November 24 - December 3 -- Pontine Theatre presents an original adaptation of Frank Stockton’s 19th century story, Cap’n Eli’s Best Ear. This 1908 Christmas tale introduces a widowed sea captain who cleverly engineers his Christmas celebrations to secure his heart’s desire—a new family! Also on the program Holiday music by fiddler Ellen Carlson and friends. Shows are offered at 7pm on Fridays, 3pm on Saturdays and 2pm on Sundays. Tickets are available online -- www.pontine.org -- Pontine's 1845 Plains Schoolhouse Theatre is located at 1 Plains Avenue in Portsmouth NH. Convenient free parking is available.