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First Night St. Pete 2012: Suite Caroline, the Vodkanauts, Skating and More

First Night St. Pete 2012 occurs on more than 28 venues all across downtown to create a family-friendly celebration of epic and artful proportions rife with fireworks, live music, entertainment, dance, games, art, and more.

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Here, stop at the resolution bonfire from 5pm to midnight and tell stories of the past year and what you hope next year has in store.

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At 7pm, enjoy the music of Sound Parlor -- three teens from St. Petersburg whose sound is reminiscent of the bands of the '60s and the 70s.

Then at 8pm, listen to the talent and guitar artistry of 14-year-old resident Suite Caroline, followed by the energetic Vodkanauts at 10:30pm.  

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Throughout the evening, from 8pm to 11:30pm, join in or listen to a community drumming circle directed by Jana Broder with 75 people in a constantly changing group.

Also, "get your fun on" with games and other activities presented by TASCO, the city's award-winning teen programs, and glide into 2012 on a realistic ice-skating rink (bring your own socks).

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