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Buttons on sale now! See website for details. DECEMBER 31, 2016 | 10:00 AM-11:30 PM 35TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR OFFICIAL EVENTS PROGRAM FIRSTNIGHTWORCESTER.ORG Sponsored By: Fireworks will be set off from the top of Bell Hill at 11:15 pm. Find a convenient viewing location from anywhere in downtown and enjoy the spectacular display! Courtesy of Polar Beverages PILGRIM SOUL FIRE GYPSY PRODUCTIONS JO PETTY BAND BEHIND THE MASK THEATRE MICHELLE WILLSON DANCEARTISTS BALLET THEATER DEBORAH COSTINE NATURE PUPPETS STEVE DORIAN

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DECEMBER 31, 2016 |10:00 AM-11:30 PM35th AnnivERsARy spECtACulAR

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Sponsored By:Fireworks will be set off from the top of Bell Hill at 11:15 pm.

Find a convenient viewing location from anywhere in downtown and enjoy the spectacular display! Courtesy of Polar Beverages

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BeHind tHe maSk tHeatre micHelle WillSon danceartiStS

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AssAbet VAlley ChAmbersingers perform unaccompanied madrigals and motets from all periods as well as Broadway show tunes and vocal Jazz standards. behind the mAsk theAtre Award-winning, critically acclaimed Behind The Mask performers bring superbly crafted masks to life as delightful and astonishing creatures. bob bloom Play along with Bob as he launches legendary songs that have captivating melodies, catchy lyrics, cool beats, and smooth rhythms. CAmbodiAn ClAssiCAl dAnCe Come experience a lovely display of classical Cambodian dance by youth performers from around the region.CArA brindisi, originally from Central MA, has been performing since graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2010. Cold ChoColAte is creating an exciting and unique new sound in the world of Americana: fusing

bluegrass and roots with a dash of funk. This trio from Boston is rocking audiences with guitar, upright bass, percussion, and three-part harmony. Colleen mCgoVern, a rising star at age 17, performs mature songs that showcase her guitar, ukulele and piano skills. Winner, New Voices Awards on WCCA TV. Community VoiCes for PeACe (rAlly) will feature community leaders from a variety of religious or secular perspectives sharing poems, readings, stories and personal reflections about the hard but necessary work of building peace in our troubled world. dAnCeArtists bAllet theAter The Sentient Web – Fantasy meets Science. Thought provoking, Fantasy abstract describing nature’s own answers to healing the earth from human kind’s own destructive hands. Arts and the Sciences hand in hand. dArlin’ Corey trio Accompanied by fiddle, banjo,

mandolin and guitars Darlin’ Corey Trio put their unique spin on an Americana mix of bluegrass, old time, folk and original songs. They will be joined by Ken Taylor on bass for this special First Night Worcester performance. deborAh Costine nAture PuPPets presents “Turtle’s Wetland Quest,” a gentle, charming story about the “Blanding’s Turtle” and it’s need for a safe, new wetland habitat. This delightful show has been selected to be performed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston in February. deborAh liVingston (with kAtherine glAss) As seen on WBZ news and the television show 6th Sense and Beyond, Deborah has been tested and listed by Shay Parker (BAP) Best American Psychics and Bob Olson’s List of best psychic/mediums. dezrAh the strAnge is a magician, sideshow performer, escape artist and general weirdo from Central MA. He has performed everywhere from

Fortune 500 companies, and Universities to burlesque shows and backyard BBQ’s. diAne bAttistello, a Massachusetts native, confesses to being a ‘closet musician’ nearly 40 years, before she began experimenting with local open mics. She now performs as a feature artist throughout southern New England. fire gyPsy ProduCtions Sasha the Fire Gypsy is an incredible artist who will delight and amaze! Using fire as her main prop, she combines choreography, theatrics, drama, contortion, acrobatics, and dance. Sponsored by Saint-Gobain. gio is a rapper and singer from Worcester Massachusetts. He has a passion for words and for performing. He writes all his own music and he is eagerly chasing his dream of becoming an artist. grACe morrison is an award winning singer/songwriter. Her professional career has included stints performing with Eddie Money, J. Geils, Pete Francis of

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eCotArium – 222 Harrington Way free w/ button (10 AM to 5 PM)

Joy of musiC ProgrAm – 1 Gorham Street oPen house (10 to 11:30 AM) Family-friendly drumming circles and creative movement groups. museum of russiAn iCons – 203 Union Street, Clinton free w/ button on New Year’s Eve (11 AM to 3 PM) and in January, 2017. old sturbridge VillAge – 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge free w/ button (9:30 AM to 4 PM)

sAlisbury mAnsion – 40 Highland Street free w/ button (1 PM to 4 PM) worCester Art museum – 55 Salisbury Street free w/ button (10 AM to 5 PM) feeling CrAfty? “make your own noisemaker” workshop

(1 to 5 PM) Free with First Night button ($5.00 without). Sponsored by FLEXcon. worCester historiCAl museum – 30 Elm Street free w/ button (10 AM to 4 PM)

worCester Common oVAl – 455 Main Street (behind City Hall) free w/ button frEE icE sKAting (12 to 6 PM). sponsored by sg&D insurance Agencies. Photos with Orson the Polar Bear (3:30 to 4:00 PM)worCester JCC – 633 Salisbury Street free w/ button oPen house (2 to 4 PM) Swimming, Gaga, basketball clinic, and family entertainment. Kids under

18 must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by Worcester JCC.bob bloom Interactive Drumming (2 to 2:45 PM)

JilliAn’s billiArd Club 315 Grove Street

free w/ button FREE PASTA BAR (4 to 6 PM). PLUS, get a FREE $10 game card that can be used any time in the Jillian’s game room. (Jillian’s Worcester only) Sponsored by Jillian’s.

long time – Power Rock Trio

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holidAy hAy ridemayor’s opening remarks (6 to 6:10 PM)fire gypsy Productions – Fire Performance (6:15 to 6:45 PM)

first bAPtist ChurCh 111 Park Ave.First Night Ice Sculpture sponsored by Rand Whitney Corp.

Gordon Hall sponsored by baystateparent Snack Bar wCrn 830 Am - Broadcasting LIVE! (6 to 9 PM)

dezrah the strange – Magician

Sanctuary deborah Costine nature Puppets – Puppet Show wesley hall – Organist matt roberts: Clean Comedy Magic

first unitAriAn ChurCh 90 Main Street

Dining Hall Snack Bar / Peace Craft Project for Children (5 to 9 PM)Unity Hall (enter through upper parking lot on State St.) Jim scott – A Celebration of

Peace in Song Community Voices for Peace (Rally)

ePworth united methodist ChurCh64 Salisbury Street

Sanctuary knock on wood – Acoustic Folk-Rock

Lower Level Snack BarChapel Joanne lurgio – Performing Songwriter

trinity lutherAn ChurCh73 Lancaster Street

JomP youth orchestra (Jyo) Youth Orchestra

Jazz messengers from Joy of music – World Jazz

ArmeniAn ChurCh CulturAl Ctr. 34 Boynton St. sponsored by Price Chopper

danceartists ballet theater Dance/Theater

rAlPh’s roCk diner 148 Grove Street

wesley united methodist ChurCh 114 Main Street

Sanctuary Pakachoag music school with worcester Children’s Chorus – Student Musicians

Assabet Valley Chambersingers – Chamber Choir

Brewer Hall Snack Barmcinerney school of irish step dance

Cambodian Classical dance Classical Dancers Playing with fire – Local Teenage Rock Band

VeterAns inC. (old Armory bldg) 69 Grove Street (use Salisbury St. Entrance) KIDS ZONE sponsored by UniBank

free w/ button bounCe houses (4 to 7 PM) Bounce house fun! fACe PAinting (4 to 7 PM) Get your First Night dazzle on! PolAr CrAft ProJeCt and photos with Orson the Polar Bear! (5 to 5:30 PM)

movies/Cartoons/Popcorn (5 to 9 PM)

linda Peck – Meet Linda Peck as Nanny McPhee behind the mask theatre Masked Living Art (6 to 8 PM)

gio – Rapper/Singer

CourtyArd by mArriott 72 Grove Street

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Dispatch, Chris Slade of AC/DC and The Firm, Greg Douglass of The Steve Miller Band, and many more. hyPnotist/ComediAn Jim sPinnAto Join Jim for a fun-filled performance of comedy, audience participation and hypnosis. Watch as volunteers release their comedic abilities…all while “sleeping”! JAn luby is a story teller and an engaging performer with a voice of passion, range and power. Her vaudeville upbringing is evident in the way she connects with people, and her songwriting style is to lay it on the line. JAzz messengers from Joy of musiC Whether it’s Latin Jazz, World Fusion or Standard Jazz, this talented high school quartet swings smooth and rocks hard. Jim sCott This Composer/Guitarist/Singer brings a celebration of peace in song. With

lyrical melodies and well-crafted words, Jim considers the trials of humanity and our positive responses to the challenges – to build and nurture, rather than to suppress and dominate. Jo Petty bAnd is a Christian rock band with an energizing sound of positive lyrical inspiration. Combining the influences of rock, funk and blues, they’ll take you to a whole new level while still ministering to your heart. JoAnne lurgio Joanne’s music has a distinct Americana feel full of New England charm. Moving from country to bluegrass, folk, R&B and gospel, her hard-hitting voice fills the room with original songs that will awaken your soul. JomP youth orChestrA (Jyo) From Beethoven to Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances to the Elgar Enigma Variations, JYO

will lift your spirits and celebrate the New Year in grand style! kAtherine glAss (with deborAh liVingston) A demonstration of mediumship: Messages from your loved ones in Spirit. Katherine will bring evidential information from your loved ones who have passed and messages of love and healing from the other side. knoCk on wood Combining acoustic guitar with fiddle and soaring vocal harmonies, Knock on Wood performs funny original songs (suitable for all ages) as well as well-known covers. li liu Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics is a one-woman acrobatic performance. A limited number of volunteers get to join her on stage to create an impromptu ribbon dance, and also to try their hand at plate spinning. Sponsored by AbbVie Bioresearch Center.

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Virna! – Virna’s Tribute to Cher oberon rose – Retro Rock/Psychedelic Pop

Cold Chocolate – Americana/Bluegrass Band

michelle “evil gal” willson & shinichi otsu duo – Jazz/ Blues Duo

holidAy hAy ride Sponsored by Bay State Savings Bank.

Photos with Orson the Polar Bear (8:15 to 9:15 PM)

Snack BarWcrn 830 am - Hank Stoltz the official “Voice of First Night” broadcasting live

worcester kiltie band – Bag Pipe Band (7 to 7:25 PM)

southeast Asian Coalition-wynd lion dance team – Cultural Performances

steve Corning – Extraordinary Variety Show!

grace morrison – Singer/Songwriter

the rafters – Modern Pop-Folk sweet wednesday – Folk/Rock Band

darlin’ Corey trio – Bluegrass/Old Time

Jo Petty band – Christian Rock Band

Snack Bar / Peace Craft Project for Children (5 to 9 PM)deborah livingston (with katherine glass) Psychic Medium

katherine glass (with deborah livingston) Spirit Mediums

robin o’herin – Acoustic Blues & Gospel

thea hopkins – Performing Songwriter

the lied to’s – Folk/Country Music Duo

Snack BarJan luby – Performing Songwriter

steven Pelland – Acoustic Singer-Songwriter

diane battistello – Singer/Songwriter

li liu Chinese Acrobatics

Jim spinnato – Comedy Hypnotist

li liu Chinese Acrobatics

Jim spinnato – Comedy Hypnotist

Cara brindisi – Acoustic Pop/Rock/Folk

uslights (ex herrA terrA) – Interstellar Rock

steve dorian – Contemporary Country

steve dorian – Contemporary Country

Colleen mcgovern – Singer/Songwriter

Jim scott – A Celebration of Peace in Song

lori diamond & fred Abatelli – Contemporary Folk/Singer-Songwriters

Snack Barstarline sky – Rock/Pop Band ms. marci & the lovesick

hounds – Swing BluesPolAr CrAft ProJeCt

(4 to 9 PM) movies/Cartoons/Popcorn (5 to 9 PM)

behind the mask theatre Masked Living Art (6 to 8 PM)steve Corning– Extraordinary Variety Show!

matt roberts: Clean Comedy Magic

Pilgrim soul Productions – Rollicking Irish Comedy

lindA PeCk As nAnny mCPhee will charm audiences of all ages, with her intriguing stories, balloons, bubbles and more. long time Power trio momentous rock. One part tumbling Led Zeppelin rock, quarter part Band Of Gypsies, another part Jeff Buckley croon. lori diAmond & fred AbAtelli Soaring vocals and delicious harmonies abound as Fred deftly weaves thoughtful sounds from his acoustic Martin around Lori’s orchestral piano work. mAtt roberts: CleAn Comedy mAgiC This award-winning show features smart, clean, comedy, fun audience participation, skillful sleight-of-hand and astonishing illusions. mCinerney sChool of irish steP dAnCe, located in Auburn, Massachusetts, was established in 1983. We are honored to share our time, talent, and love of Irish Dance at First Night Worcester.miChelle “eVil gAl” willson & shiniChi otsu duo Michelle Willson is DJ and host of “The Blend” and “Jazz N’ Blue” on 90.5 WICN radio in Worcester. Known to fans around the world as “evil gal,” Michelle is also an accomplished singer, songwriter and bandleader. She is joined tonight by Shinichi Otsu, a talented pianist, composer, arranger and educator. ms. mArCi & the loVesiCk hounds Be ready to boogie to some classic and original swing, blues, roots Rock ‘n’ Roll and roots Rhythm & Blues! oberon rose is an American Rock Band based out of Connecticut. An eclectic mix of pop, folk and psychedelia, Oberon Rose’s sound has been praised as both ‘vintage and new’. PAkAChoAg musiC sChool & worCester Children’s Chorus Pakachoag Music School’s students are of all ages – birth to retirement. Partnering in Music with the Worcester Children’s Chorus. Pilgrim soul ProduCtions – A CouPle of blAguArds A raucous evening of story and song written by Frank McCourt (author of Angela’s Ashes) and his brother, Malachy. This brilliantly structured comedy is a proven crowd-pleaser!PlAying with fire is a talented five-piece hard rock band who combine the sounds of classic hard rock with beautiful ambient guitar. Band members are between 15 and 17 years old and come from the greater Worcester area. robin o’herin presents historically rich, interactive concerts that include original and traditional American music based in the pounding backbeat of the Mississippi Delta. southeAst AsiAn CoAlition-wynd lion dAnCe teAm promotes cultural pride and physical activity to keep youth off the streets. The group will perform a series of Cultural dances including the traditional Dragon dance.stArline sky Worcester-based Starline Sky is an up-and-coming, rock/pop band with heart, relatable lyrics and strong, dramatic chord progressions.steVe Corning Fast-paced juggling routines, mind-blowing escape artistry, comedy magic, contortion, LED light manipulation, and nearly endless amazing stunts, all mixed with a hearty dose of off-the-cuff comedy. steVe doriAn This UMASS Amherst grad moved to Nashville in 2012 to hone his writing and performing chops and has seen success with his first single Edge Of 18. Don’t miss the sounds of today’s Nashville with Steve Dorian. steVen PellAnd A Fall River native, and an accomplished musician, Steven started his musical journey at the age of seven. He has freelanced as a bassist in Boston’s jazz scene, and has performed all over the country.sweet wednesdAy’s songs tell wonderful stories, with beauty, humor, and passion. Rock, folk, and Americana lovers instantly fall in love with the tunes of these nationally touring troubadours. the lied to’s The duo creates a formidable blend of folk, rock and country-tinged music with subject matter keenly focused on the negotiation of relationships in the wake of hard times and burdensome pasts. the rAfters’ compelling vocals, thoughtfully crafted lyrics, and atmospheric guitar have won critical acclaim. Not to be missed! theA hoPkins has been described as a “standout songwriter” by the Washington Post and as an “artist whose narratives drip with metaphor and imagery” by Americana UK. uslights (ex herrA terrA) this Rock band’s mood runs impassioned with dreamy, often cinematic overtones lighting the way. usLights have built a sound all their own, with endless room to expand.VirnA! is a premiere female vocalist, tribute artist, and entertainer. Virna has a history of performing tributes to Celine and Cher, and had the lead in the smash hit “Mario and Mary’s Wedding”. wesley hAll is an organist and harpsichordist who performs in solo and chamber settings, directs choirs, and promotes classical music in unique settings every chance he gets. worCester kiltie bAnd Formed in 1916, the band is one of the oldest functioning pipe bands in the US and have performed throughout the US, Canada and Scotland. Sponsored by Saint-Gobain.

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Old Sturbridge VillageSaint-Gobain CorporationSalisbury MansionThe Grafton NewsThe LandmarkWorcester Art MuseumWorcester Historical Museum

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Rand Whitney Container, LLCReliant Medical GroupSG&D Insurance AgenciesWebster Five Cents Savings BankWebster Five FoundationWorcester Rotary Club

Armenian Cultural CenterChacharone PropertiesCourtyard by MarriottEpworth United Methodist ChurchFirst Baptist ChurchFirst Unitarian ChurchMarketKingMillbury Federal Credit UnionNational Grid

Ralph’s Rock DinerSouthbridge Savings BankSpencer BankThe Berry Group of Wells Fargo AdvisorsTrinity Lutheran ChurchVeterans Inc.Wegmans Food Market, Inc.Wesley United Methodist ChurchWorcester JCC

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eCotArium 222 Harrington Way

Joy of musiC ProgrAm 1 Gorham St.

museum of russiAn iCons 203 Union St., Clinton

old sturbridge VillAge 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge

sAlisbury mAnsion 40 Highland St.

worCester Art museum 55 Salisbury St.

worCester historiCAl museum – 30 Elm St.

worCester Common oVAl 455 Main St. (behind City Hall)

worCester JCC 633 Salisbury St.

JilliAn’s billiArd Club 315 Grove St.

institute PArk Corner of Salisbury & Boynton

first bAPtist ChurCh 111 Park Ave.

first unitAriAn ChurCh 90 Main St.

ePworth united methodist ChurCh 64 Salisbury St.

trinity lutherAn ChurCh 73 Lancaster St.

ArmeniAn ChurCh CulturAl Center – 34 Boynton St.

rAlPh’s roCk diner 148 Grove St.

wesley united methodist ChurCh – 114 Main St.

VeterAns inC. (old Armory bldg) 69 Grove St. (Salisbury St. Entrance)

CourtyArd by mArriott 72 Grove St.

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