Last Night Wolfeboro Goes Virtual
Last Night Wolfeboro Goes Virtual
After months of planning Last Night Wolfeboro 2020 for December 31, virtual games, music, magic and storytelling will take place, but fireworks have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.
According to Selectman Linda Murray and chair of Wolfeboro’s Special Events Committee, “As we all know, the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Wolfeboro and beyond has led to the cancellation of many events. Because of this public health concern, Wolfeboro town officials have made the decision to cancel the December 31 fireworks as well as the postponement date. We are also considering the Last Night Wolfeboro scavenger hunt event and will update the public via social media and the town web site if that event changes.”
Meantime, the virtual celebration marking the end of 2020 is being finalized. Last Night Wolfeboro 2020 organizers are inviting people of all ages to enjoy an online New Year’s Eve day of interactive games, magic, music, storytelling and more. The Last Night Wolfeboro scavenger hunt along the Main Street shopping area is also scheduled, pending any final changes.
“Our Special Events Committee and supporters have worked for months to develop a fun and free New Year’s Eve celebration to take place virtually with everyone’s health and safety in mind,” says Murray.
YuKoriki-magician:
Enjoy the magical stylings of Brewster Academy alumnus Yu Koriki, on December 31, during Last Night Wolfeboro’s virtual farewell 2020 celebration.
Zoom links for Last Night Wolfeboro will be available @WolfeboroLastNight on Facebook a few days before December 31.
As the event schedule and plans are finalized, committee member Maria Found, a veteran Brewster instructor and tireless volunteer for many organizations in Wolfeboro, will host live games and shows starting with a scavenger hunt on a Zoom channel arranged by Brewster.
“Folks will be super excited to get out on Wolfeboro Main Street and nearby sites with their pod of family and friends to answer our scavenger hunt questions,” says Ms. Found. “Then they’ll check in virtually to enter their answers. As always, we’re gathering great prizes for winners of games we’re offering that include the ever-popular Bingo, Escape Room and Quest Competition,” she adds.
In addition, a second Zoom performance channel will be hosted by Wolfeboro resident, former radio reporter and anchor and committee volunteer, Brenda Jorett. “Crafting this virtual celebration from the ground up presents the chance to showcase our performers’ talents for this very special New Year’s Eve and offer a community gathering in a different way,” says Ms. Jorett.
Entertainers scheduled to appear on the Zoom channels include:
String Equinox: featuring local musicians Beverly Woods and Shana Aisenberg, who have performed throughout the Lakes Region and at the Wolfeboro Area Farmers Market.
Simon Brooks: renowned, award-winning storyteller presenting an original story for the Last Night Wolfeboro audience (recommended for ages 8 and up).
Emma Jedow: New Hampshire resident and passionate singer, songwriter, musician, and mental health advocate.
Dan Chan and Company: an internationally renowned, award-winning magician.
Andrew Long – New Hampshire-based comedian.
Yu Koriki: captivating magician and Brewster alumnus; now attending Northeastern University in Boston.
Stacey Kelleher: singer, songwriter, musician from Ossipee, NH now living in Nashville, TN.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, events may be subject to change and will be updated via social media and the Wolfeboro town web site.
Sponsorships, prizes and donations to defray programming costs are welcomed by contacting Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Director Christine Collins; call 603-569-5639, parksdirector@wolfeboronh.us. Event sponsors to date include: Black’s Paper Store and The Children's Center.
Last Night Wolfeboro 2020 is produced by Wolfeboro Special Events Committee and Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation, with funding from the Economic Development Committee, and major support from Brewster Academy.
Prizes to date have been donated by: The Wright Museum, New Hampshire Boat Museum and Molly the Trolley.