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The Dec. 31 festival, centered in Morristown, - [Letter from the Chair: Announcing First Night Morris County 2026, December 31, 2025](https://firstnightmorris.org/chairs-letter-announcing-first-night-morris-county-2026-december-31-2025/) - Subject: Together 34 Years Strong…Together We Can Make An Impact…Support First Night Morris County & FNM365…Attend, Volunteer, Sponsor FIRST NIGHT MORRIS COUNTY 973-455-0708 I 1 Morris Street, #190 Morristown NJ 07963 I FirstNightMorris.org Dear Friend, It is our pleasure to announce the launch of tickets and the program for the 34th Annual First Night Morris - [History Takes Center Stage at First Night Morris County on Dec. 31](https://firstnightmorris.org/history-takes-center-stage-at-first-night-morris-county-on-dec-31/) - New Year’s Eve Programs Connect Visitors to Morris County’s Role in the Revolution First Night Morris County will place local history at the forefront of New Year’s Eve this year, using its Dec. 31 event to launch Morris County’s 250th anniversary celebrations with expanded Revolutionary-era programming hosted by community organizations. In addition to more than - [Morris County, N.J., Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary at First Night Morris on Dec. 31](https://firstnightmorris.org/morris-county-n-j-kicks-off-americas-250th-anniversary-at-first-night-morris-on-dec-31/) - Morristown, NJ – The County of Morris today announced that the 34th annual First Night Morris County will take place on Dec. 31, 2025, offering a family-friendly, alcohol-free evening to welcome the New Year and officially launch Morris County’s celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary. This year’s event includes more than 80 performances across 20 - [First Night Morris County Marks 31 Years of Epic New Year’s Celebrations in Downtown Morristown](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-marks-31-years-of-epic-new-years-celebrations-in-downtown-morristown/) - First Night Morris County Marks 31 Years of Epic New Year’s Celebrations in Downtown Morristown Annual Event Returns to Feature Over 70 Performances at 21 Venues on December 31, 2022 in Downtown Morristown with Complimentary Parking, Free Shuttles, 2 Firework Displays and Additional On-Demand Access through 4 PM on January 1st. Tickets (Buttons) Start at - [On New Year’s Eve…Morristown Becomes a Stage](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-on-new-years-eve-morristown-becomes-a-stage/) - The 33rd Annual First Night Morris County returns to Downtown Morristown Featuring over 70 Performances (Morristown, NJ) –First Night Morris County 2025 on December 31st, 2024 is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown. This year’s program features - [The 33rd Annual First Night Morris County is Dec. 31](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-33rd-annual-first-night-morris-county-is-dec-31/) - New Year’s Eve in Downtown Morristown Features More Than 70 Performances First Night Morris County 2025 on December 31st is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown. This year’s program features more than 70 performances at 23 venues - [This Weekend - Discover Morris County’s Past at the 16th Annual Pathways of History Tour](https://firstnightmorris.org/this-weekend-discover-morris-countys-past-at-the-16th-annual-pathways-of-history-tour/) - Explore 30 Historic Sites in 22 Towns During a Free, Family Weekend – May 3–4, 2025 – This Weekend Morris County, NJ – April 28, 2025 – The Pathways of History Tour will return for its 16th year on May 3 and 4, 2025, inviting residents and visitors to explore 30 historic sites across Morris County. Discover - [Morristown Marks 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour](https://firstnightmorris.org/morristown-marks-200th-anniversary-of-lafayettes-farewell-tour/) - Weeklong Events Celebrate Revolutionary War Hero’s Legacy Morristown will play a key role this week in a national commemoration of General Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 Farewell Tour, hosting a series of public events, reenactments and tributes from July 8–14 to mark the bicentennial of his return visit to the United States and honor his legacy in the - [Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Artistic Facets](https://firstnightmorris.org/atrium-gallery-exhibit-artistic-facets/) - Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Artistic Facets Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 13 County Admin. Bldg. Atrium Gallery (Floors 2-5): 10 Court St., 4:45pm – 11:45 pm More than 160 artworks by 11 talented artists are on display on the four floors of the Atrium Gallery. The exhibition, curated by Dr. - [All Evening Upstairs Art Gallery: Artistic Journeys](https://firstnightmorris.org/all-evening-upstairs-art-gallery-artistic-journeys/) - All Evening Upstairs Art Gallery: Artistic Journeys Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 8 Mayo Performing Arts Center 2nd Floor, Art Upstairs: 100 South St., 7:00pm – 11:30pm New Jersey Art Association (formerly MSHAC) presents “Artistic Journeys”, a multi-medium exhibit featuring 35 artists. Many of the members are touring professional - [All Evening Starlight Gallery: Walk on the Wild Side](https://firstnightmorris.org/all-evening-starlight-gallery-walk-on-the-wild-side/) - All Evening Starlight Gallery: Walk on the Wild Side Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 9 Mayo Performing Arts Center Starlight Gallery: 100 South St., 7:00pm – 11:30pm Rebecca (Becky) DePorte, is an award-winning photographer specializing in wildlife. Her photographs have been published in USA Today, FotoNostrom, BirdWatching Magazine, Gardener’s Journal, - [Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre](https://firstnightmorris.org/alborada-spanish-dance-theatre-at-first-night-morris-county/) - Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 1 Morristown High School, Auditorium: 50 Early Street, 800 seats, 4:45pm & 5:45 pm Through dance, drama, and music, Alborada’s passionate artistry reveals the many diverse and historical threads that comprise the multicultural fabric of Spanish culture. Alborada was showcased - [Maniac4Bricks (Fun with LEGOs)](https://firstnightmorris.org/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-2/) - Maniac4Bricks (Fun with LEGOs) Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 4 Morristown H.S. Upper Level Cafeteria: 50 Early St., 50-70 seats, 4:45pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm & 8:00pm Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all - [Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz](https://firstnightmorris.org/ty-stephens-the-souljaazz-2/) - Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 16 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Terrace Ballroom: 3 Speedwell Ave., 375 seats, 10:00pm & 11:00pm From touring as Headliner, to opening act for major stars such as Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau, Steely Dan, Grace Jones, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Eric - [Square Dancing with Caller, Mary Moody](https://firstnightmorris.org/square-dancing-with-caller-mary-moody/) - Square Dancing with Caller, Mary Moody Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 2 Morristown H.S. Main Gym: 50 Early St., 500 seats, 4:45 pm & 5:45 pm Square Dancing – fun-filled dancing for all ages. No partner or experience necessary. Come enjoy lively dancing with an experienced square dance caller. - [Santa Claus is Coming to Morristown, Santa Claus by Thomas Nast Exhibition](https://firstnightmorris.org/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. - [Schuyler Hamilton House Tour](https://firstnightmorris.org/schuyler-hamilton-house-tour/) - Schuyler Hamilton House Tour Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 20 Schuyler Hamilton House: 5 Olyphant Pl., 4:30pm – 7:00pm Join us to go back in time to Revolutionary era Morristown! Tour the Schuyler Hamilton House and interact with famous historical figures who were residents and regular visitors there. Meet - [Rio Clemente, The Bishop of Jazz and His Abbotts](https://firstnightmorris.org/rio-clemente-the-bishop-of-jazz-and-his-abbotts/) - Rio Clemente, The Bishop of Jazz and His Abbotts Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 7 United Methodist Church: 50 S. Park Pl., 550 seats, 10:00pm & 11:00pm A native of Morristown and member of the Morristown Hall of Fame, Rio Clemente is a pianist and composer of secular and - [The Outcrops](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-outcrops/) - The Outcrops Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 10 Mayo Performing Arts Center Theater: 100 South St., 1,200 seats, 7:00pm & 8:15pm Venue 11 (Live Stream): 7:00pm & 8:15pm The Outcrops play music with heart. They have dug their roots into the music of rock’n’roll, blues, funk, and soul legends. - [Nast New Year's Noisemaker Children's Craft](https://firstnightmorris.org/nast-new-years-noisemaker-childrens-craft/) - Nast New Year’s Noisemaker Children’s Craft Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 22 Macculloch Hall Historical Museum: 45 Macculloch Ave., 4:30pm – 7:00pm Ring in the New Year with your very own noisemaker inspired by New Year cartoons penned by Thomas Nast in the 1800s. Visitors are invited to color - [Megan Chappius & Gabriie Gonzales](https://firstnightmorris.org/megan-chappius-gabriie-gonzales/) - Megan Chappius & Gabriie Gonzales Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 18 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Morris Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 75 seats, 6:45pm & 7:45pm Megan Chappius is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music therapist based in Morristown, NJ. She has serenaded local and international audiences for the last decade and - [Frank Vignola Trio](https://firstnightmorris.org/frank-vignola-trio-2/) - Frank Vignola Trio Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 7 United Methodist Church: 50 S. Park Pl., 550 seats, 7:00pm & 8:00pm Frank Vignola, born December 30, 1965, is a remarkable guitarist renowned for his virtuosity. He’s been the guitarist of choice for artists like Ringo Starr, Madonna, and guitar - [Grover Kemble & Bob Marks](https://firstnightmorris.org/grover-kemble-bob-marks/) - Grover Kemble & Bob Marks Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 18 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Morris Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 75 seats, 9:45pm & 10:45pm Longtime favorite Jersey guitarist, vocalist, and jazz performer Grover Kemble teams up with guitar/vocalist Bob Marks to create a mix of pop, soul, and blues. - [Harmonium Choral Society](https://firstnightmorris.org/harmonium-choral-society/) - Harmonium Choral Society Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 19, Church of the Redeemer: 36 South St., 350 seats, 6:00pm & 7:00pm Harmonium Choral Society, formed in Morristown in 1979, has become one of New Jersey’s leading choral art organizations, recognized for its musical excellence and innovative programming. Directed by - [Music From China](https://firstnightmorris.org/music-from-china/) - Music From China Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 2 Morristown H.S. Main Gym: 50 Early St., 500 seats, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm Music From China is a New York-based chamber ensemble performing traditional Chinese music and contemporary work. Established in 1984, the group has performed at art & - [Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey](https://firstnightmorris.org/baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-at-first-night-morris-county/) - Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 19, Church of the Redeemer: 36 South St., 350 seats, 8:15pm & 9:45pm The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 under Maestro Robert W. Butts, showcases a diverse repertoire spanning the 17th to the 21st century. The - [Film Set 10: Animation With a Deeper Meaning](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-10-animation-with-a-deeper-meaning/) - Film Set 10: Animation With a Deeper Meaning Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor: 10 Court St., 32 seats, 11:00pm Some animation films are meant to deliver a message, and these two films do just that. A trip to the - [Film Set 9: Animation After 9:00](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-9-animation-after-900/) - Film Set 9: Animation After 9:00 Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor: 10 Court St., 32 seats, 10:00pm Some serious topics told by animators. A retelling of The Tell-tale Heart, remaining true to Poe’s story. Can we find magic in the sea? When - [Film Set 8: From New Jersey Only](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-8-from-new-jersey-only/) - Film Set 8: From New Jersey Only Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor: 10 Court St., 32 seats, 8:00pm Two documentaries and a live action story from New Jersey film makers. Visit a farm to table feast in Mahwah and visit - [Film Set 7: Eerie and Strange](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-7-eerie-and-strange/) - Film Set 7: Eerie and Strange Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor: 10 Court St., 32 seats, 7:00pm Young explorers are put in odd situations. A camera alters one’s place in the world. A mariner is saved when he washes ashore, or - [Film Set 6: Animation Light](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-6-animation-light/) - Film Set 6: Animation Light Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor: 10 Court St., 32 seats, 6:00pm Animators can take us on an interesting journey. A Midas-like story where a pig is the primary character. The desire for a late-night snack produces - [Film Set 5: Searching for the Next Best Thing](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-5-searching-for-the-next-best-thing/) - Film Set 5: Searching for the Next Best Thing Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 14 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 150 seats, 11:00pm Can you negotiate with AI terrorists? If the perfect stone is desired, is the cost worth it? And is a possession so valuable that it - [Film Set 4: Travels with Darley](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-4-travels-with-darley/) - Film Set 4: Travels with Darley Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 14 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 150 seats, 10:00pm A Revolutionary road trip originally shown on PBS, Emmy award winner Darley Newman explores history, culture, food, and drink as she takes us on a tour - [Film Set 3: Foreign Films](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-3-foreign-films/) - Film Set 3: Foreign Films Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 14 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 150 seats, 8:00pm Germany, Cyprus, Sweden, Austria, and France are all represented here. Start with Breakfast with Aliens, travel to a planet where discarded parts, and people, remain behind, or become - [Film Set 2: Fantasy from US](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-2-fantasy-from-us/) - Film Set 2: Fantasy from US Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 14 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 150 seats, 7:00pm Travel to Turnivar and meet a most unlikely hero. A radio host believes he can only be saved by something extraterrestrial. A Native American spirit guide teaches the - [Film Set 1: Messages & Fairy Tales](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-1-messages-fairy-tales/) - Film Set 1: Messages & Fairy Tales Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 14 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 150 seats, 6:00pm Put your mind to it and anything is possible. A Cinderella type story where a young lady receives a precious gift. A cyborg comes to earth to - [The Dolce Trio](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-dolce-trio/) - The Dolce Trio Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 23 Macculloch Hall Historical Museum: 45 Macculloch Ave., 4:45pm & 5:45pm Celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Dolce Trio will perform Music from the Macculloch Era: classical and vernacular music of the 18th through 20th centuries. The group is widely admired for - [Dinoman Dinosaurs](https://firstnightmorris.org/dinoman-dinosaurs/) - Dinoman Dinosaurs Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 3 Morristown H.S. Auxiliary Gym: 50 Early St., 300 seats, 4:45pm & 5:45pm Dinosaurs at First Night Morris County! Have no fear Dinoman is here with with fun, magic, life-size dinosaurs and facts. What possible connections could a levitating child and a T-Rex - [Comedian Dan Naturman](https://firstnightmorris.org/comedian-dan-naturman/) - Comedian Dan Naturman Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 1 Morristown H.S. Auditorium: 50 Early St., 800 seats, 7:15pm & 8:15pm (40 min performance each) Comedian Dan Naturman is one of New York City’s very best comedians and has been seen on many television shows including America’s Got Talent, NBC’s - [Children's Fun Festival, Juggles & Glitter the Clowns](https://firstnightmorris.org/childrens-fun-festival-at-first-night-morris-county/) - Children’s Fun Festival, Juggles & Glitter the Clowns Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 6 Morristown H.S. Atrium Lobby Upstairs: 50 Early St., 7:00pm – 9:00pm Enjoy miles of smiles and joyful antics with “Juggles and Glitter” Beigel, two professional clowns who have been delighting kids of all ages for - [The B-Street Band](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-b-street-band-at-first-night-morris-county/) - The B-Street Band Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 10: Mayo Performing Arts Center Theater: 100 South St., 1,200 seats, 9:45pm & 10:45pm Venue 11 (Live Stream): 9:45pm & 10:45pm Formally known as ‘Backstreets’ a tribute to the Boss in the early 80’s, The Band is a tri-state and NJ shore - [Bollywood & Contemporary Indian Dance, Mani Yaganamurthy](https://firstnightmorris.org/bollywood-contemporary-indian-dance-mani-yaganamurthy/) - Bollywood & Contemporary Indian Dance, Mani Yaganamurthy Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 3 Morristown H.S. Auxiliary Gym: 50 Early St., 300 seats, 7:00pm & 8:00pm From Kuchipudi and the Indian classic dances to Bollywood and fusion with Hip-Hop, Mani is a classically trained Indian dancer who is currently performing - [Ben Rosenblum Trio](https://firstnightmorris.org/ben-rosenblum-trio/) - Ben Rosenblum Trio Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 16 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Terrace Ballroom: 3 Speedwell Ave., 375 seats, 7:00pm & 8:00pm Pianist, accordionist and composer Ben Rosenblum has traversed a unique musical path that has seen him perform alongside world-class musicians across more than twenty music genres and - [Comedian, Joe Matarese](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-comedian-joe-matarese/) - Comedian, Joe Matarese Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 18 Hyatt Regency Morristown: Regency Room, 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 10:00 pm & 11:00 pm Comedian Joe Matarese is one of America’s very best. Joe grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and started doing standup at the age of twenty. Throughout his long career, he has appeared on numerous television shows, including NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing, CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman, and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, his very own Comedy Central special, along with three other one-hour specials. Runtime: 40 minute show All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & - [Eliza Neals](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-eliza-neals/) - Eliza Neals Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 11 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St, Morristown, 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Eliza Neals a force to be reckoned with. A powerhouse vocalist, musician, producer and recording artist from Detroit, she exemplifies the new - [Children’s Fun Festival, Juggles & Glitter The Clowns](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-juggles-glitter-the-clown/) - Juggles & Glitter The Clowns Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 6 Morristown H.S. Atrium Lobby Upstairs: 50 Early St., 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Enjoy miles of smiles and joyful antics with “Juggles and Glitter” Beigel, two professional clowns who have been delighting kids of all ages for over twenty years. Juggles and Glitter make every child happy through their warmth using balloons, face painting and magic, and kids can take home a candy cane, holiday balloon, or another surprise creation. The charismatic duo is often seen at town events, corporate events, private parties and at local hospitals. All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – - [Bollywood & Contemporary Indian Dance, Mani Yaganamurthy](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-mani-yaganamurthy/) - Mani Yaganamurthy Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 3 Morristown H.S. Auxiliary Gym: 50 Early St., 300 seats, 4:45 pm & 5:45 pm From Kujipudi and the Indian classic dances to Bollywood and fusion with Hip-Hop, Mani is a classically trained Indian dancer - [The Baroque Orchestra of NJ](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-baroque-orchestra-of-nj/) - The Baroque Orchestra of NJ Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 20 Church of the Redeemer.: 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 under Maestro Robert W. Bus, showcases a diverse repertoire spanning from the - [Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Mystery, Memory & Magic](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-atrium-gallery-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 - [All Evening Starlight Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-all-evening-starlight-gallery/) - All Evening – Starlight Gallery at First Night Morris County Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 10 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St., 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm Evan Stuart Marshall is an award-winning mixed-media abstract artist known for his quirky, whimsical artwork. Born in Boston - [All Evening Upstairs Art Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-all-evening-upstairs-art-gallery/) - All Evening – Upstairs Art Gallery at First Night Morris County Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 9 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St., 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm The New Jersey Art Association is one of the oldest art organizations in the state. Originally formed - [TEMPLATE - The John Ginty Band: Rock With A Blues 10 Twist](https://firstnightmorris.org/template-the-john-ginty-band-rock-with-a-blues-10-twist/) - [TEMPLATEvc_column] The John Ginty Band Performing Live at First Night Morris County [/vc_column] Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 13 Mayo Performing Arts Center Theater: 100 South St., 1,200 seats, 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm Venue 14 (Live Stream): 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm Born and raised in Morristown, John - [Maniac4Bricks - Fun with LEGOs](https://firstnightmorris.org/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos/) - Maniac4Bricks Live at First Night Morris County Live at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 4 Morristown H.S. Upper Level Cafeteria: 50 Early St., 50-70 seats, 4:45 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering - [Emedin Rivera](https://firstnightmorris.org/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 - [Frank Vignola Trio](https://firstnightmorris.org/frank-vignola-trio/) - Frank Vignola Trio Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 8 United Methodist Church: 50 S Park Pl, Morristown, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm Frank Vignola, born December 30, 1965, is a remarkable guitarist renowned for his virtuosity. He’s been the guitarist of choice for - [Glenn Alexander & Shadowland](https://firstnightmorris.org/glenn-alexander-shadowland/) - Glenn Alexander & Shadowland Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 11 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St, Morristown, 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm Shadowland evokes a sense of unreality – mysterious phantoms in an indeterminate place, shrouded in uncertainty. Shadowland was also the - [Morris Plains Community Band](https://firstnightmorris.org/morris-plains-community-band/) - Morris Plains Community Band Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 1 MHS Auditorium: 50 Early St, Morristown, 4:45 pm & 6:00 pm In Morris Plains, the sounds of clarinets and trumpets… trombones and cymbals ;drums and saxophones are back….played by members of the Morris - [Spook Handy](https://firstnightmorris.org/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 - [The Brynn Stanley Band](https://firstnightmorris.org/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 - [Ty Stephens & The SoulJaazz](https://firstnightmorris.org/ty-stephens-the-souljaazz/) - Ty Stephens & The SoulJaazz 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, 10:00 pm & 11:00 pm In 2023, Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz achieved remarkable success, headlining at prestigious festivals like Morristown Blues & Jazz - [Film Set 10: Taking Care of Our World](https://firstnightmorris.org/film-set-10-taking-care-of-our-world/) - Film Set 10: Taking Care of Our World at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 17 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 10:00pm All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 - [Christopher Agostino's StoryFaces](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-storyfaces/) - Christopher Agostino’s StoryFaces Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 7 Morristown H.S. Room 114: 50 Early St., 50 seats, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm StoryFaces is a captivating fusion of theater and visual arts. This innovative performance brings stories to life through face painting, captivating the audience - [Square Dancing with Caller, Mary Moody](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-featuring-square-dancing-with-mary-moody/) - Square Dancing with Caller, Mary Moody Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 2 Morristown H.S. Main Gym: 50 Early St., 500 seats, 4:45 pm & 5:45 pm Square Dancing – fun-filled dancing for all ages. No partner or experience necessary. Come enjoy lively dancing - [Rio Clemente, the Bishop of Jazz and His Abbotts](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-rio-clemente/) - Rio Clemente, the Bishop of Jazz and His Abbotts Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 8 United Methodist Church: 50 Park Pl., 550 seats, 10:00 pm & 11:00 pm A native of Morristown, NJ, Rio Clemente has performed at the White House representing - [Paint Night with The Artsy Palette](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-the-artsy-palette/) - Paint Night with The Artsy Palette Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 6 Morristown H.S. Lower Level Cafeteria: 50 Early St., 50-70 seats, 4:45 pm to 7:15 pm The Artsy Palette at 404 RT 57 in Phillipsburg is sure to ignite creativity in everyone - [Hilarious Hypnotist Show With Mr. Hypno](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-hilarious-hypnotist-show-with-mr-hypno/) - Hilarious Hypnotist Show With Mr. Hypno Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 2 Morristown H.S. Main Gym: 50 Early St., 500 seats, 7:00pm & 8:00pm Never been hypnotized? Certified hypnotist Stephen Christopher aka “Mr. Hypno” makes it so much fun! Witness the amazing and hilarious - [Harmonium Choral Society](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-harmonium-choral-society/) - Harmonium Choral Society Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 20 Church of the Redeemer: 36 South Street Morristown,7:15pm & 8:15pm Harmonium Choral Society, established in Morristown in 1979, is a prominent New Jersey choral arts organization known for its musical excellence and innovative - [Film Set 9: A New Look at Documentary Filmmakers](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-set-9-a-new-look-at-documentary-filmmakers/) - Film Set 9: A New Look at Documentary Filmmakers at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 17 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 8:00pm The Thomas Edison Film Festival presents four award-winning documentary films exploring meaning in the subject’s life. The films are “Free From Fear” by Berenice Manjarrez of Puerto Rico, “Heidi Lau’s Spirit Vessels” by New York City filmmaker Bryan Chang, “The Eye Begins in the Hand” by Yahuda Mercid of California, and “Guadalupe Maravilla & The Sound of Hearing” by Rafael Salazar and Ava Willang of Brooklyn, New York. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – - [Film Set 8: Animation Explosion!](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-set-8-animation-explosion/) - Film Set 8: Animation Explosion! Showing at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 17 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 7:00pm & 11:00pm The Thomas Edison Film Festival celebrates its 42nd Season with an all–animation screening featuring films from the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the USA. The films include “Bolero” by Rolf Brönnimann, “Concession Stand Girl” by Corinne James, “ETC.” by Pablo Milan, “Notice of Rejection” by Steven Vander Meer, “Dancing in the Shadows” by Elliott Bloom and Alexandra Gordon-Gibson, “Cornucopia” by Ani Antonova and Dimiter Ovtcharov, and “Crumbs!” by Luke Jaeger and Amara Jaeger. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 - [Film Set 7: True Or Not](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-set-7-true-or-not/) - Film Set 7: True Or Not Showing at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 16 County Admin Bldg. Public Meeting Room (5th Floor): 10 Court St., 175 seats,8:00pm & 10:00pm You get to decide what is true or not. There are times that we cannot believe our eyes. The Twilight Zone is a docudrama of a true story. The others are extrapolations on visual sightings from eyewitnesses and contacts with aliens. This film set includes the following short films: “Twilight Zone, The Worst Accident”, “Eyes”, “Assawoman Anomalies”, “Betty and Barney” and “The Trail Runl”. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive - [Film Set 6: Mysteries and the Message](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-set-6-mysteries-and-the-message/) - Film Set 6: Mysteries and the Message Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 16 County Admin. Bldg. Public Meeting Room (5th Floor): 10 Court St., 175 seats, 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm Each film takes us on an adventure. Have you ever wanted to kill that bug near the ceiling? What if you didn’t? Playing with one’s sense of comfort can have deadly effects, and sometimes, no one will believe the truth. This fil set includes the following short films: “At the End of the Canyon”, “A Lost Sense”, “Up Near the Ceiling” and “11 O’clock, A Sense of Imminent Calamity”. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access - [Film Set 5: International](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-set-5-international/) - Film Set 5: International Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 16 County Admin. Bldg. Public Meeting Room (5th Floor): 10 Court St., 175 seats, 6:00 pm Three foreign films are brought to you from European filmmakers. First, all those socks that get lost could be going to a parallel universe with your dryers as the portal. Second, a Spanish Star Wars fan movie with all the special effects. And finally, a young man is communicating with an alien via a ham radio and is saying goodbye to his pal. This film set includes the following short films: “Wormhole in the Washer”, “Last Trial – A Star Wars Collateral Story” and “Antenna”. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our - [Film Set 4: To Other Worlds](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-ifilm-set-4-to-other-worlds/) - Film Set 4: To Other Worlds Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Freeholders Room: 10 Court St., 175 seats, 10:00 pm These films all deal with out of this world abductions and experiences that are beyond understanding. An AA meeting is not for substance issues. Teens are transported in a strange and unlikely manner. Four different tales are offered here. This film set includes the following short films: “Voice of an Angel”, “Abducted Anonymous”, “Gravity Hill” and “The Lyman Abduction”. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – - [Film Set 3: First Night Direct Submissions](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-film-set-3-first-night-direct-submissions/) - Film Set 3: First Night Direct Submissions Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 175 seats,8:00 pm & 11:00pm These films were submitted specifically for First Night and chosen for a presentation to you. A satire on the competition in the fund-raising cookie business, and do creative office types ever stop creating, even when they retire and sell the business? Sometimes, work does take all the fun out of it, just ask your manicurist. This film set includes the following short films: “Ranger Kids Cookies”, “Mani Mani Baby”, “Couple a Cards” and “The Report”. Runtime: 35 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program - [Film Set 2: Animation II](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-film-film-set-2-animation-ii/) - Film Set 2: Animation II Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 175 seats, 7:00 pm Artwork for the big kids and adults. These trips by our animators require a bit more thought, as we look at changes in work habits a change in habitat. What if someone dictated your entire future? Would you be happy, or would you want to create the changes? This film set includes the following short films: “Advanced Delvonics”, “Giant Rock” and “Paradise Lost Episode 1″. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances - [Film Set 1: Animation I](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-film-film-set-1-animation-i/) - Film Set 1: Animation I Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 15 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 175 seats, 6:00 pm Sit back and learn how animators craft a message, whether it is about nutrition, aging, loneliness, or reaching for the ultimate high. Living alone in space, in a family setting, or simply getting older is portrayed in these short films. This film set includes the following short films: “The Invisible Army”, “If Birds Fly”, “Will Ye No Come Back Again” and “A Bikers Dream”. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances - [Dinoman](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-dinoman/) - Dinoman Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 3 Morristown H.S. Auxiliary Gym : 50 Early St., 800 seats, 4:45 pm & 5:45 pm Dinoman Dinosaurs in full of fun, facts, merry mayhem, and, of course dinosaurs! Will fossils be explained? Yes. Will there - [Comedian, Daniel Tirado](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-comedian-daniel-tirado/) - Comedian, Daniel Tirado Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2023 Venue 18 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm Comedian Daniel Tirado is a New York-based comedian, actor, and writer, born and raised in Montreal. He is a regular at New York City’s best comedy clubs, including the New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Gotham Comedy Club. He has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and the MainStage at The Montreal Comedy Festival. This spring, Daniel will appear on HBO’s White House Plumbers starring Woody Harrelson. Runtime: 40 minute show All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar - [Maniac4Bricks - Fun with LEGOs](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-featuring-maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos/) - Maniac4Bricks Live at First Night Morris County Live at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 4 Morristown H.S. Upper Level Cafeteria: 50 Early St., 50-70 seats, 4:45 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering - [Folktales from Around the World](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-folktales-from-around-the-world/) - Folktales from Around the World Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 7 Morristown H.S. Room 114: 50 Early St., 50 seats, 4:45pm & 5:45pm Julie Pasqual is a storyteller who is trained in dance, acting, clown, and American Sign Language. In her performances, - [Random Test Reggae Band](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-the-random-test-reggae-band/) - Random Test Reggae Band Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 9 St. Peter’s Parish House: 70 Maple Ave., 200 seats, 7:00 pm & 8:00 pm Random Test Reggae Band has been rocking the Jersey Shore with music heavily coated in Caribbean Traditions since - [Irish Fiddler: Brian Conway with Kieran Flanagan](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-irish-fiddler-brian-conway-with-kieran-flanagan/) - Irish Fiddler: Brian Conway with Kieran Flanagan Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 9 St. Peter’s Parish House: 70 Maple Ave., 200 seats, 10:00pm & 11:00pm Irish (and all other) eyes will be smiling at the performance by All-Ireland fiddling Champion Brian Conway, - [Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-featuring-johnny-peers-and-the-muttville-comix/) - Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 13 Mayo Performing Arts Center Theater: 100 South St., 1,200 seats, 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Venue 14 (Live Stream): 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix - [Winard Harper & His Jazz Group](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-featuring-winard-harper-his-jazz-group/) - Winard Harper & His Jazz Group Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 10 United Methodist Church: 50 Park Pl., 550 Seats,7:00pm & 8:00pm Winard Harper studied at the Conservatory of the University of Cincinnati and at Howard University. Winard Harper was part of - [The John Ginty Band: Rock With A Blues 10 Twist](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-the-john-ginty-band-rock-with-a-blues-twist/) - The John Ginty Band Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 13 Mayo Performing Arts Center Theater: 100 South St., 1,200 seats, 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm Venue 14 (Live Stream): 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm Born and raised in Morristown, John Ginty is - [Harmonious Beginnings: Vocal Trio](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-harmonious-beginnings-vocal-trio/) - Harmonious Beginnings: Vocal Trio Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 21 Church of the Redeemer: 36 South St., 350 seats, 7:15pm & 8:15pm Harmonious Beginnings collaboration was forged in a 2021 production of DeBryun’s “The Passion of Our Lord According to St. John” and - [NJ Tap Soloists⁠, Maurice Chestnut & Jeffry Foote](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-featuring-nj-tap-soloists/) - NJ Tap Soloists⁠, Maurice Chestnut & Jeffry Foote Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 3 Morristown H.S. Auxiliary Gym: 50 Early St., 300 seats, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm Maurice Chestnut and Jeffry Foote will talk about the history of tap dance and talk - [30th Annual First Night Morris County Official Event Preview](https://firstnightmorris.org/30th-annual-first-night-morris-county-returns-with-13-in-person-venues-live-streaming-and-on-demand-access/) - The 30th Annual First Night Morris County Returns to Downtown Morristown with 13 In-Person Venues, Live Stream, and On-Demand Access totaling 15 Venues Marking its 30th year as the Mid-Atlantic’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, First Night Morris County will feature over 50 performances at 13 in-person venues throughout downtown Morristown, - [First Night Morris County 30th Anniversary: On New Year’s Eve…The Town Becomes A Stage](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-30th-anniversary-on-new-years-evethe-town-becomes-a-stage/) - Over 50 Performances at 15 Venues (13 In-Person, 1 Live Stream, and 1 On-Demand) on December 31, 2021, in Downtown Morristown from 4 PM to Midnight with Complimentary Parking, Shuttles, and Additional On-Demand Access, January 1st – 3rd, 2022. Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey. - [What’s New at First Night Morris County: Your All-Access Guide to the Expanded 30th Anniversary Event](https://firstnightmorris.org/whats-new-at-first-night-morris-county-your-all-access-guide-to-the-expanded-30th-anniversary-event/) - What’s New at First Night Morris County: Your All-Access Guide to the Expanded 30th Anniversary Event MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The 30th annual First Night Morris County New Year’s Eve arts celebration event happening this Friday, December 31, 2021, will be the largest and most robust offering in the organization’s history. Make the most of this - [30th Annual Morris County New Year’s Eve Arts Celebration Announces Addition of First-Ever In-Person Film Festival Hosted by AMC Theaters in Morristown](https://firstnightmorris.org/30th-annual-morris-county-new-years-eve-arts-celebration-announces-addition-of-first-ever-in-person-film-festival-hosted-by-amc-theaters-in-morristown/) - More than 40 films showing in-person on New Year’s Eve with on-demand access available through January 3 The 30th annual First Night Morris County New Year’s Eve arts celebration event on Friday, December 31, 2021 will feature its first-ever in-person Film Festival, screening more than 40 films on five screens at AMC Theaters in - [Now Accepting Submissions - First Night Morris Film Festival](https://firstnightmorris.org/now-accepting-submissions-first-night-morris-film-festival/) - The First Night Morris Film Festival is seeking fun and imaginative films appropriate for all audience to be part of an on-line film festival. All genres are considered including animation, documentary, live-action narrative or anything else that that can capture the imagination. First Night® Morris County began in 1992 and is the LARGEST First Night® - [A virtual 29th First Night® Morris County has silver linings](https://firstnightmorris.org/a-virtual-29th-first-night-morris-county-has-silver-linings/) - The pandemic necessitated many changes but, in the case of First Night Morris County, our re-imagined event has silver linings: with its largely virtual format, neither foul weather on New Year’s Eve nor long distances from Morristown prevents anyone from attending. From the comfort of home, our audiences can enjoy virtually all of the delights - [First Night 101: User Access Training](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-user-access-training-how-to-make-the-most-of-first-night/) - Ever Wonder… How Do I Log In? Where Is the Live Stream and How Do I Access? What’s Streaming on New Year’s Eve? On-Demand What’s That? I Forgot My Password…How Do I Reset It & More? If So, Check Out the Video Above. Click Here For Event Info & More! - [Andrew Rosenblum](https://firstnightmorris.org/andrew-rosenblum-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Andrew Rosenblum: award-winning Harpsichord VirtuosoDecember 31, 2020 9:20–10:10PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 Noted for his “…beautiful shaping of phrases, his sense of color and inflection, his incisive rhythmic impulse, and his fabulous technique…,” Andrew Rosenblum enjoys a multifaceted career as a harpsichordist and pianist. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully - [Arturo Sandoval](https://firstnightmorris.org/arturo-sandoval-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Arturo SandovalYOUSICPLAY MONTAGE December 31, 2020 5:40–6:25PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 • Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient • 2016 Honorary Doctorate recipient in Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame • 10 Time Grammy Award Winner • Emmy Award Recipient • 6 Time Billboard Award Winner • 2015 Hispanic Heritage Award - [Behind The Curtain](https://firstnightmorris.org/behind-the-curtain-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Behind The CurtainStreaming Behind the Curtain: First Night Morris County 2021 “Behind the Curtain: First Night Morris County 2021”, offers you an opportunity to meet the people behind First Night Morris County, featuring exclusive interviews and segments throughout FNMC 2021. Click Here To Purchase On New Year’s Eve…The Reimagined First Night Morris County…Live, Streaming & - [Brian Conway and John Walsh](https://firstnightmorris.org/brian-conway-and-john-walsh-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Brian Conway, Champion Irish Fiddler, with John Walsh, GuitarDecember 31, 2020 6:30– 7:15PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 “Someone whose talent should be sampled first-hand by far more people outside the Big Apple.” — Earl Hitchner, The Irish Echo Irish (and all other) eyes will be smiling at the performance by All-Ireland fiddling champion - [Cory Henry](https://firstnightmorris.org/cory-henry-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Cory HenryYOUSICPLAY MONTAGE December 31, 2020 5:40–6:25PM Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Cory Henry’s childhood existed within the pages of sheet music. “I always took an interest in music,” he fondly recalls. His mother was a multi-instrumentalist, playing the keys, organ, drums, saxophone, and bass, along with being the lead choir director at their - [Chmurka-Fluffy](https://firstnightmorris.org/chmurka-fluffy-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Chmurka-FluffyOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Konrad Domaszewski Length: 3 minutes Country of Origin: Poland An old, amiable couple resides on a farm, living the ideal quotidian life and caretaking their beloved sheep “Fluffy”. Their pastoral morning begins like every other — birds chirping, man and wife laying blissfully in - [Dutch](https://firstnightmorris.org/dutch-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - DutchOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Mark Boutros Length: 24 minutes 57 seconds Country of Origin: United States Mark embarks on a desperate quest to find love after a streak of terrible dates. While seeking religious intervention for his problem, Mark is warned never to eat on first dates. Watch - [Go! Go!](https://firstnightmorris.org/go-go-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Go! Go!On-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Patradol Kitcharoen Length: 4 minutes 39 seconds Country of Origin: United States Trapped behind glass pane, Aaron the Alligator is constantly on display for theme-park goers. He longs to see the park’s nightly fireworks up close and slowly develops an appetite for adventure. - [Hamlet/Horatio](https://firstnightmorris.org/hamlet-horatio-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Hamlet/HoratioOn-Demand Performance Release: December 18th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Length: 1 hour 37 minutes Country of Origin: United States Writer: David Vando Producer: David Wenzel Director: Paul Warner The film begins on an empty sound stage with the death of Hamlet. The action transpires in his last moment of awareness as the hero of Shakespeare’s most famous - [Hide and Seek](https://firstnightmorris.org/hide-and-seek-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Hide and SeekOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Qunxiang Lin Length: 5 minutes 56 seconds Country of Origin: United Kingdom A short animation, directed by Qunxiang Lin, is based on the fear we used to feel when never being found in the famous childhood game of hide and seek. In - [Intelligentia](https://firstnightmorris.org/intelligentia-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - IntelligentiaOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Ken Shinozaki Length: 11 minutes 36 seconds Country of Origin: United States An AI auditor must speak to a new AI computer program to determine if it is a Type 4, a conscious being. A smooth communicator, this AI dangerously knows how to manipulate - [Jason Hudy](https://firstnightmorris.org/jason-hudy-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Jason Hudy, Mesmerizing MagicianDecember 31, 2020 7:20–8:05PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 “Jason is sensational!” — Late Night Talk Show Host Craig Ferguson “When selecting magicians to perform at my ‘House of Magic,’ Jason Hudy was at the top of my list!” — Franz Harary, House of Magic Studio City Casino, Macau “Outstanding Show!” — Six - [Jesús Molina](https://firstnightmorris.org/jesus-molina-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Jesús MolinaYOUSICPLAY MONTAGE December 31, 2020 5:40–6:25PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 Colombian jazz pianist Jesús Molina was born in Sincelejo, Colombia in 1996. Molina started playing saxophone at the age of 12 and three years later, at the age of 15, he decided to change instruments and only focus on piano. In - [Joe Larson](https://firstnightmorris.org/joe-larson-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Joe Larson, ComedianLIVE STREAMING December 31, 2020 8:10PM–8:55PM | LIVE (Virtual) December 31, 2020 6:30–7:15PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 Joe Larson started comedy at an early age and has always had a knack for making light of any situation. At 20, he really began to seriously pursue stand-up comedy, acting and improv - [Requiem](https://firstnightmorris.org/requiem-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - RequiemOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Liam Winckel Length: 13 minutes 31 seconds Country of Origin: Canada After waking up one day from a peaceful dream, Amber catches her husband and son speaking about another woman. Noticing suspicious behavior from both her husband and son, Amber suspects her husband is - [Robert Searight](https://firstnightmorris.org/robert-searight-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Robert “Sput” SearightYOUSICPLAY MONTAGE December 31, 2020 5:40–6:25PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 Robert “Sput” Searight is one of the most influential drummers and producers in modern music. Hailing from a family of musicians in Dallas, Texas, Searight came up alongside artists like Erykah Badu, Norah Jones, and Roy Hargrove at the world - [Simulation](https://firstnightmorris.org/simulation-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - SimulationOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Hashem Al-Ghaili Length: 23 minutes 32 seconds Country of Origin: Germany An advanced alien civilization builds a simulated reality where humans are imprisoned, in hopes of importing the ideal humans into the alien world for their bodies to be used. Thomas, the main character, - [The British Invasion Years](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-british-invasion-years-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - The British Invasion Years: A 60’s Musical RevolutionDecember 31, 2020 11:05–11:50PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 What better endorsement for a British Invasion tribute band than opening for Ringo Starr?! If you love classic 60’s rock, you will thrill to this group’s note-perfect performances of music from The Beatles to The Beach Boys! - [Yorick and the Devil's Dodecahedron](https://firstnightmorris.org/yorick-and-the-devils-dodecahedron-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - Yorick and the Devil's DodecahedronOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Deb Ethier Length: 9 minutes 47 seconds Country of Origin: Canada Join Yorick, the benevolent animated pirate, Tilly, and Squeaky as they journey into the mystical Devil’s Dodecahedron. Upon entering the Dodecahedron, Yorick and his gang are transported into an - [The Frank Vignola Hot Jazz Trio with Nicki Parrott](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-frank-vignola-hot-jazz-trio-with-nicki-parrott-performing-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - The Frank Vignola Hot Jazz Trio with bassist/vocalist Nicki ParrottDecember 31, 2020 10:15–11:00PM On-Demand: January 1, 2021 – January 3, 2021 “Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians…Vignola’s jaw-dropping technique explains why - [The Last Day](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-last-day-on-demand-at-first-night-morris-county-dec-31/) - The Last DayOn-Demand Performance Release: December 11th On-Demand Availability: December 31st, 2020 – January 3rd, 2021 Directed by: Dalibor Rajninger Length: 4 minutes 49 seconds Country of Origin: Bulgaria A woman, burdened by her somber past and the absence of her loved ones, seeks peace in the confusing world through remnants of her past and her pet bird. As she - [Helping Those Who Help: First Night Morris's CRP Program Aims to Help Community Organizations](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-crp-program-aims-to-help-community-organizations/) - First Night Morris County’s Community Reinvestment Program’s Aims to Help Community Based Organizations Find New Sources of Revenue and Help Them Achieve Their Mission 2020 has been a challenging year for so many; especially for community-based organizations and nonprofits. Many have seen a drastic increase in demand for services and reduced financial resources to - [Reading To A Better Future: Starting 2021 Off Right!](https://firstnightmorris.org/reading-to-a-better-future-starting-2021-off-right/) - New Jersey’s Largest First Night Offers Complimentary Passes to Children Who Complete Holiday Reading Challenge Reading to A Better Future is the newest edition to New Jersey’s and the Mid-Atlantic’s First Night Celebration, First Night Morris County’s Year-Round Community Development Program, FNM365. Reading to A Better Future is part of the organization’s Literacy Initiative which - [Together...The Reimagined First Night Morris County](https://firstnightmorris.org/together-the-reimagined-first-night-morris-county/) - FIRST NIGHT MORRIS COUNTY 973-455-0708 I PO Box 9009Morristown NJ 07963-9009 I FirstNightMorris.com First Night Family & Community, Since early March, our volunteer based nonprofit organization has been working hard to create “The Reimagined First Night Morris County“. While this year’s New Year’s Eve will be different, the positive shared experience we have together - [Sunday, Dec 13th, 5 PM: Encore Presentation of Dec 11th Friday Night Films](https://firstnightmorris.org/sunday-dec-13th-5-pm-encore-presentation-of-dec-11th-friday-night-films/) - Tomorrow, Sunday, December 13th join us at 5 PM EST For a Complimentary Encore Presentation of Friday Night Film Nights! Featuring amazing films from around the world! 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Our Supporters Thank You To Our Supporters & Partners! First Night Morris County & FNM365 is Supported in part by a grant from NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. Interested in Supporting First Night Morris County? Get In Touch BECOME A - [About Us](https://firstnightmorris.org/about-us-first-night-morris-county-new-jersey-and-fnm365/) - On New Year's Eve...The Town Becomes A Stage MissionFirst Night® Morris County, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to foster the public’s appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse, and high-quality New Year’s Eve program which offers the community a shared cultural experience that is accessible and affordable to all with Year Round - [Reading To A Better Future with FNM365](https://firstnightmorris.org/reading-to-a-better-future-with-fnm365/) - Reading To A Better Future! Courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, The Morristown Rotary Club, and The Dietzel Family , preschool, elementary, and middle school students can qualify for a complimentary Button (Ticket) to First Night Morris County on December 31, 2025, when they complete the FNM365 Reading Challenge of reading 140 - [Join Us: Volunteer Today](https://firstnightmorris.org/volunteer-at-first-night-morris-county-and-fnm365/) - Be A Part of First Night Morris County & Volunteer First Night Morris County is a Volunteer Based 501c3 Non-Profit Organization The Volunteer OpportunityOur dedicated volunteers participate in year-round committees and/or on New Year’s Eve only by welcoming attendees to the performances, checking admission buttons, managing venues, working the command center, and staff street fairs.Click - [News](https://firstnightmorris.org/the-latest-first-night-morris-county-and-fnm365-news/) - and Innovation InitiativeArtsFirst Night Morris County 2026FNM365FNMC2026History First Night Morris County to Launch Morris County’s 250th Anniversary Celebration New Year’s Eve Festival Supports Local Tourism, Businesses and Year-Round Community Programs As Morris County prepares to welcome the New Year, First Night Morris County’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration will draw visitors from across the - [Share Your Insight on First Night](https://firstnightmorris.org/share-your-insight-on-first-night/) - Be A Part of First Night Morris County's Pre-Event Planning First Night Morris County is a Volunteer Based 501c3 Non-Profit Organization It's Your First Night Share your insight to help us make First Night Morris County and even better experience. Our dedicated group of Volunteer Board Members, Advisory Board, and Year-Round Committee Members have been - [FNM365®](https://firstnightmorris.org/year-round-impact-thru-fnm365-first-night-morris-county/) - Together We Can. MissionFNM365® is a Year-Round Community Development Program, dedicated to bringing the community together, not only for New Year’s Eve but all 365 days of the year. FNM365® in conjunction with First Night Morris County Partners, Supporters, Volunteers, Patrons, and Community Members will provide the following programs throughout the coming year.FNM365 Programs Advisory - [Artists](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-2023-artists/) - Warming Station Warming Station Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 5 Morristown H.S. 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This page is used to inform users and visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure - [Live Stream](https://firstnightmorris.org/live-stream/) - Can't See The Video Above? Click Here For An Alternate View - [Become A Dining Partner - Open To All Area Restaurants](https://firstnightmorris.org/become-a-dining-partner-open-to-all-area-restaurants/) - Become A Dining Partner!Dining Partners are Area Restaurants who want to be promoted as dining destinations to First Night Morris County Attendees. The event occurs on December 31, 2021 in Downtown Morristown. Please Complete the Form Below and Select One of the Following Partnership Levels: Premier – Premier Listing on First Night Website AND Mobile - [Reading To A Better Future](https://firstnightmorris.org/year-round-impact-thru-fnm365-first-night-morris-county/reading-to-a-better-future/) - Reading To A Better Future! Courtesy of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, First Night Morris County’s Advisory Board & Board of Trustees, preschool, elementary, and middle school students can qualify for a complimentary Button (Ticket) to First Night Morris County on December 31, 2021, when they complete the FNM365 Reading Challenge of - [First Night Morris County 2021](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-2021/) - [First Night Morris County 2021](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county-2021-buy-now-and-event-info/) - On New Year’s Eve… The Reimagined First Night Morris County… Live, Streaming & On-DemandOur Virtual Program features over 40 Performances+ with Streaming and On-Demand Services. All Tickets include access to First Night Morris County 2021 on December 31, Friday Night Film Nights on December 11th & 18th and On-Demand access to all Films and Performances - [Supporting Our Community](https://firstnightmorris.org/support-our-community-first-night-morris-county/) - Support Our Community Partners By Selecting Them At Check Out! To give back and help local communities, we have launched our Community Reinvestment Program (CRP). CRP offers apolitical community-based organizations a chance to fundraise for their respective causes through First Night® Morris. This fundraising drive will run from December 7th through December 31st at noon. - [Performers](https://firstnightmorris.org/100-artists-and-40-performances-on-dec-31/) - 100+ Artists, 40+ Performances, 20+ Acts via Streaming and On-Demand Access with select Virtual Live Performances. Our Virtual Program features over 40 Performances+ with Streaming and On-Demand Services. All Tickets include streaming access to First Night Morris County 2021 on December 31 and On-Demand access to all Films and Performances January 1st – 3rd. Online ## Testimonials - [Walter Deutsch, Co-Chair, First Night Morris County & FNM365](https://firstnightmorris.org/dt_testimonials/chairman/) - “We’ve gone from a one-day event to a multiple-day event available to anyone who’s got a computer or a cell phone.” - [Craig Schlosser, Co-Chair & President, First Night Morris County & FNM365](https://firstnightmorris.org/dt_testimonials/nonprofit-organization-president/) - “First Night offers the opportunity to bring the community together. So let’s do it and together we’re going to start off 2026 on the right step. ” - [Mark Boutros, Board Member & Film Festival Director, First Night Morris County & FNM365](https://firstnightmorris.org/dt_testimonials/film-festival-director/) - “Every film is rich in imagination.” ## Team - [Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre](https://firstnightmorris.org/dt_team/alborada-spanish-dance-theatre/) - Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2024 Venue 1 Morristown High School, Auditorium: 50 Early Street, 800 seats, 4:45pm & 5:45 pm Through dance, drama, and music, Alborada’s passionate artistry reveals the many diverse and historical threads that comprise the multicultural fabric of Spanish culture. Alborada was showcased by NJN TV in ## Slideshows - [Together We Can Make An Impact...Support First Night Morris County](https://firstnightmorris.org/dt_slideshow/sponsor-first-night-morris-county-make-a-difference/) - [First Night Morris County 2023](https://firstnightmorris.org/dt_slideshow/first-night-morris-county-2023/) ## Photo Albums - [GALLERY FEED](https://firstnightmorris.org/dt_gallery/gallery-feed/) ## Events - [10:00 PM: Film Set 12: Project Penelope & Beyond: Human Connection in the Digital Age at Venue 16, County Admin Building Public Meeting Room (Category: Young Adult & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/1000-pm-film-set-12-project-penelope-beyond-human-connection-in-the-digital-age-at-venue-16-county-admin-building-public-meeting-room-category-young-adult-adult/) - How long can AI keep a person present after they're gone? What and who can benefit? A strange twist on trying to preserve memory of a loved one. We see a relationship between two brothers, one autistic, improve, and not because of the professionals, but because of a believed encounter with an alien being. - [4:30 PM: Not a Creature Was Stirring: Thomas Nast’s Christmas Animals & Interactive Ornament Making at Venue 21A, Macculloch Hall, Nast Center Hall Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-eyewitness-to-history-the-marquis-de-lafayette-visits-morristown-at-venue-21b-macculloch-hall-nast-center-hall-gallery-568/) - Explore the beloved animal symbolism in the Christmas artwork of Thomas Nast (1840-1902). Nast, a devoted animal lover, frequently featured his pets, from mice and cats to dogs and reindeer, in his festive illustrations. Discover his whimsical images of animals acting as toys, resting by the fire, or flying through the Christmas Eve sky! Then, - [7:30 PM: Film Set 10: Dramas from the UK at Venue 16, County Admin Building Public Meeting Room (Category: Young Adult & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/730-pm-film-set-10-dramas-from-the-uk-at-venue-16-county-admin-building-public-meeting-room-category-young-adult-adult/) - We offer two films by the same director. Using artificial means to advance one's dating chances causes blindness, both figuratively and actually. The challenge for a new recruit proves to be more than a test of skill and mental strength, but of compassion as well. We include in this set a portrait of a surgeon - [11 PM: Myq Kaplan Performing at Venue 17 Hyatt Regency, Terrace](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/11-pm-myq-kaplan-performing-at-venue-17-hyatt-regency-terrace/) - Myq Kaplan has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a One-Hour Standup Special on Amazon called “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and a Dry Bar Special called "Live From The Universe," as well as - [8:15 PM: Mr. Hypno Performing at Venue 2, Morristown HS Main Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/815-pm-mr-hypno-performing-at-venue-2-morristown-hs-main-gym/) - Certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists and boasting over two decades as a professional entertainer, Stephen Christopher, "Mr. Hypno," delivers FUN, high-energy hypnotic entertainment that is a featured FAVORITE at major family resorts across the NYC tri-state area, including Woodloch, Villa Roma, and Rocking Horse Ranch. Guests can choose to simply witness the amazing - [7:15 PM: Mr. Hypno Performing at Venue 2, Morristown HS Main Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/715-pm-mr-hypno-performing-at-venue-2-morristown-hs-main-gym/) - Certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists and boasting over two decades as a professional entertainer, Stephen Christopher, "Mr. Hypno," delivers FUN, high-energy hypnotic entertainment that is a featured FAVORITE at major family resorts across the NYC tri-state area, including Woodloch, Villa Roma, and Rocking Horse Ranch. Guests can choose to simply witness the amazing - [11:15 PM: Caribbean Countdown at the Hyatt: Random Test Reggae Band Performing at Venue 18, Hyatt Regency, Morris Room](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/1115-pm-caribbean-countdown-at-the-hyatt-random-test-reggae-band-performing-at-venue-18-hyatt-regency-morris-room/) - Since 1999, Random Test Reggae Band has been energizing the Jersey Shore with authentic Caribbean sounds. Featuring members from across the Caribbean, the group blends reggae, calypso, and soca rhythms that honor the roots of West Indian music. Their performances pay tribute to reggae and soca pioneers, staying true to the genre’s culture and spirit. - [4:30 PM: Eyewitness to History: The Marquis de Lafayette Visits Morristown at Venue 21B, Macculloch Hall, Nast Center Hall Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-eyewitness-to-history-the-marquis-de-lafayette-visits-morristown-at-venue-21b-macculloch-hall-nast-center-hall-gallery/) - Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's triumphant return to Morristown on July 14, 1825! Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolution, first brought critical news of French aid to George Washington in Morristown in 1780. Forty-five years later, as part of his grand 1824-1825 US tour, he was honored with a - [10:15 PM: Caribbean Countdown at the Hyatt: Random Test Reggae Band Performing at Venue 18, Hyatt Regency, Morris Room](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/1015-pm-caribbean-countdown-at-the-hyatt-random-test-reggae-band-performing-at-venue-18-hyatt-regency-morris-room/) - Since 1999, Random Test Reggae Band has been energizing the Jersey Shore with authentic Caribbean sounds. Featuring members from across the Caribbean, the group blends reggae, calypso, and soca rhythms that honor the roots of West Indian music. Their performances pay tribute to reggae and soca pioneers, staying true to the genre’s culture and spirit. - [7:45 PM: Vignola & Clemente: An Evening of Legendary Performers: Frank and Rio at Venue 11, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Main Stage](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/745-pm-vignola-clemente-an-evening-of-legendary-performers-frank-and-rio-at-venue-11-mayo-performing-arts-center-main-stage-copy/) - Two celebrated jazz masters return to First Night for a special joint performance. Pianist Rio Clemente, the “Bishop of Jazz,” has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, and Lincoln Center. He is joined by guitar virtuoso Frank Vignolo, praised by Les Paul as one of the “Five Greatest Guitarists.” After drawing - [9:00 PM: Film Set 11: Space, Time, and Technology at Venue 16, County Admin Building Public Meeting Room (Category: Teen & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/900-pm-film-set-11-space-time-and-technology-at-venue-16-county-admin-building-public-meeting-room-category-teen-adult/) - A groundhog day tribute set in a college dorm. If you can repeat the time and effort often enough, you can get the desired result, even if it drives everyone else mad. Challenging your mind can produce amazing results, far beyond reality. Our biggest fear in the digital world is low battery power, so what - [6:45 PM: Vignola & Clemente: An Evening of Legendary Performers: Frank and Rio at Venue 11, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Main Stage](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/645-pm-vignola-clemente-an-evening-of-legendary-performers-frank-and-rio-at-venue-11-mayo-performing-arts-center-main-stage/) - Two celebrated jazz masters return to First Night for a special joint performance. Pianist Rio Clemente, the “Bishop of Jazz,” has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, and Lincoln Center. He is joined by guitar virtuoso Frank Vignolo, praised by Les Paul as one of the “Five Greatest Guitarists.” After drawing - [11:00 PM: Film Set 13: The Late Night Download at Venue 16, County Admin Building Public Meeting Room (Category: Young Adult & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/1100-pm-film-set-13-the-late-night-download-at-venue-16-county-admin-building-public-meeting-room-category-young-adult-adult/) - Awaken alone on a silent space station, haunted by the unknown beyond the cabin doors, introducing an anthology that balances survival and consequence through three stark tales: A family struggles as a child gains the terrifying ability to perceive the physical traces of the dead after a near-fatal accident; a doctor confronts his demons with - [6:30 PM: Film Set 9: The Golden Age of B-Movies at Venue 16, County Admin Building Public Meeting Room (Category: Teen & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/630-pm-film-set-9-the-golden-age-of-b-movies-at-venue-16-county-admin-building-public-meeting-room-category-teen-adult/) - Some old fashion sci-fi films. A black and white film about an alien who crashes a cocktail party set in the 1950’s. A black and white film about the longing for the afterlife and a partner who does not share the same desire. A couple of tweens pass the time during a storm trying to - [5:30 PM: Film Set 8: Close Encounters: Aliens Among Us? at Venue 16, County Admin Building Public Meeting Room (Category: Teen & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/530-pm-film-set-8-close-encounters-aliens-among-us-at-venue-16-county-admin-building-public-meeting-room-category-teen-adult/) - Are there aliens living among us, waiting to enact their influence on our society? Are they here to do research, or to quietly take over? We all look to the sky, but what is it that the aliens leave behind? Or did they never leave? - [10:45 PM: Film Set 6: Late Night From Around the World at Venue 15, County Building Room 526 (Category: Young Adult & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/1045-pm-film-set-6-late-night-from-around-the-world-at-venue-15-county-building-room-526-category-young-adult-adult/) - From Canada, Mexico, and Spain, this collection of films explores the fragile boundary between human and machine. In a world of ubiquitous AI, can you trust the author you admire? When creations are assembled from spare body parts, who are they? This international anthology challenges the future of humanity and the profound consequences of introducing - [8:30 PM: Harmonium Choral Society Performing at Venue 19, Saint Peter's Church](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/830-pm-harmonium-choral-society-performing-at-venue-19-saint-peters-church/) - For passionate singers, music lovers, and community-minded patrons across New Jersey, Harmonium Choral Society is a nationally recognized choral ensemble offering artistically ambitious, emotionally resonant, and socially relevant performances. Unlike traditional choirs that focus solely on presentation, Harmonium creates immersive experiences that dissolve the boundary between performer and audience—where every voice belongs and every performance - [9 PM: Mayo Performing Arts Company Presents: An Evening of Song, Including Broadway and More at Venue 11, Mayo Performing Arts Center](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/9-pm-mayo-performing-arts-company-presents-an-evening-of-song-including-broadway-and-more-at-venue-11-mayo-performing-arts-center/) - The Mayo Performing Arts Company, now in its 20th year, is comprised of talented, serious musical theatre performers ages 13-21 who can sing, dance, and act and are looking to use their talent to better the community! This musical troupe acts as ambassadors for the Mayo Performing Arts Center by performing Broadway-style musical numbers at - [8 PM: Dinoman Performing at Venue 1, Morristown HS Auditorium](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/8-pm-dinoman-performing-at-venue-1-morristown-high-school-auditorium/) - Start your New Year’s Eve with Dinoman Dinosaurs–the perfect family-friendly show, blending high-energy fun with real science. The Dinoman takes the audience on an engaging, fun, and fact-filled tour of the Mesozoic era. When were dinosaurs here? How do we know? How are fossils created? All mysteries are solved using magic, humor, and amazing props: - [4:45 PM: Child's Play Challenge Courses at Venue 2, Morristown HS Main Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/445-pm-childs-play-challenge-courses-performing-at-venue-2-morristown-hs-main-gym/) - Child's Play Challenge Courses brings its award-winning Unplug & Play all-ages challenge course to First Night with a burst of high-energy creativity, teamwork, and joyful problem-solving. Known for transforming everyday spaces into imaginative adventure zones, Child’s Play blends physical puzzles, collaborative missions, and hands-on skill challenges that spark curiosity and confidence in participants of all - [4:30 PM: Atrium Gallery Presents: Visual Meditations: Line, Color & Form at Venue 14, County Admin Building Atrium Gallery, Floors 2–5](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-atrium-gallery-presents-visual-meditations-line-color-form-at-venue-14-mayo-performing-arts-center/) - The Atrium Gallery exhibit presents, Visual Meditations: Line, Color & Form features 4 floors of art, with 173 works by 6 award-winning artists: Alice Harrison, Len Merlo, Nupur Nishith, Neal Korn, Lisa Lackey and Bascove. From delicate intricacies to large, dramatic canvases, from serene landscapes to swirling spirals of energy, from muted hues to the - [5:30 PM: Film Set 2: The Art of Animation at Venue 15, County Building Room 526 (Category: All Ages)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/530-pm-film-set-2-the-art-of-animation-at-venue-15-county-building-room-526-category-all-ages/) - Do not call them cartoons. These films provide so much more. Two of the films bring new classical scores. Broomsticks on Broadway pays tribute to Disney’s Fantasia and Bippy the Little Robot is a delightful dance with original music from a New Jersey based composer and film maker. Trips to space, a nocturnal guest, and - [4:30 PM: Film Set 7: Hard Winter at Venue 16, County Admin Building Public Meeting Room (Category: History)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-film-set-7-hard-winter-at-venue-16-county-admin-building-public-meeting-room-category-history/) - An award winning documentary film produced by the Morris County Historical Society in 1984. Set in Morristown, NJ in 1779, Hard Winter explores the impact that the Revolutionary War and the military encampment of 1779-80 had on the local community. The story follows Ebenezer Bradford, a young Presbyterian minister as he struggles to minister to - [9:00 PM: Film Set 5: Faith Healers at Venue 15, County Building Room 526 (Category: Young Adult & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/900-pm-film-set-5-faith-healers-at-venue-15-county-building-room-526-category-young-adult-adult/) - A feature documentary and New Jersey premier, tells the story of the Philippines, the population that came here beginning in the 1950’s and 60’s, and how they contribute to the medical system in the US. We are taken on a brief historical journey, the struggle for acceptance in US society, the power of the medical - [8:45 PM: Heroines of History: Women Illuminating Morristown at Venue 23: Woman's Club of Morristown](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/845-pm-heroines-of-history-women-illuminating-morristown-at-venue-23-womans-club-of-morristown/) - Step into post‑Revolutionary Morristown at the historic Dr. Lewis Condict House, home of The Woman’s Club of Morristown. Experience interactive mini‑tours and meet living history characters as they share stories of women’s courage, contributions, and community. Children can enjoy a simple craft, and light snacks will be available for purchase. This engaging experience offers a - [7:30 PM: Heroines of History: Women Illuminating Morristown at Venue 23: Woman's Club of Morristown](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/730-pm-heroines-of-history-women-illuminating-morristown-at-venue-23-womans-club-of-morristown/) - Step into post‑Revolutionary Morristown at the historic Dr. Lewis Condict House, home of The Woman’s Club of Morristown. Experience interactive mini‑tours and meet living history characters as they share stories of women’s courage, contributions, and community. Children can enjoy a simple craft, and light snacks will be available for purchase. This engaging experience offers a - [6:30 PM: Heroines of History: Women Illuminating Morristown at Venue 23: Woman's Club of Morristown](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/630-pm-heroines-of-history-women-illuminating-morristown-at-venue-23-womans-club-of-morristown/) - Step into post‑Revolutionary Morristown at the historic Dr. Lewis Condict House, home of The Woman’s Club of Morristown. Experience interactive mini‑tours and meet living history characters as they share stories of women’s courage, contributions, and community. Children can enjoy a simple craft, and light snacks will be available for purchase. This engaging experience offers a - [5:30 PM: Heroines of History: Women Illuminating Morristown at Venue 23: Woman's Club of Morristown](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/530-pm-heroines-of-history-women-illuminating-morristown-at-venue-23-womans-club-of-morristown/) - Step into post‑Revolutionary Morristown at the historic Dr. Lewis Condict House, home of The Woman’s Club of Morristown. Experience interactive mini‑tours and meet living history characters as they share stories of women’s courage, contributions, and community. Children can enjoy a simple craft, and light snacks will be available for purchase. This engaging experience offers a - [4:30 PM: Heroines of History: Women Illuminating Morristown at Venue 23: Woman's Club of Morristown](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-heroines-of-history-women-illuminating-morristown-at-venue-23-womans-club-of-morristown/) - Step into post‑Revolutionary Morristown at the historic Dr. Lewis Condict House, home of The Woman’s Club of Morristown. Experience interactive mini‑tours and meet living history characters as they share stories of women’s courage, contributions, and community. Children can enjoy a simple craft, and light snacks will be available for purchase. This engaging experience offers a - [7:30 PM: Film Set 4: Epic Adventures at Venue 15, County Building Room 526 (Category: Teen & Adult)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/730-pm-film-set-4-epic-adventures-at-venue-15-county-building-room-526-category-teen-adult/) - The Grim Brothers need to find the child they accidentally let into the underworld, lest they be thrown out forever. A play on the title name should give only some of the plot away, for this is not a fairy tale. Carved in Stone is an ode to the epic Sword and the Stone, with - [4:30 PM: At Home with The Maccullochs at Venue 22A, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-at-home-with-the-maccullochs-at-venue-22a-macculloch-hall-historical-museum/) - Explore Macculloch Hall Historical Museum with a tour through three distinct exhibits: The Parlor holds portraits of George (Canal visionary) and Louisa, an 1840 piano, and student Christmas ornaments; the Dining Room reflects a 19th-century gentleman farmer and features a painting of Morristown in the 1850s, including the Green; and the Office, where George Macculloch - [4:30 PM: Dinner with The Maccullochs at Venue 22B, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-at-home-with-the-maccullochs-at-venue-22a-macculloch-hall-historical-museum-690/) - Explore Macculloch Hall Historical Museum with a tour through three distinct exhibits: The Parlor holds portraits of George (Canal visionary) and Louisa, an 1840 piano, and student Christmas ornaments; the Dining Room reflects a 19th-century gentleman farmer and features a painting of Morristown in the 1850s, including the Green; and the Office, where George Macculloch - [4:30 PM: Visionary of the Morris Canal at Venue 22C, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-at-home-with-the-maccullochs-at-venue-22a-macculloch-hall-historical-museum-917/) - Explore Macculloch Hall Historical Museum with a tour through three distinct exhibits: The Parlor holds portraits of George (Canal visionary) and Louisa, an 1840 piano, and student Christmas ornaments; the Dining Room reflects a 19th-century gentleman farmer and features a painting of Morristown in the 1850s, including the Green; and the Office, where George Macculloch - [6:30 PM: Film Set 3: Twisted Tales at Venue 15, County Building Room 526 (Category: All Ages)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/630-pm-film-set-3-twisted-tales-at-venue-15-county-building-room-526-category-all-ages/) - New takes on some classic stories, including a confrontation between Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter, a perspective on Cinderella from the eye of the Dog and mice who have moments to remain human, and a princess who is trapped in a castle tower, but is she ready to escape with the prince who - [10:45 PM: Theresa Carlomagno Performing at Venue 19, Saint Peter's Church](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/1045-pm-theresa-carlomagno-performing-at-venue-19-saint-peters-church/) - Emerging soprano Theresa Carlomagno is celebrated for her rich, full voice and timeless artistry. She made her Italian debut as Mimì in La Bohème and has performed alongside renowned artists like Andrea Bocelli and Mario Frangoulis. A two-time Governor’s Award recipient for vocal excellence, Theresa appeared at Merkin Hall for the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist - [9:45 PM: Theresa Carlomagno Performing at Venue 19, Saint Peter's Church](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/945-pm-theresa-carlomagno-performing-at-venue-19-saint-peters-church/) - Emerging soprano Theresa Carlomagno is celebrated for her rich, full voice and timeless artistry. She made her Italian debut as Mimì in La Bohème and has performed alongside renowned artists like Andrea Bocelli and Mario Frangoulis. A two-time Governor’s Award recipient for vocal excellence, Theresa appeared at Merkin Hall for the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist - [7:30 PM: Harmonium Choral Society Performing at Venue 19, Saint Peter's Church](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/945-pm-theresa-carlomagno-performing-at-venue-19-saint-peters-church-354/) - For passionate singers, music lovers, and community-minded patrons across New Jersey, Harmonium Choral Society is a nationally recognized choral ensemble offering artistically ambitious, emotionally resonant, and socially relevant performances. Unlike traditional choirs that focus solely on presentation, Harmonium creates immersive experiences that dissolve the boundary between performer and audience—where every voice belongs and every performance - [7:45 PM: Maniac4Bricks at Venue 4, Morristown HS Upper Level Cafeteria](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/745-pm-maniac4bricks-at-venue-4-morristown-hs-upper-level-cafeteria-206/) - Joseph Meluso, the creator of Maniac4Bricks, brings more than twenty years of LEGO model building and a decade of STEM education to this imaginative program. His work blends engineering concepts with artistic expression, featuring recreations of movie scenes, pop culture sculptures, and real world locations. He has been featured on the YouTube channel Beyond the - [6:45 PM: Maniac4Bricks at Venue 4, Morristown HS Upper Level Cafeteria](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/645-pm-maniac4bricks-at-venue-4-morristown-hs-upper-level-cafeteria-906/) - Joseph Meluso, the creator of Maniac4Bricks, brings more than twenty years of LEGO model building and a decade of STEM education to this imaginative program. His work blends engineering concepts with artistic expression, featuring recreations of movie scenes, pop culture sculptures, and real world locations. He has been featured on the YouTube channel Beyond the - [5:45 PM: Maniac4Bricks at Venue 4, Morristown HS Upper Level Cafeteria](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/545-pm-maniac4bricks-at-venue-4-morristown-hs-upper-level-cafeteria-675/) - Joseph Meluso, the creator of Maniac4Bricks, brings more than twenty years of LEGO model building and a decade of STEM education to this imaginative program. His work blends engineering concepts with artistic expression, featuring recreations of movie scenes, pop culture sculptures, and real world locations. He has been featured on the YouTube channel Beyond the - [4:45 PM: Maniac4Bricks at Venue 4, Morristown HS Upper Level Cafeteria](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/445-pm-maniac4bricks-at-venue-4-morristown-hs-upper-level-cafeteria/) - Joseph Meluso, the creator of Maniac4Bricks, brings more than twenty years of LEGO model building and a decade of STEM education to this imaginative program. His work blends engineering concepts with artistic expression, featuring recreations of movie scenes, pop culture sculptures, and real world locations. He has been featured on the YouTube channel Beyond the - [8 PM: StoryFaces at Venue 8, Morristown High School Room 114](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/6-pm-storyfaces-at-venue-8-morristown-high-school-room-114-573/) - The stories come to life on the faces of the audience in this innovative performance, an inspiring fusion of theater and visual arts. StoryFaces is an exciting and unusual storytelling show in which volunteers are brought on stage and get their faces painted to illustrate stories as Agostino tells them, captivating the audience with folktales - [7 PM: StoryFaces at Venue 8, Morristown High School Room 114](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/7-pm-storyfaces-at-venue-8-morristown-high-school-room-114-618/) - The stories come to life on the faces of the audience in this innovative performance, an inspiring fusion of theater and visual arts. StoryFaces is an exciting and unusual storytelling show in which volunteers are brought on stage and get their faces painted to illustrate stories as Agostino tells them, captivating the audience with folktales - [6 PM: StoryFaces at Venue 8, Morristown High School Room 114](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/6-pm-storyfaces-at-venue-8-morristown-high-school-room-114/) - The stories come to life on the faces of the audience in this innovative performance, an inspiring fusion of theater and visual arts. StoryFaces is an exciting and unusual storytelling show in which volunteers are brought on stage and get their faces painted to illustrate stories as Agostino tells them, captivating the audience with folktales - [7 PM: Starlight Gallery: NJAA Executive Board Invitational Exhibit at Venue 10, MPAC Starlight Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/7-pm-starlight-gallery-njaa-executive-board-invitational-exhibit-at-venue-10-mpac-starlight-gallery/) - As an expression of gratitude for the work the Board Members contribute to the ongoing operations of the New Jersey Art Association. Board Members have been asked to select favorite works for this group exhibit. Works will be in a variety of mediums and reflect the individual styles of the artists. This group of volunteer - [4:45 PM: Pathways of History Showcase at Venue 5, Morristown HS Lower Level Cafeteria (A)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-eyewitness-to-history-the-marquis-de-lafayette-visits-morristown-at-venue-21b-macculloch-hall-nast-center-hall-gallery-781/) - Discover the incredible, all-volunteer effort behind The Pathways of History tour at this interactive expo! Presented by the Morris County Historical Society and Heritage Commission, this event highlights Morris County's premier free history weekend. Heading into its 17th year, Pathways shines a light on over 30 self-sustaining, small historical organizations and their distinctive sites. Learn - [9 PM: Myq Kaplan Performing at Venue 17 Hyatt Regency, Terrace](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/9-pm-myq-kaplan-performing-at-venue-17-hyatt-regency-terrace/) - Myq Kaplan has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a One-Hour Standup Special on Amazon called “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and a Dry Bar Special called "Live From The Universe," as well as - [10 PM: Matt Jenkins at Venue 17, the Hyatt Regency Morristown Terrace Ballroom](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/matt-jenkins-433/) - Matt Jenkins is known for his clean, quick-witted brand of comedy. Quickly becoming one of NY/NJ's strongest clean comics, Matt uses his diverse background, in combination with solid joke writing and charisma, to give audiences a relatable and memorable experience. Matt has performed internationally in China, Switzerland, Ireland and Russia as well as at America’s - [4:30 PM: Film Set 1: The Opener at Venue 15, County Building Room 526 (Category: All Ages)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/430-pm-film-set-1-the-opener-at-venue-15-county-building-room-526-category-all-ages/) - A story of thievery, deceit and a romp in the streets of London, as a flim -flam artist looks to escape poverty. The viewer is never quite sure what time period the film is set in, but the story is mesmerizing. If you had a pet that could be with you all the time, wouldn’t - [6 PM: Eric DeLauro Performing at Venue 3, Morristown HS Auxiliary Gym - copy](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/6-pm-eric-delauro-performing-at-venue-3-morristown-hs-auxiliary-gym-copy/) - Step back into the days of Frank, Sammy, Dean, and the Rat Pack boys. Eric DeLauro pays tribute to the voices that graced radio and big band ballrooms for many a year. From Hoboken, Eric presents Frank as no one else can (and yes he can call him Frank because Sinatra blood runs in his - [4:45 PM: Eric DeLauro Performing at Venue 3, Morristown HS Auxiliary Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/445-pm-eric-delauro-performing-at-venue-3-morristown-hs-auxiliary-gym/) - Step back into the days of Frank, Sammy, Dean, and the Rat Pack boys. Eric DeLauro pays tribute to the voices that graced radio and big band ballrooms for many a year. From Hoboken, Eric presents Frank as no one else can (and yes he can call him Frank because Sinatra blood runs in his - [4:45 PM: Dolce Trio Performing at Venue 20, Macculloch Hall, School Room Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/445-pm-dolce-trio-performing-at-venue-20-macculloch-hall-school-room-gallery/) - Celebrating its 31st anniversary, the Dolce Trio is widely admired for its spirited, stylistically versatile performances spanning classical and vernacular styles and showcasing a diverse repertoire. Tonight's program commemorates 250 years of America's independence with a sampling of music from 18th century Colonial America to the 20th century: European classical music, Scottish/Irish tunes, and a - [5:45 PM: Dolce Trio Performing at Venue 20, Macculloch Hall, School Room Gallery - copy](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/545-pm-dolce-trio-performing-at-venue-20-macculloch-hall-school-room-gallery-copy/) - Celebrating its 31st anniversary, the Dolce Trio is widely admired for its spirited, stylistically versatile performances spanning classical and vernacular styles and showcasing a diverse repertoire. Tonight's program commemorates 250 years of America's independence with a sampling of music from 18th century Colonial America to the 20th century: European classical music, Scottish/Irish tunes, and a - [7 PM: Dinoman Performing at Venue 1, Morristown HS Auditorium](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/7-pm-dinoman-performing-at-venue-1-morristown-hs-auditorium/) - Start your New Year’s Eve with Dinoman Dinosaurs–the perfect family-friendly show, blending high-energy fun with real science. The Dinoman takes the audience on an engaging, fun, and fact-filled tour of the Mesozoic era. When were dinosaurs here? How do we know? How are fossils created? All mysteries are solved using magic, humor, and amazing props: - [8:15 PM: Christina Piedra Performing at Venue 3, Morristown HS Auxiliary Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/815-pm-christina-piedra-performing-at-venue-3-morristown-hs-auxiliary-gym-copy/) - Christina Piedra, Artistic Director of Legacy Dance Company and Director of Cultural Explosion Dance Company, has over 20 years of experience as a performer, teacher, and choreographer of Latin dance. In addition to Latin styles, she has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and competitive dance teams. Recognized as a Master Instructor in Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, - [7:15 PM: Christina Piedra Performing at Venue 3, Morristown HS Auxiliary Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/christina-piedra-performing-at-715pm-in-venue-3-morristown-hs-auxiliary-gym/) - Christina Piedra, Artistic Director of Legacy Dance Company and Director of Cultural Explosion Dance Company, has over 20 years of experience as a performer, teacher, and choreographer of Latin dance. In addition to Latin styles, she has trained in ballet, jazz, tap, and competitive dance teams. Recognized as a Master Instructor in Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, - [7 PM: Children's Fun Festival: Juggles & Glitter the Clowns at Venue 7, Morristown HS Atrium Lobby (Upstairs)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/7-pm-childrens-fun-festival-juggles-glitter-the-clowns-at-venue-7-morristown-hs-atrium-lobby-upstairs/) - Enjoy miles of smiles and joyful antics with “Juggles and Glitter” Beigel, two professional clowns who have been delighting kids of all ages for over twenty years. Juggles and Glitter make every child happy through their warmth using balloons, face painting and magic, and kids can take home a candy cane, holiday balloon, or another - [9 PM: Bozza Brasil Performing at Venue 18, Hyatt Regency, Morris Room](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/9-pm-bozza-brasil-performing-at-venue-18-hyatt-regency-morris-room-copy/) - Born in Brasília, Brasil, Maurício de Souza is a Brazilian jazz drummer, composer and band leader. His group, Bozza Brasil®, performs a wealth of Brazilian jazz standards ranging from Bossa Novas to Sambas and Baiãos. The repertoire features classics by Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento and Marcos Valle among many others. The music is energetic and - [8 PM: Bozza Brasil Performing at Venue 18, Hyatt Regency, Morris Room](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/8-pm-bozza-brasil-performing-at-venue-18-hyatt-regency-morris-room/) - Born in Brasília, Brasil, Maurício de Souza is a Brazilian jazz drummer, composer and band leader. His group, Bozza Brasil®, performs a wealth of Brazilian jazz standards ranging from Bossa Novas to Sambas and Baiãos. The repertoire features classics by Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento and Marcos Valle among many others. The music is energetic and - [7 PM: Bozza Brasil Performing at Venue 18, Hyatt Regency, Morris Room](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/7-pm-bozza-brasil-performing-at-venue-18-hyatt-regency-morris-room/) - Born in Brasília, Brasil, Maurício de Souza is a Brazilian jazz drummer, composer and band leader. His group, Bozza Brasil®, performs a wealth of Brazilian jazz standards ranging from Bossa Novas to Sambas and Baiãos. The repertoire features classics by Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento and Marcos Valle among many others. The music is energetic and - [5:45 PM: The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey Performing at Venue 1, Morristown HS Auditorium](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/545-pm-the-baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-venue-1-morristown-hs-auditorium-292/) - The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey brings its signature First Night Grandeur to life with a spirited concert that celebrates the elegance, color, and emotional sweep of the Baroque era. Known for its passionate musicianship and community-minded mission, the ensemble blends historically inspired performance with a fresh, contemporary energy. The program highlights hallmark Baroque themes—virtuosity, - [4:45 PM: The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey Performing at Venue 1, Morristown HS Auditorium](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/445-pm-the-baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-venue-1-morristown-hs-auditorium/) - The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey brings its signature First Night Grandeur to life with a spirited concert that celebrates the elegance, color, and emotional sweep of the Baroque era. Known for its passionate musicianship and community-minded mission, the ensemble blends historically inspired performance with a fresh, contemporary energy. The program highlights hallmark Baroque themes—virtuosity, - [8 PM: Art4Everyone with Sam Matthews Performing at Venue 6, Morristown HS Lower Level Cafeteria (B)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/8-pm-art4everyone-with-sam-matthews-performing-at-venue-6-morristown-hs-lower-level-cafeteria-b/) - Sam Matthews is the owner of Propagate Studio, NJ's first pay what you can art supply thrift shop. Propagate Studio is built on Sam’s mission to make creativity accessible, sustainable, and community-driven. By repurposing gently used art supplies and offering workshops for all ages, she creates an inviting space that encourages exploration, reduces waste, and - [5:45 PM: Artsy Palette Performing at Venue 6, Morristown HS Lower Level Cafeteria (B)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/545-pm-artsy-palette-performing-at-venue-6-morristown-hs-lower-level-cafeteria-b/) - Join The Artsy Palette studio, a beloved visual-arts collective from Phillipsburg, NJ, and unlock your inner artist! This welcoming, family-centered studio offers a wide array of media, including painting, sketching, sculpting, and other creative experiences. Dedicated to accessibility, they proudly feature special-needs inclusion and flexibility. Whether you're a beginner making your first brushstroke or an - [4:45 PM: Artsy Palette Performing at Venue 6, Morristown HS Lower Level Cafeteria (B)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/445-pm-artsy-palette-performing-at-venue-6-morristown-hs-lower-level-cafeteria-b/) - Join The Artsy Palette studio, a beloved visual-arts collective from Phillipsburg, NJ, and unlock your inner artist! This welcoming, family-centered studio offers a wide array of media, including painting, sketching, sculpting, and other creative experiences. Dedicated to accessibility, they proudly feature special-needs inclusion and flexibility. Whether you're a beginner making your first brushstroke or an - [7 PM: Art4Everyone with Sam Matthews Performing at Venue 6, Morristown HS Lower Level Cafeteria (B)](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/7-pm-art4everyone-with-sam-matthews-venue-6-morristown-hs-lower-level-cafeteria-b/) - Sam Matthews is the owner of Propagate Studio, NJ's first pay what you can art supply thrift shop. Propagate Studio is built on Sam’s mission to make creativity accessible, sustainable, and community-driven. By repurposing gently used art supplies and offering workshops for all ages, she creates an inviting space that encourages exploration, reduces waste, and - [7 PM: Art Upstairs Gallery: An Exhibit by the NJ Art Association: “A Colorful World” at Venue 9, Mayo Performing Arts Center](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/7-pm-art-upstairs-gallery-an-exhibit-by-the-nj-art-association-a-colorful-world-at-venue-9-mayo-performing-arts-center-2/) - A collection of images submitted by members, the exhibit will be juried for awards including the Janaan Weber Award. The New Jersey Art Association is one of the oldest art organizations in the state. Originally formed as the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center, we’ve been a non-profit dedicated to the arts since 1940. Most of our - [10 PM: Mark Milovats Performing at Venue 11, Mayo Performing Arts Center](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/mark-milovats-10-pm-venue-11-mayo-performing-arts-center/) - Mark Milovats, “America’s Premier Showman,” brings his signature blend of pop-standards, holiday favorites and high-energy entertainment to The Most Wonderful Time: Holiday & Hits. This festive hour features Milovats’ rich, crooner-style voice and dynamic stage presence as he offers seasonal classics alongside timeless hits. Expect lush arrangements of “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” - [11 PM: Mark Milovats Performing at Venue 11, Mayo Performing Arts Center](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/mark-milovats-11-pm-venue-11-mayo-performing-arts-center-848/) - Mark Milovats, “America’s Premier Showman,” brings his signature blend of pop-standards, holiday favorites and high-energy entertainment to The Most Wonderful Time: Holiday & Hits. This festive hour features Milovats’ rich, crooner-style voice and dynamic stage presence as he offers seasonal classics alongside timeless hits. Expect lush arrangements of “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” - [8 PM: Matt Jenkins at Venue 17, the Hyatt Regency Morristown Terrace Ballroom](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/matt-jenkins/) - Matt Jenkins has clean, quick-witted brand of comedy. Quickly becoming one of NY/NJ's strongest clean comics, Matt uses his diverse background, in combination with solid joke writing and charisma, to give audiences a relatable and memorable experience. Matt has performed internationally in China, Switzerland, Ireland and Russia as well as at America’s top comedy clubs - [First Night Morris County 2026: December 31, 2025](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/first-night-morris-county-2026-december-31-2025/) - Your Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Experience! Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey! Join your friends and neighbors for our 34th year of ringing in the New Year with an unmatched array of performances. Your admission button gives you unlimited access to over 7 hours of - [First Night Morris County 2025: Dec. 31, 2024](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/first-night-morris-county-2025-december-31-2024-in-morristown/) - Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey. Join your friends and neighbors for our 33rd year of ringing in the New Year with an unmatched array of performances! First Night Morris County 2025 is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing - [Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey - 9:45pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-915pm/) - The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 under Maestro Robert W. Butts, showcases a diverse repertoire spanning the 17th to the 21st century. The orchestra is renowned for world premieres and collaborations with international artists, featuring at esteemed events like the Boston Early Music Festival. They prioritize fostering young talents and engaging audiences, and their commitment extends to various partnerships, making them New Jersey's most collaborative arts group. - [Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre - 5:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/alborada-spanish-dance-theatre-545pm-240/) - Venue 1 Morristown High School Auditorium, 5:45 PM (Dance) This performance is also available in person at 4:45 PM Through dance, drama, and music, Alborada’s passionate artistry reveals the many diverse and historical threads that comprise the multicultural fabric of Spanish culture. Alborada was showcased by NJN TV in its program, Images/Imagenes, and on ABC'S - [Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre - 4:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/alborada-spanish-dance-theatre-445pm/) - Venue 1 Morristown High School Auditorium, 4:45 PM (Dance) This performance is also available in person at 5:45 PM Through dance, drama, and music, Alborada’s passionate artistry reveals the many diverse and historical threads that comprise the multicultural fabric of Spanish culture. Alborada was showcased by NJN TV in its program, Images/Imagenes, and on ABC'S - [Comedian Dan Naturman - 7:15PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-dan-naturman-715pm/) - Venue 1 Morristown High School Auditorium, 7:15 PM (Theater) This performance is also available in person at 8:55 PM Comedian Dan Naturman is one of New York City’s very best comedians and has been seen on many television shows including America's Got Talent, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, - [Comedian Dan Naturman - 8:15PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-dan-naturman-815pm-475/) - Venue 1 Morristown High School Auditorium, 8:15 PM (Theater) This performance is also available in person at 7:15 PM Comedian Dan Naturman is one of New York City’s very best comedians and has been seen on many television shows including America's Got Talent, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, - [Square Dancing With Mary Moody - 4:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/square-dancing-with-mary-moody-445pm/) - Venue 2 Morristown High School Main Gym, 4:45 PM (Dance) This performance is also available in person at 5:45 PM Square Dancing – fun-filled dancing for all ages. No partner or experience necessary. Come enjoy lively dancing with an experienced square dance caller. Mary Moody calls a varied dance program that includes reels, line, circle - [Square Dancing With Mary Moody - 5:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/square-dancing-with-mary-moody-545pm-909/) - Venue 2 Morristown High School Main Gym, 5:45 PM (Dance) This performance is also available in person at 4:45 PM Square Dancing – fun-filled dancing for all ages. No partner or experience necessary. Come enjoy lively dancing with an experienced square dance caller. Mary Moody calls a varied dance program that includes reels, line, circle - [Music From China - 7:15PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/music-from-china-715pm/) - Venue 2 Morristown High School Main Gym, 7:15 PM (Music) This performance is also available in person at 8:15 PM Music From China is a New York-based chamber ensemble performing traditional Chinese music and contemporary work. Established in 1984, the group has performed at art & cultural institutions, schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and music festivals - [Music From China - 8:15PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/music-from-china-815pm-188/) - Venue 2 Morristown High School Main Gym, 8:15 PM (Music) This performance is also available in person at 7:15 PM Music From China is a New York-based chamber ensemble performing traditional Chinese music and contemporary work. Established in 1984, the group has performed at art & cultural institutions, schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and music festivals - [Dinoman Dinosaurs - 4:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/dinoman-dinosaurs-445pm/) - Venue 3 Morristown High School Auxiliary Gym, 4:45 PM (Children's Program) This performance is also available in person at 5:45 PM Dinosaurs at First Night Morris County! Have no fear Dinoman is here with with fun, magic, life-size dinosaurs and facts. What possible connections could a levitating child and a T-Rex have, the Bernoulli effect and - [Dinoman Dinosaurs - 5:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/dinoman-dinosaurs-545pm-428/) - Venue 3 Morristown High School Auxiliary Gym, 5:45 PM (Children's Program) This performance is also available in person at 4:45 PM Dinosaurs at First Night Morris County! Have no fear Dinoman is here with with fun, magic, life-size dinosaurs and facts. What possible connections could a levitating child and a T-Rex have, the Bernoulli effect and - [Bollywood & Contemporary Indian Dance, Mani Yaganamurthy - 7:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/bollywood-contemporary-indian-dance-mani-yaganamurthy-700pm/) - Venue 3: Morristown High School Auxiliary Gym, 7:00 PM (Dance) This performance is also available in person at 8:00 PM From Kuchipudi and the Indian classic dances to Bollywood and fusion with Hip-Hop, Mani is a classically trained Indian dancer who is currently performing and teaching throughout the US. He also has worked extensively in - [Bollywood & Contemporary Indian Dance, Mani Yaganamurthy - 8:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/bollywood-contemporary-indian-dance-mani-yaganamurthy-800pm/) - Venue 3 Morristown High School Auxiliary Gym, 8:00 PM (Dance) This performance is also available in person at 7:00 PM From Kuchipudi and the Indian classic dances to Bollywood and fusion with Hip-Hop, Mani is a classically trained Indian dancer who is currently performing and teaching throughout the US. He also has worked extensively in - [Maniac4Bricks (Fun with LEGOs) - 4:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-445pm-2/) - Venue 4 Morristown High School Upper Level Cafeteria, 4:45 PM (Children's Program) This performance is also available in person at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and - [Maniac4Bricks (Fun with LEGOs) - 6:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-600pm-2-814/) - Venue 4 Morristown High School Upper Level Cafeteria, 6:00 PM (Children's Program) This performance is also available in person at 4:45 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and - [Maniac4Bricks (Fun with LEGOs) - 7:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-700pm-2-814-726/) - Venue 4 Morristown High School Upper Level Cafeteria, 7:00 PM (Children's Program) This performance is also available in person at 4:45 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and - [Maniac4Bricks (Fun with LEGOs) - 8:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-800pm-2-814-726-495/) - Venue 4 Morristown High School Upper Level Cafeteria, 8:00 PM (Children's Program) This performance is also available in person at 4:45 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and - [Children's Fun Festival, Juggles & Glitter the Clowns - 7:00PM to 9:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/childrens-fun-festival-juggles-glitter-700pm-to-900pm/) - Venue 6 Morristown High School Atrium Lobby Upstairs, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Children's Program) Enjoy miles of smiles and joyful antics with “Juggles and Glitter” Beigel, two professional clowns who have been delighting kids of all ages for over twenty years. Juggles and Glitter make every child happy through their warmth using balloons, face - [Frank Vignola Trio - 7:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/frank-vignola-trio-700pm/) - Venue 7 United Methodist Church, 7:00 PM (Music) Frank Vignola, born December 30, 1965, is a remarkable guitarist renowned for his virtuosity. He's been the guitarist of choice for artists like Ringo Starr, Madonna, and guitar legend Les Paul. He currently holds a residency at the Birdland Jazz Club Theatre in NYC and collaborates with - [Frank Vignola Trio - 8:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/frank-vignola-trio-800pm-281/) - Venue 7 United Methodist Church, 8:00 PM (Music) This performance is also available in-person at 7:00PM Frank Vignola, born December 30, 1965, is a remarkable guitarist renowned for his virtuosity. He's been the guitarist of choice for artists like Ringo Starr, Madonna, and guitar legend Les Paul. He currently holds a residency at the Birdland - [Rio Clemente, The Bishop of Jazz and his Abbotts - 10:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/rio-clemente-the-bishop-of-jazz-and-his-abbotts-1000pm/) - Venue 7 United Methodist Church, 10:00 PM (Music) This performance is also available in-person at 11:00PM A native of Morristown and member of the Morristown Hall of Fame, Rio Clemente is a pianist and composer of secular and gospel music. He has performed at the White House representing the U.S. Coast Guard and Auxiliaries and - [Rio Clemente, The Bishop of Jazz and his Abbotts - 11:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/rio-clemente-the-bishop-of-jazz-and-his-abbotts-1100pm/) - Venue 7 United Methodist Church, 11:00 PM (Music) This performance is also available in-person at 10:00PM A native of Morristown and member of the Morristown Hall of Fame, Rio Clemente is a pianist and composer of secular and gospel music. He has performed at the White House representing the U.S. Coast Guard and Auxiliaries and - [All Evening Upstairs Art Gallery, "Artistic Journey" - 7:00PM to 11:30 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/all-evening-upstairs-art-gallery-artistic-journey-700pm-to-1130-pm/) - Venue 8 MPAC 2nd Floor, Art Upstairs, 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Visual Arts) New Jersey Art Association (formerly MSHAC) presents "Artistic Journeys", a multi-medium exhibit featuring 35 artists. Many of the members are touring professional artists. The organization exhibits in galleries around the Northern New Jersey area and are regularly seen at Chilton Hospital, - [All Evening Starlight Gallery, "Walk On The Wild Side" - 7:00PM to 11:30 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/all-evening-starlight-gallery-walk-on-the-wil-side-700pm-to-1130-pm/) - Venue 9 MPAC Starlight Gallery, 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Visual Arts) Rebecca (Becky) DePorte, is an award-winning photographer specializing in wildlife. Her photographs have been published in USA Today, FotoNostrom, BirdWatching Magazine, Gardener’s Journal, and Backroads catalog. In 2024, she received awards from International Photography Awards, Audubon Photography awards, and the 24th Julia Margaret Cameron - [The Outcrops - 7:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-outcrops-700pm/) - Venue 10 Mayo Performing Arts Center, 7:00 PM (Music) The Outcrops play music with heart. They have dug their roots into the music of rock'n'roll, blues, funk, and soul legends. Within their show, they often pay homage to artists such as BB King and Aretha Franklin, and bands such as The Grateful Dead and The - [The Outcrops - 8:15PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-outcrops-815pm-852/) - Venue 10 Mayo Performing Arts Center, 8:15 PM (Music) The Outcrops play music with heart. They have dug their roots into the music of rock'n'roll, blues, funk, and soul legends. Within their show, they often pay homage to artists such as BB King and Aretha Franklin, and bands such as The Grateful Dead and The - [The B-Street Band -9:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-b-street-band-945pm/) - Venue 10 Mayo Performing Arts Center, 9:45 PM (Music) Formally known as ‘Backstreets’ a tribute to the Boss in the early 80’s, The Band is a tri-state and NJ shore favorite for over 4 decades. The Band has covered ‘the Boss’ all areas of the country from Maine to Fla to California.The B-Street Band is - [The B-Street Band -10:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-b-street-band-1045pm/) - Venue 10 Mayo Performing Arts Center, 10:45 PM (Music) Formally known as ‘Backstreets’ a tribute to the Boss in the early 80’s, The Band is a tri-state and NJ shore favorite for over 4 decades. The Band has covered ‘the Boss’ all areas of the country from Maine to Fla to California.The B-Street Band is - [The Outcrops (Livestream) - 7:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-outcrops-livestream-700pm/) - Venue 11 Livestream from the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 7:00 PM (Music) The Outcrops play music with heart. They have dug their roots into the music of rock'n'roll, blues, funk, and soul legends. Within their show, they often pay homage to artists such as BB King and Aretha Franklin, and bands such as The Grateful - [The Outcrops (Livestream) - 8:15PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-outcrops-livestream-815pm/) - Venue 11 Livestream from the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 8:15 PM (Music) The Outcrops play music with heart. They have dug their roots into the music of rock'n'roll, blues, funk, and soul legends. Within their show, they often pay homage to artists such as BB King and Aretha Franklin, and bands such as The Grateful - [The B-Street Band (Livestream) -9:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-b-street-band-livestream-945pm/) - Venue 11 Livestream from the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 9:45 PM (Music) Formally known as ‘Backstreets’ a tribute to the Boss in the early 80’s, The Band is a tri-state and NJ shore favorite for over 4 decades. The Band has covered ‘the Boss’ all areas of the country from Maine to Fla to California.The - [The B-Street Band (Livestream) -10:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-b-street-band-livestream-1045pm/) - Venue 11 Livestream from the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 10:45 PM (Music) Formally known as ‘Backstreets’ a tribute to the Boss in the early 80’s, The Band is a tri-state and NJ shore favorite for over 4 decades. The Band has covered ‘the Boss’ all areas of the country from Maine to Fla to California.The - [Atrium Gallery Exhibit, "Artistic Facets" - 4:45 PM to11:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/atrium-gallery-exhibit-artistic-facets-445pm/) - Venue 13 County Admin Bldg. Atrium Gallery, Floors 2-5, 4:45 PM to 11:45 PM (Visual Arts) More than 160 artworks by 11 talented artists are on display on the four floors of the Atrium Gallery. The exhibition, curated by Dr. Virginia Fabbri Butera, features oils, acrylics, multi-media found object paintings, sculptures, and photography. This show - [Film Set 4: Travels With Darley - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-4-travels-with-darley-1000-pm/) - Venue 14 County Admin Bldg. Room 526, 10:00 PM (All Ages) A Revolutionary road trip originally shown on PBS, Emmy award winner Darley Newman explores history, culture, food, and drink as she takes us on a tour of Morristown during the Revolutionary War Period. We thank the Morris County Economic Development Alliance and Tourism Bureau for - [Film Set 1: Messages & Fairy Tales - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-1-messages-fairy-tales-600-pm/) - Put your mind to it and anything is possible. Productions include a Cinderella type story, a cyborg coming to earth, and a look into the future. - [Film Set 2: Fantasy from US - 7:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-2-fantasy-from-us-700pm/) - Travel to Turnivar and meet a most unlikely hero. A radio host believes he can only be saved by something extraterrestrial. A Native American spirit guide teaches the real need is to love one another and the earth. - [Film Set 3: Foreign Films - 8:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-3-foreign-films-800pm/) - Germany, Cyprus, Sweden, Austria, and France are all represented here. Start with Breakfast with Aliens, travel to a planet where discarded parts, and people, remain behind, or become moved by a robot. Visit a planet on a research project or encounter a stranger in need of help. - [Film Set 5: Searching for the Next Best Thing - 11:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-5-searching-for-the-next-best-thing-1100pm/) - Can you negotiate with AI terrorists? If the perfect stone is desired, is the cost worth it? And is a possession so valuable that it can be your downfall? See how these film artists answer these questions. - [Film Set 6: Animation Light - 6:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-6-animation-light-600pm/) - Animators can take us on an interesting journey. A Midas-like story where a pig is the primary character. The desire for a late-night snack produces encounters with monsters. A historical look at the life of a river and a battle for resources between two farmers. What can be more wholesome than grandma and apple pie, no matter how big the apple? - [Film Set 7: Eerie and Strange - 7:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-7-eerie-and-strange-700pm/) - Young explorers are put in odd situations. A camera alters one's place in the world. A mariner is saved when he washes ashore, or is he? A descendant of a witch burned at the stake is released into a group of teenagers. What would you look to do if a meteorite was plummeting to earth and threatened your existence? - [Film Set 8: From New Jersey Only - 8:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-8-from-new-jersey-only-800pm/) - Two documentaries and a live action story from New Jersey film makers. Visit a farm to table feast in Mahwah and visit the Last Swing Supper Club. Then turn to a fictional look at the end-of-life decisions about reckoning and the alternatives to heaven and hell. - [Film Set 9: Animation After 9:00 - 10:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-9-animation-after-900-1000pm/) - Some serious topics told by animators. A retelling of The Tell-tale Heart, remaining true to Poe’s story. Can we find magic in the sea? When alien cadavers fall to earth, what is originally thought a benefit turns out to have a devastating result. - [Film Set 10: Animation With a Deeper Meaning - 11:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-10-animation-with-a-deeper-meaning-1100pm/) - Some animation films are meant to deliver a message, and these two films do just that. A trip to the future where aliens become our salvation. Do cyborgs have a conscience, identity, desire for preservation and advancement of life? - [Ben Rosenblum Trio - 7:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/ben-rosenblum-trio-700pm/) - Pianist, accordionist and composer Ben Rosenblum has traversed a unique musical path that has seen him perform alongside world-class musicians across more than twenty music genres and fifteen countries. Rosenblum’s journey has taken him on tours with Grammy-winning pop artist Rickie Lee Jones and Juno-winning contemporary Indian singer Kiran Ahluwalia. He’s played Brazilian choro with Ephrat Asherie Dance and forró with famed band Forró in the Dark. His roots in jazz have led to an over ten-year relationship with Grammy-winning bassist Curtis Lundy. Through it all, Rosenblum maintains the same priority - to tell a compelling story with his music. - [Ben Rosenblum Trio - 8:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/ben-rosenblum-trio-800pm/) - Pianist, accordionist and composer Ben Rosenblum has traversed a unique musical path that has seen him perform alongside world-class musicians across more than twenty music genres and fifteen countries. Rosenblum’s journey has taken him on tours with Grammy-winning pop artist Rickie Lee Jones and Juno-winning contemporary Indian singer Kiran Ahluwalia. He’s played Brazilian choro with Ephrat Asherie Dance and forró with famed band Forró in the Dark. His roots in jazz have led to an over ten-year relationship with Grammy-winning bassist Curtis Lundy. Through it all, Rosenblum maintains the same priority - to tell a compelling story with his music. - [Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz - 10:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/ty-stephens-the-souljaazz-1000pm/) - From touring as Headliner, to opening act for major stars such as Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau, Steely Dan, Grace Jones, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Sting, Prince and so many more, in Monte Carlo, to touring eastern Russia and South Korea through the US State Department, to command performances for King Hasan II of Morocco, First Lady Sally Mugabe of Zimbabwe, US Ambassador to Haiti and many more, award winning vocalist/songwriter Ty Stephens and his band the SoulJaazz, have made their mark for decades on the international scene! - [Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz - 11:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/ty-stephens-the-souljaazz-1100pm/) - From touring as Headliner, to opening act for major stars such as Tony Bennett, Al Jarreau, Steely Dan, Grace Jones, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Sting, Prince and so many more, in Monte Carlo, to touring eastern Russia and South Korea through the US State Department, to command performances for King Hasan II of Morocco, First Lady Sally Mugabe of Zimbabwe, US Ambassador to Haiti and many more, award winning vocalist/songwriter Ty Stephens and his band the SoulJaazz, have made their mark for decades on the international scene! - [Megan Chappius & Gabriie Gonzales - 6:45pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/megan-chappius-gabriie-gonzales-645pm/) - Megan Chappius is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music therapist based in Morristown, NJ. She has serenaded local and international audiences for the last decade and frequently performs in the tri-state area. Her warm vocal tone and playful melodies encapsulate a whimsical blend of soul, jazz, and folk styles. Gabriie Gonzales is a guitarist in the NJ/NY/PA tristate area. A lover of sound, he has an eclectic taste and is competent in many styles of music. Collaboratively, Megan and Gabriie inspire a musical synergy that charms audiences and intrigues listeners. They’ve cultivated a unique approach to recreating classic and modern tunes. - [Megan Chappius & Gabriie Gonzales - 7:45pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/megan-chappius-gabriie-gonzales-745pm/) - Megan Chappius is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music therapist based in Morristown, NJ. She has serenaded local and international audiences for the last decade and frequently performs in the tri-state area. Her warm vocal tone and playful melodies encapsulate a whimsical blend of soul, jazz, and folk styles. Gabriie Gonzales is a guitarist in the NJ/NY/PA tristate area. A lover of sound, he has an eclectic taste and is competent in many styles of music. Collaboratively, Megan and Gabriie inspire a musical synergy that charms audiences and intrigues listeners. They’ve cultivated a unique approach to recreating classic and modern tunes. - [Grover Kemble & Bob Marks - 9:45pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/grover-kemble-bob-marks-945pm/) - Longtime favorite Jersey guitarist, vocalist, and jazz performer Grover Kemble teams up with guitar/vocalist Bob Marks to create a mix of pop, soul, and blues. Together now for several years, Grover and Bob have garnered the support of loyal fans who appreciate deft playing skills, choice song selections, and well-crafted original compositions with crisp harmonized vocals. Besides popular appearances at many local clubs throughout the metropolitan area, the talented twosome have opened for Louden Wainwright, Herman’s Hermits, Kenny Rankin and Joe Piscopo. - [Grover Kemble & Bob Marks - 10:45pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/grover-kemble-bob-marks-1045pm/) - Longtime favorite Jersey guitarist, vocalist, and jazz performer Grover Kemble teams up with guitar/vocalist Bob Marks to create a mix of pop, soul, and blues. Together now for several years, Grover and Bob have garnered the support of loyal fans who appreciate deft playing skills, choice song selections, and well-crafted original compositions with crisp harmonized vocals. Besides popular appearances at many local clubs throughout the metropolitan area, the talented twosome have opened for Louden Wainwright, Herman’s Hermits, Kenny Rankin and Joe Piscopo. - [Harmonium Choral Society- 6:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/harmonium-choral-society-600pm/) - Harmonium Choral Society, formed in Morristown in 1979, has become one of New Jersey’s leading choral art organizations, recognized for its musical excellence and innovative programming. Directed by Dr. Anne Matlack, the 100+ volunteer choir and 25-voice Chamber Singers are chosen through a selective audition process. We perform a broad choral repertoire with special emphasis on contemporary works. Our choir is multi-generational and includes high school and college age singers, teachers, IT professionals, artists, lawyers, and nurses, to name a few. Many singers lead their own choirs in schools or at places of worship. - [Harmonium Choral Society- 7:00pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/harmonium-choral-society-700pm/) - Harmonium Choral Society, formed in Morristown in 1979, has become one of New Jersey’s leading choral art organizations, recognized for its musical excellence and innovative programming. Directed by Dr. Anne Matlack, the 100+ volunteer choir and 25-voice Chamber Singers are chosen through a selective audition process. We perform a broad choral repertoire with special emphasis on contemporary works. Our choir is multi-generational and includes high school and college age singers, teachers, IT professionals, artists, lawyers, and nurses, to name a few. Many singers lead their own choirs in schools or at places of worship. - [Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey - 8:15pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-815pm/) - The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 under Maestro Robert W. Butts, showcases a diverse repertoire spanning the 17th to the 21st century. The orchestra is renowned for world premieres and collaborations with international artists, featuring at esteemed events like the Boston Early Music Festival. They prioritize fostering young talents and engaging audiences, and their commitment extends to various partnerships, making them New Jersey's most collaborative arts group. - [Santa Claus is Coming to Morristown - 4:30pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/santa-claus-is-coming-to-morristown-430pm/) - Though primarily a political cartoonist, Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was perhaps most proud of the image of Santa Claus that he popularized. The artist lived at 50 Macculloch Avenue, just across the street from Macculloch Hall. The Nast home, Villa Fontana, can be seen in many of Nast’s Christmas images. Nast also featured Morristown’s downtown as the backdrop in many of his Santa Claus scenes. Look carefully, and you may recognize church spires and various rooftops. In these drawings, one can sense Nast’s love of home and the excitement that is in the air during the Christmas season. - [Nast New Year's Noisemaker Children's Craft - 4:30pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/nast-new-years-noisemaker-childrens-craft-430pm/) - Ring in the New Year with your very own noisemaker inspired by New Year cartoons penned by Thomas Nast in the 1800s. Visitors are invited to color two of Nast’s most famous New Years’ illustrations and use them with jingle bells to make a festive noisemaker. Come create in the Museum’s historic center hall surrounded by Nast’s illustrations of Santa Claus while listening to live period music played by The Dolce Trio. - [The Dolce Trio - 4:45pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-dolce-trio-445pm/) - Celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Dolce Trio will perform Music from the Macculloch Era: classical and vernacular music of the 18th through 20th centuries. The group is widely admired for its spirited and stylistically versatile performances, including such diverse repertoire as Viennese waltzes, Colonial dance tunes, Celtic music, English country dances, ragtime, parlor music, holiday classics, klezmer and American bluegrass/ fiddle tunes. Juilliard trained violinist Dr. Lynn Siebert is joined by outstanding flutist/recorder player Kris Lamb and cellist/orchestral conductor Loni Bach. All have advanced music training, and have performed extensively with a number of diverse ensembles. - [Schuyler Hamilton House Tour - 4:30pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/schuyler-hamilton-house-tour-430pm/) - Join us to go back in time to Revolutionary era Morristown! Tour the Schuyler Hamilton House and interact with famous historical figures who were residents and regular visitors there. Meet Alexander Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler, and Morristown’s first doctor, Jabez Campfield. Experience how they lived and hear how General George Washington and the Continental Army encampments over four winters shaped them, the growth of Morristown and the United States of America. Our Revolutionaries will all be in period appropriate clothing. All ages are welcome on this tour. Colonial era games are available for our youngest visitors. - [The Dolce Trio - 5:45pm](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-dolce-trio-545pm/) - Celebrating its 30th anniversary, The Dolce Trio will perform Music from the Macculloch Era: classical and vernacular music of the 18th through 20th centuries. The group is widely admired for its spirited and stylistically versatile performances, including such diverse repertoire as Viennese waltzes, Colonial dance tunes, Celtic music, English country dances, ragtime, parlor music, holiday classics, klezmer and American bluegrass/ fiddle tunes. Juilliard trained violinist Dr. Lynn Siebert is joined by outstanding flutist/recorder player Kris Lamb and cellist/orchestral conductor Loni Bach. All have advanced music training, and have performed extensively with a number of diverse ensembles. - [The B-Street Band - 10:45PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-b-street-band-1045pm-2/) - Formally known as ‘Backstreets’ a tribute to the Boss in the early 80’s, The Band is a tri-state and NJ shore favorite for over 4 decades. The Band has covered ‘the Boss’ all areas of the country from Maine to Fla to California.The B-Street Band is the longest running tribute band in the World starting their 44th year and is still the hardest working and the most requested Bruce Tribute. The band has been fortunate to have performed with members of the E-Street band and you may have caught the act prior to many local Springsteen shows over the years. - [On-Demand - Dec 31st 4:30PM to Jan 1st 2025](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/on-demand-dec-31st-400pm-to-jan-1st-2025/) - Venue 12 On-Demand via FirstNightMorris.org or Mobile App Available Dec 31st 4:30PM to Jan 1st 2025, 4:30 PM All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: 70 Performances at 23 Venues (21 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 30+ On-Demand Films. Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual arts, - [Warming Station - 4:45PM to 9:00PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/warming-station-445pm-to-900pm/) - Venue 5 Morristown High School Lower Level Cafeteria, 4:45 PM to 9:00 PM (Warming Station) All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: 70 Performances at 23 Venues (21 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 30+ On-Demand Films. Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual arts, film festival, children’s - [The Brynn Stanley Band - 7:30 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-brynn-stanley-band-730-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Plaza Ballroom Room), 7:30 PM (Music) 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 Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ On-Demand Films. – Events - [The Brynn Stanley Band - 6:30 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-brynn-stanley-band-630-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Plaza Ballroom), 6:30 PM (Music) 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 Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ On-Demand Films. – Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual - [Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz- 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/ty-stephens-the-souljaazz-1000-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Plaza Ballroom), 10:00 PM (Music) In 2023, Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz achieved remarkable success, headlining at prestigious festivals like Morristown Blues & Jazz Festival, OSPAC Jazz Festival, and Birdland's "Standard Tyme" and BAAS Entertainment Gala. Their international presence includes performances in Monte Carlo, Tokyo, Eastern Russia, Seoul (South Korea), - [Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz- 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/ty-stephens-the-souljaazz-1100-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Plaza Ballroom), 10:00 PM (Music) In 2023, Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz achieved remarkable success, headlining at prestigious festivals like Morristown Blues & Jazz Festival, OSPAC Jazz Festival, and Birdland's "Standard Tyme" and BAAS Entertainment Gala. Their international presence includes performances in Monte Carlo, Tokyo, Eastern Russia, Seoul (South Korea), - [Dinoman Dinosaurs- 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/dinoman-session-one/) - Venue 3 (MHS Auxiliary Gym), 4:45 PM (Children's Programs) Dinoman Dinosaurs in full of fun, facts, merry mayhem, and, of course dinosaurs! Will fossils be explained? Yes. Will there be a pesky raccoon? Sure. Will a child levitate? Hopefully. And will there be life-size dinosaurs? Of Course! This program has been attended by over a - [Maniac4Bricks - Fun with LEGOs - 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-445pm/) - Venue 4 (MHS Upper Level Cafeteria), 4:45 PM (Children's Programs) Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages! Also learn about his future publication, Bizarre LEGO®, full of obscure products and evolutions over LEGO®’s - [Maniac4Bricks - Fun with LEGOs - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-600pm/) - Venue 4 (MHS Upper Level Cafeteria), 6:00 PM (Children's Programs) Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages! Also learn about his future publication, Bizarre LEGO®, full of obscure products and evolutions over LEGO®’s - [Maniac4Bricks - Fun with LEGOs - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-700pm/) - Venue 4 (MHS Upper Level Cafeteria), 7:00 PM (Children's Programs) Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages! Also learn about his future publication, Bizarre LEGO®, full of obscure products and evolutions over LEGO®’s - [Rio Clemente, the Bishop of Jazz and his Abbotts - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/rio-clemente-the-bishop-of-jazz-and-his-abbots-1100-pm/) - Venue 8 (Morristown United Methodist Church), 11:00 PM (Music) A native of Morristown, NJ, Rio Clemente has performed at the White House representing the United States Coast guard and all Auxiliaries. He has been bestowed the honor of being selected as Auxiliarist of the Year for exemplary service branches of our US Armed Forces. Rio - [Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Mystery, Memory, & Magic - 4:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/first-night-morris-atrium-gallery-exhibit-mystery-memory-magic/) - Venue 14 (County Admin Building Atrium Gallery Floors 2-5), 4:00 PM (Visual Arts) 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 Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and - [ON-DEMAND: December 31, 4:00 PM - January 1, 4:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/on-demand-december-31-400-pm-january-1-400-pm/) - Venue 15 (On-Demand), 4:00 PM All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70+ Performances at 21 Venues (19 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ On-Demand Films. – Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual arts, film festival, world cultures, children’s programs, and so much more. – - [Comedian Daniel Tirado - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-daniel-tirado-715-pm/) - Venue 18 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room), 7:15 PM (Theatre) Comedian Daniel Tirado is regular at all of New York City's best comedy clubs including The New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Gotham Comedy Club. He has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network and the MainStage at The - [Comedian Daniel Tirado - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-daniel-tirado-815-pm/) - Venue 18 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room), 8:15 PM (Theatre) Comedian Daniel Tirado is regular at all of New York City's best comedy clubs including The New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club and Gotham Comedy Club. He has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network and the MainStage at The - [Dinoman Dinosaurs- 5:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/dinoman-dinosaurs-545-pm/) - Venue 3 (MHS Auxiliary Gym), 5:45 PM (Children's Programs) Dinoman Dinosaurs in full of fun, facts, merry mayhem, and, of course dinosaurs! Will fossils be explained? Yes. Will there be a pesky raccoon? Sure. Will a child levitate? Hopefully. And will there be life-size dinosaurs? Of Course! This program has been attended by over a - [Comedian Joe Matarese - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-joe-matarese-1000-pm/) - Venue 18 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room), 10:00 PM (Theatre) Comedian Joe Matarese is one of America’s very best. He has been seen on numerous television shows including America’s Got Talent, The Late Show and Late, Late Show on CBS, his very own Comedy Central Special along with three other one hour specials! All - [Comedian Joe Matarese - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-joe-matarese-1100-pm/) - Venue 18 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room), 11:00 PM (Theatre) Comedian Joe Matarese is one of America’s very best. He has been seen on numerous television shows including America’s Got Talent, The Late Show and Late, Late Show on CBS, his very own Comedy Central Special along with three other one hour specials! All - [Eliza Neals- 7 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/eliza-neals-7-pm/) - Venue 11 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 7:00 PM (Theatre) Eliza Neals a force to be reckoned with. A powerhouse vocalist, musician, producer and recording artist from Detroit, she exemplifies the new modern Blues sound in all its forms. Her music is rooted in the traditions of the Blues, but she infuses it with her own - [Eliza Neals- 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/eliza-neals-815-pm/) - Venue 11 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 8:15 PM (Theatre) Eliza Neals a force to be reckoned with. A powerhouse vocalist, musician, producer and recording artist from Detroit, she exemplifies the new modern Blues sound in all its forms. Her music is rooted in the traditions of the Blues, but she infuses it with her own - [Emedin Rivera- 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/emedin-rivera-715-pm/) - Venue 3 (Morristown High School Auxiliary Gym), 7:15 PM (Music) Emedin Rivera, a versatile percussionist, is renowned for his rhythmic artistry that reflects Latin-Caribbean-African influences. He's shared the stage with luminaries like Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Harry Belafonte. Rivera's impressive resume includes appearances on shows like The David Letterman Show and commercial credits with Anheuser-Busch - [Emedin Rivera-8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/emedin-rivera-815-pm/) - Venue 3 (Morristown High School Auxiliary Gym), 8:15 PM (Music) Emedin Rivera, a versatile percussionist, is renowned for his rhythmic artistry that reflects Latin-Caribbean-African influences. He's shared the stage with luminaries like Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Harry Belafonte. Rivera's impressive resume includes appearances on shows like The David Letterman Show and commercial credits with Anheuser-Busch - [Frank Vignola Trio-8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/frank-vignola-trio-800-pm/) - Venue 8 (United Methodist Church), 8:00 PM (Music) Frank Vignola, born December 30, 1965, is a remarkable guitarist renowned for his virtuosity. He's been the guitarist of choice for artists like Ringo Starr, Madonna, and guitar legend Les Paul. He currently holds a residency at the Birdland Jazz Club Theatre in NYC and collaborates with - [Glenn Alexander & Shadowland - 9:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/glenn-alexander-shadowland-945-pm/) - Venue 11 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 9:45 PM (Music) Shadowland evokes a sense of unreality – mysterious phantoms in an indeterminate place, shrouded in uncertainty. Shadowland was also the name of a roadhouse club where the first electric guitar debuted in 1932 in Wichita, Kansas – which also happens to be the town where guitarist - [Glenn Alexander & Shadowland - 10:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/glenn-alexander-shadowland-1045-pm-copy/) - Venue 11 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 10:45 PM (Music) Shadowland evokes a sense of unreality – mysterious phantoms in an indeterminate place, shrouded in uncertainty. Shadowland was also the name of a roadhouse club where the first electric guitar debuted in 1932 in Wichita, Kansas – which also happens to be the town where guitarist - [Harmonium Choral Society - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/harmonium-choral-society-815-pm-2/) - Venue 20 (Church of the Redeemer), 8:15 PM (Music) Harmonium Choral Society, established in Morristown in 1979, is a prominent New Jersey choral arts organization known for its musical excellence and innovative programming. Under the direction of Dr. Anne Matlack, the choir, consisting of over 100 volunteers and a 25-voice Chamber Singers group selected through - [Morris Plains Community Band- 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/morris-plains-community-band-445-pm/) - Venue 1 (Morristown High School Auditorium), 4:45 PM (Music) In Morris Plains, the sounds of clarinets and trumpets… trombones and cymbals;drums and saxophones are back….played by members of the Morris Plains Community Band…musicians from fourteen to ninety; all having fun playing music together. The band was reconvened in October 2015, and rehearses on Wednesday evenings. - [Morris Plains Community Band- 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/morris-plains-community-band-600-pm/) - Venue 1 (Morristown High School Auditorium), 6:00 PM (Music) In Morris Plains, the sounds of clarinets and trumpets… trombones and cymbals;drums and saxophones are back….played by members of the Morris Plains Community Band…musicians from fourteen to ninety; all having fun playing music together. The band was reconvened in October 2015, and rehearses on Wednesday evenings. - [Spook Handy - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/spook-handy-715-pm/) - Venue 1 (Morristown High School Auditorium), 7:15 PM (Music) The passion, purpose and spirit of Folk Music are alive and well with Spook Handy. Spook performed alongside Pete Seeger more than 50 times in the last ten years of Pete's life learning many of his songs and stories. He has released 6 full-length CDs with - [Spook Handy - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/spook-handy-815-pm/) - Venue 1 (Morristown High School Auditorium), 8:15 PM (Music) The passion, purpose and spirit of Folk Music are alive and well with Spook Handy. Spook performed alongside Pete Seeger more than 50 times in the last ten years of Pete's life learning many of his songs and stories. He has released 6 full-length CDs with - [Harmonium Choral Society - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/harmonium-choral-society-715-pm/) - Venue 20 (Church of the Redeemer), 7:15 PM (Music) Harmonium Choral Society, established in Morristown in 1979, is a prominent New Jersey choral arts organization known for its musical excellence and innovative programming. Under the direction of Dr. Anne Matlack, the choir, consisting of over 100 volunteers and a 25-voice Chamber Singers group selected through - [The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey - 10:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-1045-pm-2/) - Venue 20 (Church of the Redeemer), 10:45 PM (Music) The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 under Maestro Robert W. Butts, showcases a diverse repertoire spanning from the 17th to the 21st century. The orchestra is renowned for world premieres and collaborations with international artists, featuring at esteemed events like The Boston Early Music - [The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey - 9:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-945-pm/) - Venue 20 (Church of the Redeemer), 9:45 PM (Music) The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, founded in 1996 under Maestro Robert W. Butts, showcases a diverse repertoire spanning from the 17th to the 21st century. The orchestra is renowned for world premieres and collaborations with international artists, featuring at esteemed events like The Boston Early Music - [Film Set 2: Animation II - 7 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-2-animation-ii-presented-live-at-first-night-morris-county-7-pm/) - Venue 15 (County Admin Building Room 526), 7:00 PM (All Ages) Artwork for the big kids and adults. These trips by our animators require a bit more thought, as we look at changes in work habits a change in habitat. What if someone dictated your entire future? Would you be happy, or would you want to create the changes? This film set includes the following short films: "Advanced Delvonics", "Giant Rock" and "Paradise Lost Episode1". Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and - [Film Set 5: International - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-5-international-presented-live-at-first-night-morris-county-600-pm/) - Venue 16 (County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor ), 6:00 PM (All Ages) Three foreign films are brought to you from European filmmakers. First, all those socks that get lost could be going to a parallel universe with your dryers as the portal. Second, a Spanish Star Wars fan movie with all the special effects. And finally, a young man is communicating with an alien via a ham radio and is saying goodbye to his pal. This film set includes the following short films: "Wormhole in the Washer", "Last Trial - A Star Wars Collateral Story" and "Antenna". Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees - [Film Set 3 First Night Submissions: Ranger Kids- 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-3-first-night-submissions-ranger-kids-800-pm/) - Venue 15 (County Admin Building Room 526), 8:00 PM (Teen & Adult) These films were submitted specifically for First Night and chosen for a presentation to you. A satire on the competition in the fund-raising cookie business, and do creative office types ever stop creating, even when they retire and sell the business? Sometimes, work does take all the fun out of it, just ask your manicurist. This film set includes the following short films: "Ranger Kids Cookies", "Mani Mani Baby", "Couple a Cards" and "The Report". Runtime: 35 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at - [Film Set 3 First Night Submissions: Ranger Kids- 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-3-first-night-submissions-ranger-kids-1100-pm/) - Venue 15 (County Admin Building Room 526), 11:00 PM (Teen & Adult) These films were submitted specifically for First Night and chosen for a presentation to you. A satire on the competition in the fund-raising cookie business, and do creative office types ever stop creating, even when they retire and sell the business? Sometimes, work does take all the fun out of it, just ask your manicurist. This film set includes the following short films:"Ranger Kids Cookies", "Mani Mani Baby", "Couple a Cards" and "The Report". Runtime: 35 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ On-Demand - [Film Set 4: To Other Worlds - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-4-to-other-worlds-1000-pm/) - Venue 15 (County Admin Building Room 526), 10:00 PM (Teen & Adult) These films all deal with out of this world abductions and experiences that are beyond understanding. An AA meeting is not for substance issues. Teens are transported in a strange and unlikely manner. Four different tales are offered here. This film set includes the following short films: "Voice of an Angel", "Abducted Anonymous", "Gravity Hill" and "The Lyman Abduction". Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ On-Demand Films. – - [Film Set 6: Mysteries and the Message - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-6-mysteries-and-the-message-700-pm/) - Venue 16 (County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor ), 7:00 PM (Teen and Adult) Each film takes us on an adventure. Have you ever wanted to kill that bug near the ceiling? What if you didn’t? Playing with one’s sense of comfort can have deadly effects, and sometimes, no one will believe the truth. This film set includes the following short films: "At the End of the Canyon", "A Lost Sense", "Up Near the Ceiling" and "11 O'clock, A Sense of Imminent Calamity". Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues - [Film Set 8: Animation Explosion! - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-7-true-or-not-800-pm/) - Venue 17 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 7:00 PM (Teen and Adults) The Thomas Edison Film Festival celebrates its 42nd Season with an all-animation screening featuring films from the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the USA. The films include “Bolero” by Rolf Brönnimann, “Concession Stand Girl” by Corinne James, “ETC.” by Pablo Milan, “Notice of Rejection” by Steven Vander Meer, “Dancing in the Shadows” by Elliott Bloom and Alexandra Gordon-Gibson, “Cornucopia” by Ani Antonova and Dimiter Ovtcharov, and “Crumbs!” by Luke Jaeger and Amara Jaeger. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ - [Film Set 6: Mysteries and the Message - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-6-mysteries-and-the-message-1100-pm/) - Venue 16 (County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor ), 11:00 PM (Teen and Adult) Each film takes us on an adventure. Have you ever wanted to kill that bug near the ceiling? What if you didn’t? Playing with one’s sense of comfort can have deadly effects, and sometimes, no one will believe the truth. This film set includes the following short films: "At the End of the Canyon", "A Lost Sense", "Up Near the Ceiling" and "11 O'clock, A Sense of Imminent Calamity". Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our - [Film Set 8: Animation Explosion! - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-8-animation-explosion-1100-pm/) - Venue 17 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 11:00 PM (Teen and Adults) The Thomas Edison Film Festival celebrates its 42nd Season with an all-animation screening featuring films from the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the USA. The films include “Bolero” by Rolf Brönnimann, “Concession Stand Girl” by Corinne James, “ETC.” by Pablo Milan, “Notice of Rejection” by Steven Vander Meer, “Dancing in the Shadows” by Elliott Bloom and Alexandra Gordon-Gibson, “Cornucopia” by Ani Antonova and Dimiter Ovtcharov, and “Crumbs!” by Luke Jaeger and Amara Jaeger. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and - [Film Set 9: A New Look at Documentary Filmmakers 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-10-taking-care-of-our-world-1000-pm/) - Venue 17 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 10:00 PM (Teen and Adults) The Thomas Edison Film Festival presents four award-winning documentary films exploring meaning in the subject’s life. The films are “Free From Fear” by Berenice Manjarrez of Puerto Rico, “Heidi Lau’s Spirit Vessels” by NewYork City filmmaker Bryan Chang, “The Eye Begins in the Hand” by Yahuda Mercid of California, and “Guadalupe Maravilla & The Sound of Hearing” byRafael Salazar and Ava Willang of Brooklyn, New York. Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and - [Film Set 10: Taking Care of Our World- 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-10-taking-care-of-our-world-1000-pm-2/) - Venue 17 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 10:00 PM (Teen and Adults) The Thomas Edison Film Festival celebrates its 42nd Annual Season with four films featuring environmental themes from filmmakers in Canada, France and Wales. The films shown include “Allowed” by the Welch filmmaker Zillah Bowes, “Alone Beneath the Northern Lights” created by Valentin Boitel-Denyset of Paris, France, “Inner Polar Bear” created by Gerald Conn of Wales, and “In Love with a Problem” by Canadian filmmaker Julie Kim. - [Film Set 7: True Or Not - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-7-true-or-not-800-pm-2/) - Venue 16 (County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor ), 8:00 PM (Teen and Adult) You get to decide what is true or not. There are times that we cannot believe our eyes. The Twilight Zone is a docudrama of a true story. The others are extrapolations on visual sightings from eyewitnesses and contacts with aliens. This film set includes the following short films: "Twilight Zone, The Worst Accident", "Eyes", "Assawoman Anomalies", "Betty and Barney" and "The Trail Runl" Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and - [Live Stream: Eliza Neals - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/live-stream-eliza-neals-800-pm/) - Venue 12 (MPAC Live Stream), 8:00 PM (All Ages) This performance is also available in person at 7:00 PM and at 8:00 PM Eliza Neals a force to be reckoned with. A powerhouse vocalist, musician, producer and recording artist from Detroit, she exemplifies the new modern Blues sound in all its forms. Her music is - [Live Stream: Glenn Alexander & Shadowland - 9:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/live-stream-glenn-alexander-shadowland-945-pm/) - Venue 12 (MPAC Live Stream), 9:45 PM (All Ages) This performance is also available in person at 9:45 PM and at 10:45 PM Shadowland evokes a sense of unreality – mysterious phantoms in an indeterminate place, shrouded in uncertainty. Shadowland was also the name of a roadhouse club where the first electric guitar debuted in - [Live Stream: Glenn Alexander & Shadowland - 10:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/live-stream-glenn-alexander-shadowland-1045-pm/) - Venue 12 (MPAC Live Stream), 10:45 PM (All Ages) This performance is also available in person at 9:45 PM and at 10:45 PM Shadowland evokes a sense of unreality – mysterious phantoms in an indeterminate place, shrouded in uncertainty. Shadowland was also the name of a roadhouse club where the first electric guitar debuted in - [Live Stream: Eliza Neals - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/live-stream-eliza-neals/) - Venue 12 (MPAC Live Stream), 7:00 PM (All Ages) This performance is also available in person at 7:00 PM and at 8:00 PM Eliza Neals a force to be reckoned with. A powerhouse vocalist, musician, producer and recording artist from Detroit, she exemplifies the new modern Blues sound in all its forms. Her music is - [All Evening Upstairs Art Gallery - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/first-night-morris-all-evening-art-gallery-700-pm/) - Venue 9 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), (Visual Arts) The New Jersey Art Association is one of the oldest art organizations in the state. Originally formed as the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center, we’ve been a non-profit dedicated to the arts since 1940. Most of our members are visual artists, both amateur and professional. Our common trait - [All Evening Starlight Gallery - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/all-evening-starlight-gallery-700-pm/) - Venue 10 (Mayo Performing Arts Center, Starlight Gallery), (Visual Arts) Evan Stuart Marshall is an award-winning mixed-media abstract artist known for his quirky, whimsical artwork. Born in Boston and raised in Sharon, Massachusetts, he lives and works in Roseland, New Jersey. Largely self-taught, Evan has received numerous awards for his work. His pieces have been - [Stephen Christopher "Mr. Hypno" - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/stephen-christopher-mr-hypno-800-pm/) - Venue 2 (MHS Main Gym), 8:00 PM (Theater) Never been Hypnotized? Stephen Christopher “Mr Hypno” as seen on TLC, makes it so much fun! He engages everyone in some mind power exercises then selects volunteer participants from the audience to get hypnotized. They become the stars of the show and it gets hilarious. No one - [Stephen Christopher "Mr. Hypno" - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/stephen-christopher-mr-hypno-700-pm/) - Venue 2 (MHS Main Gym), 7:00 PM (Theater) Never been Hypnotized? Stephen Christopher “Mr Hypno” asseen on TLC, makes it so much fun! He engages everyone in some mind power exercises then selects volunteer participants from the audience to get hypnotized. They become the stars of the show and it gets hilarious. No one is - [Square Dancing with Caller, Mary Moody - 5:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/square-dancing-with-caller-mary-moody-545pm/) - Venue 2 (MHS Main Gym), 5:45 PM (Dance) Square Dancing – fun-filled dancing for all ages. No partner or experience necessary. Come enjoy lively dancing with an experienced square dance caller. Mary Moody calls a varied dance program that includes reels, line, circle and square dancing to western, jazz and Broadway tunes. Try something new - [Square Dancing with Caller, Mary Moody - 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/square-dancing-with-caller-mary-moody-445pm/) - Venue 2 (MHS Main Gym), 4:45 PM (Dance) Square Dancing – fun-filled dancing for all ages. No partner or experience necessary. Come enjoy lively dancing with an experienced square dance caller. Mary Moody calls a varied dance program that includes reels, line, circle and square dancing to western, jazz and Broadway tunes. Try something new - [Rio Clemente, The Bishop and His Abotts- 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/rio-clemente-the-bishop-of-jazz-and-his-abbots-100-pm/) - Venue 8 (Morristown United Methodist Church), 10:00 PM (Music) A native of Morristown, NJ, Rio Clemente has performed at the White House representing the United States Coast guard and all Auxiliaries. He has been bestowed the honor of being selected as Auxiliarist of the Year for exemplary service branches of our US Armed Forces. Rio - [Paint Night with the Artsy Palette - 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/paint-night-with-the-artsy-palette-445pm/) - Venue 6 (MHS Lower Level Cafeteria), 4:45 PM (Children's Programs) The Artsy Palette at 404 RT 57 in Phillipsburg is sure to ignite creativity in everyone who visits! Our parties, private art lessons, pottery, and more are guaranteed to be a real treat. Come down and see what happens when you let your creativity run - [Maniac4Bricks - Fun with LEGOs - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/maniac4bricks-fun-with-legos-800pm/) - Venue 4 (MHS Upper Level Cafeteria), 8:00 PM (Children's Programs) Come join brick artist Joseph Meluso (Maniac4Bricks) in discovering vast arrays of building, social play, and engineering with thousands of LEGO® pieces of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages! Also learn about his future publication, Bizarre LEGO®, full of obscure products and evolutions over LEGO®’s - [Frank Vignola Trio-7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/frank-vignola-trio-700-pm/) - Venue 8 (United Methodist Church), 7:00 PM (Music) Frank Vignola, born December 30, 1965, is a remarkable guitarist renowned for his virtuosity. He's been the guitarist of choice for artists like Ringo Starr, Madonna, and guitar legend Les Paul. He currently holds a residency at the Birdland Jazz Club Theatre in NYC and collaborates with - [Film Set 1: Animation - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-1-animation/) - Venue 15 (County Admin Building Room 526), 6:00 PM (All Ages) Sit back and learn how animators craft a message, whether it is about nutrition, aging, loneliness, or reaching for the ultimate high. Living alone in space, in a family setting, or simply getting older is portrayed in these short films. This film set includes the following short films: "The Invisible Army", "If Birds Fly", "Will Ye No Come Back Again" and "A Bikers Dream". Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and 50+ On-Demand Films. – Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual - [Christopher Agostino's StoryFaces- 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/storyfaces-815-pm/) - Venue 7 (MHS Room 114), 8:15 PM (Children's Programs) StoryFaces is a captivating fusion of theater and visual arts. This innovative performance brings stories to life through face painting, captivating the audience with folktales and animated original stories. Volunteers become part of the show as their faces are painted to illustrate the narratives. From comic - [Christopher Agostino's StoryFaces - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/storyfaces-715-pm/) - Venue 7 (MHS Room 114), 7:15 PM (Children's Programs) StoryFaces is a captivating fusion of theater and visual arts. This innovative performance brings stories to life through face painting, captivating the audience with folktales and animated original stories. Volunteers become part of the show as their faces are painted to illustrate the narratives. From comic - [Children's Fun Festival, Juggles & Glitter the Clowns - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/childrens-fun-festival-juggles-glitter-the-clown-700-pm/) - Venue 6 (MHS Atrium Lobby, Upstairs), 7:00 PM (Children's Programs) Professional Clowns with over twenty years delight kids of all ages share "miles of smiles" and joyful antics with clowns "Juggles and Glitter" Beigel.Take home a candy cane holiday balloon or another surprise creation. They make every child happy through their warmth using balloons, face - [Bollywood & Contemporary Indian Dance With Mani - 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/bollywood-contemporary-indian-dance-mani-yaganamurthy-session-one/) - Venue 3 (MHS Auxiliary Gym), 4:45 PM (World Cultures) From Kujipudi and the Indian classic dances to Bollywood and fusion with Hip-Hop, Mani is a classically trained Indian dancer who is currently performing and teaching throughout the US. He also has worked extensively in the film industry in India. Come see what makes Indian dance - [Bollywood & Contemporary Indian Dance With Mani - 5:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/bollywood-contemporary-indian-dance-mani-yaganamurthy-545/) - Venue 3 (MHS Auxiliary Gym), 5:45 PM (World Cultures) From Kujipudi and the Indian classic dances to Bollywood and fusion with Hip-Hop, Mani is a classically trained Indian dancer who is currently performing and teaching throughout the US. He also has worked extensively in the film industry in India. Come see what makes Indian dance - ["Cinderella's Fairy Godmother" by Kit's Interactive Theatre - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/cinderellas-fairy-godmother-by-kits-interactive-theatre-session-two/) - Venue 1 (MHS Auditorium), 6:00 PM (Children's Programs) "Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother" performance is a fun and funny presentation that combines dance, music, imagination, and improvisation. Kids and adults are cast right into the show! Great for both boys and girls ages 4 through adult. Developing her original style of interactive theater since 1987, Kitty writes, - [Paint Night with the Artsy Palette - 5:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/paint-night-with-the-artsy-palette-545pm/) - Venue 5 (MHS Lower Level Cafeteria), 5:45 PM (Children's Programs) Come join us and paint like a true artist! Kids will get to choose from a variety of designs, such as a wolf under the moonlight, a sunset, Pikachu, Sonic, Unicorn and Pusheen Cat. If you want a blank canvas, go ahead and let your - [Harmonium Choral Society - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/harmonium-choral-society-815-pm/) - Venue 8 (St. Peters Episcopal Church), 8:15 PM (Music) Renowned for its richly diverse programming and high artistic level, members of this award-winning chorus, under the inspired direction of Dr. Anne Matlack, present an exciting choral collage. This society features childhood winter-time memories from composers as diverse as Ysaye Barnwell to Ralph Vaughan Williams as - [Folktales from Around the World - 5:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/folktales-from-around-the-world-545-pm/) - Venue 7 (MHS Room 114), 5:45 PM (Children's Programs) Julie Pasqual is a storyteller who is trained in dance, acting, clown, and American Sign Language. In her performances, she employs all her skills to bring folktales and fairy tales to life. As a performer, she has performed in 49 of the 50 states and internationally - [Folktales from Around the World - 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/folktales-from-around-the-world-445-pm/) - Venue 7 (MHS Room 114), 4:45 PM (Children's Programs) Julie Pasqual is a storyteller who is trained in dance, acting, clown, and American Sign Language. In her performances, she employs all her skills to bring folktales and fairy tales to life. As a performer, she has performed in 49 of the 50 states and internationally - [The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey - 9:45](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-945/) - Venue 8 (St. Peter's Episcopal Church), 9:45 PM (Music) The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey performs music from the 17th through the 21st centuries. Maestro Robert W. Butts has served as conductor and Artistic Director since 1996. The orchestra collaborates with arts organizations, community groups, opera companies, and international artists and organizations. As a composer - [The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey - 10:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-baroque-orchestra-of-new-jersey-1045-pm/) - Venue 8 (St. Peters Episcopal Church), 10:45 PM (Music) The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey performs music from the 17th through the 21st centuries. Maestro Robert W. Butts has served as conductor and Artistic Director since 1996. The orchestra collaborates with arts organizations, community groups, opera companies, and international artists and organizations. As a composer - [Irish Fiddler: Brian Conway with Kieran Flanagan - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/irish-fiddler-brian-conway-with-kieran-flanagan-1100-pm/) - Venue 9 (St. Peter's Parish House), 11:00 PM (World Cultures) Irish (and all other) eyes will be smiling at the performance by All-Ireland fiddling Champion Brian Conway, considered one of the best Irish fiddlers of any style. Conway recently retired as an assistant district attorney and now devotes his full energy to the rich tradition - [Irish Fiddler: Brian Conway with Kieran Flanagan - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/irish-fiddler/) - Venue 9 (St. Peter's Parish House), 10:00 PM (World Cultures) Irish (and all other) eyes will be smiling at the performance by All-Ireland fiddling Champion Brian Conway, considered one of the best Irish fiddlers of any style. Conway recently retired as an assistant district attorney and now devotes his full energy to the rich tradition - [Live Stream: Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/live-stream-johnny-peers-the-muttville-comix-815-pm/) - Venue 14 (MPAC Live Stream), 8:15 PM (All Ages) This performance is also available in person at 7:00 PM and at 8:15 PM Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix is a slapstick comedy dog show like no other. Johnny leads over a dozen rescue dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks as Johnny plays the straight - [The John Ginty Band - 9:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-john-ginty-band-945-pm/) - Venue 13 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 9:45 PM (Music) Born and raised in Morristown, John Ginty is a two-time Grammy winner and has played keyboards on The Blind Boys of Alabama Grammy winning album “Higher Ground”. He has spent decades as a session keyboardist and band member for such artists as Jewel, The Chicks, Wu - [The John Ginty Band - 10:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/the-john-ginty-band-1045-pm/) - Venue 13 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 10:45 PM (Music) Born and raised in Morristown, John Ginty is a two-time Grammy winner and has played keyboards on The Blind Boys of Alabama Grammy winning album “Higher Ground”. He has spent decades as a session keyboardist and band member for such artists as Jewel, The Chicks, Wu - [Live Stream: The John Ginty Band - 9:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/live-stream-the-john-ginty-band-945-pm/) - Venue 14 (MPAC Live Stream), 9:45 PM (Music) Born and raised in Morristown, John Ginty is a two-time Grammy winner and has played keyboards on The Blind Boys of Alabama Grammy winning album “Higher Ground”. He has spent decades as a session keyboardist and band member for such artists as Jewel, The Chicks, Wu Tang - [Live Stream: The John Ginty Band - 10:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/live-stream-the-john-ginty-band-1045-pm/) - Venue 14 (MPAC Live Stream), 10:45 PM (Music) Born and raised in Morristown, John Ginty is a two-time Grammy winner and has played keyboards on The Blind Boys of Alabama Grammy winning album “Higher Ground”. He has spent decades as a session keyboardist and band member for such artists as Jewel, The Chicks, Wu Tang - [Film Set 1: A Family Trip Close to Home & Around the Globe - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/a-family-trip-close-to-home-600-pm/) - Venue 17 (County Admin Building Room 525), 6:00 PM (All Ages) This set of award-winning films, courtesy of the Thomas Edison Film Festival, brings us creative submissions from both local filmmakers as close as Wayne, NJ, to international films from as far away as Israel. These family-friendly, short animated films, with the longest being 9 - [Film Set 7: On the Lighter Side - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-7-on-the-lighter-side-600-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 6:00 PM (All Ages) Three films look at situations with a different, sometimes lighter approach. First, can we take a bad product, make it worse, and maybe use it to our benefit? Second, take a trip down a “fictional” highway and meet the spooky parties that make it - [Film Set 7: On the Lighter Side - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-7-on-the-lighter-side-800-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 8:00 PM (All Ages) Three films look at situations with a different, sometimes lighter approach. First, can we take a bad product, make it worse, and maybe use it to our benefit? Second, take a trip down a “fictional” highway and meet the spooky parties that make it - [Film Set 9: For Teens & Parents - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/for-teens-and-parents-1000-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 10:00 PM (Young Adult and Adult) A group of films from the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried festival showcasing the best from creative filmmakers from around the world, provides us with topics and content more suitable for teens and older, from the United States and Europe. The - [Film Set 9: For Teens & Parents - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/for-teens-and-parents-1100-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 11:00 PM (Young Adult and Adult) A group of films from the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried festival showcasing the best from creative filmmakers from around the world, provides us with topics and content more suitable for teens and older, from the United States and Europe. The - [Harmonious Beginnings: Vocal Trio - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/harmonious-beginnings-vocal-trio-715-pm/) - Venue 21 (Church of the Redeemer, 350 seats), 7:15 PM (Music) Harmonious Beginnings collaboration was forged in a 2021 production of DeBryun's "The Passion of Our Lord According to St. John" and features the powerful vocal talents of three dynamic performers. At once both robust and supple, Ted Chletsos, Lauren D'Imperio and Stephen Lasher bridge - [Harmonious Beginnings: Vocal Trio - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/harmonious-beginnings-vocal-trio-815-pm/) - Venue 21 (Church of the Redeemer, 350 seats), 8:15 PM (Music) Harmonious Beginnings collaboration was forged in a 2021 production of DeBryun's "The Passion of Our Lord According to St. John" and features the powerful vocal talents of three dynamic performers. At once both robust and supple, Ted Chletsos, Lauren D'Imperio and Stephen Lasher bridge - [Film Set 7: True Or Not - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-7-true-or-not-1000-pm/) - Venue 16 (County Admin. Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor ), 10:00 PM (Teen and Adult) You get to decide what is true or not. There are times that we cannot believe our eyes. The Twilight Zone is a docudrama of a true story. The others are extrapolations on visual sightings from eyewitnesses and contacts with aliens. This film set includes the following short films: "Twilight Zone, The Worst Accident", "Eyes", "Assawoman Anomalies", "Betty and Barney" and "The Trail Runl" Runtime: 45 minutes All Attendees Receive Access to Our Stellar Program & More: – 70 Performances at 20 Venues (18 In-Person, 1 Streaming, and 1 On-Demand), and - [Paint Night with the Artsy Palette - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/paint-night-with-the-artsy-palette-session-four/) - Venue 5 (MHS Lower Level Cafeteria), 8:15 PM (Children's Programs) Come join us and paint like a true artist! Kids will get to choose from a variety of designs, such as a wolf under the moonlight, a sunset, Pikachu, Sonic, Unicorn and Pusheen Cat. If you want a blank canvas, go ahead and let your - [Paint Night with the Artsy Palette - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/paint-night-with-the-artsy-palette-715pm/) - Venue 5 (MHS Lower Level Cafeteria), 7:15 PM (Children's Programs) Come join us and paint like a true artist! Kids will get to choose from a variety of designs, such as a wolf under the moonlight, a sunset, Pikachu, Sonic, Unicorn and Pusheen Cat. If you want a blank canvas, go ahead and let your - [Film Set 8: Beyond the Surface - 9:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/beyond-the-surface-900-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 9:00 PM (All Ages) Sometimes, a sci-fi fantasy tries to tell us something about relationships and their effect on the future. All three films are about separation, a permanent separation from a family, a temporary separation because of an affliction, and a balancing act between one’s home and - [Film Set 8: Beyond the Surface - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/beyond-the-surface-700-pm/) - Venue 19 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room), 7:00 PM (All Ages) Sometimes, a sci-fi fantasy tries to tell us something about relationships and their effect on the future. All three films are about separation, a permanent separation from a family, a temporary separation because of an affliction, and a balancing act between one’s home and - [Film Set 6: Sentinel - Inside the Sacred Duty - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-6-sentinel-inside-the-sacred-duty-1100-pm/) - Venue 18 (County Admin Building - County Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor), 11:00 PM (Teen and Adult) Phil Garrison gives us a special look at the distinguished men and women who serve to guard The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. You will meet the first Afro-American member of the guard - [Film Set 6: Sentinel - Inside the Sacred Duty - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/film-set-6-sentinel-inside-the-sacred-duty-1000-pm/) - Venue 18 (County Admin Building - County Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor), 10:00 PM (Teen and Adult) Phil Garrison gives us a special look at the distinguished men and women who serve to guard The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. You will meet the first Afro-American member of the guard - [Film Set 5: Destination Europe - 9:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/destination-europe-900-pm/) - Venue 18 (County Admin Building- County Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor), 9:00 PM (All Ages) Four family-friendly short films are brought to us courtesy of the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried film festival showcasing the best in film from around the world. This selection includes submissions from sources as diverse as Kassel, Germany - [Film Set 5: Destination Europe - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/destination-europe-700-pm/) - Venue 18 (County Admin Building- County Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor), 7:00 PM (All Ages) Four family-friendly short films are brought to us courtesy of the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried film festival showcasing the best in film from around the world. This selection includes submissions from sources as diverse as Kassel, Germany - [Film Set 4: International Experience - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/international-experience-800-pm/) - Venue 18 (County Admin Building- County Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor), 8:00 PM (All Ages) The Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) showcases the best creations from all over the world. TEFF welcomes all genres and celebrates short films that are artistic, empathetic, and engaging works which simultaneously teach and entertain. These award-winning documentary films - [Film Set 4: International Experience - 6:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/international-experience-600-pm/) - Venue 18 (County Admin Building - County Commissioner Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor), 6:00 PM (All Ages) The Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) showcases the best creations from all over the world. TEFF welcomes all genres and celebrates short films that are artistic, empathetic, and engaging works which simultaneously teach and entertain. These award-winning documentary - [Film Set 3: Return to Dak To - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/return-to-dak-to-1100-pm/) - Venue 17 (County Admin Building Room 526), 11:00 PM (Teen & Adult) This stunning documentary is directed by Christopher Upham. Courtesy of the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried festival that showcases the best film creations from around the world, Return to Dak To takes on a journey to contemporary Vietnam along with four combat - [Film Set 3: Return to Dak To - 10:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/return-to-dak-to-1000-pm/) - Venue 17 (County Admin Building Room 526), 10:00 PM (Teen & Adult) This stunning documentary is directed by Christopher Upham. Courtesy of the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried festival that showcases the best film creations from around the world, Return to Dak To takes on a journey to contemporary Vietnam along with four combat - [Film Set 2: A Kid Again - 9:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/a-kid-again-900-pm/) - Venue 17 (County Admin Building Room 526), 9:00 PM (All Ages) To be a kid again, or just think like a child. Some childhood and childlike adventures allow us to use our imaginations. Remember the days of pretending to find an alien creature, or becoming a knight in battle, or saving the family farm from - [Film Set 2: A Kid Again - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/a-kid-again-700-pm/) - Venue 17 (County Admin Building Room 526), 7:00 PM (All Ages) To be a kid again, or just think like a child. Some childhood and childlike adventures allow us to use our imaginations. Remember the days of pretending to find an alien creature, or becoming a knight in battle, or saving the family farm from - [Hilarious Hypnotist Show with Mr. Hypno - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/hilarious-hypnotist-show-with-mr-hypno-session-two/) - Venue 2 (MHS Main Gym), 8:00 PM (Theater) Never been hypnotized? Certified hypnotist Stephen Christopher aka "Mr. Hypno" makes it so much fun! Witness the amazing and hilarious power of the mind. You can SEE the show or BE in the show. Featured at schools, resorts and corporate events, "Mr. Hypno" will keep you laughing - [Winard Harper & His Jazz Group - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/winard-harper-and-his-jazz-group-800-pm/) - Venue 10 (Morristown United Methodist Church), 8:00 PM (Music) Winard Harper studied at the Conservatory of the University of Cincinnati and at Howard University. Winard Harper was part of the Young Lions with brother Phillip and members of The Harper Brothers, having five much lauded albums Billboard 100 positions to their name. He formed his - [Winard Harper & His Jazz Group - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/winard-harper-and-his-jazz-group-700-pm/) - Venue 10 (Morristown United Methodist Church), 7:00 PM (Music) Winard Harper studied at the Conservatory of the University of Cincinnati and at Howard University. Winard Harper was part of the Young Lions with brother Phillip and members of The Harper Brothers, having five much lauded albums Billboard 100 positions to their name. He formed his - ["Cinderella's Fairy Godmother" by Kit's Interactive Theatre - 4:45 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/cinderellas-fairy-godmother-by-kits-interactive-theatre/) - Venue 1 (MHS Auditorium), 4:45 PM (Children's Programs) "Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother" performance is a fun and funny presentation that combines dance, music, imagination, and improvisation. Kids and adults are cast right into the show! Great for both boys and girls ages 4 through adult. Developing her original style of interactive theater since 1987, Kitty writes, - [Random Test Reggae Band - 8:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/random-test-reggae-band-800-pm/) - Venue 9 (St. Peter's Parish House), 8:00 PM (World Cultures) Random Test Reggae Band has been rocking the Jersey Shore with music heavily coated in Caribbean Traditions since 1999. With members hailing from all over the Caribbean, the group brings a cache of Authentic Reggae and Calypso rhythms in true West Indian fashion. Random Test - [Random Test Reggae Band - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/random-test-reggae-band-700-pm/) - Venue 9 (St. Peter's Parish House), 7:00 PM (World Cultures) Random Test Reggae Band has been rocking the Jersey Shore with music heavily coated in Caribbean Traditions since 1999. With members hailing from all over the Caribbean, the group brings a cache of Authentic Reggae and Calypso rhythms in true West Indian fashion. Random Test - [NJ Tap Soloists⁠, Maurice Chestnut & Jeffry Foote - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/nj-tap-soloist⁠s-maurice-chestnut-jeffry-foote-session-two/) - Venue 3 (MHS Auxiliary Gym), 8:15 PM (Music) Maurice Chestnut and Jeffry Foote will talk about the history of tap dance and talk about tap dance masters such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr, Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, and many other tap greats. They will also show tap dance demonstrations and choreography. They will - [NJ Tap Soloists⁠, Maurice Chestnut & Jeffry Foote - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/nj-tap-soloists⁠-maurice-chestnut-jeffry-foote-session-one/) - Venue 3 (MHS Auxiliary Gym), 7:15 PM (Theater) Maurice Chestnut and Jeffry Foote will talk about the history of tap dance and talk about tap dance masters such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Sammy Davis Jr, Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, and many other tap greats. They will also show tap dance demonstrations and choreography. They will - [Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/johnny-peers-the-muttville-comix-815-pm/) - Venue 13 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 8:15 PM (Theater) Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix is a slapstick comedy dog show like no other. Johnny leads over a dozen rescue dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks as Johnny plays the straight man role in this wonderful family show. They have appeared with the Ringling Brothers - [Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix - 7:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/johnny-peers-the-muttville-comix-700-pm/) - Venue 13 (Mayo Performing Arts Center), 7:00 PM (Theater) Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix is a slapstick comedy dog show like no other. Johnny leads over a dozen rescue dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks as Johnny plays the straight man role in this wonderful family show. They have appeared with the Ringling Brothers - [Comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick - 8:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-buddy-fitzpatrick-815-pm/) - Venue 20 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room), 8:15 PM (Theatre) Comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick is a regular at all the prominent showcase clubs in New York City, honing his craft night after night. He is a regular on the Comedy Central and has made appearances on A&E's "An Evening At The Improv." "Caroline's Comedy Hour" and - [Comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick - 7:15 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-buddy-fitzpatrick-715-pm/) - Venue 20 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room), 7:15 PM (Theatre) Comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick is a regular at all the prominent showcase clubs in New York City, honing his craft night after night. He is a regular on the Comedy Central and has made appearances on A&E's "An Evening At The Improv." "Caroline's Comedy Hour" and - [Comedian Brad Trackman - 11:00 PM](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/comedian-brad-trackman-1100-pm/) - Venue 20 (Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room), 11:00 PM (Theatre) Comedian Brad Trackman has made many TV appearances including, CBS's "The Late Late Show," "Comics Unleashed" with Byron Allen, "Gotham Comedy Live," NBC's Friday Night, "Star Search" and his very own Dry Bar Comedy Special! Trackman headlines all the best venues such as the DC - [First Night Morris County 2023](https://firstnightmorris.org/events/first-night-morris-county-2023-december-31-2022-in-morristown/) - Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey. Join your friends and neighbors for our 31st year of ringing in the New Year with an unmatched array of performances! 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[World Culture Performances](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/world-culture-performances-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Venue 1: MHS Auditorium](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-1-morrstown-high-school-auditorium/) - [Children's Programs](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/childrens-programs-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Visual Arts: Galleries](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/visual-arts-first-night-morris-county/) - [Theater](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/theater-performances-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Music](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/music-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Venue 2: MHS Main Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-2-mhs-main-gym/) - [Venue 3: MHS Auxiliary Gym](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-3-mhs-auxiliary-gym/) - [Venue 4: MHS Upper Cafeteria](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-4-mhs-upper-cafeteria/) - [Venue 5: MHS Lower Cafeteria](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-5-mhs-lower-cafeteria/) - [Venue 6: MHS Atrium Lobby (Upstairs)](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-6-mhs-atrium-lobby-upstairs/) - [Venue 7: United Methodist Church](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-7-united-methodist-church/) - [Venue 8: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 2nd Floor Art Upstairs](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-8-mayo-performing-arts-center-2nd-floor-art-upstairs/) - [Venue 9: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Starlight Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-9-mayo-performing-arts-center-starlight-gallery/) - [Venue 10: Mayo Performing Arts Center](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue10-mayo-performing-arts-center/) - [Venue 11: Mayo Performing Arts Center Live Stream](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-11-mayo-performing-arts-center-live-stream/) - [Venue 12: On-Demand](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-12-on-demand/) - [Films For All Ages](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/films-for-all-ages-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Venue 13: County Admin Bldg. Atrium Gallery (floors 2-5)](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-13-county-admin-bldg-atrium-gallery-floors-2-5/) - [Venue 14: County Admin Bldg. Room 526](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-14-county-admin-bldg-room-526/) - [Venue 16: Hyatt Regency Morristown, Terrace Ballroom](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-16-hyatt-regency-morristown-terrace-ballroom/) - [Films for Teens and Adults](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/films-for-teen-and-adult-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Venue 18: Hyatt Regency Morristown, Morris Room](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-18-hyatt-regency-morristown-morris-room/) - [Venue 15: County Admin Bldg. Commissioner Public Meeting Room (5th Floor)](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-15-county-admin-bldg-commissioner-public-meeting-room-5th-floor/) - [Venue 17: Hyatt Regency Morristown, Concord Room](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-17-hyatt-regency-morristown-concord-room/) - [Films for Young Adults and Adults](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/films-for-young-adult-and-adult-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Venue 20: Schuyler Hamilton House](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-20-schuyler-hamilton-house/) - [Film Festival](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/film-festival-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [Dance](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/dance-at-first-night-morris-county/) - [First Night Morris County 2024](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/first-night-morris-county-2024/) - [Venue 19: Church of the Redeemer](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-19-church-of-the-redeemer/) - [First Night Morris 2025](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/first-night-morris-2025/) - [Venue 21: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-21-macculloch-hall-historical-museum/) - [Venue 22: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-22-macculloch-hall-historical-museum/) - [Venue 23: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-23-macculloch-hall-historical-museum/) - [Warming Station](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/warming-station/) - [Venue 8: MPAC 2nd Floor](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-8-mpac-2nd-floor/) - [Art Upstairs](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/art-upstairs/) - [Venue 9: MPAC Starlight Gallery](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/venue-9-mpac-starlight-gallery/) - [History](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/history-first-night-morris-2025/) - [First Night Morris County 2026](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/first-night-morris-county-2026/) - [Music](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/music/) - [Theatre](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/theatre/) - [Dance](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/dance/) - [Living History](https://firstnightmorris.org/first-night-morris-county/living-history/)