Article: A Capital New Year is a day early this year; The annual festival of music and art features 100 events at 25 indoor venues.(NEWS)

1/3 Dec. 30, Dec. 30, Dec. 30. That's the message that organizers of A Capital New Year celebration are trying to get out. The annual festival of music and art is usually on New Year's Eve, but organizers - thinking many people may want to stay home this Dec. 31 - moved it up a day.

Officials kicked off publicity for the event Thursday in Rice Park. Highlights will include:

All 100 events on 25 downtown stages will be indoors; in the past some were held in heated tents near Rice Park.

People can buy "Share the Light" candles for $100 to honor someone who made a difference in the community. The candles, in distinctive votive holders, will be displayed for ...

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