Special Events
9th Annual Gala Event
Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 6:00PM
Manchester Country Club
180 South River Road
Bedford, NH 03110

The bright lights of Broadway will be shining at the Manchester Country Club on Thursday, May 15 for the ninth annual Palace Theatre Gala fundraiser. The evening begins at 6:00 pm and will be filled with spectacular food, lively entertainment and beautiful ambiance. The night will feature hors d’oeuvres from the gourmet kitchen at the Manchester Country Club as well as culinary delights from some of the area's finest restaurants including The Commercial Street Fishery, Cozy Culinary Cafe, 900 Degrees, The Puritan Backroom, and Margarita's. The famous Van Otis Chocolate Fountain will round off the night with dipping items provided by Hannaford. Come enjoy Broadway entertainment from the cast of the Palace Theatre's "Pippin." Enjoy fabulous entertainment, delicious food, and the company of great friends all in celebration of the Palace Theatre. This will be the social event of the season!
Tickets for this event are $75 each. Tickets may be purchased online here, in person at the Palace Theatre Box Office, or by calling (603) 668-5588.
4th Annual Kitchen Tour
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 9:00AM - 3:30PM

The Palace Theatre is proud to announce the 4th annual Kitchen Tour sponsored by Granite State Cabinetry and Milford Lumber/Muir’s Kitchens on Wednesday, June 4th. This delightful event is a morning and afternoon for you to explore several of the finest kitchen designs in Bedford and Manchester, NH, including the extraordinary home recently featured on "Extreme Home Makeover!"
The day begins with registration starting at 9:00 am at Granite State Cabinetry, where brochures will be handed out along with maps to guide you to each home on the tour. You have until 11:00 am to pick up your brochures. Homes will be open from 9:30am to 3:30pm with a buffet lunch served at the Manchester Country Club. Many homes will also have treats on site provided by local businesses.
Tickets are $45 per person or add $5 if purchased on day of event. All proceeds go to benefit youth programs at the Historic Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire. Other Kitchen Tour sponsors include Holloway Motor Cars of Manchester, Granite State Credit Union, Metro North and ARCLIGHT at the Design Gallery, Mir Sultan Oriental Rugs, Bertch Legacy Cabinetry, Shanner Homes, and Baron’s Major Brands.
Don't miss your chance to view these beautiful homes! Call the Palace Theatre box office for tickets at (603) 668-5588 or purchase online here.
8th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival
Friday, June 13, 2008 - 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 4:30pm - 10:00pm

A two day Jazz & Blues event taking place on Hanover Street outside the Palace Theatre! An annual event that is not to be missed! It will be a weekend of fun, food, and fine music. Booths at the event to feature a wide variety of vendors such as the American Red Cross, Bath Fitter, Bedford Massage Therapy Association, Cabinet Maker Bruce R. McKenna, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant, Chiropractic Association, CN2K Jewelry, Design from A to Z, Garabrant Photography, Jersey Jewels, The Pampered Chef, Tupperware Brands, Usborne Books at Home.
Presented by Auto Fair Manchester and the Hilton Garden Inn to benefit the Palace Theatre.
Our 8th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival is also proudly sponsored by:
Frederick Smyth Institute of Music
Manchester Arts Commission
NewHampshire.com
Hippo Press
Union Leader
96.5 The Mill
95.7 WZID
Entertainment schedule will be as follows:
Friday, June 13, 2008
Freese Brothers 5:15 - 6:30pm
Fat City Band 7:00 - 8:00pm
Mighty Sam McClain 8:30 - 10:00pm
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Deric Dyer 4:30 - 6:00pm
Rico Barr Jump 'n' Jive Review 6:30 - 8:00pm
Danny Klein and Friends 8:30 - 10:00pm

Fat City Band

Mighty Sam McClain
Deric Dyer

Rico Barr Jump 'n' Jive Review

Danny Klein and Friends








