Get Out! Enjoy a Musical Week with Patsy Cline, Irish Songs, Navy Choristers or 'The Music Man'

Irish pride and musical acts highlight the events being held this weekend. From the St. Patrick's Day parade to a Patsy Cline tribute, it's clearly time to put away the winter blues and head outside for marching, music and making memories.

Here are just a few options of things to do this weekend in and around Portsmouth:

• Country Memories
  Where/When: , 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, March 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  Why Go:  Patsy Cline is classic country - join the local members of the Country Memories Band for a tribute to country singer Patsy Cline. They will perform songs made popular by Patsy Cline along with other country favorites.
  Pricing:  Free

• The Music Man
  When/Where: , 120 Education Lane, Portsmouth, March 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m.
  Why Go: Cast includes Portsmouth High and Portsmouth Middle School students. Fun for all ages!
  Pricing: Tickets available at the door.  Adults, $8; students and seniors, $5.  

• Music for a Sunday Afternoon
  When/Where: Sunday, March 13, 4 p.m.,
  Why Go:  They assure a crowd-pleasing performance! Proceeds to benefit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the Newport Choristers.
  Pricing: Tickets available at the door or from any Choristers member. Donation: Adults $7; seniors and children $5; families, $18. You can also connect with the Choristers Web site, above link, for more information.

• Celebrate Ireland at the Library
  When/Where:  , 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, March 15, 6:30 p.m. for dance instruction, 7 p.m. for music.
  Why Go: Celebrate Ireland in this wonderful family program of "Celtic Music and Dancing." Celtic harpist and vocalist Mary King and Phil Edmonds playing the tin whistle and button accordion will bring the sweet sounds of traditional Irish music to the library. Mary King will come 30 minutes early to teach a basic Irish jig to children.
  Pricing:  Free, thanks to funding by the North Family Trust.

• St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festivies in Newport
  When/Where: Almost every minute of this weekend, there's something to celebrate in Newport. The parade itself is Saturday, March 12, stepping off from Broadway. See http://newportirish.com/ for parade details.
  Why Go:  Everyone is Irish this week in Newport! Good food, green beverages, Irish humor and more. Check out the Ancient Order of Hibernians Web site, above link, for a complete list of events.
  Pricing: Varies by event.