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Plan Your Weekend:
Top 10 Things To Do
It's all about Mom this weekend, but there is a lot to do for children of all ages, so you'll find events from comedy to music to theater and opera, in addition to all the fabulous "Mother's Day" events taking place. You'll find it all on our list of the Top 10 Things to Do in New Hampshire this weekend. Whatever you do, just don't forget the Mom in your life!
Photo: The Wailers at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, May 9 at 8pm
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• All things to do Friday
• All things to do Saturday
• All things to do Sunday
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Friday, May 9, 2008 — Sunday, May 11, 2008
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Reggae and Rodney
Friday, 8pm (The Wailers)
Saturday, 8pm (Rodney Carrington)
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The Wailers will perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday. If you like reggae music, you probably already know who the Wailers are. As Bob Marley's band, they have sold over 250 million records worldwide. You'll hear some of their classics, such as "Get Up, Stand Up" and "I Shot the Sheriff". Come to the beach for an evening of island music. Tickets are only $20 in advance, $22 the day of the show. On Saturday, comedian Rodney Carrington will take the stage for a show filled with his own style of beloved humor. Tickets are $39-49.
• More info The Wailers
• More info Rodney Carrington
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Pippin at the Palace
Friday, 7:30pm
Saturday, 7:30pm
Sunday, 2pm
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The Tony-Award winning musical Pippin, a coming of age story by the acclaimed choreographer and director Bob Fosse, made its mark on Broadway during the 70's and the 80's. Now it's coming to the Palace Theatre in Manchester for two weekends. As one of the longest running shows in Broadway history, Pippin is a magical journey that you're bound to fall in love with. Tickets are $27.50-40.
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Ladies' Night Out
Friday, 8pm
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The Lebanon Opera House is bringing the show Women in Comedy with Loretta LaRoche and Friends to town on Friday evening. The gals, including Christine Hurley, Kelly MacFarland and Sue Burton (from Nick at Night's funniest mom contest) will be headlined by celebrated humorist Loretta LaRoche, the author and Emmy-nominated PBS star. She'll be signing her latest book, Kick Up Your Heels, after the show. Tickets are $25-45.
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Tea Tour
Sunday, 1-5pm
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Take a break from the stresses of life with Hillsborough's annual Timeless Tea House Tour and visit some historic and unique homes on your way through town. Included in the tour: a "green" house, a contemporary home, a house that has antique cars and a chapel with an interesting history. At each stop, you'll be able to savor some sweet treats. Bring Mom along and spend the day together. For more information, call 603-464-4781.
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Do you Wopp?
Saturday, 8pm
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The Doo-Wop Hall of Fame will return to the Colonial Theatre in Keene this weekend. This year's lineup features Shep's Limelites, The Tune Weavers, and the spectacular legacy of Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters with his son Ron McPhatter. The show will also include a special tribute to Ray Charles and Harvey Robbins' Royalty of Rock ‘n Roll All-Stars. Tickets are $25-39.
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Parenting 101
Saturday, 10am-3pm
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This weekend, head over to the Mall of New Hampshire in Manchester for the Greater Manchester Parent Expo. The free expo will feature over 30 exhibitors representing organizations serving parents and children of all ages. They'll be offering information and resources, demonstrations, face painting, and fun activities for everyone. Call 603-669-6668 for details.
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All that jazz
Saturday, 7:30pm
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Mary Gatchell will bring down the house at the Leddy Center this weekend. While she is heavily influenced by jazz music, Gatchell loves to tap into the blues, folk and pop during her performances. Her style has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Barbara Streisand and her music has been described as lush and smooth. Come see her in this hometown show. Tickets are $11-16.
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Mozart madness
Friday, 8pm
Sunday, 2pm
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The Granite State Opera presents Cosi Fan Tutte at the Music Hall in Portsmouth on Friday and at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Sunday afternoon. Why should you see this? Because it's filled with outrageous characters: chauvinists, coquettes and Albanians. Oh, and it's Mozart! Don't miss it! Tickets are $19-72.
• More Info: The Music Hall
• More Info: Capitol Center for the Arts
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Chocolate-y magic
Friday, 7pm
Saturday, 1pm & 7pm
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Bring Mom to see Willy Wonka, Jr. at the Adams Memorial Opera House in Derry this weekend. The deliciously fun story turns Roald Dahl's story upside down with an Oompa-Loompa Chorus, a river of chocolate and a handful of golden tickets. Be sure to catch this special production by the Kids Coop Theatre. The show will run through two weekends. Tickets are $9-12.
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The Latin Dragons
Sunday, 8pm
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The funk-inspired band Ozomatli will perform at the Music Hall in Portsmouth this weekend. Drawing from Middle Eastern, meringue, salsa, funk and hip-hop music, the band has come to represent global unity, cultural diversity and political struggle. Come see what Latin Fusion is all about! Tickets are $26-30.
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