Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Happy New Year! You’re invited to attend First Night—Northampton’s most beloved signature event. Since 1985, First Night Northampton has filled Paradise City with a 12-hour, family-friendly festival of the arts, culminating in a traditional ball-raising from the roof of the Hotel Northampton. Gather with friends, neighbors, and visitors at over 20 terrific downtown venues for an astounding array of entertainment presented by hundreds of talented performers.
Tom Knight - Musical Puppet ShowA creative at work and entertainer at heart, Tom Knight brings fun, whimsy, and personality to the center stage. A pinch of puppetry, a dash of music, and a sprinkling of educational classes for young children have been baking for more than 35 years to create an engaging, delightful persona that has charmed audiences around the world. Some themes include celebrating reading (“The Library Boogie”), protecting the environment (“The Garbage Monster”), science (“The Solar System”), and Spanish/English bilingual education (“¡Salta Caiman!/Alligator Jump!”). Tom has performed more than 1000 times at schools, pre-schools, libraries, festivals, and museums across the country, including the Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC. Western Massachusetts performances include the Green River Festival, River’s Meltdown, First Night Northampton, and the Forbes Library. He recently released his 6th album of music for families - Look Both Ways.
