Akron Derbytown Barbershop Chorus
St. Bernard Church
9-10
Experience barbershop harmony at its best- then join in as the audience sings along.

Akron-Summit County Public Library: Make & Take
Main Library- Children’s Library
5-9
Jingle, jingle! Visit the Children’s Library to create your own jingle wand…then let the magic happen!
 
Alex Bevan
The O'Neil's Building
9-9:45, 10-10:45, 11-11:30
Alex is back with his flawless performance! A fixture of the Northeast Ohio music scene, let his guitar playing capture you!

Amazing Grace Land
High Street Christian Church-Fellowship Hall
9-9:45, 10-10:45
It’s Elvis with a twist! Don’t miss this intimate performance with the king.

Ashley Photography Presents…First Night Family Memories
National Inventors Hall of Fame
5-10
Stop by to receive your free photo of family and friends!

The Average White Broads
St. John/St. Paul-Sanctuary
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7
Singing the songs you remember from ‘40s BeBop to ‘70s Funk and everything in between! Listen closely…you'll feel like a teenager all over again!

Baby New Year Jam!
Akron Art Museum-Lobby
5-11:30
Come play with the band at the Akron Art Museum! Experience Melissa Daubert’s "Baby New Year Jam"-a kinetic, interactive art experience that allows visitors to create music, motion and memories through art.

Bonnie Baughman
Zion Lutheran Church
7-7:45, 8-8:30
Adult contemporary & traditional gospel music sung straight from the heart. A delight for singles to seniors!

B. Roddy - Juggling Art
National Inventors Hall of Fame
5-9
Amazing juggling demonstrations followed by juggle art painting shows. Each show creates 15 paintings. Using objects that only paint in mid-air! Free raffle for all paintings.

Blood, Sweat & Beers
John S. Knight Center-Main Floor 1
8:30-9:15, 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15
Experience the good vibes of this local band—you’re sure to leave with an overall sense of goodwill!

Blue Sketches
Redlight Galleries @ Northside
6-11
Be the inspiration for artist Todd V.’s Blue Sketches. Let Todd trace you and your friends, then step back and watch the sketch come to life!

Bobo & Gabby
FirstMerit Tower)
5-9
Face painting, balloon animals, laughter…oh my!

Jay Boc
UA Polsky Building
6:30-7:15, 7:30-8:15, 8:30-9
A clean comic who finds humor in everyday life, Jay Boc will make you laugh ‘til it hurts!

Bodkin Big Band
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 1
7:30-8:15, 8:30-9
Enjoy the sounds of big band as the 20-piece group performs songs from the ‘40s through today.

Braids and Beads
Akron Children's Hospital
5-9
Hair Designer Toni J. Weems will dazzle the kids with trendy braids and colorful beads. A First Night favorite!

Brass Band of the Western Reserve
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 1
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:30
Rediscover big band favorites and light classics, including The Stars and Stripes Forever and Auld Lang Syne.

Cats on Holiday
Main Stage
9:30-10:30, 11-midnight
This hard rockin', swamp poppin' group will serve a healthy dose of American influenced roots, country, cajun and blues. Armed with an arsenal of well-crafted original tunes and an eclectic blend of party songs, it's hard for most listeners not to swing and sway!

Children's Hospital Doggie Brigade
Akron Children's Hospital
5-9
The 60 furry members of Akron Children’s Hospital’s Doggie Brigade live to make sick kids smile. All dogs are tested for suitability for the program. Pets and their owners visit patients who doctors have OK’d this special kind of medicine.

City of Akron: Make & Take
City Hall
5-9
Stop in to decorate your skates!!

Colin Dussault's Blues Project
Akron Civic Theatre
8:30-9:30, 10-11:30
The award-winning, harmonica driven, blues based roots rock ‘n’ soul band is back!

Fergie and the Bog Dogs
Ocasek Gov. Office Building-Lobby
6-6:45, 7-7:45, 8-8:30
One of the area's favorite Irish Pub bands. This five piece group plays jigs and reels, hard hitting rebel tunes and lifting ballads.

Festive Family Baton Make & Take with Jack!
Lock 3 Park, O’Neil’s Commons
5-8
Decorate your own Festive Family Baton for the 8:15 procession to the Main Stage.  Every member of your group will contribute with their own creativity, and you’ll end up with a Festive Family Baton that represents your First Night family—whoever that may include!

The Friday Jazz Kings
Zion Lutheran Church
5-5:45, 6-6:30

Akron Art Museum Lobby
7-7:45, 8-8:45
Jazz with a youthful twist. Let the "next generation" surprise and delight you with their traditional and original arrangements.

Jim Gill
Zion Lutheran Church
9-9:45, 10-10:45
This singer/songwriter mixes spirited folk-rock and heartfelt ballads with outrageous humor all delivered with an "absolute killer voice!”

Girl Scouts: Make & Take
Akron Children’s Hospital
5-9
Join the scouts as they create noise makers and hats to help in the New Year!

The Happy Hornswoggle
Throughout First Night footprint
5-midnight
A ship of ornate beauty! The Happy Hornswoggle promenades dramatically down Main Street. Ascend into the carriage to visit the sea puppets or simply wave to the sailors as the ship shoves off!

Brian Henke
Ocasek Gov. Office Building-Auditorium
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7:15, 8-8:30
Brian Henke composes and performs his music like a painter putting images on canvas, drawing his inspiration from the world around him. Be inspired this award-winning virtuosic fingerstyle guitarist.

Hard Day's Night
Ocasek Gov. Office Building-Lobby
9-9:45, 10-10:45, 11-11:30
Recreating the authentic look and sound of the Fab Four, Hard Day’s Night brings back the excitement of Beatlemania back to life by performing magical note-for-note sounds of The Beatles. A must-see performance!

Harmonica Hotshots
FirstMerit Tower
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7:15, 7:30-8:15
This dynamic duo delights audiences of all ages by combining harmonica artistry with light humor.

High Street Praise Team
High Street Christian Church- Sanctuary
6-6:45, 7-7:30
The house band at High Street Christian Church gets the party started with their upbeat, inspirational music. It’s contemporary Christian music at its best!

Horns & Things
John S. Knight Center-Main Floor 2
6-6:45, 7-7:45, 8-8:30
Exciting! Powerful! Energetic! That’s the only way to describe a Horns & Things performance. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the last hours of 2007 with this wildly entertaining group.

Howard Street Blues
John S. Knight Center-Main Floor 2
9-9:45, 10-10:45, 11-11:30
Howard St. Blues is a blues/r&b group led by the legendary Sonny Robertson who has played with greats Albert King and Jimi Hendrix.

Ian Ross Trio
Ocasek Gov. Office Building- Lobby
6-6:45, 7-7:45, 8-8:30
The Ian Ross Trio is an exciting young jazz band. Based in Ohio, the group just completed an East Coast Tour which included New York City.

The Illusion Factory
Main Library-Auditorium
5-6
The Illusion Factory performs Aladdin with brings a fresh musical twist to the familiar tale of Aladdin and his adventure with the Genie and the evil Magician.

Kaleidescope 5 Exhibition
Summit Artspace- Gallery
5-11
View spectacular artwork as the Alliance for the visual Arts presents works by Artists of Rubber City, Women’s Art League and Akron Society of Artists.

Kathy Johnson
Main Library-High Street Level
5-5:30, 5:45-6:15, 6:30-7
Kathy Johnson plays entertaining, rootsy music, including folk, popular standards, country classics, Beatles, Dylan, cowboy songs, and great, often humorous originals.

Joy Unspeakable Productions
The Shoppes at Akron Centre
5-9
Is he a statue? Or is he living? Decide for yourself!

Land of the Midnight Sun
Summit Artspace
5-11
You just can’t miss this one! Mark Soppeland is back with an amazing, must-see black light art installation and exhibit. See thousands of art works designed to be seen under black light. Then get in on the fun and creativity! The workshop allows you to create your own artwork to add to the exhibit. For more on this exciting project, visit www.blacklightexperiment.com

Mike Leuszler Caricatures
FirstMerit Tower
5-9
Mike Leuszler is a quick sketch artist caricaturist who turns people into ‘toons!

Literature Leap
Akron Art Museum-Auditorium
5-6
A Literacy Based Program "Bringing Books to Life" through storytelling and music. Written words come to life and jump right off the page.

Magic Mike Productions
City Hall
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7:15, 7:30-8:15
Looking for a magical evening? Magic Mike can amaze you, from card tricks to cutting his assistant in pieces and putting her back together.

Magical Theatre Company
Main Library-Auditorium
8:30-9:30, 10-11
When a bunny arrives at the Monroe household, the fur begins to fly! It's up to their dog and cat to reveal the rabbit's true identity-Vampire Bunny!

Pat Catan’s Mask Making
The Shoppes at Akron Centre
5-9
First Night’s favorite Make & Take returns! From glitter and sequins, to feathers and beads- you’re sure to find the perfect supplies to create a masterpiece. Show off your creation as you enjoy the New Year’s festivities!

Steve McClain
Main Library-Main Street Level
8:30-9:15, 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11
Steve McClain is a modern singer/songwriter in the style of David Gray and Five for Fighting and was influenced by Lennon and McCartney, Jim Croce and John Melloncamp.

mercyRISING
High Street Christian Church-Sanctuary
8-8:45, 9-10
mercyRISING consists of four guys devoted to delivering the message that "God is Life" by singing songs of praise and worship that are fun and full of energy.

Michael Roy's Folding Paper Art
Akron Children's Hospital
5-9
Origami artist Michael Roy creates "party animals" right before your eyes. Each intricate sculpture is handcrafted by folding a single square of paper. No cuts, no tears, no glue.

The Mickeys
National Inventors Hall of Fame
9-9:45, 10-10:45, 11-11:30
The Mickeys perform celtic rock, blending an authentic celtic sound with a style that honors the Akron rock tradition. The Mickeys feature an eclectic blend of ancient tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and Cape Breton plus their own original songs.

Mitzi & Ed Waring Dance Co.
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 1
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7
You’ll be taken on an imaginary trip around the world as the dancers recreate the styles of dancing, music, and costumes that are native to the nationalities portrayed.

Mixed-Up Strings
Ocasek Gov. Office Building-Auditorium
9-9:45, 10-10:45
This dulcimer/folk music group centered in Summit County plays a wide variety of instruments but mountain dulcimers prevail! Check out these interesting instruments and enjoy fiddle tunes, waltzes, hymns, ballads, and jigs.

Musical Mark's Kids Show
Main Library- Children's Room
6-6:30, 6:45-7:15, 7:30-8
With wild hats and catchy tunes, Musical Mark will go for smiles, laughs and strange looks. You've seen him at the Akron Zoo, Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Metro Parks. He'll be featuring songs from his new cd about bats!

Natural Bridges LLC
Akron Children's Hospital
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7:15, 7:30-8:15
Don’t miss this live-action, puppet comedy show featuring the NB Puppets (and some humans) with comedy skits, audience participation and lots of humor!

No Small Wonder
UA Polsky Building
5-5:45, 6-6:45, 7-7:30
Check out this high-energy group as they perform catchy rock/pop rock tunes…you’ll find yourself singing your way into 2008!

O'Hare Irish Dancers
Akron Civic Theatre
6-7, 7:15-8
A lively performance of jogs, reels, hornpipes and more! Presented by some of Tim O'Hare's best dancers, reminiscent of riverdance and lord of the dance, along with some traditional numbers.

Okantah, The Muntu Kuntu Energy Poet
Akron Art Museum-Auditorium
9-9:30, 10-10:30
An exciting collaboration of music and poetry which brings forth a synergistic energy to both artistic disciplines.

Painting with Especially Art! Studios
The Shoppes at Akron Centre
5-9
Add your creative touch to a 3-dimensional painting, led by artist Terry Klausman. Next time you visit The Shoppes at Akron Centre, you’ll be able to say you helped create the masterpiece!

Professor Gizmo
Main Library-Main Street Level
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7:15, 7:30-8:15
The whole family will enjoy this energetic extravaganza exploding with special effects and laughs.

The ReBeats
Akron Art Museum-Lobby
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:30
Activate the time portal! Join The ReBeats in the swingin' sixties! The ReBeats performance is stunningly similar to the original recordings and features cameo costumed appearances by icons of the era!

Rufus D. Dufus
Throughout First Night footprint
5-9
Rufus D. Dufus, the world's most incompetent magician, will roam the streets of Akron looking for someone who can do that magic that eludes him.

San Miguel
St. John/St. Paul-Gymnasium
6:30-8
The San Miguel troupe will take you on an exciting adventure to the Anoulusian Flamenco world of Spain.

Lou Santini
UA Polsky Building
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15
Call it "sarcasm", "mockery", or "cynicism", audiences everywhere see   his comedy as first-class, high-energy VENTING!  Lou's smartly-crafted,   absurd anecdotes come from his "slice-of-strife" approach that originate from the truth!

Adam Sarata
Main Place
6-10
Adam Sarata will perform romantic classical, jazz and popular solo guitar music for "Chapel in the Moonlight" wedding ceremonies.

Seurat, the Dot & the Learning Tree
Akron Art Museum- Classroom
5-9
Get hands-on experiences exploring the life and work of French painter Georges Seurat. Creating artwork in the style of pointillism and display it on a seven foot high "Learning Tree" sculpture.

Show and Tell with Trish and Mel
Akron Art Museum-Auditorium
6:30-7:15, 7:30-8:15
Show and Tell with Trish and Mel is a hilarious interactive variety show for the preschool through primary set. Books come to life with a host of props, dances, and silly gags.

Silent Lion
Main Library -High Street Level
7:30-8:15, 8:30-9:15, 9:30-10:15
Awaken your own inner 'silent lion' listening to fiery instrumentals of John Saunders and the pure clear vocals of Barbiel. The duo passionately recreates Medieval/Renaissance, Celtic, and their own mystical originals.

Silver Eclipse
John S. Knight Center-Main Floor 1
5:30-6:15, 6:30-7:15, 7:30-8
With their high-energy mix of modern, classic rock and originals, this group of University of Akron and Claymont High students captivate and entertain audiences of all ages and generations.

The Singing Angels
St. Bernard Church
7:30-8:30
Let these young Angels delight you with holiday favorites. The Singing Angels, founded in 1964, is dedicated to youth development through the highest level of artistic achievement. You won’t want to miss these talented young singers!

Spotlight
The Shoppes at Akron Centre
5:30-6, 6:30-7,
This delightful barbershop quartet sings a wide variety of songs from the old-fashioned to gospel to the Beatles and beyond.

StarMaker Performing Arts Center
High Street Christian Church-Fellowship Hall
7-7:45, 8-8:30
Enjoy an exciting performance displaying student choreographed pieces from the annual holiday production and performances from the award-winning All-Star team.

Stow Heritage Ringers
St. John/St. Paul-Sanctuary
7:30-8:15, 8:30-9:15, 9:30-10
Enjoy the sounds of the season! Stow Heritage Ringers is a community hand bell ensemble composed of bronze level ringers.

Street Beat Drummers
Throughout First Night footprint
7 p.m.-midnight
The Street Beat Drummers will keep you on your toes! Watch for them as they make their way through downtown with a smile on their faces and a rhythm drum that will get your toes tapping!

Studio Hope
The Shoppes at Akron Centre
5-9
Join the jam! Anyone can have fun with music using digital technology. Studio Hope creates a digital rhythm jam session anyone can play with state-of-the-art soundbeam technology,.

Summit Choral Society Touring Choir
St. Bernard Church
6-7
A choral show that’s not to be missed!

This City Reads: Make & Take
Main Library- Main Street Level
5-9
Let your creative juices flow! Join This City Reads for a fun Make & Take you’re sure to love!

Trivia Game Show
National Inventors Hall of Fame
6-6:45, 7-7:45
Challenge your family and friends to a fun game of trivia! Who has what it takes to be the champ? You have to play to find out! Prizes!

US Bank: Make & Take
The O'Neil’s Building
6-9
Stop by to make your very own tambourine!

The University of Akron Steel Band  "Hands On"
UA Polsky Building
8-9
Learn how to play the steel drums! Members of the band show you how, and before long you can create your own Caribbean music!

The University of Akron Steel Drum Band
UA Polsky Building
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:30
Discover what thousands of their fans already know! The highly-acclaimed UA Steel Drum Band performs Caribbean music at its best.

Weathervane Playhouse
Main Library-Auditorium
6:30-7:30
Weathervane presents an evening of song and dance. Saluting musicals past and present, Weathervane's high-energy performance will include favorites from its storied history.

What a Character!
The Shoppes at Akron Centre
5-9
Don’t take yourself too seriously this New Year’s Eve! Have a caricature of yourself or your family drawn and keep it as a First night souvenir!

WKDD Dance Party
John S. Knight- Goodyear Ballroom
7:30-10:30
Dance the night away…and the year! Spend the last few hours of the year making memories with friends and family at the WKDD Dance Party.

Yiddishe Cup
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 2
8:30-9:15, 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15
Get ready to dance! Yiddishe Cup is back with their eccentric mix of Yiddish music. You won’t be able to stand still!

Zydeco Kings
John S. Knight Center-Exhibit Hall 2
6-6:45, 7-8
The Zydeco Kings have been entertaining Northeast Ohio fans with the music of Louisiana artists such as Clifton Chenier, Dr. John, The Meters, Huey "Piano" Smith, Nathan & the Zydeco ChasChas.