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First Night Columbus

13th Annual Downtown Event

By John Kazalia, About.com

First Night Columbus is a community oriented, alcohol-free celebration. Started over 20 years ago in Boston, First Night Columbus is part of a nationwide network of more than 200 similar celebrations that bring pride and unity to the community while providing a safe way to celebrate the new year.

First Night Columbus includes the hottest Latin music, the coolest jazz ensembles, contemporary and ethnic dance and more. You'll find over 150 visual and performing artists in more than 15 downtown Columbus performance sites on New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Families, singles, seniors and visitors to Columbus are all invited to participate in the fun as Central Ohio counts down to 2008!

For more information, visit www.firstnightcolumbus.com.

If you're planning to stay downtown for First Night Columbus, here are hotels and motels located in the downtown Columbus area:

Here are other New Years events around the Greater Columbus area:

Shadowbox Cabaret--164 Easton Town Center, Columbus
The Shindig is Shadowbox's annual New Year's Eve party including a full-scale main entree buffet, a champagne toast, complimentary party favors and three hours of music and dancing from house band BillWho? Attendance for the buffet sells out at about 180, then we open the doors for standing room only and the theater hops with about 300 partying patrons. A cash bar is available throughout the evening. $60 per person including entertainment and buffet reservations are required. For more information and reservations: (614) 416-ROCK or shadowboxcabaret.com.

Cherry Valley Lodge: Big Band New Year's Eve--2299 Cherry Valley Rd., Newark
Their casual New Year's Eve package includes: overnight accommodations; hors d'ouevres at midnight; and late check out at 4 p.m. Add our fantastic New Year's Day buffet breakfast featuring waffles, omelets and more and your with other meal options available; reservations required. For more information and reservations: (740) 788-1200 or visit cherryvalleylodge.com. And Cherry Valley is now part of the new CoCo Key Water Park--for details visit the CoCo Key page.

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