FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
CONTACT: Sarah Steidl, Communications Director
330-762-8555 (phone); 330-762-6622 (fax)
ssteidl@downtownakron.com
First Night Button Art Unveiled
This year’s admission button celebrates art in all its forms.
November 5, 2007 (Akron, OH)— Downtown Akron Partnership has unveiled the artwork that thousands of revelers will wear in button form on New Year’s Eve. Featuring vibrantly colored characters that represent the diversity of First Night artists, the admission button radiates First Night fun.
First Night Button Artist Linda Hutchinson, Kent, included the script “Celebrating the Arts in Akron” in the artwork—an invitation to community members from every neighborhood and neighboring city to share in the First Night experience.
“Akron has much to offer in the way of theater, dance, music and the visual arts,” said Hutchinson. “I wanted the button to celebrate art in all its forms and its ability to enrich our lives.”
Hutchinson is a painter whose works include drawings, watercolors and oils. She teaches drawing and painting through continuing education programs at The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Kent City Schools and The University of Akron.
Now in its twelfth year, First Night® Akron is a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other! The family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration brings the community together to experience a brief moment in time while creating lasting New Year’s Eve memories. Entertainment and fun will delight everyone! For a complete schedule of events, visit www.firstnightakron.org.
Admission buttons are $10 and children under 10 are admitted free when accompanied by a button-wearing adult. Buttons go on sale Friday, November 23 at Acme Fresh Markets, participating FirstMerit Bank branches, Stage Left Boutique at Akron Civic Theatre, Akron Beacon Journal Customer Service Desk, Borders Books & Music-Chapel Hill, Carolyn’s Cupboard in Wadsworth, The Library Shop on Main and Barnes & Noble at The University of Akron.
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New this year! First Night Arts Patron buttons are available! These limited edition buttons allow access to all First Night events and feature artist Linda Hutchinson’s design and colorful lights that will set you apart from the crowds! To buy online or for a list of places Arts Patron buttons are sold, visit www.firstnightakron.org.
First Night Akron is a program of the Downtown Akron Partnership. Founding partners are the City of Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal.
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