First Night Morris County 2025HistoryMeet Our Artists Santa Claus is Coming to Morristown, Santa Claus by Thomas Nast Exhibition at First Night Morris Count, December 31st, NJ

Santa Claus is Coming to Morristown, Santa Claus by Thomas Nast Exhibition

Santa Claus is Coming to Morristown, Santa Claus by Thomas Nast Exhibition Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 21 Macculloch Hall Historical Museum: 45 Macculloch Ave., 4:30pm – 7:00pm Though primarily a political cartoonist, Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was perhaps most proud of the image of Santa Claus that he popularized.…

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First Night Morris County 2024Meet Our ArtistsMusic Brynn Stanley Band

The Brynn Stanley Band

The Brynn Stanley Band Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 19 Hyatt Regency Plaza Ballroom: 3 Speedwell Ave, Morristown, 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm Brynn Stanley has been charming audiences on both coasts, from NJ to LA.  Brynn has been the featured vocalist for official events held by the Governor of New Jersey and appearances at Mayo Performing Arts Center, The Metropolitan Room and Shanghai Jazz. Audiences and critics have  raved about her voice, a unique blend of classic vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee with modern stars like Norah Jones and Diana Krall. Her style  has been described as “warm, classic, timeless, inspiring and sincere”. All…

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First Night Morris County 2024Meet Our ArtistsMusic Spook Handy

Spook Handy

Spook Handy Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 1 MHS Auditorium: 50 Early St, Morristown, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm The passion, purpose and spirit of Folk Music are alive and well with Spook Handy. Spook performed alongside Pete Seeger more than 50 times…

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First Night Morris County 2024Meet Our ArtistsMusic Emedin Rivera

Emedin Rivera

Emedin Rivera Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 3 MHS Auxiliary Gym:  50 Early St, Morristown, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm Emedin Rivera, a versatile percussionist, is renowned for his rhythmic artistry that reflects Lan-Caribbean-African influences. He’s shared the stage with luminaries like Stevie…

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First Night Morris County 2024Meet Our ArtistsVisual Arts Atrium Gallery Exhibit Mystery, Memory & Magic

Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Mystery, Memory & Magic

Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Mystery, Memory & Magic Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 14 County Admin. Bldg. Atrium Gallery (Floors 2-5): 10 Court St., 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm The Atrium Gallery exhibit, Mystery, Memory & Magic, features 4 floors of art, with 175 works by 6 outstanding artists: the late Lyanne Malamed, Xiomáro, Diane English, Hank Yaghooti, Amy Whitman, and Lisa  B. Cerny. Each of these artists envisions the theme, Mystery, Memory &  Magic, in his/her own highly distinctive manner, providing a gateway into  worlds that touch on the mystical, the fantastic, the fanciful and memories  from our very human past.  All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar…

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