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First Night Fredericksburg 2009 Date published: 12/25/2008 By Corey Byers If you're opting to stay close to home next week for a family-friendly and affordable New Year's Eve bash, First Night Fredericksburg is once again taking over the streets and filling them with music, arts and entertainment. Sarah Byrne, special-events and marketing coordinator for the city's Parks and Recreation Department, said this year's celebration aims to make activities for children more interactive than in years past. Byrne said highlights of this year's event include the city's newly opened museum, a roaming a cappella group dressed as Victorian carolers, and youth rock bands. Sponsors include the city Families can even win a four-pack of passes to First Night--go to fredericksburg.com and look for the First Night logo. Below are some highlights of events ushering in 2009. Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. Sophia Street lotForget parking here on New Year's Eve--the lot near the corner of Sophia and Hanover streets will be packed with rock music from hometown band Crown Vic and acoustic sounds from Slaymaker Duo. Show times for the two alternate throughout the evening. Kiddie CityCome here for kid-friendly entertainment including arts, crafts and interactive activities at the Sophia Street lot. Face painting by Fun2cFaces is available until 11:30 p.m., along with bubble stomps. Real School of RockTeenage and youth bands will fill Market Square with music from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., and pump up the crowd for the children's countdown from 8:45 to 9:15 p.m. Luminaria LabyrinthLooking for some inner peace and tranquillity? Walk the candlelit labyrinth, built by Spirit Works of Virginia, near the corner of Caroline and Lewis streets during the festivities. Music and karaokePerformers dot the evening schedule, with rock band Tereu Tereu, classic rock act Pam Pelano Band, island rocker Gerry Maddox--and Impressions Entertainment hosting two separate hours of karaoke. Check schedule for times, venues. Paint your own potteryWear your First Night Fredericksburg button to Pots and Palettes on Sophia Street, and receive half off the studio fee until 11 p.m. LibertyTown Arts WorkshopIf you want to leave artwork to the professionals, head to this gallery on Liberty Street for interactive printmaking with Elizabeth Seaver at 6:30 p.m. and a pottery demonstration by Beth Jordan at 8:30 p.m. Puppets, dancing and moreKaydee Puppets will visit Fredericksburg Baptist Church at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. When it's time to move your feet again, check out Black Hats & Diamonds line dancing and PRISM Dancers oriental dance at Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church. Times vary. Tours to tackleFrom 6:30 to 9 p.m., tour the newly opened Fredericksburg Area Museum at the corner of William and Princes Anne streets. There is no charge for trolley tours; trolley stops are on the corner of Charlotte and Caroline streets and at the library. Midnight gatheringAs the minutes start dwindling down from 2008, make your way to the Visitors Center on Caroline Street to ring in the new year. A larger-than-life lantern will be illuminated to kick off 2009. --Corey Byers
Date published: 12/25/2008
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