Join us as we bring together and unite our community through music, movement, and magic!

Our theme for December 31, 2008 ""Blazing the Trail for Cultural Diversity through the Arts". Artists are preparing exciting projects for the upcoming celebration and your donation is the key to keeping our award-winning programming affordable for all children and families.

First NIght Monterey brings together people of all ages, races and backgrounds. Last year, nearly 30,000 people sampled jazz, folk and classical music. There were venues that introduced our community to a variety of dance styles, supplied opportunities to design and build masks, hats, and puppets. Each year participants see themselves, each other, and our community in a brand new way ... In an atmosphere electric with joy and hope.

Your support is needed now more than ever as we expand our outreach workshops, exend our celebration 'footprint', and begin plannign for the First Night celebration on December 31, 2008

Thanks to the leadership and generosity of our past donors and sponsors, First Nigt Monterey has become a treasured family tradition. The New Year's Eve arts celebration showcases hundreds of talented visual and performing artists. Through our Outreach workshop programs, hundreds of young people work together under the guidance of professional artists to produce larger-than-life puppets, murals, original poetry, and more.

Become a Friend of First Night.

If your enjoy our annual celebration of the arts, why not consider becoming a Friend? Your tax-deductable gift to First Night Monterey will have a lasting impact on our community. Call us and find out how you or your company can sponsor a venue!

Make a donation to First Night Monterey!

First Night Monterey has been honorored by the following associations.
The Arts Council for Monterey County
The California Arts Council
First Night International
The Monterey County Herald
The Coast Weekly (First Night Monterey was chosen as the 'Best Community Event'
The Salinas Californian