Sunday, December 30, 2012
Check out who is performing where, download maps and more.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
First Night Morris County is almost upon us. Organizers have lined up dozens of entertainment opportunities at about 20 venues throughout Morristown for the family-friendly, no-alcohol, town-wide celebration of the new year. We're also including printable PDFs of the full First Night program, the schedule, and the map—so you might want to keep those handy if you won't have an electronic device to check out on the big night (those printable guides also come courtesy of organizers). For even more information directly from First Night organizers, see their website. Here's what's in store. Festivities begin around 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, and wrap up with fireworks on the Green. For additional stories on First Night Morris 2013: 1. Morristown High …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Over 40 performances set for 21st-annual New Year's Eve event in Morristown.
If it's New Year's Eve, you know where Rio Clemente's going to be. Morristown's native son and pianist extraordinaire, "The Bishop of Jazz" has performed at First Night Morris, Morris County's annual alcohol-free end of the year celebration in Morristown since its second year. "That's a pretty long run," the Randolph resident said. So long, in fact, it's hard to remember just how many years that has been. "Even last year, I was trying to figure it out, then the Arts Council (organizers for the event) told me," Clemente said with a laugh. He is not the only one to return to this event's 21st year, on Dec. 31. Over 40 acts are booked throughout town—some returning, others celebrating a new year in Morristown for the first time. One of those …
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Annual New Year's celebration in Morristown now in its 21st year.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
It's hard to believe just a couple years ago, rumors were flying about the possible end of First Night Morris. What a difference a couple successful years makes. In anticipation of the 21st First Night Morris, organizers recently announced this year's Board of Trustees for the annual New Years Eve event in Morristown. "While some First Nights have either disappeared or become a shadow of their former glory, First Night Morris has found a way to keep going and proudly holds the title of New Jersey’s largest First Night celebration," according to a press release. "This annual event provides over 5,000 attendees with an unparalleled value of access to high quality and affordable entertainment and performances at two dozen venues throughout …
John Dunphy
10:23 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012
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