First Night 2013 Program
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New Jersey’s FirstNightMorris.com Largest First Night® - Morristown Becomes a Stage on New Year’s Eve LUS EXC IVE A A Box Office 973-539-8008 MORRIS D or online T E M at FirstNightMorris.com L COUNTY IS T SI OU Tradition ON SALES for 21 Years! 2 First Night® Morris County 2013 What is First Night®? How to Use This Program Join nearly 10,000 of your friends and neighbors for our 21st year of ringing in the Step 1 Purchase a First Night Morris County admission button online at New Year with an unmatched array of performances! First Night Morris County 2013 FirstNightMorris.com or at the Mayo Performing Arts Center Box Office (MPAC, is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a formerly Community Theatre). You may purchase from MPAC via phone (973-539- magnificent family-friendly and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown. 8008) or in person (100 South Street) during their regular box office hours. See Our stellar program features nearly 80 performances: dance, comedy, rock, jazz, admission information section in this program for details. blues, classical, Battle of the Bands, plenty of children’s performances and so much more. Step 2 Review this program, which details the wide variety of artists and performers for the evening. Remember that your button allows you access, with no Your First Night Morris County admission button gives you access to innovative, additional fees, to any and all of the performances (subject to venue capacities). If diverse and high quality performances ideal for participants of all ages. The venues you plan ahead using this program, you will make the most of your time with us on are within close walking distance of one another and of the historic Morristown New Year’s Eve. Green, with dazzling fireworks shows at 9:15 p.m. and midnight. For one affordable price, you and your friends and family will enjoy unlimited access to all of our Step 3 The center page of this program pulls out. There is a map on one side and a spectacular performances (subject to venue capacities). grid of the performers and venues on the other side. Each venue is numbered on the grid, and the corresponding number appears on the map to assist you in planning your evening. Bring this portion with you to First Night! Things to Remember Step 4 Stop in at one of our participating FIRST DINE restaurant partners to see what special offers are available to button holders! Partners are indicated on the pull- First Night is held RAIN, SNOW, or SHINE. All performances are indoors and will out map in this program. For a complete listing of promotions, terms and conditions, take place regardless of weather. Shuttles are available between most venues. please visit us on the web at FirstNightMorris.com. Fireworks are visible from the Green and ARE dependent upon weather. Plan your evening in advance, allowing sufficient time to get from one venue to the next. First Night® Returns to Bring your camera and have fun! the Hyatt Morristown! Most venues are wheelchair accessible; however, restroom facilities may not be open in all venues. Our portable restroom is wheelchair accessible and Visit our Command Center located in the Hyatt Morristown Conference Center at is located at Cattano Avenue and Washington Street. Call 973-455-0708 in Headquarters Plaza, adjacent to the hotel lobby. We operate on December 31 from 9 advance for more information or if you require special assistance. Visit the a.m. to midnight. You can purchase admission buttons and First Chance Cash Lottery pull-out map in this program for restroom locations. tickets here, or bring any questions you may have about your plans for First Night. PLEASE NOTE: Sales at our Hyatt Command Center are cash only. An ATM is located in the Hyatt Lobby. For admission button purchases with a credit card, visit the MPAC Box Office. Please note that garage parking at the Hyatt/Headquarters Emergencies, Lost & Found, Plaza is not FREE. Lots and garages that are free are identified on the pull-out map for your convenience. The Hyatt Command Center is NOT a Will Call for pre- and Lost Persons purchased tickets. All pre-purchased tickets being picked up on December 31 must Report all emergencies to a Site Manager, the Morristown Police Department and/ be picked up at the MPAC Box Office (before 4 p.m.) or the Morristown Library’s or the First Night Command Center located in the Hyatt Morristown Conference South Street entrance (after 4 p.m.). Center at Headquarters Plaza, 3 Speedwell Avenue. Visit FirstNightMorris.com for special Hyatt overnight packages ADMISSION PRICING for New Year’s Eve! Through December 26 $20 Single / $70 4-pack December 27 - 31 $25 Single / $90 4-pack Receive two complimentary First Night® admission buttons with your reservation. Fun for the Whole Family! ® First Night Morris County 2013 Board of Directors First Night® Morris County 2013 3 Michael Schmidt, Chairman • Peggy Adams, Vice Chairman • Robert Peluso, Vice Chairman • Denise Schmidt, Secretary • Joseph Vazzano, Treasurer Lisa Konefal • Dick Tighe • Greg Wool First Night® Artistic Programmer: Dr. Lynn L. Siebert, Arts Council of the Morris Area Event Manager: Full House Events Admission Information Brandi Marks Harkins, Amberle Gilroy and Laura Herrera Director: Craig Schlosser Webmaster: Atelier Enterprises, LLC - James Fang Once again, we have partnered exclusively with Thank you to the members of our Advisory Board. For more information or to inquire about Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC, formerly the joining our Board of Directors or Advisory Board, visit FirstNightMorris.com. Community Theatre) to sell our admission buttons. FUNDING HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE MORRIS AREA THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS/DEPARTMENT OF STATE, A PARTNER AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. Here’s what you need to know to join us on New Year’s Eve: We are pleased to announce discounted button 4-packs through December Program Design by Susan Kronberg 31. Buttons are $20 each or $70 for a 4-pack through December 26. Beginning First Night® Morris County December 27, buttons are $25 each or $90 for a 4-pack. presents FIRST CHANCE You may purchase a First Night Morris County admission button online at FirstNightMorris.com or at the MPAC Box Office, by phone (973-539-8008) or CASH LOTTERY in person (100 South Street, Morristown) during their regular box office hours. WIN A $50,000+ GRAND PRIZE For all online and phone orders placed on or prior to December 19, a ticket or one of 3 other cash prizes! will be mailed to your home. You may exchange this ticket for an admission ® Play First Chance and help First Night Morris County continue the tradition of button at any First Night venue on New Year’s Eve or at the MPAC Box Office presenting New Jersey’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts! on or before December 31. You may use your ticket for entry to the venues, FIRST CHANCE CASH LOTTERY but we have found that our buttons have become collectors’ items, so we encourage you to make the swap. $50 donation per ticket Drawing held New Year’s Day, January 1, 2013 Buttons purchased online after December 19 must be picked up, either at the 3:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Morristown MPAC Box Office during their regular hours prior to December 31 or until 4 p.m. ONLY 3,500 TICKETS AVAILABLE on December 31. After 4 p.m. on December 31, pickup/Will Call will be moved to the Morristown Library on South Street, across from the MPAC Box Office. Tickets are offered on a best-effort basis in the order they are received. Prizes listed are based on YOUR RECEIPT FOR AN ONLINE PURCHASE IS NOT A TICKET AND WILL NOT 3,500 tickets being sold. First Night® Morris County has the right to cancel for any reason and may GRANT YOU ENTRY TO VENUES. PLEASE USE YOUR RECEIPT TO OBTAIN return donations. If First Night® Morris County cannot meet the necessary participation levels, it YOUR ADMISSION BUTTON(S) PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT A PERFORMANCE may proportionately reduce the prize amounts. 50/50 cash raffle - Winners receive a total of 50% of VENUE. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ABOVE AND ONLINE WHEN YOU amount received for all tickets or rights to participate. No substitution of the offered prize may be made. Winner need not be present to win. PURCHASE. Enter the First Chance Cash Lottery today to win one of the following cash prizes: $51,625 Grand Prize (29.50% of Total sales) $7,000 Third Prize (4.00% of Total sales) Online sales will end on December 30 at 11:59 p.m. so we can prepare for $25,375 Second Prize (14.50% of Total sales) $3,500 Fourth Prize (2.00% of Total sales) Will Call. Please make your purchase prior to December 31 if you plan to do so These prizes are based on the maximum of 3,500 tickets being sold. online. On December 31, buttons will be sold in person and by phone at the Raffle License # RL: 19-12 | NJ LGCCC ID#324-5-35518 MPAC Box Office and at our First Night Command Center located in the Hyatt Morristown Conference Center at 3 Speedwell Avenue. To enter, complete the attached form and mail with your check to: First Night® Morris County, P.O. Box 550, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849 Or enter online at www.firstnightmorris.com Name: Street: Visit our Warming Station at the Masonic Town: State: Zip: Lodge for drinks and treats, courtesy of our Phone: friends at Cincinnati Lodge #3, FA&M.