Blumenthal Center Announces Opening Night Children's Activities For THE ALUMINUM SHOW

Get to Know THE ALUMINUM SHOW

Date: Thurs., Dec. 31

Times: 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Location: ImaginOn (300 E 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28202)

Details: The Education Department is partnering with ImaginOn for a Kids' Workshop during First Night to prepare and excite children for an upcoming performance of THE ALUMINUM SHOW. At the Kids' Workshop, featured artist Hardin Minor with Omimeo Mime Theatre will combine movement, dance and visual theater to lead kids through fun, interactive, and educational activities in preparation for the upcoming show

THE ALUMINUM SHOW Costume Station

Date: Thurs., Dec. 31

Times: 5:00PM - before the parade begins

Location: Discovery Place (301 North Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202) Level 3 of the Museum

Details: The Center will have artists at Discovery Place before the parade to help kids create an aluminum mask, hat, or costume. The children will get to wear their costumes at the parade and the best aluminum costumes will win prize packs which include tickets to THE ALUMINUM SHOW.

First Night parade/ People's Procession

Date: Thurs., Dec. 31

Times: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Tryon Street

Details: Join hundreds of Charlotteans on Tryon Street to celebrate New Year's Eve with the annual People's Processional, a parade for the people, by the people! Be on the lookout for a bagpipe band to begin the celebrations in support of the BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS/ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND performance at the Belk Theater on January 12th, 2010.

This year's parade theme will be "aluminum" in support of THE ALUMINUM SHOW performance at the Knight Theater on January 12th - 31st, 2010. Wear an aluminum (or shiny silver) mask, a hat, or dress in an aluminum costume to welcome the new year - do whatever your heart desires - just join the growing list of participants. The best aluminum costumes will win prize packs which include tickets to THE ALUMINUM SHOW.

Check out the First Night brochure for discounts on the upcoming performances of THE ALUMINUM SHOW and BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS/ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND.

ABOUT THE BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, call (704) 372-1000 or visit BlumenthalCenter.org. The Center receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Arts Council. The Center is also supported through the generous aid of its sponsors, including U.S. Airways, Official Airline of Blumenthal Performing Arts Center; Presbyterian Hospital, the preferred healthcare provider for the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center; and Duke Energy, sponsor of the Duke Energy Broadway Lights Series.

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