Mark Your Calendar ... for Last Night Perry and Sports Night Perry - the area's safe, fun, alcohol-free, family-oriented New Year's Eve celebration! This jam-packed gala features dozens of events held at two locations, all on December 31st in Perry, NY. Best of all, one admission fee covers all activities at both locations!
Artisans & Performers
THE STREET FAIR
Sand Art
Sponsored by Southview Farm, LP
Create an artistic masterpiece with sand! Plenty of bottle shapes and colors to choose from.
The Fines
First set sponsored by J.N. White Designs
Second set sponsored by Hawley's Lumberyard Restaurant
This duo's mix of vocals and stringed instruments complements a variety of styles, from folk to disco to southern rock. You'll be sure to stop and listen as you stroll through the Street Fair.
Face and Body Painting - New!
Sponsored by W. Glenn Sedam, Inc., by Burt's Lumber, by Emerling Farms, LLC and by Donald G. Butler Construction Inc./Sunny Knoll Farms L.P.
Mugsy the Clown - Margaret Galton, Christine Marsh of Artful Body, and Amy and Jacob Chaffee of Painted Love will delight participants with unique, hand-designed facial and body art.
Cookie Songwriting with Geoff Clough
Sponsored by Table Rock Farm, Inc, and by Paddock's Breeding Service
Write a song, using cookies for notes. Next, choose your favorite music style and listen as Geoff Clough plays your original creation and you enjoy the cookies!
"Mr. Scribbles!"
Sponsored by Trestle Realty, Inc./ Perry Public Storage, LLC and by Delaval Direct, A Division of Delaval, Inc.
Mr. Scribbles!, Michael Sparling, will dazzle children of all ages with creative interpretations of anyone's whimsical scribblings.
Stencil Tattoos -New!
Sponsored by Perry Market Place and by West's Bookkeeping Service
Kristin Peden of Fancy Faces will create unusual and colorful temporary tattoos in a variety of designs.
AIRPLAY - Hallway performance
Sponsored by Lamb & Webster, Inc.
Juggling, unicycling, stilt-walking, and other entertainment will be the pleasure of this Street Fair appearance. Magnificent technical skills and effective showmanship will make the entry hall come alive.
Caricaturists
Sponsored by Creative Food Ingredients, by Elitsac Lumber and Rental Center, by Complete Payroll Processing, by Arnold and Sharyon Dueppengiesser and Family, by TJ Marquart and Sons, Inc. and by Dumbleton Used Auto Parts, Inc
You'll be amazed at how quickly and accurately these artists can sketch humorous renditions of all comers.
Steve West - New!
Sponsored by Bonadio & Company, LLP
The Street Fair will rock and swing with rhythm and blues when guitarist Steve West starts strolling the halls.
Juggling Workshop with AIRPLAY - A Returning Favorite!
Sponsored by Country Line Electrical Distributors and by The Perry Shopper
Try your hand at juggling while under the tutelage of these dynamic, award-winning performers.
James Swatt - Magician
Sponsored by Schmidt & Volk, CPAs, PC
This locally popular magician is sure to amaze audiences with his sleight of hand and charming magician's demeanor.
Mr. Beau the Clown - Hall Act
Sponsored by Tompkins Insurance Agency
Mr. Beau continues the fun before and after his room performance with juggling, balloon animals, and clowning antics.
Balloon Sculptures A Returning Favorite!
Sponsored by Sparta Farms
Get your own specially shaped balloon sculpture made by professional balloon artists Rob & Carol Allen. Kids can request hats, animals- whatever their imagination suggests!
Girl Scout Craft Table
Sponsored by Cindy Pond, LCSW
Try your hand at creative and fun take-home crafts taught by the Girl Scouts.
Perry the Last Night Sea Serpent
Sponsored by M&T Bank
Perry will present his adventurous antics throughout the evening. What a serpent!
ROOM ACTS
Last Night Perry Unplugged Cafe
Sponsored by Five Star Bank
Enjoy high-caliber music, hilarious comedy and free coffee and desserts in an intimate setting.
Buffalo and Brandy - Magic & Music for Family Fun - New!
Sponsored by Grover & Bates Associates
Ken and Mary-Ann Ferree, better known as Buffalo and Brandy, will wake up your imagination with their new show! There will be touches of magic, singing, and storytelling and plenty of hands-on activities.
Mr. Beau the Clown
Sponsored by Farm Family Insurance
Pat Donohue begins his show by becoming Mr. Beau. This gentle transformation sets young minds at ease and makes for an enjoyable start to an act filled with laughs, good times and happy thoughts.
Bounce Hut
Sponsored by Charcoal Corral
Bounce yourself into the New Year in this inflatable bounce hut.
The Reptile Guy
Sponsored by Wyoming County Community Hospital and by Burlingham Books
Join us on a Last Night Safari! The Reptile Guy will bring pythons, boas, an alligator, lizards and more for audience members to see and to touch.
Joe Crookston - Singing Songs in Minor Keys & Story Songs and Jubilee!
First set sponsored by Ernie Lawrence Music and by In Site:Architecture
Second set sponsored by Perry Veterinary Clinic, P.L.L.C. and by Seneca Foods
Last Night is pleased to welcome nationally recognized singer-songwriter Joe Crookston to the Cafe stage. There is a spirit in Joe's music that is simultaneously sacred, celebratory, artful and solidly grounded in tradition (Seattle Folklore Society). His energy-infused live performances bring on a musical high. He has won numerous awards, including the International Folk Alliance 2009 Album of the Year, a 2007 Rockefeller Foundation Songwriting grant and a Falcon Ridge Festival most Wanted Artist award that resulted in a concert tour. Come enjoy Joe Crookston live!
James Swatt, Magician at Large, Large Magician - New!
Sponsored by Family Furniture
If you enjoy Jim's up-close magic at the Street Fair, you'll be entranced by his full stage show.
ComedySportz
Sponsored by Perry Rotary and by American Classic Outfitters
ComedySportz is fast-paced, family-friendly improv comedy with teams that make up scenes, play games and sing songs. The show is presided over by a referee, who keeps things moving, calls the fouls and takes audience suggestions.
Dave the Dancing DJ
Sponsored by SignLanguage, Inc.
During this performance, area line dancers can show off their steps, learn new moves and celebrate in style. David Lee is well known regionally as a line dancing instructor and disc jockey.
Magic with Rob and Carol Allen
Sponsored by Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. and by NAPA Auto Parts of Warsaw-Perry
Be dazzled and mystified by these magicians who have performed across the United States and Canada!
Ernie Lawrence
Sponsored by RL Jeffres & Sons, Inc. and by Morton Salt
Perry's Ernie Lawrence brings an eclectic musical mix to Last Night. Enjoy folk to blues, country and jazz - all influenced by Ernie's unique interpretation.
Big Top Science- A Returning Favorite!
Sponsored by Clark Patterson Lee Design Professionals and by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, Inc.
See the Buffalo Museum of Science's amazing ringmaster of science present demonstrations that spellbind with science, fascinate with physics and captivate with chemistry!
Creek Bend
Sponsored by DJ Beardsley and Sons, Inc.
Calling all Bluegrass fans! This long-standing Western New York ensemble specializes in both contemporary and in traditional bluegrass with a smattering of Cajun, country and humor.
Rhythm Connect - New!
Sponsored by Silver Meadow Farms
Calling all drummers and any would-be percussionists to Ed Keegan's interactive rhythm program. Ed brings the instruments, you bring the enthusiasm!
Karaoke Kid - Bob Miles
Sponsored by Carquest Auto Parts Perry and by Dr. Eric Bryant
Join us for Karaoke, where you are the star! Local Karaoke legend Bob Miles will perform three sets, with prizes for outstanding performances.
Kelly's Old Timers
Sponsored by Brian's USA Diner
Be ready to square dance, waltz, polka, or just tap your toes and have fun with Kelly's Old Timers.
Trilogy
Sponsored by The Gregory Wolcott Memorial Fund
Trilogy features Eric Kelly, Dana Hurlburt, Guy Macaluso and Tom Kwiecien. The band enjoys having fun with the audience - you never know when a limbo contest might pop up! With over 20 years of experience, Trilogy knows what to play to get people celebrating.
Improv Dads Grab Bag Game Show - A Returning Favorite!
Sponsored by Letchworth Family Medicine, PC and by Dueppengiesser Dairy Co.
Tonight, the Amazing Improv Dads will present a hilarious game show where the audience is part of the fun. There will be trivia questions, physical challenges and some funny stunts, plus prizes! Come ready to join in the fun!
AIRPLAY with Jeff and Joe: Comedy Juggling
Sponsored by John and Sarah's Restaurant and by Basil's Repairs
Join Jeff Peden and Joe Showers for a fast-paced variety show in the vaudeville tradition. Don't miss this extravaganza of juggling, clowning and unicycling with a touch of music, mayhem and madness!
Welcome 2012 Celebration
Sponsored by Betty Rice, McClurg Chrysler Dodge Jeep, McClurg Chevrolet Pontiac Buick, Inc., Mooney Construction, Inc., and by Bill and Lynne Neal
A spectacular balloon drop for a fitting conclusion to a fabulous Last Night.
These events are made possible through generous contributions from our sponsors and from local volunteers and organizations. This event was also made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization program, a re-grant program administered in Wyoming County by the Arts Council for Wyoming County.
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