Celebrate First Night in CharlottesvilleA Safe and Friendly New Year's Eve Tradition

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First Night© Virginia is the second oldest of 130 First Night© celebrations worldwide. Every year, 8,000 people come to Downtown Charlottesville
to enjoy 70 performances in 24 different venues - all in one night. More about First Night© >

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From the Executive Director
Director
...to a “Night of Possibilities." That’s what the New Year is all about. And that’s the magical atmosphere First Night brings to our community every year.

We look forward to this year, our 27th celebration this December 31, which will include many favorites, such as the Children’s Processional, led this year by the Albemarle High School Band. Thanks to a partnership with SNL Financial, we’re featuring something exciting and new at the Pavilion - the high-flying BMX Bike Show. And thanks to the generosity of the Paramount Theater, we’re presenting Robbin Thompson, one of Virginia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters. As your night of possibilities unfolds, you may also encounter a giant python, learn to tango, be hypnotized, and meet a lady walking inside a balloon!...

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FNV now begins planning for the 2010 celebration, and current economic conditions will likely present challenges. “With the economic climate, both fundraising and ticket sales did take a dip this year,” says FNV President Joan Horn. “Partners like the Omni, Martin Horn, Monticello Media, SNL Financial, and The Paramount help us to keep ticket prices in an affordable range, but we’ll need more like them in 2010.

This is a unique and important celebration in Charlottesville, and we hope the business community will support it. Even at small dollar amounts, more participation will make a huge impact as we all look forward to the possibilities of the New Year.” The Board of Directors thanks all of our sponsors, partners, volunteers and patrons for their support. Please remember the Snowy Day Fund, where your contributions will assure the Greater Charlottesville Region that there will be a First Night Virginia for many years to come.

Tax deductible donations made be sent to:
First Night Virginia, Inc.
Post Office Box 2284
Charlottesville, VA 22902


News from First Night
Special Appearance by Virginia's own ROBBIN THOMPSON.
One Show Only
Sponsored by The Paramount Theater
Get your buttons and reserved seats online here.

First Night© Virginia is first and foremost about community, so we hope you'll join us in the Processional and Bubble Wrap Stomp starting at 6:30 pm, just outside of the Omni. Your kids can make noisemakers, hats, and drums at the Creation Station so bring them along to liven up the proceedings. The Albemarle High School Band will lead the way!

BMX STUNT SHOW – New this year at the PAVILION!
Showcasing both ramp and flatland BMX stunts, Keith King's BMX Bike Show will amaze and thrill you with heart stopping maneuvers.

First Food and Fun at the Pavilion
Our First Night© traditions grow, as we bring you more family entertainment this year at First Fun and Food at the Pavilion. The Processional will lead us to find inflatables from Bouncing Around Amusements; plus loads of yummy food from local vendors. Not to be missed-donuts and hot ciocollata! Interested in being a First Night© vendor? click here.

FIREWORKS at 9:00!
What would First Night© be without the annual fireworks display? Once again, we start them early so your little ones can enjoy one of the best displays in central VA. There is no better way to start off the New Year than with a bang... literally.

NEW THIS YEAR - Midnight Countdown List and More!
You will find many places to celebrate the New Year at Midnight, including the Midnight Ball Drop at the Central Place at the Central Place over the Landmark Hotel.  Look for more celebrations throughout many of our entertainment venues to include The Acme Swing Company at Christ Church-Meade Hall; the Teen Band Showcase at the Music Resource Center; Brass 5 at Olde Town Center; Alegria Latin Combo at Temple Beth Israel; the Dance-travaganza DJ Dance Party at Carver Rec Center; The Chickenhead Blues Band at the Omni Ballroom; and a special midnight show by Hypnotist James Munsey at the Paramount.  No matter where you are at midnight, there will be reason to celebrate!

More and more dancing!  Look for our surprise dancers throughout the mall; in window fronts at Siips, Spring Street and beyond!

Another surprise at Creation Station/Omni - Metamorphosis Face and Body Art will be offered at no extra charge during Creation Station hours only.

Special Announcements
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In order to stay on top of all First Night Virginia happenings, you may join our e-newsletter list by contacting us at info@firstnightva.org. First Nightly News will come directly to your desktop so you will be the FIRST to know!

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