Sorry, but no Fireworks Tonight

Due to the weather conditions the fireworks have been cancelled by the fire marshall. Plans are to reschedule them at a later date. We will keep you posted via the blog.

Midi and the Modern Dance at First Night Westport/Weston

Midi and the Modern Dance

“Ambience, intense lyrics, beautiful singing voices and basically anything that’s mature, intelligent rock…Midi’s tight live show and their surprisingly professional-sounding EP make the band full of promise…the thing sounds clear, mature, and the songs are varied enough to showcase their budding and wide-ranging indie-rock talents.”

Venue: Toquet Hall – 10:30 to Midnight

Your $15 button is all you need to attend this performance and all others at First Night Westport / Weston, New Year’s Eve 2009 celebration in Westport, CT. Go to www.FirstNightWW.com for details. Visitors are welcome from the nearby towns and cities in Fairfield County, CT. and beyond.

A Map of First Night Westport / Weston 2009 Venues

First Night Venue Map

To help you get around on New Year’s Eve in Downtown Westport, here is a map of the First Night Venues.

Inn at National Hall Welcomes First Night Westport / Weston Visitors

Inn at National Hall

The Inn at National Hall, 2 Post Road West, just a short walk over the bridge from Main Street, is opening its doors to First Night visitors. Between 5pm – 10pm, complimentary hot beverages will be offered to First Night attendees who show their button.

Stroll over to this beautiful historic building, warm up with hot drinks and then rejoin the festivities. Or if you’re leaving early with your children, stop in on your way home. The entrance to the Inn at National Hall is right off their parking lot.

Places to Buy Buttons for New Year’s Eve in Westport, CT

First Night 2009 Button

If you don’t buy online, here’s where you can walk in and buy your First Night Westport / Weston button, your ticket to every event! Buttons are $15 each (Children age 2 and under are free).

Westport: Westport Public Library, Westport Arts Center, Westport Weston Family Y, Westport Senior Center, Trader Joe’s, Oscar’s Deli, TD Bank, Whole Foods, Max’s Art supply

Weston:Weston Hardware

Fairfield: Chef’s Table, Fairfield

On New Year’s Eve day, 12/31, in the lobby of  the Westport Weston Family Y, 59 Post Road East, corner of Main St. and the Post Road, after 2PM.

Cabaret at the Senior Center, New Year’s Eve in Westport, CT

Venue: Westport Senior Center – 21 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT

CULVER CASSON  …..  6PM – 6:45PM, 7PM – 7:30PM

Culver Casson’s delightful show has a New York orientation; its working title is “Wishful Thinking” and it includes songs old and new, a good dose of Broadway and some classics – in short, a smattering of many styles.  Some composers are recognizable names, some are NY based, there are those long gone while others are known to Culver.  But their songs tell the story of the hopes and wishes of a girl new to the city who eventually makes her dreams come true.  You’ll leave the show wishfully thinking for more.

LESLIE OROFINO  ……. 8PM – 9PM

Acclaimed Westport vocalist, Leslie Orofino, consistently attracts sold-out audiences wherever she performs.  Her cabaret stage performances have received major accolades  from critics and audiences.  At tonight’s show “Let’s Misbehave” Leslie will be accompanied by Keith Graham on piano.

JODI  KEOGAN  …….  9:30 – 10:15PM,  10:30 – 11:00PM

Jodi Keogan, the internationally acclaimed soprano who dazzled us in 2002 and 2003, is returning with her unique show and her bigger-than-ever voice. This songstress will perform toe tapping, thought provoking tunes that will take you down memory lane.  Think Judy Garland and Big Band, and a hint of Neapolitan melodies.  Since Jodi last performed at First Night, she has landed lead roles in Italian opera houses and continues to pursue her professional music career both here and abroad.

Please note: show times are approximate.

Your $15 button is all you need to attend these performances and all others at First Night Westport / Weston, New Year’s Eve 2009 celebration in Westport, CT. Go to www.FirstNightWW.com for details. Visitors are welcome from the nearby towns and cities in Fairfield County, CT. and beyond.

Children’s Events, New Year’s Eve in Westport, CT at TD Bank on Main St.

Venue: TD Bank, 185 Main St., Westport, CT

The ever popular MARY ANN HALL’S MUSIC FOR CHILDREN presents  “THE HALLABALOOS”  ……..   3:30 – 4.00PM, 4:30 – 5PM, 5:30 – 6PM

An interactive family concert with Mary Ann Hall, Bill, Emily & Daniel Hall.  You will Rock Around the Clock, Rock & Roll the River, Play an Earth-chestra, Dance with Cotton Eyed Joe and celebrate 2009 with a rockin’ good time!!

PAT MASON, ANIMAL CARICATURES ……  3PM – 6PM

Popular artist, Pat Mason creates animal caricatures for all First Nighters.

MIKE VALENTINE, CARICATURES  …….   3PM – 7PM

Caricaturist Mike Valentine, will capture you with his funny but flattering drawings.

STEVE, THE BALLOON GUY  …….  3PM – 7PM

A Westport favorite, Steve the Balloon Guy, designs fanciful creations.

Please note: show times are approximate.

Your $15 button is all you need to attend these events and all others at First Night Westport / Weston, New Year’s Eve 2009 celebration in Westport, CT. Go to www.FirstNightWW.com for details. Visitors are welcome from the nearby towns and cities in Fairfield County, CT. and beyond.

Children’s Events, New Year’s Eve in Westport, CT at Saugatuck Elementary

Venue: Saugatuck Elementary, 170 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT

CIRCUS FUN!! …..   3.30 – 4.15PM, 4.45 – 5.30PM, 6.00 – 6.45PM

Step on up to the greatest show in town….. Circus Fun returns to First Night. You’ll enjoy a show featuring unique professional entertainers and thrilling, stunning visuals.  The whole family will be enthralled by this fast paced show of circus arts, clowning and slapstick.  Catch the workshops in between performances and learn some tricks of your own!

EXOTIC FACE PAINTING WITH CT. FACE ART  ……    3.00 – 7.00PM

Face painting is taken to a new level as this team of artists transforms your face with exotic, eclectic designs.  A charge of $3 per face painted or $5 that includes a souvenir photo, applies.

INFLATABLE PARK …….    3.00 – 7.00PM

Jump all afternoon (but please, no shoes and remove your First Night buttons before entering the Park)

Please note: show times are approximate

Your $15 button is all you need to attend these events and all others at First Night Westport / Weston, New Year’s Eve 2009 celebration in Westport, CT. Go to www.FirstNightWW.com for details. Visitors are welcome from the nearby towns and cities in Fairfield County, CT. and beyond.

Singer-songwriter Harrison Lipton at Westport, CT New Year Celebration

Harrison Lipton

Singer-songwriter Harrison Lipton presents his original, unique musical arrangements of popular songs in the Sanctuary at Christ and Holy Trinity Church. A long time member of Chris Coogan’s Good News Gospel Choir, Harrison will pick up the microphone at 7pm. Expect a few musical surprises!

Harrison is a young singer/songwriter who has studied piano for many years and is fortunate to have had a rich and widely varied musical experience. Being a featured soloist of Chris Coogan’s Good News Gospel Choir since age 9, he recently opened with the choir for Mavis Staples at the Westport Country Playhouse. He has performed at the Dressing Room, Harbor Yard Arena, and with Scarlett Lee Moore, with whom he recorded at the Cutting Room in Manhattan. Harrison performs a mixture of his original songs and covers by Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, the Beatles, and other artists.

Venue: Christ and Holy Trinity Church – 75 Church Lane, Westport, CT – 7PM to 8PM

Your $15 button is all you need to see these performers and all others at First Night Westport / Weston, New Year’s Eve 2009 celebration in Westport, CT. Go to www.FirstNightWW.com for details. Visitors are welcome from the nearby towns and cities in Fairfield County, CT. and beyond.

The Steve Axthelm Band will perform on New Year’s Eve in Westport, CT

Your favorite classic rock oldies and goodies performed by the The Steve Axthelm Band with Doug Sanstead on Guitar, Mark Demmerle on Bass, Eric Gribin on Drums and of course, Steve Axthelm.

Venue: Westport  Weston Family Y, 59 Post Road East, Westport, CT, Bedford Room, 5:15

Your $15 button is all you need to see these performers and all others at First Night Westport / Weston, New Year’s Eve 2009 celebration in Westport, CT. Go to www.FirstNightWW.com for details.