Guide To First Night Boston 2012 Ice Sculptures

" First Night 2011 ice sculptures taking shape

" Of course First Night is known for ice sculptures, and there will be five this year: three on Boston Common and two at Copley Square. Work begins on the sculptures in the days leading up to First Night, with the schedule depending on the weather. Work will continue on the sculptures right through Dec. 31, and they will be lit at night.

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Donald Chapelle/Brilliant Ice Boston Common – Brewers Fountain

Reflections of the four seasons, an exhibit and interactive tour of texture, light and an embrace of nature’s gifts. Don Chapelle of Brilliant Ice Sculpture creates a piece with walls that have seasonal items frozen into the ice. Weather permitting, patrons will be able to walk through the sculpture "

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