Join First Night Akron at the Artwalk in Downtown Akron this Saturday, October 2 to celebrate the 15th Year of this New Year’s Eve event! On Saturday, First Night will launch a 15 Year Photo Contest, host a 15 Scavenger Hunt, offer a 15 Year Craft, and sell 15 Year Celebration admission buttons. Visit the First Night table at Mocha Maiden, 19 Maiden Lane, Downtown Akron, 6-9 p.m. for photo contest and scavenger hunt information, the 15 Year Craft or to purchase your 15 Year Celebration admission button for only $15.
15 Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the 15 locations in the Artwalk that are hiding 15 Year admission buttons and displays including the number “15”? Pick up a 15 Scavenger Hunt information sheet on the trolley, at the First Night table at Mocha Maiden, or in any of the galleries in the October Artwalk footprint, and start looking for the number “15.” Once you’ve found all 15 of the locations, turn your information sheet in at the First Night table at Mocha Maiden for your chance to win a First Night 15 Year Celebration Prize Package including four 15 Year admission buttons or one of three two-packs of 15 Year Celebration admission buttons.
15 Year Photo Contest
You can be a part of the First Night 15 Year Celebration by entering the 15 Year Photo Contest. Get creative with the number “15” and submit your photos that represent “15” in a unique way! Photo ideas include interesting places that you find “15” appears naturally or 15 objects manipulated to fit in to the photo. The sky is the limit for photo composition!
Photos submissions will be accepted beginning this Saturday, October 2, 6-9 p.m. at the First Night table at Mocha Maiden during the Artwalk in Downtown Akron, and will be accepted through Wednesday, November 24.
Judging will take place during the Saturday, December 4 Artwalk at Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Downtown Akron. Visitors to the Artwalk will vote to determine the winners of the 15 Year Photo Contest. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and adherence to the “15” theme.
Visit www.firstnightakron.org/photocontest for more information about the 15 Year Photo Contest as well as rules and submission information.
15 Year Celebration Admission Buttons
Celebrate the 15th Year of First Night Akron and the quality arts and culture offerings in our community at 15 events throughout the community from October 2010-April 2011, including First Night Akron. Events include musical performances, behind the scenes tours, special programs created for 15 Year Button holders, and free admission to area cultural venues all for one low cost - only $15! The actual cost of attending all 15 of the 15 Year Celebration events would be more than $145 per person!
Buttons will be on sale at each of the Artwalks in Downtown Akron on the first Saturday of every month through December, online at www.firstnightakron.org and at a variety of locations throughout the community.
The 15 Year Celebration and 15 Year admission button were developed to showcase the abundant arts and cultural amenities available in our community and extend the First Night festivities throughout the year. Partners of the 15 Year Celebration include Actors’ Summit Theatre, Akron Art Museum, Akron Artwalk, The Akron Civic Theater, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Akron Zoo, City of Akron, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Hower House at The University of Akron, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Summit Artspace and The University of Akron.
The Artwalk
On the first Saturday of each month (except January and July) the Artwalk features nearly two dozen destinations for art, shopping, dining and entertainment with offerings that fit every budget. The Artwalk includes galleries located in the Northside District, North High Street, East & West Market Street and Main Street.
Visit www.downtownakron.com/artwalk for more information.
About First Night Akron
Now in its 15th year, First Night Akron is a New Year’s Eve celebration unlike any other! This family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration of the arts brings the community together to experience a brief moment in time while creating lasting New Year’s Eve memories. Indoor entertainment and fun featuring music, dance, theater, visual and interactive arts will delight people of all ages!
First Night Akron is a program of the Downtown Akron Partnership. Founding partners are the City of Akron and the Akron Beacon Journal.
Thank you to our generous First Night sponsors (Confirmed as of 9/27/10):
Platinum Site Sponsors: Acme Fresh Markets, Akron Beacon Journal, Akron Community Foundation, Kenneth L. Calhoun, a KeyBank Trust, City of Akron, FirstMerit Bank, GAR Foundation and The John A. McAlonan Fund. Gold Stage Sponsors: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, John S. Knight Center and METRO Regional Transit Authority. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Silver Project Sponsors: County of Summit, Labels & Letters, PNC Bank, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation, Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation, Roetzel & Andress LPA and The Welty Family Foundation. Bronze Activity Sponsors: Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, Brouse McDowell, LPA, Cohen & Company, CPAs, County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services ADM Board, Eliokem, Inc., GOJO Industries, Inc., Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation and Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Foundation. Special Friends: Glenn R. and Alice V. Boggess Memorial Foundation, The Maynard Family Foundation, New Leaf Design and Studio Martone.
