First Night Akron

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007
CONTACT: Kimberlee McKee
330-762-8555 (phone); 330-762-6622 (fax)
kmckee@downtownakron.com

Recycle your wrapping paper tubes for First Night® Akron

Akron, Ohio -- To celebrate family and community, First Night® Akron 2008 is asking families to create their own unique “Festive Family Baton” to wave and carry during First Night’s procession this New Year’s Eve. Batons represent First Night families – whomever that may include this New Year’s Eve.

First Night Akron is collecting paper tubes, those from empty wrapping paper or paper towels, to be used to create the festive family batons. Donations of these items can be dropped at Downtown Akron Partnership (58 W. Exchange, Suite C) or at Lock 3 Park in the Kinderzone craft area.

First Night Festive Batons will be the featured craft item in Lock 3 Park’s Kinderzone craft area from December 26 – New Year’s Eve.

Or visit www.firstnightakron.org for instructions on how to make them on your own!

First Night is family-friendly and alcohol free with entertainment packed into 21 downtown sites. More than 30 visual and interactive art activities and 50 performing artists and groups, representing dance, theater, and music make the evening one you’ll never forget. Metro buses make it easy to stay warm while you see it all! They’ll transport your family and friends as you discover the magic of First Night. The excitement will culminate when the Midnight Countdown Show begins at 11:30 p.m. featuring Cats on Holiday. Then kiss 2007 goodbye with a bang as the FirstMerit Fireworks display fills the sky to Today’s Best Music courtesy of 98.1 WKDD.

Admission to First Night Akron is a $10 button. Children under 10 years old are admitted free. Buy admission buttons online at www.firstnightakron.org until December 25. Buttons are also available at all Acme Fresh Market stores and participating FirstMerit bank branches.

For more information, including a complete schedule of First Night entertainment, visit the website: www.firstnightakron.org. First Night is a program of Downtown Akron Partnership. Founding Partners of the program are the City of Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal.

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