Providence
A bit of history for ya ... First Night Providence couldn't go forward in 2003, so a group of local artists decided to put on their version of First Night instead. This group didn't want a dark night in their beloved Providence, so they banded together and offered a 'bright night.' Bright Night Providence remains an artist-run, arts oriented New Year's Eve celebration. The celebration is now in its 6th year, and will help all visitors start the new year with a thrill. Bright Night's headlining act is The Nerveless Nocks, a family of daredevil circus performers. Visit www.brightnight.org for a jammed pack schedule of events.
(Photo of The Nerveless Nocks; Courtesy of The Nerveless Nocks)
Meet the author
A self-proclaimed "New England love-it-all," Kimberly Sherman has run, biked, driven, shopped, eaten, camped, museum-hopped, and listened to live music all over the region. Always carrying her camera, she has captured many of her New England adventures on film. She is a regular contributor to The Boston Globe and Boston.com, and blogs about events around New England. Kim lives in southern New Hampshire with her family. Contact Kim