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First night-
a new way of celebrating New Year's Eve |
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First
Night was founded in Boston in 1976 by civic minded artists as a
meaningful alternative to traditional New Year's revelry. First Night
was the finale to the city's Bicentennial events and the start of a new
tradition. The founders' objectives were to recapture the symbolic
significance of the passage from the old year to the new to unite the
community through a shared cultural celebration which would deepen and
broaden the public's appreciation of the visual performing arts.
First
Night International is the umbrella organization, which fosters the
concept and assists all interested communities in establishing the
celebration. It provides education through an annual conference,
technical assistance and consultations. In addition, it offers on-going
services to strengthen each existing First Night city.
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First
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FIRST
NIGHT-International |
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2007 EVENT WILL NOT
BE HELD THIS YEAR*
WE HOPE TO RESUME 2008
*New
Years Eve falls on Sunday night this year and the committee
believes it would be best to wait until Monday New years 2008
See you then - watch
this site for coming announcements
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To be a Sponsor:
Contact Betty at 477-4500
To apply as
Entertainer:
Contact Pete Blackmon at 431-2424
Something new for
Danville Area First Night is to annually feature the work of a
local artist. This year's artist is
Mary Anne Butikas,
of
Westville. She designed the theme-logo for 2006 and will display
her work at this year's event
WANT TO HELP?
SPONSORS are being
sought for major venues such as Ice Sculptor, Carriage Rides,
Art Gallery, Theater, Music, Children's Activities, and Teen
Scene
To Volunteer: Contact Teresa Traylor at 443-8273 or 446-3201
Email:
r2boyz@soltec.net
To contact re sponsorships
Call 328-4500 ext 203
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2006 Year's Events
See Event Location MAP 2006
Opening
Ceremony ~
First Night Kick-Off 5:30 ~ Temple Plaza:
With Jared Yates, V.C. Queen Carley Redmon,
Mayor's Youth Council,
Mayor Scott Eisenhauer, and
Township Supervisor, Roger Boen
Main entertainment stages are:
First
Presbyterian Church gym,
Fischer Theater,
The Masonic Temple.
Go
to this year's Detailed Events SCHEDULE
Jared Yates
is performing at the Fischer and Java
Hut..
DACC
is videotaping this event
5-K Fun Run/Walk starts at Library at 3pm -
For Registration:
Phone 442-0563.
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About 2006 First Night
First Night - Danville is Selling Admission
Buttons
Wearing an admission button is your pass to all First Night performances
and events on December 31, 2005!
Admit Buttons will be
available for purchase November 14 at downtown sites.
DOWNTOWN:
Two's Co,
Blue Kangaroo, Danville Municipal Building, Danville
Township,
DDI,
Masonic Temple,
Java Hut,
Danville Library,
Prairie Center & Vermilion Advantage.
OTHER
SITES:
Daizey's Designs,
Vermilion Co Museum,
Charlotte's,
Among Friends,
Westville Public Library
Images Framing
Many of your favorite
acts are returning this December 31, along with--Ice Sculptor, Horse
and Carriage Rides, the great Diamond Give-Away, Great Food, and
Midnight Fireworks
Adults $7
Children's
Buttons $2
Kids Under 6 FREE
Get your Button!
(Great
Stocking Stuffers!)
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Click
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for Danville Area First Night Celebration 2005-2006
