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Schedule of Events
(Subject to change)
Live Green
10:00am – 4:00pm
Xcel Energy presents “Live Green”, hosted by S.A.L.S.A. and the Downtown Lions ClubHave fun and help the environment! Head to the Museum of Visual Materials to Paint & Take an environmentally conscious canvas tote bag. A beautiful and artistic way to replace those plastic shopping bags!
Sanford Children's "KidsFest" At First Night!
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Washington Pavilion Come to the 2nd Floor Lobby of the Washington Pavilion for wonderful children’s activities and performances.
ZOO-RIFFIC! New Year 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Get up close to some very interesting animals at the Washington Pavilion while you learn about how they live, what they eat and how we can preserve and protect them and their habitats.
Discovery Mime Theatre Noon & 1:30 p.m.
This family of talented performers will make you laugh and touch your heart without ever saying a word!
King’s Players Puppeteers 12:30 p.m.
Pigs in castles, crazy costumes and boatloads of fun ensue with the King’s Players puppet show. This was one of the big hits of the event last year, don’t miss it!
Children’s Theatre Company 2:00 p.m.
The region’s favorite children’s theatre group! Join them for another exciting and inspiring performance.
Mr. Twister’s BIG BOX OF FUN! 3:00 p.m.
The fun never ends as everyone's favorite magical balloon entertainer returns with BIG balloons, BIG magic & BIG fun.
Art Projects from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attack of the Giant T-shirt! Show your caring and support for kids in the hospital by adding your handprint in paint to a gigantic 10X12 foot t-shirt for Sanford Children’s Hospital!
Fly, my pretties!!
Make & Take a kid-friendly butterfly project with the Sertoma Butterfly House that would make Cecil the Caterpillar proud!
Clay and Glaze Tile Time!
Visitors will take part in creating a clay and glaze tile as part of a “Picasso” mural to be placed in future Sanford hospital facility. No experience necessary – it is creative fun for the whole family!
“Sensational Snowflake Wands” Art Project
Make and take your own sparkly snowflake wand.
Fabulous Faces
Get painted as a tiger, a butterfly, or whatever your imagination can imagine!
Dance Gallery
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kids of all ages can learn fun and simple dance moves in half-hour interactive workshops at
1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 p.m. Dance Gallery is on Main Street between 9th & 10th.
Art Projects & Performances - Orpheum Theatre Complex
2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
3:00 - 8:30 p.m.: Entity and IntentEach participant creates their own giant sculpture in two minutes, and gets a personal photo mailed to them after the event! Great family fun for all ages. Orpheum Link Balcony.
“Abstract Art Silent Auction”
Bid on a beautiful work of art by artist Robert Ruf. Robert will donate all proceeds of the silent action to the First Night fund for kid’s art programs.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Zebell at the Zabel!
Young artist Carly Zebell will help you contribute your own artistic talent to a giant art collage in the front lobby of the Anne Zabel Theatre. Anne Zabel Theatre (Orpheum)
2:00 - 10:00 p.m.: Ice, Ice, Baby!
Watch local ice sculptors carve, chip and melt away the ice to create amazing works of ice art! Orpheum Link.
2:00 - 8:00 p.m.: A Work In Progress Get inside the mind of an artist! Ray Kelly will be drawing in the Orpheum Theatre lobby to show you how he creates his unique works. Orpheum Link.
Discovery Mime Theatre
Check out the front window of the Orpheum Theatre at 3:50, 5:20 & 6:50 to see our favorite mimes in special 10 minute vignettes!
4:00 p.m.: Deebo the Hobo Clown – Main Stage
Fun & Frivolity ensue when Deebo takes the stage with magic, sight gags, song & dance and good ol’ fashioned clowning around!
4:30 p.m.: Dakota Academy of Performing Arts – Link
Students performing classical works
5:00 p.m.: Ballaraena Dance Company – Main Stage
Sioux Falls’ own dance company performing original works
5:30 p.m.: First Night Karaoke Star Finals – Main Stage
18 finalists in 3 age groups will compete for cash, prizes and the title of First Night Karaoke Star!
5:30 p.m.: Ballroom & Swing Dance Lessons & Demonstration – Anne Zabel Theatre
Learn some new moves and see exciting ballroom dance performances
7:00 p.m.: Deebo the Hobo Clown – Main Stage
Fun & Frivolity ensue when Deebo takes the stage with magic, sight gags, song & dance and good ol’ fashioned clowning around!
7:00 p.m.: “The Apostles” Band – Zabel Theatre
Put your new dance moves to work with the region’s favorite band
8:00 p.m.: Dance Gallery – Selections from The Nutcracker
8:30 p.m.: “Nunsense” Musical Revue by Old Towne Dinner Theatre cast
8:30 p.m.: The Bill Gibson Quartet – Zabel Theatre
A regional favorite, celebrate the last night of the year dancing to the music of these fantastic local musicians.
First Congregational Church
3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Interactive: Stained Glass SuncatchersCreate a pint-sized replica of the beautiful new stained glass windows at First Congregational while you learn interesting historical facts about stained glass.
Exhibit: Bad (and Good) Girls of the Bible. by Artist Lisa Vandevegt
A collection of six 3 x 4’ acrylic and oil paintings on canvases with text labels, response books and ‘art cards’ for audience interaction.
First Lutheran Church Coffee House Experience
3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
“The Chartres Labyrinth”Make a resolution to stroll through this replica of a 12th century labyrinth, along with other reflective activities that will ease you into the New Year with peace and tranquility.
Kaladi’s Café & Coffee Bistro
Enjoy scrumptious treats from one of Sioux Falls’ favorites while enjoying great local music!
5:00 p.m.: Nate Anderson: “Andersongs”
Touching, funny and spiritual songs about life and family
6:00 p.m.: Morgan Peck
Current and classic Broadway tunes.
7:00 p.m.: Will Prines
Beloved classic and current tunes with piano and voice
8:00 p.m.: Morgan Peck
Current and classic Broadway tunes. Morgan recently won the Youth Talent Contest at the Sioux Empire Fair.
Holiday Inn City Centre
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Headline Performances from the best local musicians!6:00 p.m.: Hailey Steele Band
Don’t miss this amazing young future country superstar!
7:00 p.m.: Goodroad
Catchy pop and rock tunes; they are often featured on local radio.
8:00 p.m.: Pete Good
“Smooth, artistic, unique, well crafted” alternative pop.
8:30 p.m.: Epic Hero
Riverwalk Café - [** These acts will be relocated **]
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
A warm, intimate setting, perfect for ringing in the New Year with great food and great music!7:00 p.m.: Steve Martini - Venue change pending
Retro 50’s swing, lounge, and rockabilly stylings
8:00 p.m.: Rich Rislov - Venue change pending
Eclectic acoustic guitar and voice
8:30 p.m.: Jazz Portraits - Venue change pending
Classic smooth jazz from one of the region’s best!
First Night Kids Early Fireworks Party
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Falls Park – these events are free!Overlook Café
Enjoy a sweet treat or hot beverage for purchase at the Overlook Café while you await the fireworks!
6:00 p.m. Bubbles at the Barn!
Head to the Horse Barn Arts Center to make a mural by blowing colored bubbles! Great kid artwork to take home for your bedroom wall!
7:50 p.m. Bubble Wrap Romp!
Jump, pop, stomp and make some noise as we dance on a giant sheet of bubble wrap leading up to the big kids countdown!!
8:00 p.m. Festive Kid’s Fireworks, sponsored by First National Bank
Falls Park
9:30 p.m. - Midnight
These events free!9:30 p.m.: Eric Chap – Horse Barn Arts Center
Classical guitarist
10:00 p.m.: Steve Martini – Overlook Café
Retro 50’s, swing, rockabilly. Hot beverages and warm treats for purchase.
11:30 p.m.: Visitors Center Tower closes to the public
View the Winter Wonderland lights until 11:30 p.m.
11:45 p.m.: First Night Outdoor Stage
Featuring the teen karaoke winner and other great artists, weather permitting.
Midnight: First Night Fireworks Festivities, sponsored by First National Bank.