Bright Night Providence: Bigger Bolder, and Brighter for 2005

Bright Night Providence, (the largest New Year's Celebration in Rhode Island) will put on its second annual celebration, and make it bigger, bolder,and brighter. Mayor David Cicilline of Providence, RI announced the city's support of the artist-run arts oriented New Year's Eve Celebration.

PROVIDENCE, RI (PRWEB) November 10, 2004 -- Mayor Cicilline announced today that the City of Providence will contribute $25,000 to the second annual Bright Night festival, a New Years Eve gala that features performances by local artists. A large fireworks display and a special WaterFire are also planned to occur during the evenings festivities.

"Were pleased that the City of Providence can again lend its strong support to Bright Night," said Mayor Cicilline. "The festival had a great beginning last year, and were looking forward to more fun and an even bigger turnout this time. The city is happy it can do its part to support our vibrant arts community by sponsoring this wonderful event."

Bright Night, led by local performer and festival director Adam Gertsacov, already has a number of events planned for this year. The day will start with childrens events at both the Providence Childrens Museum and the RISD Museum. After official opening ceremonies at the Fleet Skating Rink, a number of venues around downtown will host dozens of performers, including comedians, musicians, storytellers, and renowned puppet group Big Nazo. The fireworks display will take place at midnight, and the tenth anniversary of Water Fire will take place throughout the evening.

"Were so pleased to be back for a second year," said Gertsacov. "As an artist myself, I know how important and exciting this event is for area performers, and were looking forward to building on the success of last year. We have received strong support from the City of Providence and other donors, and are confident that the business community will play the same part they did last year in making Bright Night happen."

Tickets to Bright Night will be available in early December from ArtTixRI, and available at all BankRI locations. Anyone interested in sponsoring Bright Night should contact Gertsacov at (401) 351-2596, or visit www.brightnight.org.

About Bright Night
Bright Night was founded in 2003 after Providences long-running New Years Eve festival, First Night, was cancelled. Organized in less than three months, the event drew over 12,000 people to downtown Providence, making Bright Night the largest New Years Eve party in the state. The festival features local artists and performers at venues throughout downtown Providence, and provides a fun, vibrant atmosphere for the people of Rhode Island.

The festivals director, Adam Gertsacov, is an actor, director, and clown based in Providence, RI. He wears many hats, including that of a flea circus impresario, a local author, the esteemed hat of the Clown Laureate of Greenbelt, Maryland, and many others. He became the Festival director of Bright Night Providence last year, when a group of local artists (himself included) didn't want to see the city go dark on New Year's Eve.

Other members of the artist group include Erminio Pinque, Josh Bell, Chris Turner, Rachel Maloney, Mark Binder, Carolyn Martino, Val Tutson, Deb Meunier, Tom Sgouros, and Mark Binder.

The 2005 Celebration will feature:

• Over 100 Performers in 15 venues throughout downtown Providence.
• Amazing performances by some of the top musicians, storytellers, dancers, puppeteers, acrobats, and actors in town.
• Special children and family activities in the afternoon.
• Tenth Anniversary Edition of Water Fire.
• Midnight Fireworks (if we get the funding!)
• Sponsorship opportunities for civic-minded & entrepreneurial corporations and individuals.

Tickets for Bright Night Providence 2005 will be available in early December.

Tickets are just $10 each. A Family FourPack is $35.
Family FourPacks are available only in advance (Day of prices are $10 each)

Tickets will be available via http://www.ArtTixRI.com and also at the following locations:

All Bank RI Branches
Providence Place Mall Customer Service Desk.(Dec 26-31)
The Cash Place (in the Arcade)
Providence Performing Arts Center (Dec. 31 only!)

For more information, visit our website: http://www.brightnight.org or call us. 401-351-2596 (administrative office) or 401-621-6123 (box office)

PRESS CONTACT: Adam Gertsacov, adam@brightnight.org 401-351-2596

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