Bright Night Providence

Bright Night Providence is an artist-run arts oriented New Year's Eve Celebration. It carries on in the tradition of First Night Providence.

In 2003, a group of local artists stepped in when First Night Providence cancelled its 18 year tradition due to financial woes. In less than 3 months, the artists (with city, corporate, and citizen support) were able to produce a festival that featured 140 performers in over 26 venues, along with a Water Fire, fireworks, and opening ceremonies at the Fleet Skating Center.

A PDF of the event schedule is attached to this event listing.

All events on Saturday, December 31, 2011 unless otherwise noted.

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AS220 CAFE-115 Empire Street.

6PM: Nick Albanese- Comedy You Can't Refuse
7 PM: Rory Raven- Mentalist
7:30 PM: Matt The Knife- comedy magic for adults
8 PM: Rory Raven- Mentalist
8:30 PM: Matt The Knife- comedy magic for adults
9 PM: Bright Night Poetry Slam
10:30-2 am AS220 New Year's Eve Party with bands
11 PM: The Kolour Kult
11:45 PM: Ravi Shavi
12:30 AM: Extraordinary Rendition Band

BANK OF AMERICA SKATING CENTER/ BILTMORE PARK

12 noon-Midnight: Half Price Skating
12 noon-Midnight: Food Court
4:15 PM- 2012 Bright Night Skating Spectacular, featuring local area figure skaters.
5:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies - featuring the Banished Fools and other dignitaries.

BENEFICENT ROUNDTOP CENTER -300 Weybosset Street

BRIGHT NIGHT BLUES BASH 7-11PM
7 PM: Deadlands- funky blues and rock'n'roll
9 PM: Black and White Blues Band. - swing and blues dance.

BENEFICENT SANCTUARY -300 Weybosset Street

4-5:30 PM: Greg Abate and his Trio- bebop jazz
6 PM: Bill Monroe, American Music
7 PM: Sam Hill Trio-string trio
8 PM: L'Esperance Mandolin Ensemble

DUNKIN' DONUTS CENTER - ONE LASALLE SQUARE

11 AM & 3 PM Disney On Ice: Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey
1 PM & 4 PM ON 1/1/2012! : Disney On Ice: Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey
Make imagination your destination! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a journey into the magical worlds of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch. From Ariel’s enchanting undersea kingdom to Never Land with Peter Pan and his sassy fairy friend Tinker Bell, you will be captivated by the music, beauty and laughter in a journey so magical, you will never want to go home!
Your Bright Night Wristband gets you a $5 discount on regularly priced $17 or $22 tickets for Disney On Ice shows on December 31 (11 AM and 3 PM) and on January 1( 1PM and 4 PM) . No double discounts, other fees may apply. Valid in person only at the Dunkin' Donuts Box Office (One Lasalle Square) with your Bright Night wristband.
Please note this event is produced by Feld Entertainment, not Bright Night Providence.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH -75 North Main Street

6 PM: Mark Binder, Bright Night Tales
7 PM: Bill Harley, Songs & Stories
9-11 PM: AS220 Criss Cross Orchestra,

GRACE CHURCH- 175 Mathewson Street

6 PM: RI Children's Chorus
7 PM: WomenRIsing- a cappella chorus
9 PM: Inca Son- Peruvian Music
10 PM: Inca Son- Peruvian Music

MATHEWSON STREET CHURCH- 134 Mathewson Street

THE MAGIC & COMEDY OF BRIGHT NIGHT

2 PM: Chris Carbone- magic and juggling
3 PM: Bruce Kalver - magician
4 PM: Lon Cerel- family magic show
5 PM: Davey The Clown- hilarious hi-jinks
6 PM: Speed of Thought Players- Improv
7 PM: Chris Carbone-magic and juggling

PERISHABLE THEATRE- 95 Empire Street
1 PM-5 PM- BRIGHT NIGHT STORYTELLING STAGE

1 PM: Carolyn Martino- Stories and Tales
2 PM: Jordan Cannady-Celtic Songs & Stories
3 PM: Burr Harrison- Myths For the Modern World
4 PM: Carolyn Martino- Stories and Tales

6 PM-12 Midnight: BRIGHT NIGHT ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE,
6 PM: Johnny Juxo
7 PM: Jon Campbell
8 PM: Thea Hopkins
9 PM: Fishel Michael Bresler
10 PM: Jordan Cannady
11 PM: Mark Carter

PROVIDENCE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 100 South Street

12-5 pm: FREE ADMISSION FOR BRIGHT NIGHT PATRONS

12:30 PM: Sparky's Puppets
1:30 PM: Rock-A-Baby
2:30 PM: Sparky's Puppets
3:30 PM: Rock-A-Baby

RISD MUSEUM 20 North Main Street

10am-5pm: Free admission with your Bright Night Wristband
1pm- 3pm: RISD Open Studio art workshop with educator Aja Blanc

RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER One Exchange Street

6 PM: International Illusionist Brad Ross

8 PM: International Illusionist Brad Ross

10 PM: International Illusionist Brad Ross

12-5 PM: BRIGHT NIGHT FAMILY FUN FAIR
featuring juggling workshops, music workshops, art workshops, RIMOSA exhibits, clowns, jugglers, and lots more. Also features the Bright Night's Got Talent Contest Winners!

FAMILY FUN FAIR STAGE, hosted by Improv Comedy Group BYOI.
2 PM: Carolyn Dutra Dancers
3 PM: Keith Munslow- songs & stories
4 PM: The Rhythm Room- world music and rhythms
NOTE: Bright Night's Got Talent winners will open for these artists!

FAMILY FUN FAIR ACTIVITIES
12-5 PM: Free Facepainting by Creative Chica
12-5 PM: Science exhibits by RIMOSA
12-5 PM: Free Airbrushed Tattoos by the Mad Tatter!
12-5 PM: Free art-making stations by Mark Kohler
12-3 PM: Sari-wrapping workshop by Shanthi Muthu
12-3 PM: Circus arts workshop/juggling with Marvelous Marvin
12-2 PM: Music-making workshop with the Rhythm Room
12-4 PM: Strolling entertainers!

RHODE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTER BALLROOM One Exchange Street
21+ ONLY EVENT- STRICT DRESS CODE (BLACK & WHITE SEMI-FORMAL ATTIRE)
9 PM- 3 AM : Second Annual World Masquerade Ball

Please note that this event is not being produced by Bright Night Providence-- this event is separately produced.
Features live music by Santa Mamba, passed hors d'oeuvres, 6 different bar stations, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, a Masquarde Ball Fashion show featuring I Wink Clothing, 3 DJ's and much, much more! The event is hosted by former Providence mayor Buddy Cianci and television personality Claudia Jordan, and Patriot players Troy Brown and Patrick Pass will also make an appearance. Masks are optional, and will be provided at the event. Proceeds partially support the Gloria Gemma Foundation, a non-profit whose mission is to raise breast cancer awareness, increase breast health education, and generate funding for critical breast health programs. A strict dress code will be enforced. Suits for men, cocktail dresses for ladies.

Bright Night Wristband wearers get $10 off the normal price of $60. For tickets and more information go to http://www.worldpartyent.com.

ROOTS CAFE 276 Westminster Street

3 PM: Delight Consort- Renaissance Music
4 PM: Steel Drum Fun with the Mystic Jammers
5 PM: Indian Dance with Shanthi Muthu
6 PM: Len Cabral, Storyteller

TRINITY REP 201 Washington Street

At Trinity Rep, your Bright Night wristband gets you $10 off regular priced Adult admission* (*does not include bench seating, cannot be combined with any other discounts.) Valid in person at the box office with BN bracelet. Bright Night discounted tickets can be purchased at the Trinity Rep box office, 201 Washington St. If you would like to purchase tickets in advance using a Bright Night discount, please email us with your ticket purchase information, and we'll send you the discount code.
For more information, please call the Trinity box office at (401) 351-4242 or visit http://www.trinityrep.com.


5:00 PM: It's A Wonderful Life

STROLLING PERFORMANCES - All Around Town

1-2:30 PM: RI Kung Fu Club- Lion Dances!
2-4 PM: Amy the Mime!
4:00 -6 PM: The Snow Queen
4:30 PM - 12 Midnight: Banished Fools-- Roving Music
9:30 PM- 12 Midnight: Extraordinary Rendition Band
ALL DAY-- Surprises, Delights, & Old Friends!

URI-SHEPARD BUILDING- 80 Washington Street

5:30 PM: Big Nazo- Rock'roll puppet extravaganza
7 PM: Big Nazo- Rock'roll puppet extravaganza

BRIGHT NIGHT AT THE IMPROV
9 PM: BYOI- Bring Your Own Improv- Family Friendly Comedy
10 PM: Improv Jones
11 PM: Laughletics