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Ayrianne Parks
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Ayrianne@curleycompany.com
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New Year and New Directions
New Year’s Annapolis Will Bring 2010 into Port by Dropping a Compass at This Year’s Celebration
December 28, 2009—Annapolis, MD—New Year’s Annapolis organizers announced they are going in a “new direction” for this year’s countdown to 2010. In keeping with the city’s love of all things nautical, New Year’s Annapolis will drop a compass at the stroke of midnight on City Dock in historic downtown Annapolis this New Year’s Eve to “Bring 2010 Into Port”.
“New Year’s Eve is a time when people make resolutions and decide what direction they will go in for the New Year, making a compass the perfect fit for the countdown,” said Ayrianne Parks, spokesperson for New Year’s Annapolis. “Last year we dropped a sailboat to welcome 2009, but we thought it would be fun to drop something new this year.”
Badges for the event are now available at local Giant stores. The badges may be purchased for $13 for adults and $10 for Kids 6-12 (5 and under are free) and seniors 60 and over. We will also be selling them on New Year’s Eve for $15. Badges can also be purchased online, and with the support of ARINC, our community sponsor, New Year’s Annapolis is donating $2 of every ticket purchased online to a charity chosen by the purchasers. Local charities include: Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, Box of Rain, Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Colonial Nursery School, Creating Communities, EYC Foundation, Foundation for Community Betterment, Girls on the Run, Light House Shelter and St. Mary’s Parish.
The badge provides access to the celebration, which will include two dazzling displays of pyrotechnics: an early show at 7:30 p.m. for families and early-risers, and a traditional midnight spectacular to ring in 2009, both sponsored by ARINC. New Year’s Annapolis will also feature The Last Race of 2009, sponsored by Fleet Feet Annapolis and an action-packed schedule of events with something for everyone, including a battle of the bands, comedy club, ice sculpture demonstrations, the WNAV Karaoke Contest and great live performances by Clones of Funk, Rob Levit, Annapolis Chorale, Jack Julius Magic, The Broadway Singers and a special appearance by Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants.
New Year’s Annapolis proudly sponsored by ARINC, The City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Buck Distributing, Mills Fine Wine & Spirits, Fleet Feet Annapolis, Bay Weekly and Chesapeake Music Guide, Watermark, WNAV and WRNR.
About New Year’s Annapolis:
New Year’s Annapolis is a family-oriented event that provides attendees with a fun-filled and safe environment for all ages to celebrate the New Year. New Year’s Annapolis is owned and produced by ABC Events, Inc. The company is an expert event planning company with over 10 years of experience executing successful events, including The Maryland Seafood Festival. For more information or to sign-up as an attendee, sponsor or charity recipient please visit: www.newyearsannapolis.com
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Contact:
Ayrianne Parks
202.263.2574
Ayrianne@curleycompany.com
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New Year’s Annapolis uses New Media
help “Twitter” in the New Year
December 11, 2009—Annapolis, MD—New Year’s Annapolis organizers announced today that they are planning to use new media to help “twitter” in the New Year. People interested in knowing what is new with the New Year’s Eve event can now visit the New Year’s Annapolis Facebook Fan Page or follow NYAnnapolis on Twitter for the most up-to-date information. In addition, during the festivities on New Year’s Eve we will be twittering throughout the evening and offering prizes only to New Years Annapolis followers.
“With Twitter and Facebook, we can keep event-goers up-to-date on the entertainment and fireworks and also get real time feedback and interaction from our attendees,” said Ayrianne Parks, spokesperson of New Year’s Annapolis. “By adding a new media element to the festivities this year we are providing our guests an added element of fun and interaction.”
Badges for the event are now available at local Giant stores. The badges may be purchased for $13.00 for adults and $10.00 for Kids 6-12 (5 and under are free) and seniors 60 and over. We will also be selling them on New Year’s Eve for $15.00. Badges can also be purchased online, and with the support of ARINC, our community sponsor, New Year’s Annapolis is donating $2.00 of every ticket purchased online to a charity chosen by the purchasers. Local charities include: Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, Box of Rain, Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Colonial Nursery School, Creating Communities, EYC Foundation, Foundation for Community Betterment, Girls on the Run, Light House Shelter and St. Mary’s Parish.
The badge provides access to the celebration, which will include two dazzling displays of pyrotechnics: an early show at 7:30 PM for families and early-risers, and a traditional midnight spectacular to ring in 2009, both sponsored by ARINC. New Year’s Annapolis will also feature The Last Run of 2009, sponsored by Fleet Feet and an action-packed schedule of events with something for everyone, including a battle of the bands, comedy club, ice sculpture demonstrations, the WNAV Karaoke Contest and great live performances by Clones of Funk, Rob Levit, Annapolis Chorale, Jack Julius Magic, The Broadway Singers and more.
New Year’s Annapolis proudly sponsored by ARINC, The City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Buck Distributing, Mills Fine Wine & Spirits, Fleet Feet, Bay Weekly and Chesapeake Music Guide, Watermark, WNAV and WRNR.
About New Year’s Annapolis:
New Year’s Annapolis is a family-oriented event that provides attendees with a fun-filled and safe environment for all ages to celebrate the New Year. New Year’s Annapolis is owned and produced by ABC Events, Inc. The company is an expert event planning company with over 10 years of experience executing successful events, including The Maryland Seafood Festival. For more information or to sign-up as an attendee, sponsor or charity recipient please visit: www.newyearsannapolis.com.
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Contact:
Ayrianne Parks
202.263.2574
Ayrianne@curleycompany.com
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New Year’s Annapolis 2009 Badges Are Officially On Sale
The New Year’s Eve celebration will include
two dazzling displays of fireworks and an ice sculpture demonstration
December 4, 2009—Annapolis, MD—Yesterday at the Midnight Madness event in downtown Annapolis, New Year’s Annapolis recognized Mikki Taylor, the winner of the 2009 badge design contest. Mayor Ellen Moyer and Mayor-Elect Josh Cohen were also presented with the event’s first badge to mark the official start of badge sales.
Badges for the event may be purchased in advance online or at the local GIANT starting December 11. The badges may be purchased for $13 for adults and $10 for Kids 6-12 (5 and under are free) and seniors 60 and over. We will also be selling them on New Year’s Eve for $15.
The badge provides access to the celebration, which will include dazzling displays of pyrotechnics: an early show at 7:30 PM for families and early-risers and a traditional midnight spectacular to ring in 2009, both sponsored by ARINC. New Year’s Annapolis will also feature The Last Race of 2009, sponsored by Fleet Feet, and an action-packed schedule of events from a battle of the bands and a comedy club, to ice sculpture demonstrations and other great live performances sure to wow spectators of all ages.
New Year’s Annapolis is being brought to Annapolis by ARINC, the event’s lead sponsor. With the support of their partnership, New Year’s Annapolis is donating $2 of every ticket purchased online to a charity chosen by the purchasers. Local charities include: Annapolis Chorale, Annapolis Opera, Box of Rain, Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Colonial Nursery School, Creating Communities, EYC Foundation, Foundation for Community Betterment, Girls on the Run, Light House Shelter and St. Mary’s Parish.
“We are grateful to have the support of our community leaders, Mayor Moyer and Mayer-Elect Cohen,” said Ayrianne Parks, Spokesperson of New Year’s Annapolis. “New Year’s Annapolis is focused on showcasing Annapolis’ spirit of the arts in a fun, family-friendly environment, but our most important goal is to share our success with the community by supporting local charities. The generosity of our sponsors helps us make that goal a reality.”
New Year’s Annapolis proudly sponsored by ARINC, The City of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Buck Distributing, Mills Fine Wine & Spirits, Fleet Feet, Bay Weekly and Chesapeake Music Guide, WNAV and WRNR.
About New Year’s Annapolis
New Year’s Annapolis is a family-oriented event that provides attendees with a fun-filled and safe environment for all ages to celebrate the New Year. New Year’s Annapolis is owned and produced by ABC Events, Inc. The company is an expert event planning company with over 10 years of experience executing successful events, including The Maryland Seafood Festival. For more information or to sign-up as an attendee, sponsor or charity recipient please visit: www.newyearsannapolis.com
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