10th Anniversary Tribute to Past First Night Chairs
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A retrospective of 10 amazing First Nights and the people who made them happen! |
Antioch
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With a cornfield and the proverbial sleepless neighbor as their first audience, twin brothers David and Darren Negvesky formed the all-original rock band ANTIOCH when they were 12. Since then, both the audience and the band have grown, but ANTIOCH has always been about resolute passion and family.
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Balloon Sculptures by Zoe the Clown |
A monkey? A funny hat? You’ll be amazed at what Zoe can create from balloons as she moves throughout the First Night footprint.
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Band Showcase
at First Night Scranton 2009
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It’s back! The third First Night Scranton Battle of the Bands will feature the best of the best high school and college bands from throughout PA! |
The Brain Show |
Be a part of the fun that is taking the country by storm! The Brain Show is an interactive trivia game offering all the authentic fun and excitement of a real live TV game show including colorful podiums featuring computerized lights and sounds. |
| Brenda Fernandes |
Brenda Fernandes is an up-and-coming keyboardist and vocalist playing all original music.
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| Buffalo Bill’s New Year’s Hootenanny |
Fully-interactive live theatre puts kids from ages 6 to 106 smack dab in the middle of history, literature and drama! Buffalo Bill performs humorous programs, interacts one-on-one with guests, and leads thrilling adventures!
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| Charles Havira |
Weaving tales of life and finding your way through it, Charles is an uncompromising musician who always puts music first. With a strong voice, solid song writing, and sure-handed guitar playing, Charles's music is a mosaic of influences that is always delivered in his signature soulful style.
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| Chris Orbach Band |
Four-piece band fronted by singer/songwriter Chris Orbach playing diverse, eclectic adult contemporary pop with elements of a jam-band, as well. Think Paul Simon and James Taylor mixed with Dave Matthews Band.
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| Countdown to the New Year! |
3…2…1! Happy New Year! Join thousands of fellow NEPA residents to ring in the New Year with fireworks and an ‘Auld Lang Syne’ sing-a-long.
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| Damian the Magician |
A decade of fabulous First Nights…Damian the Magician, Pennsylvania’s foremost magical entertainer, presents a special celebration of this great event. His magic explodes with originality, humor, and style that misdirects his audience to the point where distinction between reality and illusion are impossible.
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| Dance Dance Revolution |
Put your feet to the test! Compete with another player as you play a song with your feet. The one with all the right moves wins!
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| Fabulous Fortunes |
Five ‘fabulous’ musicians playing songs from the 40s though the 90s with soft rock, country rock, and old standard music on the piano, tenor sax, bass, and guitar.
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| Family BINGO! |
Ring in the New Year with a resounding "BINGO!" Play this family-favorite game.
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| First Night 2009 Essay Contest Display |
Students in grades 3-5 throughout Scranton were asked to write an essay about why celebrating the 10th anniversary of First Night Scranton in Downtown Scranton is special. Be sure to stop by the Scranton Cultural Center Lobby to see these unique and creative essays on display!
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Flexitoon Puppets & Marionettes
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A workout for the imagination! Audiences will be thrilled by live action cartooning, ventriloquism and puppet stars from the popular Flexitoon TV series ‘Shining Time Station’ on PBS. |
| Frank LittleBear |
Frank LittleBear, of the Cree Nation, demonstrates Native American music and dance through a unique interactive performance. The audience will learn about the music, dance, and culture of many Indigenous nations.
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| George Wesley Band |
Positive, danceable, world music for all ages! While many brand George Wesley with a reggae label (and rightfully so), George’s music is so much more. Touches of jazz, blues, funk & rock blend seamlessly throughout his music while keeping his positive and uplifting message intact.
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Groove Train
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Groove Train is a five-piece high-energy dance band that plays a variety of music from the 50s through the 90s. Groove Train is quickly becoming on of NEPA’s most sought after bands! Catch them as they kick off the 10th Anniversary of First Night Scranton on the Main Stage.
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Guitar Hero Competition
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Show your stuff as you compete against your friends on wireless guitars to see who rocks out best!
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Happy Faces Face Painting – now at two locations!
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Face painting for the young…and young at heart! Happy Faces will transform First Night visitors into snarling tigers or cute bunnies…pretty butterflies or intergalactic aliens! Whatever your imagination can dream up, Happy Faces can create it. NEW THIS YEAR…two locations of painters! |
Heart to Art
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Everybody is invited to show your creative side on this community mural. Make your mark on this unique community art project that will represent the people of Scranton for years to come!
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Juggler Rob Smith
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Clarks Green’s own Robert Smith has been juggling since he was a teenager and entertaining audiences since his college days. Nothing is off-limits for this juggler, including fire, razor blades, and bowling pins!
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Live Digital Caricatures by Angie Jordan
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Talented artist Angie Jordan entertains the crowd by drawing caricatures of the crowd ‘live’ into her computer while you watch the cartoon come to life on a 9-foot screen. |
Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Group
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Dance the hottest Latin moves to the sounds of this unique ensemble led by renowned musician Marko Marcinko. |
| NEPA Tango Connection |
The NEPA Tango Connection celebrates the magic of the dance that originated in Buenos Aires. Learn the basics of the Argentine Tango in the group’s ‘tango café.’
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| Paul LaBelle & the Exact Change |
Ring in the New Year on the main stage with fireworks and the Exact Change, a musical institution in NEPA for more than two decades! The group, led by Paul LaBelle, is a nine-piece ensemble that blends together strong male and female vocals, sizzling rhythms, and a powerhouse horn section.
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People’s Procession of Self Expression & First Night Essay Contest Reading
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We're having a parade and you're invited! Be sure to bring your noisemakers and join us in a procession. Line-up is at 6:45 p.m. at the Mall at Steamtown Center Court. This parade is open to the public, and be led by the winner of the First Night 2009 Essay Contest, who will complete the parade with a reading of his or her essay!
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Renaissance Man
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You, the audience, are the true stars in these interactive performances filled with mirth and merriment. The Renaissance Man provides a unique blend of interactive historical comedy, including comic versions of Poe, Dickens, Greek Mythology, and the works & times of Shakespeare. This show makes history and literature more accessible to groups of all ages! |
S&S Amusements
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Providing a fun-filled evening for all at First Night, S&S Amusements provides clean, safe, amusement rides for the whole family. Be sure to see the spectacular view of Scranton from atop the ferris wheel!
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SIORA
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The world jazz ensemble SIORA plays a blend of music from Brazil/Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., all with their own unique arrangements. SIORA features multi-lingual singing and fiery dancing! SIORA has been enthusiastically received by live audiences at premier jazz venues and festivals throughout the U.S. and in their hometown of Philadelphia. |
| Steve Patient – Comedy Madman |
Variety comedy and juggling. Steve Patient will leave you in stitches with his high-energy performance. Don’t miss this one!
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Stew Cutler Trio
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azz, soul, blues, funk, roots, R&B…this is the part where the comparisons usually begin. But Stew Cutler just believes in pure musical expression delivered with honesty and integrity. Stew has performed the world over with many of the greats! But now this sideman is showcasing his OWN unique style and musical voice. |
| Storyteller Chris Arcangelo |
Stories spun into sparking threads of enchanted and magical drama! Chris Arcangelo is an extraordinary storyteller who has brought storybooks to life for the past 25 years. Her story telling is pure magic. Children and adults alike will be immediately “captured,” transformed and involved in delightful, exciting adventures! A First Night favorite…
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Strolling Magician Scott Sullivan
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You won’t believe your eyes! Strolling Magician Scott Sullivan will provide an unforgettable evening with unique, interactive magic throughout the First Night footprint. |
The Sw!ms
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Pop, rock, psychedelic…an Electric City favorite! |
| Vince Brust Dancers |
Hot ballroom dancing with THE local dancing guru! Vince Brust has taught thousands of people how to dance for nearly 30 years! Watch and learn the classic dance steps that are sweeping the nation!
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