First Night News
This page is a collection of first night related news items.
April 2013
- Deadline for Artist and Performer Applications for First Night Akron 2014 is July 26
Wednesday, April 24th 2013
January 2013
- STEM School Learners Light Up the Night at First Night® Akron 2013
Thursday, January 3rd 2013
December 2012
- More volunteers are needed for First Night Akron 2013
Tuesday, December 18th 2012 - Love is in the air at First Night Akron 2013 with Mass Wedding and Renewal Ceremony
Wednesday, December 5th 2012
November 2012
- Calling all Volunteers: Lend a Hand for First Night Akron 2013
Thursday, November 29th 2012 - First Night® Akron Announces Button Art for New Year’s Eve Celebration and Button Sales
Wednesday, November 28th 2012 - DAP’s Community Outreach Program provides social service organizations First Night Akron admission buttons
Wednesday, November 14th 2012
July 2012
- Volunteers Needed for First Night Akron 2013
Tuesday, July 3rd 2012 - Deadline Extended for Submission of First Night Akron 2013 Artist Proposals
Tuesday, July 3rd 2012
December 2011
- First Night Akron Unveils Button Art for New Year’s Eve Celebration
Thursday, December 1st 2011
November 2011
- Volunteers Needed for First Night Akron 2012
Tuesday, November 15th 2011 - Social Service Organizations Invited to Distribute Sponsored First Night Akron Admission Buttons
Monday, November 14th 2011
June 2011
- The Search is On for First Night Akron 2012 Artists and Performers
Thursday, June 16th 2011
January 2011
- Jackson senior wins Akron's First Night contest
Thursday, January 27th 2011 - The First Night Akron Celebration is Not Over Yet
Tuesday, January 11th 2011
December 2010
- First Night Akron's Teen Battle of the Bands Finalist Ready for Battle
Friday, December 17th 2010 - Volunteers Still Needed for First Night Akron 2011
Monday, December 13th 2010
November 2010
- Volunteers Needed for First Night Akron 2011
Tuesday, November 16th 2010 - First Night Akron Prepares for First Teen Battle of the Bands
Monday, November 15th 2010 - West Akron artist designs First Night button
Thursday, November 4th 2010 - Artwork pinned on reflections for new year
Wednesday, November 3rd 2010
October 2010
- First Night® Akron Unveils Button Art for New Year’s Eve Celebration
Friday, October 29th 2010
September 2010
- First Night to Launch Photo Contest and Feature Scavenger Hunt at the Artwalk this Saturday
Monday, September 27th 2010 - Teens Prepare for Battle at First Night Akron 2011
Monday, September 13th 2010 - Button toasts holiday tradition
Tuesday, September 7th 2010 - First Night Akron Celebrates 15th Year with Special Commemorative Admission Button
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
May 2010
- The Search is On for First Night Akron 2011 Artists and Performers
Friday, May 28th 2010
March 2010
- Akron Derbytown Chorus readies for its upcoming annual show
Monday, March 15th 2010 - Akron Derbytown Chorus readies for its upcoming annual show
Monday, March 15th 2010
January 2010
- Summit County Historical Society shares First Night Akron 2010 memories
Tuesday, January 12th 2010 - First Night® Akron Announces 7th Annual First Night Idol Winner
Monday, January 4th 2010
December 2009
- Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 31st 2009 - Free bus rides offered on New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - First Night Akron
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - First Night showcases sober fun
Wednesday, December 30th 2009 - First Night Akron celebrates new year with new attractions
Thursday, December 24th 2009 - Write a Song with Hey Mavis at First Night Akron 2010
Wednesday, December 16th 2009 - Volunteers Needed for First Night Akron 2010
Monday, December 14th 2009 - Tell us your favorite First Night memory for your chance to win a First Night Gift Package
Monday, December 7th 2009
November 2009
- First Night Akron Celebrates 14th Year: Don’t miss “A Night of Firsts”
Friday, November 20th 2009 - First Night Akron celebrates with new offers, venues
Thursday, November 19th 2009 - Local Businesses Offer Discounts to First Night Button Holders
Wednesday, November 18th 2009 - First Night button brings extra savings this year
Friday, November 13th 2009 - First Night Akron 2010 Button Art Unveiled
Friday, November 13th 2009
December 2008
- Ohh and Ahh Over the FirstMerit Fireworks
Tuesday, December 23rd 2008 - First Night® Akron 2009 Offers New Year's Eve Entertainment for Children
Tuesday, December 23rd 2008 - Acme & First Night® Akron Team Up For Family-Friendly Fun
Monday, December 22nd 2008 - Check Out Local Cleveland Artists at First Night® Akron 2009
Thursday, December 18th 2008 - Downtown Akron Partnership's First Night® Akron Reaches Out to Community
Monday, December 15th 2008 - One Great Night for One Great Price at First Night® Akron 2009
Wednesday, December 10th 2008 - Join the Lights & Beats in the Streets Kids Procession at First Night Akron 2009
Tuesday, December 9th 2008 - Music for Every Taste at First Night® Akron 2009
Monday, December 8th 2008 - First Night® Akron Celebrates Thirteen Years
Monday, December 8th 2008
December 2007
- First Night® Akron features festive food this season
Wednesday, December 19th 2007 - Volunteers still needed for First Night® Akron
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - Recycle your wrapping paper tubes for First Night® Akron
Tuesday, December 18th 2007 - Public Art Sculpture on Main Street Commemorates First Night® Akron
Friday, December 14th 2007 - New Akron Art Museum Provides Multitude of First Night Activities
Wednesday, December 12th 2007 - First Night® Akron showcases diverse artists during New Year’s Eve celebration
Tuesday, December 11th 2007 - First Night® Akron showcases great local artists during New Year’s Eve celebration
Tuesday, December 11th 2007 - Community Encouraged to Light Up Its First Night Buttons
Friday, December 7th 2007 - First Night® Akron showcases diverse artists during New Year’s Eve celebration
Monday, December 3rd 2007
November 2007
- First Night Button Art Unveiled
Thursday, November 15th 2007 - First Night Invites You to Celebrate with Whole Community
Tuesday, November 13th 2007
May 2007
- Search begins for First Night performers and artists
Monday, May 7th 2007
January 2007
- 17,000 First Night Guests Usher in 2007 in Downtown Akron
Thursday, January 11th 2007
December 2006
- First Night Showcases Unique Visual Art Displays
Tuesday, December 26th 2006 - Akron Symphony Returns to First Night
Friday, December 22nd 2006 - Entertainment for All Ages at First Night
Tuesday, December 19th 2006 - First Night Introduces Time Warner Cable's Kick-off Show
Thursday, December 14th 2006
November 2006
- First Night Button Art Unveiled with a "POP"
Wednesday, November 1st 2006 - First Night Promises Surprises on the Last Night of 2006
Wednesday, November 1st 2006
April 2006
- First Night Conference Brings The Unexpected
Monday, April 10th 2006
January 2006
- First Night® Akron is a Fun Last Night of ‘05
Wednesday, January 4th 2006
October 2005
- First Night® Announces Button Artist for 10th Anniversary
Wednesday, October 26th 2005 - First Night® Idol is Back for Third Year
Wednesday, October 19th 2005
August 2005
- First Night Site Barrels Get New Look
Monday, August 1st 2005