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Issue: 958 Date: 1/1/2009
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It's Time for '09! Celebrate New Year's Eve in
The District & Stephens College Campus, December 31, 2008
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5K Run/Walk begins at 4 pm. Stamper Commons Food Court and the YouZeum open at 5:30 pm. Other venues open at 6:30 pm. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m.
(Columbia, MO) What does Cajun music, fireworks, Flamenco dancing, magic and dueling piano's have in common? You will find all of that and more at First Night Columbia! Ring in the New Year with family and friends at the celebration that marks the passage of time through the arts! Revelers can travel from one location to the next enjoying more than 60 performances, dancing, activities and art for all ages at 14 venues in downtown Columbia and Stephens College.
Young revelers can visit the "Create and Celebrate" art area and participate in their own procession at 9:15 p.m. that leads to the children's finale featuring entertainment, a countdown and fireworks display. At 11:30 p.m., the People's Procession will lead revelers to the finale at Courthouse Square with entertainment, a countdown and spectacular fireworks at midnight (weather permitting).
Admission buttons purchased prior to the event are $8 for those 8 years and older and will be $10 at the door. Buttons will be available December 12 at the Columbia Parks and Recreation office at #1 South 7th Street, the ARC, Streetside Records and Gerbes Supermarkets. Call 874-7460 or visit the web site at http://firstnight.missouri.org for information. Stay overnight in Columbia go to www.visitcolumbiamo.com for hotel information. Volunteers are needed and receive free admission. Call 874-7499 to volunteer.
First Night Columbia is sponsored by the City of Columbia, Columbia Convention and Visitors Tourism Development Program, 101.5 KPLA & KFRU 1400 Radio, Columbia Daily Tribune, KOMU-TV8 & CW, Missouri Arts Council (a state agency) and Stephens College. |
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