The Center for the Arts invites you to the 25th edition of First Night Northampton, our city’s special tribute to community arts. First Night is Northampton's biggest party of the year and an important annual fundraiser for the Center. Join us for enjoy family-friendly entertainment from noon until midnight. Treat yourself to a festive display of fireworks early in the evening and a unique "ball-raising" at midnight, sharing the experience with friends, neighbors and visitors to the city. Don’t miss this fabulous entertainment at the Academy of Music:

12:00-12:30 Ines Arrubla Flamenco Studio

1:00-1:45 and 2:00-2:45 Festival of Dance presented by Academy of Ballet Arts, East Street Ballet, Hilltown Dance Center, Northampton School of Dance, Pioneer Valley Ballet, Terpsichore Ensemble, The Valley Dance Project

3:00-3:45 The Beat Goes on with The Lisa Leizman Dance Company, Catalyst, Dance Generators, Eclipse Dance, North County Line Dancers

4:00-4:45 Smooth Moves from Hooping Harmony, Troupe Sahibat, Tiamat Dancers

7:00-7:45 The Northamptones

8:00-8:45 and 9:15-10:15 Swing Caravan with Special Guests

Show Date/Times:

December 31st at Noon

Ticket Price: Admission is by button at various prices

Where/How Tickets Can be Purchased: Buttons are sold in advance at 25 local vendors and online at www.gazettenet.com/firstnight. On December 31st, they are sold at the door of the Academy of Music.

For More Information: www.gazettenet.com/firstnight