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Join Town Hall Theater for a Swinging New Year's Eve!
Tuesday, December 31
Doors: 8pm; Optional Swing Dance Lessons 8:30-9:00pm
Joe's Big Band with Vocalist Annette Franklin 9-midnight

What's the music like? In the word's of band leader Brian Chipman:
"We select music for our shows in a variety of styles, from 1930s and '40s Big Band Era classics to contemporary jazz, blues, funk, and rock," Chipman said. "Our programs are full of pieces geared for dancing, and for the New Year's Eve show we are adding a number of holiday tunes."
Bring your dancing shoes, or kick back, relax and enjoy the show!

Tickets $40 @ www.townhalltheater.org
Contact lisa@townhalltheater.org for discounted or free tickets.
THT believes in access and has a fund to underwrite ticket costs.

Low Lily Winter Solstice Concert -- JUST 5 Tickets Left
Fri. Dec 20th 7pm
$20, Table Seat $30
https://townhalltheater.org/event/low-lily-winter-solstice-celebration/

New England-based Low Lily brings their signature soundscape of fiddle, folk, bluegrass, & Americana to a special Solstice celebration. This high energy show features three-part harmonies and masterful instrumental arrangements from their award-winning repertoire, including their latest album "Angels in the Wreckage".

Winter Solstice Celebration
Sat. Dec 21st 2pm
Free
https://townhalltheater.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2/

THT theater camp students have crafted two original plays about the Lunar New Year: "The Great Race" about the creation of the Chinese Calendar, & "Enter The Rabbit", a story about Dragon & Rabbit's special bond formed during The Great Race, featuring puppets - including a 20 foot long snake - made by the students. Festivities culminate in a procession of lanterns & puppets.

Shall We Dance? Piano Duet Concert
Sun. Dec 22nd 4pm
$20, Table Seat $25
https://townhalltheater.org/event/shall-we-dance/

Vienna, Austria's husband and wife duo Mairi Harris Grewar and Nathan Harris bring a world of dance-inspired piano duet music to the THT stage. From ballet classics to European folk dances, this duet will transport you from the whirling ballroom to the folk gathering and back again. Join the artists after for a reception at the Edgewater Gallery on Merchants Row.

New Year's Eve Joe's Big Band Celebration
Tues. December 31 at 8:30-midnight
Adult $40. Champagne toast and dance lessons included in ticket price.
https://townhalltheater.org/event/new-years-eve-with-joes-big-band/

Ring in 2025 with Joe's Big Band, a 17-piece ensemble bringing thirty years of swing, jazz, and funk to the dance floor. Enjoy classics from Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder, accompanied by singer Annette Franklin…concluding in a midnight champagne toast! Optional swing dance lessons begin at 8:30pm.

Making Snakes Of Light & Sound
Sat. Dec 14th 9am-12pm
$75 per family, limit 10 families, scholarships available
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class_id=twnht~%20118862

A maker day to prepare for THT's Solstice & Lunar New Year celebration. 2025 is the year of the snake. Snake represents wisdom, transformation & adaptability. Family members of all ages can create beautiful puppet & lantern snakes to light the air on winter solstice and may also collaborate in the creation of a 20' long snake that will lead the solstice procession on Dec 21st!

Night Fires
Fri. Dec 13th 4pm & 7:30pm, Sat. Dec 14th 4pm & 7:30pm, Sun. Dec 15th 4pm
$15-$35
https://townhalltheater.org/event/night-fires/

A magical Winter Solstice dream play, conjuring a tale of the beauties of both darkness & light. Taking place in the tundra lands of the Sami, the show weaves traditional songs from across the globe with music by Paul Simon, John Denver & more. Come early - the 20 minute musical pre-show is a Night Fire's tradition!

Great Art Wednesday - How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster
Wed. Dec 18th 11am
$15
https://townhalltheater.org/event/great-art-wednesday-how-much-does-your-building-weigh-mr-foster/

Follow legendary architect Norman Foster's journey from humble beginnings to designing some of the world's most iconic structures, including Beijing Airport & the Reichstag, in his pursuit of transformative design.

MNFF Selects Presents Jim Henson: Idea Man
Thur. Dec 19th 7pm
Tickets $17 ea, $45 for 3 pack
https://townhalltheater.org/event/mnff-selects-jim-henson/

A holiday screening of the Disney+ documentary, directed by Ron Howard. From his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show & beyond, Howard captures the creativity & evolution of an artist who revolutionized television, inspired generations and created some of the world's most beloved characters.

Low Lily Winter Solstice Concert
Fri. Dec 20th 7pm
$20, Table Seat $30
https://townhalltheater.org/event/low-lily-winter-solstice-celebration/

New England-based Low Lily brings their signature soundscape of fiddle, folk, bluegrass, & Americana to a special Solstice celebration. This high energy show features three-part harmonies and masterful instrumental arrangements from their award-winning repertoire, including their latest album "Angels in the Wreckage".

Winter Solstice Celebration
Sat. Dec 21st 2pm
Free
https://townhalltheater.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2/

THT theater camp students have crafted two original plays about the Lunar New Year: "The Great Race" about the creation of the Chinese Calendar, & "Enter The Rabbit", a story about Dragon & Rabbit's special bond formed during The Great Race, featuring puppets - including a 20 foot long snake - made by the students. Festivities culminate in a procession of lanterns & puppets.

Shall We Dance? Piano Duet Concert
Sun. Dec 22nd 4pm
$20, Table Seat $25
https://townhalltheater.org/event/shall-we-dance/

Vienna, Austria's husband and wife duo Mairi Harris Grewar and Nathan Harris bring a world of dance-inspired piano duet music to the THT stage. From ballet classics to European folk dances, this duet will transport you from the whirling ballroom to the folk gathering and back again. Join the artists after for a reception at the Edgewater Gallery on Merchants Row.

New Year's Eve Joe's Big Band Celebration
Tues. December 31 at 8:30-midnight
Adult $40. Champagne toast and dance lessons included in ticket price.
https://townhalltheater.org/event/new-years-eve-with-joes-big-band/

Ring in 2025 with Joe's Big Band, a 17-piece ensemble bringing thirty years of swing, jazz, and funk to the dance floor. Enjoy classics from Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder, accompanied by singer Annette Franklin…concluding in a midnight champagne toast! Optional swing dance lessons begin at 8:30pm.