F R E E C H I L D R E N ’ S A C TI V I TI ES • 1-4 p.m. • Springfield High School

FIRST NIGHT® SPRINGFIELD is just one of the many programs of the Springfield Area Arts Council.

Other programs include Arts in Education, Artist on the Plaza, City Arts Grants, Community Arts Access Grants, Mayor’s Awards for the Arts,

On My Own Time, Poetry Out Loud, Rosie Richmond Artist Advancement Award and Uptown Friday Night.

We invite you to become a supporter. Friend: Up to $99 | Patron: $100 - $249 | Advocate: $250 - $749

Benefactor: $750 and up

Supporters also receive our newsletters and a First Night wristband.Call (217) 753-3519 for information.

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Mail this form with check or credit card information to:Springfield Area Arts Council, 420 S. 6th St., 62701

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Your support for the Arts Council allows us to promote the arts and present events that are “enriching the community through the arts.”

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4 - 6 P.M.

LRS THEATRE

Springfield Youth Performance Group

Richard Landry and SnowballPerform magic East Indian Dancers

Present selections in traditional dress Sound Celebration

ChorusVocal favorites in 4-part harmony

Drawing LifeDominic Cellini demonstrates caricature

Debbie Ross BandMusic at its ultimate finest

Debbie Ross BandA second show for dedicated fans

Kevin LucasPresents his popular percussion show

Juke HouseJazz standards and favorites

Cactus RanchBluegrass, old school and country selections

Denise LaGrassa QuartetJazz vocals and hits

Jonathan YoungA concert of organ music for the New Year

Dandelion PickersFolk and country music selections

River RamblersTraditional Bluegrass music selections

Johnnie OwensPerforms real jazz vocals

Matt MifflinSolo guitar selections

Dave Tell and Mark McKnightNative American flute and dynamic drums

Eldon RoarkMagic that will fascinate and entertain

Ben BedfordOriginal songs

Lowder and ManningOriginal dynamic acoustic selections

Mike AndersonFolk music selections

Theresa O’Hare Flute StudioFavorite flute selections

Rachel RambachAcoustic originals and favorite covers

Springfield Ballet CompanyDancers perform favorite selections

Springfield Theatre CentreSelections from the new season

THEATRE 3(3RD FLOOR)

CLUB ROOM(3RD FLOOR)

DINING ROOM(BASEMENT)

BOARD ROOM(3RD FLOOR)

LINCOLN LIBRARY-CARNEGIE ROOMNPR ILLINOIS 91.9

UIS STAGE

GRACE LUTHERANCHURCH SANCTUARY

AIG STAGE

LINCOLN HOME VISITORS CENTERBUNN CORPORATION

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CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH SANCTUARY

IL ARTS COUNCIL AGENCY STAGE

KARI BEDFORDPHOTOGRAPHYBLACK SHEEP CAFÉ

STAGE

HOOGL AND CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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8:30 P.M.

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10:30 P.M.

FI R E W O R KS – 4th Street and Capitol Avenue

Drawing LifeDominic Cellini continues to demonstrate caricature

Dual PianoMark Gifford and Damien Kaplan perform piano hits

Dual PianoMark Gifford and Damien Kaplan perform again

Portuguese Rodeo Clown CompanyImprov comedy show

Portuguese Rodeo Clown CompanyA second show full of laughs

The MUNISelections from the new season

Jeff Harpring, Comedy Hypnotist Show

Drawing LifeWith Dominic Cellini

Elvis HimselvisPresents his Elvis Presley tribute

Monica HayPresents vocal selections and popular favorites

Gus Pflugmacher TrioPreforms jazz favorites

Performances by:

Kate RidgeAcoustic artist

Mark ReynoldsSolo keyboard

Stems90s sounding pop band

SAP90s sounding pop band

FIRST NIGHT 201730th annual celebration of the arts

S p ri n g fi e l d a r ea a rts c o u n c i l p r es e n ts

SPRINGFIELD HS COMMONS ACTIVITIES SPRINGFIELD HS COMMONS EVENTSMEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMS CREATIVIT Y ZONE SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ANNEX SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Face Painting:Lydia Templin-Collins + Sara RatcliffePhil Martin

Clay Sculpture:John T. Crisp, Jr. & Jeff Hoffman

Arts & Crafts Tables

Activities are available 1-4 p.m.

DePriest PuppetsPerform at 1:45 p.m.

Make Music with Mark Russillo HarmonicasLearn to play

Lowe’s Wood Craft CenterBuild stuff out of wood! JDS Dazzlers

Perform at 1:30 p.m.

Cowboy Randy Perform at 2:15 p.m.

Central Illinois Irish Dancers Perform at 3 p.m.

Mark Gifford plays the historic Barton Organ Perform at 4:15-5:45 p.m.Admission $5 or First Night wristband

DOWNTOWN VISUAL ARTISTS6-9 p.m.

various downtown locations

TIM THE TWISTERBalloon animals

Lincoln Home Visitor Center

RENE GALLAHERFace painting

Lincoln Library

DARREN BESTIce carving

Concession areaHoogland Center for the Arts

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FIRST NIGHT®

SPRINGFIELD SITES

1. City Lot — SW corner of 5th and Capitol (N of YWCA)2. Municipal Ramp — Capitol and 8th St.3. Downtown Parking — Lot #804, 5th St. across from YWCA4. Grace Lutheran Church Lot — 7th and Capitol5. Lincoln’s Home Visitor Parking Lot

FIRST NIGHT®

SPRINGFIELD FREE PARKING

FIRST NIGHT® SITE & PARKING GUIDE

WEATHER

First Night® Springfield will take place regardless of weather. Please dress accordingly.

For more info: (217) 753-3519 | www.SpringfieldArtsCo.org.

PURCHASE A WRISTBAND

ADVANCE PURCHASE THROUGH 12/30/16

$18 Adult; $5 Youth (ages 5–18)

ADVANCE PURCHASE SITES - Springfield Area Locations

Bank of SpringfiledHoogland Center for the Arts Recycled Records

ORDER ONLINE

www.HCFTA.org

AT DOOR PURCHASE 12/31/16

$20 Adult; $5 Youth (ages 5–18)

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FIREWORKS

At 8 p.m. at 4th St. and Capitol Ave., the fireworks display by Nostalgia Pyrotechnics will begin. Dress warmly and come for the fantastic show.

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-alchoholic beverages available for purchase.

THE HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS

6-10:30 p.m.In the lobby, a variety of snacks and non-alchoholic beverages will be available for purchase from Arena Food Service.

BANK OF SPRINGFIELD CONCESSION AREA-FOOD TRUCKS

5-9 p.m.Between 5th and 6th Streets at Jackson Street

FIRST NIGHT® SPRINGFIELD FOOD SERVICE

We would like to thank all our First Night® Springfield site hosts and volunteers whose dedication and generosity make this event a continued success!

SPECIAL THANKS TO...

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

PREMIERE IN-KIND SPONSORS OF FIRST NIGHT®

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PREMIERE SPONSORS OF FIRST NIGHT®

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STAGE/AREA SPONSORS OF FIRST NIGHT®

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VENUE SPONSORS OF FIRST NIGHT®

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FRIENDS OF FIRST NIGHT®

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY SPONSOR OF FIRST NIGHT®

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SUPPORTERS OF FIRST NIGHT®

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BJ Grand Salons, Inc.

Bergh-White OpticiansBy Pass Auto BodyHanson Information SystemsMel-O-Cream DonutsPenny Wollan-Kriel

IN-KIND FRIENDS OF FIRST NIGHT®

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Abraham Lincoln Home, National Historic SiteCentral Baptist ChurchGrace Lutheran ChurchHobby LobbyPatrick RussellCarl “Boom-Boom” Steinmacher

As of December 16, 2016

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This program partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency

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30th Annual Celebration of the arts

December 31, 2016Downtown Springfield

Family-friendlymusic/EntertainmentStrolling performers

food trucksFireworks at 8 p.m.

Springfield