MSD Entertainment and Activities

Friday, June 12th
North Church/Market Square

6:00pm   
Joan Chawsiuk takes you on a Historic Walk through Downtown Portsmouth. Think you know everything about the Downtown? Think again! Joan has many interesting and fun facts that will surely educate and delight. (Meet in front of the North Church)

The Pleasant Street Stage
11:30 - 12:15           
Rock My Soul
The Diversified Faith Gospel Project concentrates on bringing authentic, raise-the-rafters gospel sound to the Seacoast. Words cannot describe what the music is or what it does… you need to experience it.  

12:45 - 1:30            
Foté
African drumming brought to you by this six member percussion band featuring Djembes, Dununs and the music of Guinea, Mali and the Ivory Coast.

2:00 - 2:45
The Whatnot
We first 'met' the group at Summer in the Street a few years ago and are proud to feature them on the 'big stage'.
Local 'bongo pop' - good stuff...              

3:15 - 4:00
The Molenes
Rock and roll with a twang - these four musicians will close out MSD 2009 on a high note.

The North Church Stage

12:00 - 1:00
The Kenny Brother Trio
The Trio brings the world of jazz, blues and hip-hop together to create their sound.

1:30 - 2:30
Salt River
Mike Rogers, Bev Rogers, Lee Hosack and Cathy King perform original and traditional music in a folk/blues style.

3:00 - 4:00
Mike & Mike
'Free style folk': A high octane blend of guitar, fiddle, wit and song.

The Block Party on Daniel Street
Sponsored by Exeter Hospital and The Fox Run Mall

Join in the fun as non profits and businesses feature kid/famlity friendly booths and interactive activities like...

Port City Veterinary Hospital
Kids - do you have a Teddy Bear in need of repair? Bring your stuffed animals to the PCVH Teddy Bear Clinic.

The Daniel Street Stage

On Site Family Martial Arts Center
Throughout the day, the group will present 'Family Self Defense for Ages 3 to 103!'
9:30 - 10:00, 1:30 - 2:00, 3:00 - 3:30

Full Motion Family
Hula hoop-ing is good for the mind and body - demonstrations and an interactive booth - fun for the whole family!
10:15 - 10:45, 12:45 - 1:15, 2:15 - 2:45

Seacoast Civic Dance Company -   A high energy dance performance featuring excerpts from their latest production.
11:00 - 11:30

Sammie Haynes - Great music! Stop by and sing along...
11:45 - 12:30

Other Activities

Are you up for a challenge? Stop by the Gentle Giant Challenge (Bank of America Lot on Daniel) and experience their Speed Stairs...

Hey kids visit Stone Wall Kitchen on Pleasant Street and make edible play dough using their tasty peanut butter. They're also going to be offering a 20% discount storewide...

The Seacoast Growers Association will be 'on the hill at City Hall' from 8am - 1pm

After a day filled with Market Square Day fun, enjoy the restaurants and shops of Downtown Portsmouth...great food, music and shopping are yours in the heart of the Port City.