Silver Series Events

John Sebastian & David Grisman
7pm, Thursday 10/29, Hanaway Theatre

John Sebastian and David Grisman made their first recording together as members of the Even Dozen Jug Band in the early 60s. A master of the guitar and harmonica, Sebastian became lead singer and songwriter of The Lovin' Spoonful, which played a major role in the rock revolution of the mid-1960s. A virtuoso mandolinist, Grisman spearheaded an acoustic music revolution with his unique blend of swing, bluegrass, Latin and other influences. Forty plus years later, Sebastian and Grisman crossed paths again producing the CD Satisfied, a stunning collection of acoustic duets featuring traditional folk tunes, blues, classic instrumentals and originals.

Colonial Brass
7pm, Thursday 2/11, Smith Recital Hall

The Colonial Brass is the United States Air Force Band of Liberty's brass ensemble. This six piece group utilizes a wide repertoire of music from Bach to Sousa to Miles Davis with their dazzling wit and artistry.  This free concert is brought to you by the United States Air Force Band of Liberty and the Silver Center for the Arts.

 

Grace Kelly Quintet
8pm, Friday 2/19, Hanaway Theatre

Having studied saxophone since the age of ten, saxophonist, vocalist, composer and arranger Grace Kelly is rapidly making her way up in the jazz music world.  Now just sixteen, Grace has already recorded and/or performed with many notable musicians including Phil Woods, Dave Brubeck, Wynton Marsalis, Marian McPartland, Harry Connick, Jr. and many others.  Grace began her musical career with classical piano lessons at age six, but soon changed to jazz because she had the propensity not to stick to the notes on the page and make up her own melodies.  With a dynamo like Grace, the future of jazz is in good hands.

Made in New Hampshire with the Nashua Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
8pm, Friday 2/26, Hanaway Theatre

With a rich history beginning in 1923, the Nashua Symphony Orchestra has been delighting New Hampshire audiences for generations.  Led by Music Director Jonathan McPhee, the NSO will be joined by its affiliated Symphony Chorus and celebrated baritone Phillip Lima for a family-friendly program celebrating this state's history of creative inspiration.

Ying Quartet
7pm, Thursday 3/4, Smith Recital Hall

The Grammy Award-winning Ying Quartet occupies an unmistakable position of international prominence in the classical music world. It performs in many of the most important concert halls, yet its belief that music is a meaningful part of everyday life has brought the foursome to settings as diverse as Chinese restaurants and juvenile prisons.

Mother/SON
7pm, Thursday 3/18, Hanaway Theatre

This one-act play portrays the hilarious and poignant relationship between a Jewish mother and her gay son.  The play is based on the conversations that writer/actor Jeffrey Solomon had with his mother and follows the woman's struggles to accept her son's homosexuality and to come out to herself as the mother of a gay man. Solomon does double duty as both Mindy and Brad, mother and son. He's performed the play in New York, London, Provincetown and Chicago earning praise for his moving writing and portrayals. 
This production contains mature language and subject matter.

Natraj
7pm, Thursday 4/8, Smith Recital Hall

Natraj seamlessly melds the classical music of India, traditional music from West Africa, and contemporary jazz to create its own unique and infectious style. Hard-driving African grooves and graceful Indian ragas meet in the band's expansive jazz conception.

John McDermott
7pm, Thursday 4/29, Hanaway Theatre

John McDermott started his professional singing career in his own band and as an opening act for The Chieftains but it was The Irish Tenors on PBS in 1999 that catapulted John McDermott into an international touring and recording phenomenon and the best selling solo artist in Canada. His own PBS special, John McDermott: A Time to Remember aired in 2002 and his a cappella rendition of Danny Boy is thought by many to be the definitive performance of this iconic tune.  His holiday, inspirational and popular recordings have been international smash hits-some going triple platinum.