GENERAL INFORMATION
Our free official program guide for 2008 First Night®State College is made possible courtesy of Town & Gown. On December 31, it is available at First Night® State College's Warm-Up and Information Station at Christian Science Reading Room, 218 S. Allen Street. This information site is open from 2:00 pm to 10:00pm.
Please inquire at this site about the purchase of First Night®State College buttons and for First Night information. Lost children, lost parents or lost personal items may be reported at the Warm-Up and Information Station or by calling 237-3682. For medical, fire or police emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency assistance, call 863-1111 (campus) or 234-7150 (borough).
FIRST NIGHT® STATE COLLEGE WORLD WIDE WEB PAGES & SITE
The 2008 First Night State College home page on the World Wide Web can be found after December 1, 2007 at www.firstnightstatecollege.com. The pages will contain official 2008 First Night State College information as well as links to other First Night sites around the world. Support for the web site has been generously provided by Homestead Graphics and Design
ABOUT FIRST NIGHT®
First Night is a trademark of the International Alliance of First Night Celebrations® , Inc., registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For further information on the development of a First Night® event in your community, please contact the International Alliance of First Night® Celebrations, Inc. dba First Night® International, 84 Court Street, Suite 507, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or call (607) 772-3597. Their website is www.firstnight.com.
First Night® State College is licensed to the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Inc. No use of First Night® State College may be made in connection with the manufacture and/or sale of merchandise without the CPFA's express written approval.
Contributions to support the 2008 First Night® State College and the 2008 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts may be sent to: Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, P.O. Box 1023, State College, PA 16804-1023.
MISSION STATEMENT
First Night® State College's mission is to broaden and deepen the public's appreciation of the visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse, and high-quality New Year's Eve program, which offers the community an alternative to traditional New Year's Eve revelry.
WHAT TO WEAR
First Night® State College events are held regardless of weather conditions! Wear more warm clothing than you think you'll need.
NO ALCOHOL, PLEASE
First Night is an alcohol-free event. Additionally, State College's open container ordinance prohibits public consumption of alcoholic beverages, and food or beverage consumption is not allowed at indoor performance sites.
WHEN TO ARRIVE
Performance sites have limited seating, and admission is first-come, first-served. If you cannot get into an event of your choice, consider other offerings. Plan your evening in advance and arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of each event.
PARKING
State College's public parking spaces are open for parking during First Night State College activities. Additional free parking is available on Penn State's University Park campus.
THE FIRST NIGHT STATE COLLEGE SHUTTLE/CATA BUS SERVICE
The FREE and fully-accessible CATA First Night State College Shuttle, sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, operates in a loop providing continuous service between the major Downtown and Campus event sites. The shuttle stops at Beaver & Allen (Schlow Library), The Greenberg Sports Complex (Ice Pavillion), The Palmer Museum, Recreation Building (Rec Hall), Fairmount Avenue School and Central Parklet.
MEDICAL
Emergency medical services are available from 5:00pm, December 31, to 1:00am January 1, on the corner of College and Allen. Emergency medical technicians are on duty.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please note that the First Night® State College Shuttle is wheelchair-accessible. Handicapped-accessible sites are marked on the schedule of events. For details, call 237-3682.
REFRESHMENTS & MERCHANDISE
Faith United Church Of Christ Chili Café
December 31, 5:00-7:30 p.m.; Romig Hall
Homemade chili and hot and cold beverages are sold in Faith United Church of Christ, 300 East College Avenue. Please use the Calder Way stairs down to Romig Hall or the Locust Lane entrance which is wheelchair accessible.
University Baptist and Brethren Church Universal Soups and Sweets Shop
Dec 31, 5:00-8:00 p.m.; Fellowship Room
Homemade ethnic soups, breads, desserts, and hot beverages sold in the basement of U.B.B.C., 411 S. Burrowes St. Please use the entrance on Robin Alley by the lit doorway on the side of the church. There is a handicapped-accessible entrance in Robin Alley before the church parking
spaces.
Hanson’s Original Kettle Korn
Central Parklet
Dec. 31, 12 p.m.– 12:30 a.m.
The Hanson family arrived at First Night State College five years ago and have been collecting fans ever since! They produce delightfully different popcorn served fresh, sweet and warm from a copper kettle. They also offer hot beverages including hot chocolate, cider, and coffee at the top of the Central Parklet.
Tammy’s Café
South Allen Street/Calder Way
Dec. 31, 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Tammy Woodring will tempt you with a collection of cheesecake, brownies and cookies. Tammy also will be serving coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate.
Outback Creations
Central Parklet
Dec. 31, 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Enjoying First Night’s ice sculptures or carriage rides isn’t always the warmest kind of winter fun. Ward off winter’s chill with an attractive hat or pair of mittens from Outback Creations.
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