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First Night State College is an alcohol-free, visual and performing arts-centered community New Year
First Night State College is an alcohol-free, visual and performing arts-centered community New Year's event presented in downtown State College, PA
01/17/2023
If you know an artist who should be in the 2023 festival, tell them to apply--the deadline is Friday, January 20.
Show Dates: July 13-16, 2023 57th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition July 13-16, 2023 Application Deadline 1/20/23 APPLY HERE WHAT: 57th Central Pennsylvania Festiv
01/05/2023
Show Dates: July 13-16, 2023 57th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition July 13-16, 2023 Application Deadline 1/20/23 APPLY HERE WHAT: 57th Central Pennsylvania Festiv
01/01/2023
CANCELLATION: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the RamaLama performance has been canceled.
01/01/2023
Out to make it a late night at First Night? You will find some of our local fan favorites performing. The Gill Street Band, Love Salad; Joshua Davis & Friends, Andy Tolins with Steve and Kristi Branstetter and many more. http://ow.ly/PjEo30s5I0K
01/01/2023
Celtic band Callanish performs in the State College Presbyterian Church at 8:00 pm. Feel free to dance the jig while you enjoy this performance.
Callanish will be performing at First Night State College on December 31.
12/31/2022
CANCELLATION: Due to the weather, the carriage rides tonight have been cancelled.
12/31/2022
There are some great early evening performances you won't want to miss. To name a few, Natascha & the Spy Boys, Allegheny Ukulele Kollective and Below Centre. http://ow.ly/INEo50McKNs
12/31/2022
SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Tussey Mountain Moonshiners bring their bluegrass/Americana music to St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 6:30 pm.
Tussey Mountain Moonshiners will be performing at First Night State College on December 31.
12/31/2022
CANCELLATION: Due to the weather, the horse carriage rides for this evening have been cancelled.
12/31/2022
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Quasi Quintet performance has been cancelled.
12/31/2022
Magician, Alan Sands will perform in the State College Municipal Building Community Room at 5:00, 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm. Be sure to arrive early. http://ow.ly/ybJ930s5HV6
12/31/2022
These ladies are getting into the First Night spirit.
12/31/2022
Out with the Old, In with the New! Write your new resolutions for 2023 and burn the 2022 resolutions you didn't complete. We have ten resolution sculptures for your enjoyment.
Resolution exhibits are created by artists to help us publicly declare our hopes, dreams, and promises to ourselves for the New Year.
12/31/2022
Happy Valley Improv begins its day of First Night performances at 2:00 pm. They also have shows at 4:30 pm, 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm. All shows will be in the Blue Brick Theatre.
Happy Valley Improv will be performing four shows at First Night State College.
12/31/2022
Our children's workshops begin at 1:00 pm. Be sure to stop in the State College Presbyterian Church and make various projects.
What better time is there to work on a craft project with your children, learn a few dance moves, or find out why ukuleles are so popular?
12/31/2022
Some of our performers include Middle-earth Studios, Fraser Street Saxes, and Altoona Brass Collective if you are out in the early afternoon. http://ow.ly/gena50McKfB
12/31/2022
CANCELLATION: Out of an abundance of caution and on the advice of our favorite weatherman, we are cancelling the Puppet Procession at 6:30pm. The puppets look forward to seeing you again at the Arts Festival in July.
12/31/2022
The ice carvers will start carving the large ice sculptures at 10:00 am. Take a picture of you with your favorite sculpture and send it to us .
Come see the ice slide, the wishing well, and dozens of one-block ice sculptures made from crystal clear Pennsylvania ice.
12/30/2022
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Tussey Mountain Moonshiners will play at St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 6:30 pm on December 31.
12/30/2022
Wear your First Night State College button and get a $10 ticket to the Men's Hockey game on December 31.
12/30/2022
If you are looking for a quick dinner tomorrow evening, stop by the University Baptist & Brethren Church. They will be holding their Soups & Sweet Café 4:30-8:30 pm. Can't wait to get mine. Always yummy!
First Night State College is back in person on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
12/30/2022
Here is a look at all of the First Night performances. Be sure to make your list for a fun-filled day. So many great shows you won't want to miss. http://ow.ly/wYj450MeXZK
12/30/2022
New to First Night is First Night Trivia at 3 Dots Downtown from 7 - 8:30 pm on December 31. Karen Bettleyon and John Briggs will test the audience’s knowledge of the mundane and arcane as teams vie to win valuable prizes.
Quiz shows first appeared on American televisions in the 1950s. These shows allowed bookworms and nerds to share in the excitement of spectator sports as viewers shouted answers at their...
12/29/2022
Making their First Night State College debut will be the Quasi Quintet a local young jazz band at 4:30 pm in the Faith United Church of Christ. This is one show you won't want to miss.
The Quasi Quintet is a local young jazz band featuring some of State High’s best and brightest up and coming musicians. Their repertoire features jazz standards and their own original...
12/29/2022
Don't think we just have workshops for kids; we have Belly Dance, Songwriting and Ukulele Workshops as part of First Night. Visit our website for the times.
What better time is there to work on a craft project with your children, learn a few dance moves, or find out why ukuleles are so popular?
12/29/2022
12/29/2022
Wear your First Night State College button and get a BOGO ticket offer to the Women's Hockey game on December 31.
12/28/2022
Be sure to visit Allen Street on December 31 and watch the ice carvers in action. Take a tour around State College and see the over 85 one-block sculptures. First Night State College is well known for having one of the largest ice sculpture displays in Pennsylvania.
Come see the ice slide, the wishing well, and dozens of one-block ice sculptures made from crystal clear Pennsylvania ice.
12/28/2022
Be sure to visit the great photographers participating in the 2022 Online Holiday Market.
Here are all the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts artists who are exhibiting photography. They’re listed in alphabetical order by last name.
12/28/2022
Here is a preview of things to come on Saturday! We can't wait to have you join us at First Night State College!!
12/28/2022
We'd love to have your help on Saturday, December 31, at First Night State College. If you can spare a few hours, please take a look at our Sign Up Genius and volunteer!
If you would like to join other volunteers in the fun of making First Night State College a reality, we'd love your help!
12/28/2022
There is still time to signup for the First Night Resolution Run. Join us at 6:30 p.m. to ring in the New Year with a 5k. Thank you to Mount Nittany Health for being the presenting sponsor.
Runners and walkers can speed into the New Year on a course around the streets of Penn State Campus in one of our most popular events: the Resolution Run!
12/27/2022
Is your Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket? There is still time to stop at our virtual Holiday Market. Beautiful handmade items from fantastic artists.
The Sidewalk Sale & Exhibition features over 300 amazing artists in 19 categories.
12/26/2022
12/26/2022
A big shout out to the new sponsor, Strong Tower Associates, for being our reindeer sponsor. http://ow.ly/ri4i50MbzKJ
12/23/2022
Come out and support the young musicians in the Fraser Street Saxes as part of First Night State College.
The Fraser Street Saxes will be performing at First Night State College on December 31.
12/22/2022
Check out the link for information that will make your participation in First Night State College more enjoyable and safe.
Useful information that will make your visit to First Night State College more enjoyable and safe. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for news and updates.
12/22/2022
Leave 2022 in the dust and run toward the new year! Sign up for the First Night State College 5K Resolution Run.
Runners and walkers can speed into the New Year on a course around the streets of Penn State Campus in one of our most popular events: the Resolution Run!
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Another group of fantastic artists participating in our virtual 2021 Holiday Market until December 31. Visit our website to see more examples of their work. http://ow.ly/K4eF30s2HWS
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Out to make it a late night at First Night? You will find some of our local fan favorites performing. Jon Rounds, The Gill Street Band, Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, Natascha & the Spy Boys and many more. http://ow.ly/PjEo30s5I0K
One man sideshow performer David Darwin will be performing in the State College Municipal Building Community Room at 5:00, 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm. Be sure to arrive early. http://ow.ly/ybJ930s5HV6
Hops & Vines will be performing at 4:30 pm in St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Why not stop in before dinner and hear some local favorites. http://ow.ly/2e7r30s5HYr
Chinese acrobat Li Liu will be performing at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center at 4:30, 7:00 & 9:30 p.m. Be sure to arrive early. This is a show you will not want to miss. http://ow.ly/Cb2830s5HUO
No matter your vaccination status, masks that cover your nose and mouth are required at all First Night venues in accordance with the local ordinance in the Borough of State College. In addition, proof of Covid vaccination is required to attend the performances of Happy Valley Improv this evening.
Comedic variety performer Jonathan Burns will begin his performance day at 3:30 pm in the The State Theatre . He will also be performing at 7:30 & 10:00 p.m. http://ow.ly/iTMY30s5HEE
Happy Valley Improv begins their day of First Night performances at 2:00 pm. The 2:00 pm is a youth show. They also have shows at 4:30 pm, 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm. All shows will be in the Blue Brick Theatre. http://ow.ly/Yj2z30s5HBx
The State High Thespians will be performing at 1:00 & 3:00pm in the Community Room at the State College Municipal Building. Be sure to come out and support these young people. http://ow.ly/ufVg30s5HyI
If you are out in the early afternoon, some of our performers include Middle-earth Studios, State High Thespians, and Rick Hirsch 5. http://ow.ly/wc0Q30s5HVp
Our children's workshops begin at 1:00 pm. Be sure to stop in the State College Presbyterian Church and make a beautiful slate. Also at 1:00 pm you can learn to Belly Dance at 3 Dots Downtown. http://ow.ly/SCvk30s5HtY
The ice carvers will start carving the large ice sculptures at 10:00 am. Take a picture of you with your favorite sculpture and send it to us . http://ow.ly/OSlm30s5I2a
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