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First Night 2015: Psychics Help Ring In New Year
A psychic helped WBZ-TV’s Jim Armstrong look into the future. Continue reading
First Night 2015: Celebrations In Worcester
WBZ-TV’s Jim Armstrong reports from Worcester. Continue reading
First Night Worcester 2014 Photo Gallery
Click here to view photo gallery from First Night Worcester 2014.
Hanover Insurance adds $5,000 to T&G Santa Fund
The Hanover Insurance Group once again has stepped up to help local children in need through a generous donation to the Telegram & Gazette Santa Fund. Continue reading
First Night Worcester’s Executive Director Howard McGinn interviewed by WNT Channel 3
First Night Worcester’s Executive Director Howard McGinn is interviewed by WNT Channel 3 on December 8 and details this year’s exciting New Year’s Event. Continue reading
More places to go for First Night Worcester
WORCESTER — The countdown is on for First Night Worcester 2015 this Dec. 31. Continue reading
First Night Worcester director moves forward while fundraising
WORCESTER — A new performance venue to add to its lineup, a new contest, a new opening act — the news is starting to come in about First Night Worcester 2015.
But First Night Worcester executive director Howard McGinn, who successfully navigated a financial crisis last year, is counting down to a prospective New Year’s Eve celebration with “fingers crossed.” Continue reading
First Night Worcester partners with Ralph’s Rock Diner
WORCESTER, MA – [August 26, 2014] – An historic partnership is in the works as First Night Worcester announces Ralph’s Rock Diner as a venue for its New Year’s Eve arts festival. “We couldn’t be more excited about this,” said Howard McGinn executive director of First Night Worcester. “Edgy and funky with a cool, fresh vibe, Ralph’s will bring a whole new dimension to First Night.” Continue reading
First Night Worcester issues artist’s challenge
WORCESTER, MA – [August 25, 2014] – In an innovative new twist, First Night Worcester has announced a special contest which will award a coveted performance slot at its annual New Year’s Eve art festival. The winner will open for the evening’s headline act at historic Tuckerman Hall, home to the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra and one of Worcester’s premier performance venues. The contest is open to artists from any genre. Continue reading
First Night Worcester expands its fundraising efforts
First Night Worcester is putting on a show, and it’s not for Dec. 31. A special fundraising concert at 8 p.m. April 26 at Worcester State University will feature two acts that were among the hits during First Night’s New Year’s Eve festivities last year — high-tech comedy and music duo AudioBody, and mind-reader and comedian Eric Dittelman. Continue reading