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…
All Evening – Upstairs Art Gallery at First Night Morris County Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 11 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St., 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm The Morris County Art Association, MCAA, member exhibit at the Gallery Upstairs at the MPAC, showcases the…
All Evening – Starlight Gallery at First Night Morris County Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 13 Mayo Performing Arts Center: 100 South St., 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm Nina Nemeth’s current exhibition “People and Places” is a collection of mixed media paintings that are a glimpse…
Atrium Gallery Exhibit: Through Women’s Eyes at First Night Morris County Open To The Public at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 16 County Admin. Bldg. Atrium Gallery (Floors 2-5): 10 Court St., 4:00 pm – 11:45 pm Morris Arts’ exhibit, Through Women’s Eyes, features works by five women artists – Medy…
Baroque Orchestra of NJ Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 8 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, South St./Miller Rd.: 550 seats, 9:45 pm & 10:45 pm The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey performs music from the 17th through the 21st centuries. Maestro Robert W.…
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…
Juggles The Clown Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 6 Morristown H.S. Atrium Lobby Upstairs: 50 Early St., 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Returning for children’s entertainment, silliness, and balloons to create miles of smiles for the whole family! Clowning around is serious…
“Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother” by Kit’s Interactive Theatre Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 1 Morristown H.S. Auditorium: 50 Early St., 800 seats, 4:45 pm & 6:00 pm Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother performance is a fun and funny presentation that combines dance, music, imagination, and improvisation. Kids…
Comedian, Buddy Fitzpatrick Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 20 Hyatt Regency Morristown: Regency Room, 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm Comedian Buddy Fitzpatrick is a regular at all the prominent showcase clubs in New York City, honing his craft…
Comedian, Brad Trackman Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 20 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Regency Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 10:00 pm & 11:00 pm Comedian Brad Trackman has made many TV appearances including, CBS’s “The Late Late Show,” “Comics Unleashed” with Byron…
Dinoman Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 1 Morristown H.S. Auditorium: 50 Early St., 800 seats, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm The program, Dinoman Dinosaurs, has been seen by over a million people from Malibu, California to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Hopefully, it gives…
Film: A Family Trip Close to Home & Around The Globe Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 17 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 175 seats, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm This set of award-winning films, courtesy of the Thomas Edison…
Film: A Kid Again Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 17 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 175 seats, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm To be a kid again, or just think like a child. Some childhood and childlike adventures allow…
Film: Return to Dak To Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 17 County Admin. Bldg. Room 526: 10 Court St., 175 seats,10:00 pm & 11:00 pm This stunning documentary is directed by Christopher Upham. Courtesy of the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried…
Film: International Experience Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 18 County Admin. Bldg. Freeholders Room: 10 Court St., 175 seats, 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm The Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) showcases the best creations from all over the world. TEFF welcomes all…
Film: Destination Europe Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 18 County Admin. Bldg. Freeholders Room: 10 Court St., 175 seats, 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm Four family-friendly short films are brought to us courtesy of the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried film…
Film: Sentinel – Inside The Sacred Duty Presented Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 18 County Admin. Bldg. Freeholders Room: 10 Court St., 175 seats,10:00 pm & 11:00 pm Phil Garrison gives us a special look at the distinguished men and women who serve…
Films: On the Lighter Side Showing at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 19 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Morris Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 6:00pm & 8:00pm Three films look at situations with a different, sometimes lighter approach. First, can we take a bad product, make…
Films: Beyond the Surface Showing at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 19 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Morris Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 7:00pm & 9:00pm Sometimes, a sci-fi fantasy tries to tell us something about relationships and their effect on the future. All three films are…
Films: For Teens & Parents at First Night Morris County Showing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 19 Hyatt Regency Morristown, Morris Room: 3 Speedwell Ave., 200 seats, 10:00pm & 11:00pm A group of films from the Thomas Edison Film Festival, a juried festival showcasing the best from creative filmmakers from…
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,…
Harmonium Choral Society Performing Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 8 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: South St./Miller Rd., 550 seats,7:15pm & 8:15pm Renowned for its richly diverse programming and high artistic level, members of this award-winning chorus, under the inspired direction of Dr. Anne…
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…
Hilarious Hypnotist Show With Mr. Hypno Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Paint Night with The Artsy Palette Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 Venue 5 Morristown H.S. Lower Level Cafeteria: 50 Early St., 50-70 seats, 4:45 pm, 5:45 pm, 7:15 pm & 8:15 pm Come join us and paint like a true artist! Kids will get…
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…
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, 2022 Venue 10 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…
Square Dancing with Caller, Mary Moody Live at First Night Morris County Performing at First Night Morris County on December 31, 2022 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…
StoryFaces 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, 4:45 pm & 5:45 pm Christopher Agostino’s StoryFaces – “I’m a painter and a storyteller, and this is how I tell my stories.” The stories come to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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®…
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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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!…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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-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…
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…
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. On New Year’s Eve…The Reimagined First Night Morris County…Live, Streaming & On-Demand. All Tickets Include:…
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…
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…
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! Access is included with every First Night Morris County Ticket. Click Here To Log In
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…
