OFFICIAL PROGRAM GUIDE

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1 Mayor Martin J. Walsh OFFICIAL PROGRAM GUIDE December 31, 2017 January 1, 2018 #FirstNight firstnightboston.org Produced by

2 Dear Friends, On behalf of the people of, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to First Night First Day First Night has been a longstanding tradition here in for over 40 years, and it now serves as a model for other New Year s celebrations all around the world. Every year we welcome thousands of families and individuals, of all ages, in a night of festivities free and open to everyone. I am looking forward to yet another successful and unforgettable First Night celebration this year. First Night is a wonderful way to showcase s thriving arts scene. It s a celebration of our tremendous diversity and culture. And it s an opportunity for all of us to come together, as one united community, to reflect on the past year and welcome the opportunities that await us in the New Year. As in past years, the celebration features dozens of live performances, art installations, interactive activities, ice sculptures, the famous First Night procession, and, of course, fireworks. There is something for everyone at First Night, and I encourage you to take advantage of all that this unique celebration has to offer. As Mayor, First Night serves as yet another reason why I am proud to lead this exceptional city. I want to thank everyone who has contributed to making this night a success, from the sponsors and producers, to the artists and spectators. I hope everyone has a safe and memorable First Night! Best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous Sincerely, Martin J. Walsh Mayor of

3 CHARLES RIVER Frog Pond Public Library Old South Church Copley Square Commonwealth Ave. Newbury St. Boylston St. Trinity Church Public Garden Arlington St. Common ICE GALLERY Come see our signature ice sculptures in Copley Square! The theme this year is Enchanted Forest. From unicorns and dragons to enchanted castles, fairy princesses and more! Join us on a fascinating, multi-sensory journey into our mythical forest where your favorite forest creatures come to life in ice. Then take a stroll through the Back Bay to visit our Third Annual Ice Gallery supported by local businesses! PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Public Library Fire + Ice Restaurant Four Seasons Hotel Newsfeed Café/WGBH Oxford Properties Group LIVE BROADCAST We have partnered with NBC, NECN, and Telemundo to broadcast live the First Night festivities for There will be on-air talent in Copley Square from 6:00 PM 12:30 AM. Telemundo will broadcast from 11:00 PM 12:30 AM and NBC Sports will also be simulcasting the broadcast from 10:00 PM 12:30 AM. SCAVENGER HUNT First Night has a mascot this year! Tying into the Enchanted Forest theme, our Unicorn is also a symbol of the First Night Scavenger Hunt. Find the Unicorn, earn points, and enter to win a Getaway Prize Package! This activity is open to attendees of all ages, but you must have a smartphone to play! To learn more, visit firstnightboston.org/scavengerhunt.

4 FIRST NIGHT SCHEDULE Sunday, December 31 Scan with your smartphone s QR reader to open our mobile schedule, or visit firstnightboston.org/schedule Noon COPLEY SQUARE GBCCA Waist Drum BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (BPL) JOHNSON BLDG BPL McKIM BLDG TRINITY Commonwealth Salon Rabb Lecture Hall Newsfeed Café Guastavino Room McKim Exhibition Hall CHURCH FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST OLD SOUTH CHURCH 12:30 PM Sweet Harmony 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM Code 51 Downtown Brass Dancin Diamonds Girls Nite Out Sax Quartet Sax Quartet Unitas Ensemble Unitas Ensemble Katrina Kincade WGBH Broadcast Katrina Kincade Arts & Crafts Greater Chinese Cultural Assoc. (GBCCA) Various GBCCA Perform. Handel & Haydn Society Jubilee Concert First Night Organ Concert The King of Instruments 5:00 PM 5:30 PM TEMPO International Rhythm Section 6:00 PM Opening Ceremony 6:30 PM 7:00 PM People s Procession to Common Frog Pond Skating Spectacular Presented by The Skating Club of ( Common) s Family Fireworks by The Mugar Foundation ( Common) Pipes and Pops Concert 7:30 PM PK & The Mighty 7 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM Dutch Rebelle FIRST DAY SCHEDULE Monday, January 1 Pipes and Pops Concert 9:30 PM 10:00 PM Carissa Johnson COPLEY SQUARE 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Noon 12:30 PM Rachel Sumner Opera Guy 10:30 PM 11:00 PM 11:30 PM Midnight Copley Countdown with Eli Paperboy Reed Midnight Pyrotechnics & Light Show 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM DD Martin & Code 51 Lance Martin Band Harbor Midnight Fireworks Produced by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Harbor Now and the Wharf District Council *Schedule subject to change

5 SPONSORS PRODUCED BY MEDIA PARTNERS PARTNERS Parks & Recreation Public Library at Copley Square The Prudential Center HOST HOTELS Marriott Copley Place Park Plaza Fairmont Copley Plaza Four Seasons Hotel Lenox Hotel Loews Hotel Sheraton Hotel Taj The Westin Copley Place