First Night Virginia

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Festival of the Arts
in Downtown
Charlottesville VA
New Year's Eve
December 31st

First Night Virginia is an annual “community celebration of the arts” that began in Charlottesville in 1982 and is the second oldest First Night in the country. 2017 will be the 35th annual festival of the arts with many family-friendly activities on and around the historic Downtown Mall.

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This New Year’s Eve will mark the 34th annual extravaganza featuring entertainment from music to magic.

First Night continues to be an affordable, family-friendly celebration of the arts.

FNV has established itself as something of a grand block party centered on the Downtown Mall.

It’s the community spirit First Night radiates that makes it so popular with many people.

FNV continues its tradition of offered music in a multitude of genres.

FNV gives local artists and performers an opportunity to perform for the people in their community.

Over the years, FNV events and shows have enriched memories with brilliant performances.

FNV has established itself as something of a grand block party centered on the Downtown Mall.

FNV gives local artists and performers an opportunity to perform for the people in their community.

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5:30 and 8:45 pm Paramount Theater /
Taylor Mathews – Louisiana-Bred Acoustic Singer Songwriter with Soul – America’s Got Talent Finalist

Five years and many experiences later…the 23-year-old singer/songwriter Taylor Mathews is just beginning to sink his teeth into success as an independent artist. In January of last year, Taylor filmed his second video for his current album title track Do What You Want To. This video also aired generously on the Family Channel.
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4:15 - 7:30 - 10:00 pm Paramount Theater /
Scotty Cavanaugh – Award Winning Comedy Juggler

“Action Comedian" Scotty Cavanaugh has performed in over 35 countries! He has appeared on numerous television programs including ABC, CBS, FOX and ESPN, where he won two gold medals at the “World Juggling Federation" world championship competition in Las Vegas.
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8:45 - 10:00 and 11:15 pm Omni Ballroom
Sally Rose Band – Sweet Southern Grit, Indie Rock

The Sally Rose Band is a sweet southern grit, indie rock, musical beast. Led by vivacious front woman Sally Rose, the band tells stories about ghosts, love, loss, witches, country life, moons and heart ache. Catherine "Shootin Moon" with Sweet Pete Stallings, Benjamin Jensen and David Jacobs.
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New Year's Eve Countdown To 2017

new year's eve performers Last year 2016 listings
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Festival of the Arts
in Downtown
Charlottesville VA
New Year's Eve
December 31st

Wristbands where to buy

go to all scheduled events click to see all events and details

5:30 and 8:45 pm Paramount Theater /
Taylor Mathews – Louisiana-Bred Acoustic Singer Songwriter with Soul – America’s Got Talent Finalist

4:15 - 7:30 - 10:00 pm Paramount Theater /
Scotty Cavanaugh – Award Winning Comedy Juggler

8:45 - 10:00 and 11:15 pm Omni Ballroom
Sally Rose Band – Sweet Southern Grit, Indie Rock

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Festival of the Artsin DowntownCharlottesville VANew Year's Eve December 31st

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new year's eve performers Last year 2016 listings
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Festival of the Arts
in Downtown
Charlottesville VA
New Year's Eve
December 31st