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 gospel music. He has performed at the White House representing the U.S. Coast Guard and Auxiliaries and has been bestowed the honor of being selected as Auxiliarist of the Year. As a music educator, Rio served as music director for the Generations of Jazz Program of the NJ Jazz Society. NJ Monthly Magazine has named him among its “Top 40 New Jerseyans” and the NJ Jazz Society has named him Musician of the Year.
Featuring 70 Performance at 23 Venues on Dec 31, 2024
Your Button (Ticket) = Access to All of First Night Morris County*
Event Information
Early Bird Pricing Thru December 21st
Beginning in 1992, First Night® Morris County is now the LARGEST First Night® in New Jersey. Join your friends and neighbors for our 32nd year of ringing in the New Year with an unmatched array of performances! First Night Morris County 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.
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 programs, and so much more.
- Fireworks at 9:15 PM, and the program concludes with a Midnight Countdown Featuring Fireworks to Welcome in the New Year.***
- Complimentary Shuttles Start at 4:30 PM.
- New This Year: Historical Venues & Performances from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
- Children’s Fun Festival at Morristown High School from 4:45 PM to 9:00 PM
- Film Festival Starting at 6 PM
- Complimentary Parking at any Morristown Parking Garage Starting at 4 PM
- Complimentary Mobile App & Print Program**
- On-Demand Access from 4:30 PM on December 31, 2024 to 4:30 PM on January 1, 2025
Your First Night Morris County 2025 (12/31/24) admission button (ticket) gives you access to innovative, diverse, and high-quality performances ideal for participants of all ages. In-person venues are within close walking distance of one another, and virtual programs are accessible through our mobile app or website.
For one affordable price, you and your friends and family will enjoy unlimited access to all of our spectacular performances in person, streaming, or on-demand.*
Pricing
– $25 Single / $90 (4-Pack) thru December 21st at 11:59 PM
– $30 Single / $95 (4-Pack) December 22nd – December 31st
This Year's Schedule By Performance Category
Featuring 70 Performances at 23 Venues in Downtown Morristown
This Year's Schedule - Film Festival
Featuring Over 30+ Films: In-Person and On-Demand
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