Spots Open in Songwriting Workshop at Lock 3 on New Year’s Eve
Become a songwriter at First Night Akron this New Year’s Eve. The band Hey Mavis will host an interactive and creative songwriting workshop for children ages 8 and up as well as their parents indoors at Lock 3 on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Workshops will take place from 5-5:45 p.m., 6-6:45 p.m. and 7-7:45 p.m.
Participants will craft their First Night Akron memories and experiences into a song that will premiere during the Akron Children’s Hospital Kids Countdown Show at 8:30 p.m. on the stage at Lock 3. Children will have the opportunity to join Hey Mavis on stage to perform the song.
Sign up to participate in this interactive workshop with Hey Mavis by clicking on the Songwriting Workshop link at www.firstnightakron.org/hey-mavis.
After the premiere of the song created during the workshops, listen to the music of Hey Mavis, which has been described as “Modern Old-timey,” Americana and Modern Folk, in the Doric Room of Greystone Hall from 9:30-10:15 p.m. and 10:30-11:15 p.m.
About First Night Akron
Now in its 14th 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 everyone! For a complete schedule of events, visit www.firstnightakron.org.
Admission buttons are $10 and children under 10 are admitted free when accompanied by a button-wearing adult. Buttons go on sale Friday, November 27 at Acme Fresh Markets, participating FirstMerit Bank branches, Akron Art Museum, Akron Beacon Journal Customer Service Desk, Borders Books & Music at Chapel Hill, Carolyn’s Cupboard in Wadsworth, The Library Shop on Main, Lock 3 and Stage Left Boutique at the Akron Civic Theatre. Buttons and First Night Akron logo items may also be purchased online at www.firstnightakron.org.
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!
Platinum Site Sponsors: Acme Fresh Markets, Akron Beacon Journal, Akron Community Foundation, Kenneth L. Calhoun, a KeyBank Trust, City of Akron, GAR Foundation and The John A. McAlonan Fund. Gold Stage Sponsors: FirstMerit Foundation, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, John S. Knight Center, METRO Regional Transit Authority and The University of Akron. Silver Project Sponsors: The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation, County of Summit, Labels & Letters, National City – Now a part of PNC, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation, Pat Catan’s, Roetzel & Andress LPA, The Sisler McFawn Foundation and The Welty Family Foundation. Bronze Activity Sponsors: Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, Brouse McDowell, LPA, Coca-Cola: Official Soft Drink, Cohen & Company, CPAs, County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board, CVS Caremark, Eliokem, Inc., GOJO Industries, Inc., Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation, The Murdough Foundation, R.C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson and Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Foundation. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Special Friends: Akron Summit Community Action, Inc., Glenn R. and Alice V. Boggess Memorial Foundation, ComDoc, The Maynard Family Foundation, Miller’s Party Rental Center, New Leaf Design and Studio Martone. Thank you to Bowery Management and Testa Companies for assistance with the midnight fireworks show. Official Radio Partner: WKDD.
