| Event |
Location |
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End |
Afrique Aya
This performance will feature an exciting exhibition of world music, West African Dance and drums!
 View Photo |
 Center Court |
6:00 PM |
7:15 PM |
Face Painters, clowns and baloon art
Interactive Fun for the whole family |
Mall Interior |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Visual Dancing Art Gallery
Art created by NWA students. |
Mall Interior |
6:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Kidsdance
A new film showcasing the diverse and wonderful world of kids dancing in NWA. Shown continuously in the art gallery. |
Mall Interior |
6:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
MDA Talent Showcase
PAPA DAVE CHIODO and THE SOUL DEEP RHYTHM SECTION featuring Colton & Smith Crossfire Bassist, Billy Smith |
Food Court |
7:00 PM |
7:15 PM |
Teen Battle of the Bands
Teen Bands perform 10 minute performances - who will be the winner of the first ever First Night Teen Stage Battle of the Bands? |
Teen Stage |
7:00 PM |
10:30 PM |
Imagination Station
Make a hat, mask, or critter to add to the art installations! |
Mall Interior |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Jugglology
A 2 hour ongoing, interactive juggling marathon! |
Mall Interior |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Dance Dance Revolution
See if your fancy foot-work can keep up with the ultimate dance challenge! |
Mall Interior |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Emily Kaitz & Drew Pierce
Fayetteville's legendary and super popular Folk Band - A First Night Favorite |
Folk Stage |
7:00 PM |
7:50 PM |
Karaoke and Guitar Hero Challenge
Teens dust off their Karaoke and Guitar skills and face off to pick a "First Night Idol"! |
Teen Stage |
7:00 PM |
7:45 PM |
MDA Talent Showcase Act 1
Special performances by Meghan Bottoms, Alexis Shelly, Endy Moler, Gerald Drummond, Caroline Eastep, Holly Wrobel, Dane & Evan Smith & Zack Rankin |
Food Court |
7:15 PM |
8:20 PM |
Puppet Fairy Tale
The magical First Night Giant Puppets will perform a fairy tale to enchant the crowd |
Center Court |
7:15 PM |
7:40 PM |
Buddy Shute
Buddy Shute, winner of the Ozark Blues Society's Blues Challenge who will go on to compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN on Jan. 21 & 22. |
Blues Stage |
7:30 PM |
8:15 PM |
Claudia Burson Quartet
Claudia Burson-piano, Drew Packard-bass and Steve Wilkes -drums & Allan Gibson on Trumpet |
Jazz Stage |
7:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Blu Zoo
A hands on event and will be an instrument "petting zoo" Kids and families will be invited to touch, handle and "wear" a variety of instruments that might be found in a blues band. Volunteer "zoo-keepers" will assist and answer questions. |
Blues Stage |
7:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
McCafferty Irish Dancers
Traditional Irish Dance |
Center Court |
7:45 PM |
8:30 PM |
Photo Memory Line
A hands on event that will allow photos of your favorite memories of this year's First Night event to become part of a beautiful installation. |
Mall Interior |
8:00 PM |
10:30 PM |
Still on the Hill
Folk Band featuring Donna Stjerna & Kelly Mulhollan |
Folk Stage |
8:00 PM |
8:50 PM |
Matt & Gus Smith Quartet
Two masters of the strings, father and son guitar duo Gus and Matt Smith are joined by vocalist/bassist Becci Coffey and drummer Ken Everts |
Jazz Stage |
8:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
MDA Act II
Special performances by Amy Berry Chiodo, Ally Shuster, Kayla Jade, Silano Family Band, Sarah Goodman, Jeanne Marie Pichoff & Michael Schnieder |
Food Court |
8:30 PM |
9:30 PM |
Ozark Blues Society All Stars
Ozark Blues Society All Stars featuring Bill Symes, Coy Hurd, Bill Hynes, Ocie Fisher, Liz Lottmann and other special guests. |
Blues Stage |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Pallillos
Traditional Spanish Dance |
Center Court |
8:30 PM |
9:00 PM |
Folk Jam
Jam set with Emily Kaitz, Drew Pierce, Donna Stjerna, Kelly Mulhollan |
Folk Stage |
9:00 PM |
10:30 PM |
The Andrew Sieff/Ryan Fourt Trio
Guitarist Ryan Fourt & drummer, composer, and pianist Andrew Sieff are joined by up-and-coming musician/bassist Gary Sloan |
Jazz Stage |
9:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
MDA ACT III
Special performances by Nancy Coralles, Keith Oroo, Cynthia Coralles, Shelby Oroo, Kendra Grant, Mekayla Grant, Hailey Campbell, Abiel Salgado, Jordan Hunt, Wyatt Espe, Jethro & Ben Neermeir, Ashton Nickell, Anna Isaac, Tobin & Ray Rogers |
Food Court |
9:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Fashion Show
A Special Talent Show presented by NcK Talent |
Center Court |
9:45 PM |
10:15 PM |
Thriller
Learn the moves that made MJ'S Thriller one of the most famous dances of the century! |
Center Court |
9:45 PM |
10:30 PM |
Teen Dance Party
Teens ring in the new year with a special DJ Dance Party |
Teen Stage |
10:30 PM |
12:00 AM |
Ultra Suede
Fayetteville's favorite party band plays out 2009 and rings in 2010! |
Food Court |
10:30 PM |
12:00 AM |
Hog Drop
Countdown to 2010 with the annual "hog" drop. |
Food Court |
11:59 PM |
12:10 AM |