation is equal to a certified 5K.
Immediately following the run, you are invited to a St Patty’s Pub Crawl at three local Salisbury Beach bars. The best part? They are all within a few yards of each other, so you can stumble – er – walk between all three! Carousel, Uncle Eddie’s and Dolphins will be hosting a St. Patty’s party for all participants that will include free food, drink specials and live music.
All participants receive a special edition Green Stride St. Patty’s Day 5K/10K & Pub Crawl t-shirt.
REGISTER HERE

Celtic Thunder
2015-04-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Drawing material from Celtic Thunder’s 9 Public Television Specials, 11 CDs and DVDs and 8 US tours, The Very Best Of Celtic Thunder aims to combine all Celtic Thunder classics, fan favorites and hit songs into a formidable stage show, married with that huge Celtic Thunder signature sound, dramatic lighting, and imposing set that audiences and fans everywhere have come to expect from a Celtic Thunder show.

Celtic Thunder’s principal singers, backed as ever by the amazing 8 piece Celtic Thunder band, will deliver their much loved ensemble numbers with selections including “Heartland” from Celtic Thunder -The Show, “Galway Girl” and “Seven Drunken Nights” from Voyage, “A Place in The Choir” from Heritage and “Turning Away” from Mythology. Of course, no Celtic Thunder show would be complete without a performance of their rousing anthem “Ireland’s Call”. In addition, the tour will also feature a wide variety of solo hits from the principal singers such as “Ride On”, “The Dutchman”, “Noreen”, “Danny Boy”, “Puppy Love” and many more.

B.Y.O.D.C Pond Cross at Gunstock
2015-04-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Gunstock Mountain, 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH, 03249, United States
Come out and enjoy the last day of the season
with the B.Y.O.D.C. Pond Skim!
B.Y.O.D.C.? It means “bring your own dry clothes” for this pond cross. The last central event of the season. The River will be there playing music and doing a ton of giveaways!
Guests can enjoy an outside barbeque, drink specials and more!
All based at the Stockade Lodge. The Trail View Cafe and outdoor BBQ and bar will be open.
Live Music from Phil N The Blanks Band will start at 2 PM!.
Registration: 9:00 TO 11:30 Welcome Center (Waiver must be signed. Under 18, parent must sign. Valid lift ticket or season pass required).
Pond Kim Start: 12:30-2:30 (Racers will go in bib order)
Location: Phelps Trail – Ramrod Lift

Frank Santos, Jr., Comic Hypnotist
2015-04-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Be amazed when you, your friends or strangers across the room become stars of the show, as Hypnotist/Comedian Frank Santos Jr. make them believe that they are singers, dancers and much, much more. This is a performance where the audience becomes the show. His performance has limitless variations and can please every appetite. This is a hilarious, energetic and unique show that you will never forget!
Frank has been performing at theaters, casino, colleges and for major corporations for over 16 years. This is a great show to bring the whole gang to!

Houndmouth at the River Music Hall
2015-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 | 92.5 the River, MA, United States
Indiana alternative/country band Houndmouth is booked for a sold-out show at the Sinclair the night of Friday, April 3. Missed out on tickets? We have your chance to see them up close and personal in the River Music Hall that afternoon. Enter now for your chance to see an intimate, stripped-down set and have your photo taken with the band! Contest runs through Thursday, April 2 at noon.
Houndmouth comes to Boston in support of their sophomore album, Little Neon Limelight (release date: March 17). Pre-order their album from iTunes, or give them a listen below!

'S Wonderful & De-Lovely
2015-03-28 19:30 - 23:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
‘S Wonderful & De-Lovely: An Evening Of George Gershwin & Cole Porter

Join the Capital Jazz Orchestra Small Group and Music Director Clayton “Skip” Poole for the Sound of America Series as they pay tribute to two of America’s greatest songwriters, George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Joining the CJO Small Group for this evening of great melodies will be Cat Faulkner.
Born in Eastern Canada, Cat Faulkner was on stage with her family Gospel Quartet by the age of 8. After migrating to the Boston area the family continued performing and Cat began her love affair with the music of Gershwin, Ellington, Porter, Berlin and all of the classic American Songbook tunesmiths. For this performance Cat will bring alive the beautiful melodies and sophisticated lyrics that are part of our musical heritage as she and the Capital Jazz Orchestra honor two of the greatest composers of the early 20th Century!
*Please note this performance occurs at the Concord City Auditorium-“The Audi”- located at 2 Prince Street, Concord

The River Presents: Shakey Graves
2015-03-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Royale Boston, 279 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
The River presents Shakey Graves with Nikki Lane at Royale Boston on Saturday, March 28, at 6pm. The Austin-based folk musician and his suitcase kick drum are touring in support of his new album “And the War Came.”
“This is the first album I’ve done that there’s actually, you know, an audience for,” Shakey Graves said in an interview with NPR. “And the War Came” marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the singer’s career. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see him at Royale Boston in March! (Contest runs from 2/2 – 2/8.)
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Time: 6:00pm
Purchase tickets from Ticketmaster
Please note that this event is 18+ with valid ID.

Capitol Steps
2015-03-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Join CATCH Neighborhood Housing for a hilarious evening of electoral mockery, scandal skewering, and buffoon lampooning with the Capitol Steps’ musical political satire.
“No matter who holds office, there’s never a shortage of material,” says Steps founder Elaina Newport, “Typically the Republicans goof up, and the Democrats party. Then the Democrats goof up and the Republicans party. That’s what we call the two-party system.”
All proceeds from the show and auction benefit CATCH Neighborhood Housing.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers
2015-03-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me, Rafta Rafta at the National) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road).
Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.
India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate.
But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood.

"Harold and the Purple Crayon"
2015-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
“One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.” So begins Harold and the Purple Crayon, the first of seven delightful picture books by Crockett Johnson that follow the zany adventures of an inventive young boy. As it turned out, there wasn’t any moon that night, nor was there a path to walk on, so Harold simply drew them. Resourceful and brave, Harold creates the world he wants to explore, using nothing more than a big purple crayon and his sky’s-the- limit imagination. Enchantment Theatre’s production takes audiences on a wild ride as Harold jets to Mars (shooting stars, space ships!), joins a circus (he walks a tightrope!), and meets a king in an enchanted garden (of course, there’s a dragon!). Using all the elements of its signature style, which combines life-size puppets, masks, magic, and music, Enchantment Theatre Company’s production is sure to delight and amaze!
Grades Pre-K-3
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Visual Arts, Performing Arts
