Name/Title
ButtonEntry/Object ID
1999.18.15Description
Round pin. The background is a grey gradient with small white dots. There is a large, white star outlined in black with slightly curved sides in the center of the pin. Written in the star is "FIRST / NIGHT / BURLINGTON" with a similar asymmetrical red star above the I in First. Behind the star is a red rectangle also outlined in black. On the bottom of the pin there is the year "1991" printed in black.Context
First Night Burlington, "a sprawling variety show" that marked the new year for 35 years, was discontinued after the 2018 event after freezing temperatures reduced crowds and caused significant financial loss. Also the lead sponsor said it would reduce its future participation. First Night began in 1983 in Burlington. For the final First Night in 2018, "nearly 100 performers at 19 downtown venues performed music, dance, theater, storytelling and comedy from 11 a.m. Dec. 31 until a fireworks show in the early hours of Jan. 1."
Source: https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2018/04/17/first-night-burlington-ends-35-year-run-done-cold-and-lack-money/525725002/Acquisition
Accession
1999.18Source or Donor
Strong, Marjorie J.Acquisition Method
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Button, PromotionalNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
2.25Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
First Night BurlingtonRelated Places
Place
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America