Just one day remains until First Night, a New Year’s Eve tradition in Williamsburg.
The family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration presents live entertainment throughout downtown Williamsburg, the College of William and Mary, Colonial Williamsburg and New Town, in hopes of uniting the community on Dec. 31.
With the purchase of a $15 button, patrons can access nearly 40 performances, starting at 1 p.m. and culminating in the fireworks display at midnight. Performers are listed below.
Children’s programs will occur in the Matthew Whaley School from 3-7:30 p.m., including music, magic and children’s fireworks.
For more information or to purchase buttons, visit firstnightwilliamsburg.org.
This year, First Night-goers can also stop by Liberty’s Ice Pavilion in Merchants Square. The skating rink will remain open until 12:30 a.m.
Community Building
7-11 p.m. – Rockin’ in the New Year (featuring Audio Portrait, Cold Solder and The Shut Ins)
Trinkle Hall
6:30-7:15, 7:30-8:15 p.m. – The Gurleys (folk, Bluegrass)
8:30-9:15, 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15 p.m. – Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra
Ewell Recital Hall
6:30-7:30, 7:45-8:45 p.m. – Chisman Creek Band (Bluegrass)
9:15-10, 10:15-11 p.m. – The Lastones
First Baptist Church
5-5:30, 6-6:30 p.m. – First Baptist Sanctuary Choir (Gospel)
7-7:45, 8-8:45 p.m. – Kim and Reggie Harris (Gospel)
Kimball Theatre
1-1:45, 2-2:45 p.m. – BJ Griffin (singing cellist)
3:15-4, 4:15-5 p.m. – Take 757 (jazz)
7-7:45, 8-8:45 p.m. – Bobby Blackhat Blues Band
9:15-10, 10:15-11 p.m. – Jackie Scott and The Housewreckers (blues)
New Town United Methodist Church
1-1:45, 3-3:45 p.m. – Dave Tetrault and the Steam Calliope
1:50-2:10, 3:50-4 p.m. – Power House Dance
2:15-3, 4-4:45 p.m. – Lana Pucket & Kim Person (folk, country)
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
6-7, 7:15-8:15 p.m. – Mark Nizer’s 4D Theatre (comedy juggling)
8:45-9:45, 10-11 p.m. – Three Jolly Coachmen (Kingston Trio)
Sadler Center – Chesapeake Room
6:45-7:30, 7:45-8:30 p.m. – Dikon and Vallet (blues, country, etc.)
9-10, 10:15-11:15 p.m. – The Main Event Band (R&B, soul, etc.)
Sadler Center – Commonwealth Auditorium
7:15-8, 8:15-9 p.m. – Peanut City Cloggers (dance)
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15 p.m. – Celtica
Sadler Center – Lodge 1
6:45-7. 7:45-8:30 p.m. – LCV Project (acoustic)
9-9:45, 10-10:45 p.m. – Timothy Seaman (Dulcimer, flute)
Sadler Center – Tidewater Room
6:45-7:45, 8-9 p.m. – Poisoned Dwarf (Celtic)
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15 p.m. – Little Windows (Irish, Appalachian)
St. Bede’s Parish Center
6:45-7:30, 7:45-8:30 p.m. – Rich Follet (folk)
9-9:45, 10-10:45 p.m. – Schnickelfritz and the Oompahs (German)
Williamsburg Library Auditorium
6:15-7, 7:15-8 p.m. – Davis Bradley (Bluegrass)
8:30-9:15, 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15 p.m. – Jae Sinnett Trio (jazz)
Williamsburg United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
7:15-8, 8:15-9 p.m. – Ronny Cox (acoustic)
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15 p.m. – The Company Store (string-band entertainment)
Williamsburg United Methodist Church Sanctuary
7:15-8, 8:15-9 p.m. – The Itinerant Band (Early American)
9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15 p.m. – Soundworks (a cappella)
Zable Stadium
11:30 p.m.-12 a.m. – Grand Finale and Fireworks
Bridges can be reached by phone at 757-275-4934.
