Arts & Entertainment
Cheap Date: First Night Akron
For those who believe it's never too cold for fireworks, those who are looking for a different way to ring in the New Year, and for those who love the arts
Ever rung in the new year at a visual and performing arts festival? Well, why not try it this year?
Now in its 16th year, First Night Akron is a family-friendly way to celebrate the ending of one year and beginning of another. Plus ... Fireworks.
Making appearances at this year's celebration are (one of our favorite local musical artists) Ashley Brooke Toussant, Brass Band of the Western Reserve, Constellations Dance Co., Hard Day's Night Beatles Tribute and lots more.
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Where: Several indoor venues in downtown Akron. A few include the Akron Art Museum, Akron Civic Theatre, Akron-Summit County Public Library and Summit Artspace. The fireworks take place on South Main Street in front of Lock 3.
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Hours: 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday
Price: Buy your First Night Akron 2012 admission buttons (which cost $10) at the First Night Akron office, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, or at the following locations: Acme Fresh Markets, Actors' Summit Theatre, Akron Beacon Journal Customer Service Desk, Carolyn's Cupboard, FirstMerit Bank (participating branches), The Library Shop on Main, Lock 3 and Stage Left Boutique at the Akron Civic Theatre.
Children 10 and under are free.
Website: firstnightakron.org
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