Artists Application
If you would like to apply to perform in the First Night Wolfeboro program please download and complete the application form(pdf) – even if you have applied in the past – and return.
Dancing With The Arts Application(pdf)
Singing With The Arts Application(pdf)
2012 Artists
Abenaki Skating Rink & Skiing
Open Skating & Skiing, games and fun for all ages. (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
ABENAKI RINK AT THE POP WHALEN ARENA (Rt. 109A)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Bel Airs
For lovers of 50’s and 60’s A’ Cappella Doo- wop music this is the event for you. 6 & 7 pm
VILLAGE PLAYERS THEATER (Glendon Street)
Burke & Surette
Susie Burke & David Surette are well known throughout New Hampshire and will offer traditional, contemproary and original folk music.
ANDERSON HALL (South Main Street)
6 & 7 PM
Ellen Carson
Be ready for toe tapping Fiddle Music from an expert Fiddler. Traditional and original tunes.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (South Main Street)
7 & 9 PM
The Cranks & The Third Man Factor
Two up and coming teen bands from Masschusets with Wolfeboro roots. Especially for the teenage set.
VILLAGE PLAYERS THEATER (Glendon Street)
2, 3 & 4 pm
Dancing With The Arts
Come and watch your fellow community residents compete for prizes as they show off their dance steps
EXPRESSIONS Dance Academy
Ages 6-11 4pm
CARPENTER SCHOOL (South Main Street)
ages 11-17 8 pm
Adults 10 pm
Mountain Lake Chorale
This high energy 10 plus member sining group from the Lakes Region will be offering a wide selction of music from “Sing Sing Sing” by Louis Prima to Irish folk and Patriotic songs.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHRUCH (South Main Street)
6 & 8 pm
Moose Mountain Jazz Band
Music of the 20’,30’,40’ & Dixieland, for your listening & dancing pleasure.
ESTABROOK HALL (Academy Drive – Brewster Campus)
8- 11:30 PM
Parade
Join in the fun as the First Night Wolfeboro puppets parade from the
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH down Main Street to the TOWN DOCKS.
5 pm
Singing With The Arts
Come and cheer on your fellow residents as they sing for a prize. Voting by ballot with winners announced in January
CARPENTER SCHOOL (South Main Street)
9 pm
Sarah Smith
This local singer, song writer will charm you with her soothing voice, playful lyrics and creative songs for all ages.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH (South Main Street)
6 PM
Tuckermans at 9
A’Cappella singers extrodinare, this group makes all their own sounds with nothing pre-recorded. pop,rock,jazz & blues from the 60’s to today.
ANDERSON HALL (South Main Street)
8, 9, & 10 pm
Face Painting/Mask Making/Hat Making
Two locations this year for Face Painitng
WOLFEBORO DANCEWEAR (Varney Road) & ESTABROOK HALL
2 – 5 pm
Mask & Hat Making
ESTABROOK HALL (Academy Drive – Brewster Campus)
2 – 5 pm
Fireworks
Two outstanding displays by Atlas Fireworks of Jaffery, NH 5:30 pm and again at Midnight with a special Ball Drop to count down to Midnight - Launched from Brewster Academy Field Best viewing is at the
TOWN DOCK area.
5:30 pm and again at Midnight
Funky Divas of Gospel
As per the Divas themselves “Gospel is not now and never was a spectator sport” Come prepared to clap your hands and tap your toes. Not to be missed!
VILLAGE PLAYERS THEATER (Glendon Street)
8, 9 & 10 pm
Richard Gardzina Trio & Group
Long time nationally known musicians bring you the smooth sounds of Jazz and the Big Bands for listening and dancing.
PICKNEY BOAT HOUSE (Academy Drive – Brewster Campus)
8, 9 & 10 pm
Haley Gowland
This young singer will wow you with her breadth of material and vocal
skills.
KINGSWOOD FINE ARTS CENTER (South Main Street)
7 pm
Hamster Racing
Could this be the new sustainable energy source? The
kids will love this event
O’BRIEN’S PETS (Bay Street)
2-5 pm
Ice Sculpture
Come and watch our Ice Sculpting Expert take a block of ice and create a masterpiece sculpture
CATE PARK – (South Main Street – Dock Side)
2-5 PM
Christine Lavin
Come & enjoy 25 years of singing & hilarious stories. “Christine has accumulated a songbag of pointed & funny satirical songs that is just about unmatched in its size, breadth & insight” – The Ark
KINGSWOOD FINE ARTS CENTER ( South Main Street)
8, 9 &10 PM
Gary Sredzienski
a returning First Night performer is an exceptionally versatile accordionist and is never confined to one genre of music. Playing for over 40 years, he performs a wide variety of songs from many cultures and musical styles. He is a “totally charismatic performer, a master of his instrument, and, most notably, a person who hasn’t let the traditional boundaries of the instrument limit him in any way.
CARPENTER SCHOOL, South Main Street.
6:00 and 7:00 PM
James & Marie World of Magic
More than a spectacular magic & illusion show, it’s a complete theater experience for all ages.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH (South Main Street)
2, 3, & 4 PM
The Discovery Dome
McAuliffe-Shepard Planetarium
A portable, inflatable version of the large planetarium with digital shows.
Limited to 30-40 youngsters per show
WRIGHT MUSEUM (Center Street)
2, 2:40, 3:20, 4, 4:40 pm
Telescopes #1 & #2
McAuliffe-Shepard Planetarium
View the Night Sky with an instructor from the planetarium. 7 – 9 pm -
BREWSTER COMMON across from Pickering Corner and CATE PARK -
6-8 pm
Shawn Middleton
Story telling at its very best – With finger puppets, sound effects, mime, hip hop dance and voice inflection Shawn brings his stories to life.
CARPENTER SCHOOL (South Main Street)
2, 3 & 4 pm
Tuftonboro Country Band
Joe Ewings local gang of fine musicians will keep you hopping with their
country music
ESTABROOK HALL (Academy Drive – Brewster Campus)
6 & 7 pm
Walleye Clue Chase
The great clue chase – Pick up your clue sheet & stroll about town to find the answers.
HEADQUARTERS (Railroad Ave.)
Noon to 4 pm
Wayne From Maine
Enjoy the interactive music of Wayne & the Koonga Boonga Man as they involve the kids in playing various instruments. Fun for all ages.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (South Main Street)
2, 3 & 4 pm
Mike Welch
Enjoy a nostalgic trip through the Great American Songbook with pianist and vocalist MIKE WELCH
ALL SAINTS CHURCH (South Main St.) 7 & 10 pm
Wildlife Encounters
from the Granite State Traveling Zoo. Come see First Night’s most unique visitors.
ANDERSON HALL (South Main Street) Shows from 2 to 5 pm
Wolfeboro Chamber Music Ensemble
Classical music at its best from local musicians.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH (South Main Street) 8 & 9 pm
