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EARTH ANGELS
This group of 9-18 year old students from southeastern Michigan delivers a high-energy, fast moving show that is made up of choreographed dance routines spiced with theatrics and lip-synching to the great “oldies” music of the 50s and 60s. Dressed in costumes from that era, the kids captivate their audience with interactive participation to create special memories and fun for all. They are a Port Huron favorite and will present two shows (7:30 & 9:30) at the McMorran Auditorium.
BALLROOM DANCING with Lyle Malaski and Carol Bachand
Join us for an evening of dancing and learning steps to these great dances: cha-cha, waltz, rumba, swing and foxtrot.
Repeating lessons from 6:15 – 11:00 PM. Senior Center 3rd floor.
PORT HURON NORTHERN H.S. HUSKIES MARCHING BAND
This high school band performance starting at 6:00 PM in front of the McMorran complex will help kick off the evening’s activities.
CHINESE ACROBATS
This team of acrobats present an amazing, fantastic, colorful program. The acrobats and the interpreter will enrich your lives with their facts about Chinese culture and customs. This unique program will provide an unforgettable, breath-taking experience.
Three performances (6:30, 8:30 & 10:30) at the McMorran Auditorium.
LIGHTED BUS TOUR
Take a ride on a decorated trolley. Tour the beautiful holiday light displays on Port Huron’s south side. Lights are provided by Acheson Ventures and many other member of the community.
Busses leave McMorran complex (south side) at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30
WEDDING VOW RENEWALS
Take advantage of the opportunity to renew your wedding vows with Port Huron’s mayor, local judges or clergy.
McMorran Memorial Room (just inside south entrance) continuous from 8:00-10:00
BLACK RIVER BLUEGRASS BOYS
This group plays traditional, modern and gospel versions of bluegrass music. Guitars, a banjo, mandolin and fiddle accompany the harmonious vocals. Clap along or dance
Studio 1219 (1219 Military St) Three shows (7:30, 8:45 & 10:30)
YMCA OPEN SWIMMING AND FAMILY GAMES
Bring your swimsuits and a towel and join us for swimming in the
Lazy River and Water Slides at the popular YMCA pool and enjoy family games
in the gymnasium.
Open Swim 7:00-11:00 Family Games 8:00 – 11:00
YMCA-1535 Third St.
ENCHANTED PRINCESS BALL
This is a theatrical performance that transports little princesses into a magical, fairytale world! Classic stories are retold as the characters leap from the pages of favorite books onto the stage! It incorporates 60-foot castles, a 6-foot wishing fountain and a bridge walk over live, swimming fish. Little girls come dressed in their favorite princess costumes or Sunday dresses for interactive dancing with all the characters.
Three shows (6:30, 7:30 & 8:30) McMorran Pavilion
FIRST NIGHT PORT HURON – 2010
DECEMBER 31, 2009
Attraction Descriptions
CRAIG TORQUIST
Craig has a unique mix of song parodies, impressions and audience interaction to put smiles on even the most skeptical faces. Tornquist has consistently proven that “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people”.
Three shows (7:30, 9:00 & 10:30) City Hall (M.O.B.) Council Room Auditorium
THREE SWING
When you hear the music of Count Basie, Bobby Darin, and the Andrew Sisters, you are immediately transported back to the “Big Band Era”. Debra Sky (producer), her sister, Laurie Johnson, and Mary Kay Mills take you back even faster as you watch them perform 40’s classic songs as the vocal trio, “THREE SWING”.
Three shows (6:45, 8:30 & 10:00) Senior Center first floor.
MAGIC MIKE
This local magician will entertain the crowd with some holiday-related magic tricks sure to please young and old.
Three shows (7:30, 8:45 & 10:00) Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 6th & Wall St.
BONFIRE
Leave your cares and worries from 2009 behind. Write your troubles, worries and/or hopes on a wooden slab and throw it onto the huge bonfire to send them skyward.
Municipal parking lot at Fort & Bard Sts. (10:30)
PORT HURON HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
This group will present some one-act plays/skits.
Repeating shows (8:30-10:15) Acheson Venture’s Vantage Point (foot of Water St).
INSTANT PAGEANT
Have you ever wanted to be in a pageant? Now is the chance for you to strut your stuff and be a part of the show.
Repeating shows 7:00-8:15) Acheson Venture’s Vantage Point (foot of Water St).
FACE PAINTING
Dana the Clown will be painting faces in the Harbor Market Place, 229 Huron Avenue in downtown Port Huron. Come and browse this fairly new store and get your face painted while shopping.
Continuous 6:15-9:15
WATER COLOR CLASS
This class is for those with little or no experience in painting or drawing! Enjoy this lighthearted workshop as you learn the basics of water coloring! We’ll do hands-on exercises together and take you step-by-step to a finished painting.
Three classes (6:45, 8:00 & 9:15). St. Clair County Building Grand River & Fort St.
FIREWORKS
A dazzling display of pyrotechnics at midnight will end the evening and welcome 2010.
St. Clair River waterfront just north of City Hall (Merchant St & McMorran Blvd)
DJ VIDEO DANCE PARTY
Join us for an evening of music, dancing cool video clips from the top music and dance tunes.
Repeating performances (7:00-10:00) McMorran Lounge (downstairs, south entrance)
