Capitol Center For The Arts

Programs: Theater production and shows - the center maintains a 1,304 seat theater that is equipped to present a wide mix of high-quality events including dance performances; current and classical musical artists; family shows and experiences; local, national, and international artists and comedians; and met opera in hd broadcasts. Over 50,000 patrons from near and far attend one or more of the 130 plus presentations each year. Upon request, the center issues vouchers for pairs of tickets to select performances to any local nonprofit organization in support of their fundraisers. The center also issues to over 25 local social service organizations, vouchers for pairs of tickets to certain performances to offer to their clients as part of the center's angel ticket program.

educational programs - each year some 10,000 students throughout new hampshire visit the center. Educators and parents prize the school-series performances and outreach activities and symposia on such topics as racism and intolerance. Working with local and state educators, the capitol center has successfully linked the school series statewide curricula goals, making the programming even more valuable.

facilities rentals - the center's governor's hall is a full-service function room that can accommodate up to 250 guests, and the adjacent kimball house, a victorian mansion featuring a stately, formal dining room, library, parlor, and board room. Among all venue opportunities, there are approximately 80 community events that take place each year, ranging from business conferences and seminars, celebratory and fundraising programs by other nonprofits in the capital region, and memorial, retirement, and wedding parties for individual clients. These spaces are also used as a second, smaller performance space for local and regional artists.