First Night Press Releases

First Night Filled with Special New Year's Eve Food - Dec. 19, 2007
Lots of great eats at this year's First Night -- many places with special First Night offerings!.

Recycling Wrapping Paper Tubes for First Night Festive Family Batons - Dec. 18, 2007
Weekly spotlight of just a few of First Night's great artists.

First Night Still Needs Volunteers - Dec. 18, 2007
First Night Akron still needs volunteers for New Year's Eve .

First Night Artist Spotlight 3 - Dec. 17, 2007
Weekly spotlight of just a few of First Night's great artists.

First Night Akron Reveals Sculpture on Main Street - Dec. 14, 2007
Public Art on Main Street in downtown Akron to commemorate First Night.

Akron Art Museum Returns to First Night- Dec. 12, 2007
After being closed for construction, the new Akron Art Museum returns to the First Night footprint.

First Night Artist Spotlight 2 - Dec. 11, 2007
Weekly spotlight of just a few of First Night's great artists.

First Night Encourages Community to Light Up their Buttons - Dec. 7, 2007
Show your support for First Night, the Arts and Local Artists and light up your buttons for First Night Akron this year!

First Night Artist Spotlight - Dec. 3, 2007
Weekly spotlight of just a few of First Night's great artists..

First Night Invites the Community to Celebrate - Nov. 13, 2007
From the artwork on admission buttons to diverse entertainment options, First Night is an invitation to community members from every neighborhood and neighboring city to share in the experience.

First Night Button Art Unveiled  - Nov. 5, 2007
This year’s admission button celebrates art in all its forms.

Search begins for First Night performers and artists - May 7, 2007
Performing and visual artists of all disciplines are encouraged to submit proposals by July 1.
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17,000 First Night Attendees Usher in 2007 in Downtown Akron - January 11, 2007
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First Night Features Unique Visual Art Displays -Dec. 26, 2006
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Akron Symphony Returns to First Night -Dec. 22, 2006
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Entertainment for All Ages at First Night - Dec. 19, 2006
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First Night Introduces Time Warner Cable's Kick-Off Show - Dec. 14, 2006
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First Night Promises Surprises on Last Night of 2007 - Nov. 1, 2006
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First Night Button Art Unveiled with a "POP" - Nov. 1, 2006
First Night's admission button comes to life as "Jack" makes his debut.
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First Night Conference Brings the Unexpected
Downtown Akron Partnership's Communications Director gains insight at annual conference.
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First Night® is a Fun Last Night of '05
The 10th annual New Year's Eve celebration draws 15,000 to downtown Akron.
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First Night® Announces Button Artist for 10th Anniversary
First Night’s button art unveiling will take place at the Mayor’s Press
Conference on Nov. 9, 2005.
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First Night® Idol is Back for Third Year
Local high schools are invited to get involved in the competition.
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First Night Site Barrels Get New Look
Group Workcamps Foundation “Week of Hope” lends a helping hand
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