The New Hampshire Film Festival couldn’t take place without the support and generosity of our local venues. Below we have provided a brief description of each historic 2011 screening, workshop, and party venue. Stay tuned for our 2012 Venue Announcement!
SCREENING VENUES
The Francis Ford Coppola Main Stage at The Music Hall
The Music Hall is a nonprofit performing arts center that entertains 100,000 patrons, including 20,000 school children, annually with acclaimed film, music, theater, and dance performances. Its historic 900-seat theater, built in 1878, is the oldest in New Hampshire and designated an “American Treasure” by the U.S. Senate. The Music Hall presents diverse and relevant programming, including its signature series and innovative community outreach programs, and hosts numerous community fundraisers and celebrations for the benefit of more than 40 local nonprofits.
28 Chestnut Street Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2400
www.themusichall.org
The Access Sports Medicine Stage at The Loft
Just around the corner from the Historic Theater, the Music Hall Loft is a critical extension of The Music Hall’s mission to be an active and vital arts center for the enrichment of the Seacoast community.
131 Congress Street Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-2400
www.themusichall.org
The Provident Bank Screening Room at The Moffat Ladd House
A National Historic Landmark, the Moffatt-Ladd was erected in 1763 and has been open to the public as a historic house museum since 1912. One of America’s finest Georgian mansions, Moffatt-Ladd’s renovated Warehouse comfortably seats about 100 people and hosts screenings.
154 Market Street Portsmouth, NH 03801-7708
(603) 436-8221
www.moffattladd.org
The Cinemagic Screen Room at The Sheraton Amphitheater
Experience convenience at every turn at Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, convenient to Portsmouth’s shopping, fine dining, recreation and museums. Settle in and enjoy an array of amenities in their 180 guestrooms. Outstanding service, cozy accommodations, and familiar comfort.
250 Market St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
www.sheratonportsmouth.com
ADMINISTRATIVE AND WORKSHOP VENUES
The Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside
250 Market St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603.431.2300
www.sheratonportsmouth.com
IOS Business Centers
This office building a block from The Music Hall houses NHFF’s day-to-day business offices and also hosts the Young Filmmakers Workshop.
155 Fleet St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
NHFF office: 603.647.6439
www.iosnh.com
PARTY VENUES
Flatbread Co.
Organic, wood-fired pizza, micro-brews and a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere make Flatbread Co. a perfect stop to recharge during your NHFF experience. It’s also the traditional host of the NH Night after-party on Thursday.
138 Congress St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-7888
www.flatbread.com
Portsmouth Gaslight
One of Portsmouth’s largest nightspots, the Gaslight traditionally hosts the Friday night after-party.
64 Market St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 430-9122
www.portsmouthgaslight.com
Surf Restaurant
Nine years after Surf’s initital unveiling in Nashua, Chef and Owner Michael Buckley just this year opened his second location in Portsmouth, NH. Here, Chef Buckley will introduce his unique concept of fresh seafood to a new region of the state.
99 Bow St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-334-9855
www.surfseafood.com
The Marina at Harbour Place
Exclusive Deep-water Docking in the Heart of Historic Downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire on the Piscataqua River
1 Harbour Pl.
Portsmouth, NH
603.436.0915
www.marinaharbourplace.com
The Page Bar & Grill
The Page is a comfortable, sleek leisure bar in the heart of the city and is featured as an official nightspot sponsor for NHFF.
172 Hanover St.
Portsmouth, NH
603.436.0004
www.pageportsmouth.com
