First Night Worcester expands its fundraising efforts
First Night Worcester is putting on a show, and it’s not for Dec. 31. A special fundraising concert at 8 p.m. April 26 at Worcester State University will feature two acts that were among the hits during First Night’s New Year’s Eve festivities last year — high-tech comedy and music duo AudioBody, and mind-reader and comedian Eric Dittelman. Continue reading
First Night Worcester to host special, one-night-only event
First Night Worcester will host a special fundraising event on Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. in the Sullivan Academic Building Auditorium at Worcester State University. The event brings together two popular artists from First Night’s recent New Year’s Eve celebration into one spectacular show. “We’re thrilled to present this special encore performance of AudioBody and Eric Dittelman”, said Howard McGinn, executive director of First Night Worcester. Continue reading
First Night takes steps to fund itself in future
WORCESTER — It’s a new countdown for First Night Worcester, which last year had to launch an appeal to fund its Dec. 31 event. The nonprofit organization, which has put on annual New Year’s Eve celebrations in Worcester since 1982, plans to form a small working group in the next couple of weeks to consider how it can sustain itself financially, said First Night Worcester Executive Director Howard McGinn. Continue reading
Photo planning is good, but not failsafe
Having a plan is important, but knowing when to scrap that plan when the unexpected happens can save an assignment. Continue reading
Singer Ayla Brown surprised by marriage proposal at Tuckerman Hall in Worcester
WORCESTER — Ayla Brown didn’t know it when she was performing at Tuckerman Hall around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, but she was about to ring in the new year with an engagement ring. Continue reading
Hanover Insurance announces matching grant for First Night Worcester
WORCESTER — In response to First Night Worcester’s recent call for help, The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. has announced that it will match, dollar for dollar, all contributions to the nonprofit organization up to $15,000.
Last week, First Night Worcester issued an “urgent appeal” to supporters and friends, saying it needs to raise $25,000 to fund its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31. Continue reading
First Night Worcester’s ad in Vocero Hispano
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First Night Worcester regroups
Singer song-writer Ayla Brown, mind-reader and comedian Eric Dittelman, and acrobat Li Liu will be among the headline acts of First Night Worcester 2014 on Dec. 31. Continue reading
First Night Worcester issues appeal for $25,000
WORCESTER — First Night Worcester is saying “help” as it seeks to raise $25,000 to fund its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 — a Worcester tradition since 1982.
“We are committed to going forward (with the event),” said First Night Worcester executive director Howard McGinn on Monday. Continue reading
Fitness for kids steps up in Worcester On The Move
WORCESTER — According to South High Community School Principal Maureen Binienda, one of the most fundamental elements of her school’s culture is its dedication to giving back to the community, and that element is very much by design. Continue reading
