The complete list of “Friends of First Night” can be found following the schedule of activities.
WEATHER
First Night® will take place regardless of weather. Please dress accordingly..
25th ANNUAL FIRST NIGHT® SPRINGFIELD
“CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS”
Purchase A Button
Advance Purchase
$12 Adult
$5 Youth (ages 5-18)
$25 Family Pack (2 Adult, 2 Youth)
At Door Purchase
$15 Adult; $5 Youth (ages 5-18))
Advance Purchase Sites (until December 31, 2011)
Springfield Locations:
County Market (Chatham Location as well)
Robbie’s
Recycled Records
Schnucks
Springfield Area Arts Council
FREE CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Enjoy free performances and hands-on activities from 1 – 4 PM at Springfield High School. Enter the Commons area from the Washington & Parker Street doors.
OPENING CEREMONY & FANTASTIC FIREWORKS
At 6:15 PM, join the 25th Annual First Night® Springfield Opening Ceremony and Fireworks Display by Nostalgia Pyrotechnics.
FOOD SERVICES
Children’s Afternoon Activities 1 – 4 p.m.
Springfield High School PTO will host a snack and beverage station with a variety of food items and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
Hoogland Center for the Arts 6 – 10 p.m.
In the Dining Room on the Lower Level, a variety of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Seating available with ongoing entertainment.
Central Baptist Church 6:45 – 10 p.m.
In Merriam Hall on lower level, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Seating available in the entertainment area.
Complete First Night Brochure: PDF Version
| FREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 1 - 4 p.m. SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - Enter at Washington and Parker Streets | |||||
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Schnirring AuditoriumSpringfield High School |
1:15-1:45 PM
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2:00-2:30 PM
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2:45-3:15 PM
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3:30-4:00 PM
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4:30-6:00 PM
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Commons AreaSpringfield High School |
1:00-4:00
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1:30-2:00 |
1:30-3:30 |
Organ Concert Admission buy a First Night® button or $5 per person |
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AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES
| Venue | 2:00-2:45 PM | 3:00-3:45 PM |
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Hoogland Center for the ArtsLRS Theatre |
SkibbereenCeltic Mix |
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First Presbyterian ChurchSanctuary |
Sangamon BrassClassical and More See Photo |
Alan J. BranthaverPiano Classics See Photo |
OPENING CEREMONY & FANTASTIC FIREWORKS
6:15 p.m. 4th & Capitol Streets, 25th Annual First Night® Springfield Opening Ceremony
& fireworks display by Nostalgia Pyrotechnics. Sponsored by Horace Mann Companies.
EVENING PERFORMANCES
| Venue | 7:00 - 7:45 | 8:00 - 8:45 | 9:00 - 9:45 | 10:00 - 10:45 |
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Hoogland Center for the ArtsLRS Theatre |
St. Andrew's Pipe Band and Celtic Dancers
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Springfield Theatre Centre |
The Muni25 Year Retrospective |
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Hoogland Center for the ArtsTheater 3 |
Capital Big BandSwing Era Favorites and Dancing |
Brian the JugglerFresh from the Letterman Show |
Troupe ZahavaMiddle Eastern and Bollywood Dances |
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Hoogland Center for the ArtsDining Room |
Suzy & Brandon CarnesVocal Acoustic Duo |
Alan J. Branthaver"Piano-Playing Janitor" |
Rachel Rambach & Matt CombsAcoustic Duo See Photo |
Dennis DarlingPiano Selections |
Hoogland Center for the ArtsSidewalk South of Front Doors |
Ice Carving
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Ice Sculpture on Display |
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Lincoln Public Library7th & Capitol Streets |
Raaw'el & Chosen Favor
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Madico
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P-Jilla
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TebeHip Hop |
Lincoln HomeVisitors Center |
Chris VallilloOriginal and Historic Songs of the Prairie |
"Taking Leave"Pam Brown as Mary Lincoln |
Prairie VoicesIllinois Poems and Songs |
Chris Vallillo & Rocky MaffitExcerpts from "Abraham Lincoln in Song" |
Grace Lutheran ChurchSanctuary |
Virgil Rhodes and Jazz by Footprints |
Fantastic Jones FamilyGospel See Photo |
Cabin FeverBluegrass |
Mark McKnight TrioTribute to Ellington |
Central Baptist ChurchSanctuary |
Richard LandryMagician |
Elvis HimselvisRick Dunham See Photo |
HarmonyWomen Four-part Vocals |
Central Baptist ChurchPraise Band |
Central Baptist ChurchMerriam Hall |
Monica HayChristian Vocalist |
"Songs of Sinatra"Phil Steinberg |
Russel BrazzelClassical Guitar |
True BlueBarbershop Quartet |
Old State CapitolRepresentative Hall |
Civil War BallMusic by New Century Orchestra |
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Old State CapitolSenate Chamber |
"Meet a Boy in Blue"Michael Burke |
"Meet a Boy in Blue"Michael Burke |
"Meet a Boy in Blue"Michael Burke |
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Old State CapitolFoundation Hall (Downstairs Level) |
District 186 Student Film ClubShort Films |
Route 66 International Film FestivalComedies See Photo |
Route 66 International Film FestivalDramas See Photo |
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National Museum of Surveying521 East Washington |
Mike AndersonFolk Music and Storytelling |
Rocky MaffitWorld Music Percussionist |
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Walkaround Meet & Greet |
Mary & Abraham LincolnPam Brown & Fritz Klein |
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Vachel Lindsay HomeHosted by Vachel Lindsay Assoc. |
"The Yellow Wallpaper"Haunting 1897 tale of isolation 5pm & 7pm performances |
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Prairie Art AllianceH.D. Smith Gallery in the Hoogland Center for the Arts |
PAA Members Exhibit plus First Night Retrospective and Resident Organizations’ 2011 Highlights |
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Friends of First NightJudy Bartholf Good FriendsElaine and Alan Birtch |
Super FriendsBank of Springfield Awesome FriendsHanson Information Systems In-Kind FriendsAmerica AmbulanceBrittin Piano Tuning Illinois Secretary of State Springfield Downtown Parking Carl Steinmacher Uptown Parking In-Kind Good FriendsMansion View Inn & SuitesThea Chesley In-Kind Awesome FriendsAudioTechni ServicesSpinner Plastics |
DePriest Puppets
http://www.depriestpuppets.com/DePriest Puppets specializes in quality family and children’s theatre. Through the ancient art of puppetry, they take the audience on an unforgettable adventure of wonder and magic — a complete theatrical experience. DePriest Puppets design and hand-craft all their own puppets, props and scenery. They write their own scripts and record all their shows as well. Performances are done with hand puppets, rod puppets and marionettes, and are ideal for all ages. Through the colorful, well-made puppets, and clean, vibrant performance, young and old experience the art of puppetry on a high standard. DePriest Puppets will touch your hearts and lift your spirits. Free Performance at 1:30PM at Springfield High School Commons
John T. Crisp, Jr.
Multi-talented Mayor’s Awards for the Arts Award winner, John T. Crisp, Jr. is equally adept as a visual artist or musician. During the afternoon children’s activities, he assists the young artist in creating a work of art from a lump of clay.
Free hands-on activity from 1:30 – 3:30 PM at Springfield High school Commons
Mark Russillo
Learn to play the harmonica! Springfield's prime promoter of jazz harmonica will have the kids making music in no time!
Harmonica Workshop from 3:00 – 4:00 PM in the Springfield High School Commons
Springfield Ballet Company
http://www.springfieldballetco.org/The Springfield Ballet Company provides dance education and performances to enrich our community through the beauty, energy and diversity of dance. Enjoy dances from Rockballet and The Nutcracker.
Performing at 7:00PM in the Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre
Springfield Theatre Centre
http://www.springfieldtheater.com/For over 60 years, the Springfield Theatre Centre has brought together the performing arts and the central Illinois community. Presenting musicals, dramas, comedies and family shows, Springfield Theatre Centre provides a creative outlet for live theatrical arts.
Performing at 9:00PM in the Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre
Springfield MUNI Opera
http://www.themuni.org/ As the sun sets, the curtain rises on warm summer nights at The Muni. A Springfield tradition that has provided the best of Broadway to enthusiastic audiences for 60 years, the Muni is one of the largest all-volunteer community theatre organizations in the nation.
Performing at 3:00 and 10:00PM in the Hoogland Center for the Arts LRS Theatre
Complete First Night Brochure: PDF Version