First Night North in St. Johnsbury presents its 25th annual festival of the arts on Sunday, Decenber 31, from 4 pm to the midnight fireworks! To find out all about the 100 shows by 275 performers, go to www.FirstNightNorth.org.

You can also buy a First Night North button online. Or stop by the Catamount Arts box office at 115 Eastern Ave. or call 802-748-2600 ext. 2. The advance price, before December 31st, is $20 for adults and $12 for students. The price is $22 and $14 on New Year’s Eve. Many area businesses are giving out discount coupons that will be honored anytime. Pre-schoolers are always free.

“$25 for the 25th” First Night North sponsor buttons are also available to show your support and help provide free buttons to people with limited means.

VOLUNTEER! (Free Buttons!) You can play a vital role in the big show by volunteering to greet guests, check buttons, make announcements, etc. for a couple of hours at a First Night venue. For your help, you can also receive a free admission button. To sign up, go to http://www.firstnightstj.com/volunteer.php. Or call Ashley Van Zandt at 802-748-2600, ext. 111.