First Night Evanston Returns this Year

First Night Evanston is back this year after an eight-year hiatus, with multiple music performances and children's activities planned downtown.

First Night 2013 will have nearly 30 musical and theatrical performances, a poetry slam and several events for children. Headliners include Grammy Award-winning harmonicist Howard Levy, folk and blues singer Corky Siegel, jazz guitarist Bobby Broom and bluegrass singer James King.

Events will be held around Raymond Park, with several indoor venues hosting musicians and artists, all within a two-block radius. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. with crafts, storytelling, music and a flea circus planned for children.

Tickets are now available online for $15 through Dec. 26. Kids ages 9 to 17 are $10, while children under age 8 are free when accompanied by an adult with paid admission. 

Visit FirstNightEvanston.org for a performance schedule and more information.