With comfortable seating and stylish purple walls, Somerville Theater is an amazing place to catch the latest blockbusters to hit the big screen. Additionally, the Somerville Theater also hosts concerts and live music events featuring popular regional and international touring acts. A cafe and old-fashioned popcorn stand complete the nostalgic experience. It's no surprise that students and young professionals consider Davis Square such a hip locale.
You may have seen the Palace Theatre before, somewhere else. No, it has not moved since it was built in 1914, in fact there are 450 buildings in the United States of the same design which made it easy for traveling troupes to use the layout of the theater. Today, the Palace Theatre has its own professional company as well as a company of youth and teen and one of child performers. Besides shows put on by this company which include numerous musical and play offerings throughout the year, traveling shows and community theaters can rent out the facility to bring the arts, in many different forms, to Manchester.
Although the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium Stadium is mostly used for baseball games of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, other events occur from time to time. The stadium has been known in the past as Fisher Cats Ballpark although the name has now changed permanently, signs in the city still reference the stadium by its old name. Concerts in the stadium have included such greats at Bob Dylan, and the stadium hold up to 7,500 spectators.
The home field arena for both the Manchester Monarchs and the Manchester Wolves, the SNHU Arena is a great place to watch both professional hockey and American football. Other events, like the American Idols Live! Tour and bands like My Chemical Romance have been known to grace the venue as well. Ticket sales are available both at the Arena and online. 10,000 seats are available for a hockey game, and one of the largest political events in New Hampshire, a rally for Barack Obama. Colleges, such as the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth men's hockey teams play in the arena, as do well known teams such as the Boston Celtics. For both sports and music, the SNHU Arena is the place to be.
After opening its doors in 1928, Boston Opera House underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration process to become the opulent city landmark it is. Featuring shows like Les Miserables, Hairspray, The Nutcracker and the Tony award-winner The Lion King, this venue is not to be missed. Enjoy timeless classics, productions inspired by major motion pictures as well as comedy shows.
The Old South Meeting House was originally built as a church by Puritans in 1729. This building went on to play an important role in the American Revolution as a gathering point for those seeking American independence from Britain. On December 16, 1773, over 5000 colonists met here to protest a tea tax. From the meeting, these protesters went to the waterfront and tossed crates of tea into the harbor. The act later came to be known as the Boston Tea Party. An in-house shop in the museum basement has small articles of the historic events that occurred here, as well as copies of books and documents of historical importance.
Inaugurated in 1805, Hamilton Hall is an elegant venue for social gatherings and weddings. Located in Salem, the hall is spread over three levels and five bays and is divided into The Lafayette Room, Pickery Room, Brick Hearth Room, The Remond Room and The Ballroom; each room with distinct interiors, fireplaces and chandeliers to add to the aura. The building showcases prominent Federal Style Architecture with a Greek Revival Style porch and Flemish Bond Pattern of construction with wide windows and a central entrance. The building is registered with the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark. They are available for weddings and other private events and has facilities to conduct outdoor events as well. It is an ideal venue for thematic events and the venue can accommodate a total crowd of 160 spectators for a single event.
The Actors Studio is an intimate black box theater that seats around about 50 people. Established in 1991, it has been a delight for theater lovers in Newburyport ever since. This theater has a reputation for producing imaginative, thought-provoking and engaging original productions and labels itself as an interactive theater for the immersive performances offered by it. The Actors Studio provides acting classes and workshops to aspiring writers and actors on a regular basis.
The Swedenborg Chapel is a wonderful little church built in 1901 by the famous architect Herbert Warren. Made out of stone, the church is a classic example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture. Located at the intersection of Quincy and Kirkland Streets, it is easily accessible. The interiors of the church are simple yet soothing. Regular services and religious practices are conducted by the church. Apart from this, annual events and other programs keep the church atmosphere lively. The chapel is also available for private events on rental basis.