REVIEWS
See what our attendees and artists say about First Night Evanston. And because Yelp charges for comments and at a very expensive rate, we're not on there anymore.
January 1, 2018
We love First Night, a big thanks for bringing the Maxwell Street Kleizmer Band; they were greatly missed before.
Mike O., January 1, 2018
A fantastic way to celebrate our community. Thankful to be a part of it
Lynne J. December 2017
So excited! The first place I lived on my own, where I went to college and where I first started singing with a band? Evanston! Always in my heart! 2017 yeah!!
Emily, December 3, 2017
This event is the best thing in town on New Year’s Eve. Close to 30 hours of programs for a mere $25. I've attended since it started in 1992, served on the board for many years and the evening never disappoints.
Catherine S., January 25, 2016
Nice variety of entertainment for a fun filled night! Wish there were more food trucks.
Robert S., December 9, 2016
Howard Levy is a generous performer, simply put. I always catch myself with my jaw dropped when I hear him. When you’re there, look around, you’ll see I’m not the only one.
Anonymous, First Night New Year’s Eve 2013
We went to First Night Evanston and it was GREAT. So glad they brought it back....and now they're talking about next year (well, actually this year) and fireworks.... the quality of the music acts was top notch and the music venues were awesome, especially the First Presbyterian Church...pretty magnificent actually.... they figured they had 3000+ attending all the venues… IMO, there are a few bugs to work out for next time, such as staggering the musical acts and having more stuff in the park and more local business participation.... and for anyone who thinks this shindig is for the families to get out before the real NYE celebration is WRONG, WRONG, WRONG....
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Howard Levy December 30, 2014
I played at last year’s First Night with my group Acoustic Express at the First Presbyterian Church and it was great. I was never even inside there before and it was just beautiful. That’s one of the great things about First Night – all these churches are really wonderful places to play music and I was pleasantly surprised.
WHAT WE DO
Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) in Evanston is hosting the event this year.
Parking is free at all City lots using the parking app and entering Holiday2024.
There 3 levels of parking at the City lot at the Holiday Inn, just a block behind MIC at 1501 Sherman.
First Presbyterian Church has graciously agreed to let us use their parking lot, a block south at 1427 Chicago Avenue.
And the parking lot at Bank of America at 1336 Chicago is available. That's one block south.
There's a huge city parking garage at the corner of Chicago and Church Street, 2 short blocks north.
And another City parking lot north of the Woman's Club at the northwest corner of that intersection.
Again use the app for free parking.
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First Night Evanston is a 501c3 non-profit Illinois corporation that relies on the generosity of local businesses, civic associations and individuals to keep this annual tradition alive. Their contributions and yours enable us to keep the ticket prices reasonable.
OUR SPONSORS
First Night Evanston wants to make the event accessible, welcoming, and affordable.
Thanks to Romano Wealth, Byline Bank (formerly First Bank and Trust), Northwestern University, Kiwanis Club, and Hecky’s BBQ.
Contributions from our loyal fans and audience compensate the performers.
OUR EVENT
Doors open at 7 p.m.
At 8 p.m., Chris Carter, the Mentalist, electrifies with stunning and hilarious demonstrations of thought reading and mental influence.
Sons of the Never Wrong, a Chicago-based singer/songwriter folk music trio was founded in 1992, the same year that Evanston began First Night.
Headliner Corky Siegel rounds out the evening. This year we are lucky to have saxophonist Ernie Watts joining Corky. And we can probably assume that leading up to midnight, Corky will present his personal version of the history and meaning of Auld Lang Syne.
CONTACT US
Questions? Contact us.
EMAIL: firstnightevanston@gmail.com
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