By: Holly Freeland
Holly@louisville.com

It’s a problem that plagues everyone young and old, rich and poor, outgoing and introverted: New Years Eve plans.  While we can’t help you with what to wear or who to invite, we can help you decide where to go this year to help bring in the New Year.

We’ve listed some of the events happening around the area this New Year’s Eve.  There’s something for everyone!

Late Dinner Types:

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  Brownings At Slugger Field: Live bluegrass with Kentucky Fried Pickin'. The regular menu will be available and also some New Years Specials. Call (502)515-0174 for more information.
  
  
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  Bourbon’s Bistro, Frankfort Ave: Two seatings at 7 and 9 PM, with live music to begin at 9:00pm – 1:00am.  There’s a champagne toast at midnight.  Call (502)894-8838 for reservations. 
  
  
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  Maker’s Mark: Two seatings at 7 & 9 PM.  Call (502)568-9009 for reservations.
  
  
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  The Melting Pot: Four-course meal and champagne toast. For an additional cost, receive a New Year's Eve drink special. (502)491-3125.
  
  
• Proof on Main & 21CMuseum & Hotel: Event begins at 9 with live music from Decades following the tasting menu dinner.  Reservations are required for this five-course tasting menu that includes party favors and a champagne toast.  (502)217-6360.

Dinner With A Little More:

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  Captain's Quarter: Cruise and live music from 9:00pm-1:00am.  Reservations are required: (502)228-1651.
  
  
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  A Gala New Years Eve Dinner and Celebration at the Brown Hotel and English Grill. The Brown Hotel: 5-course dinner including a champagne toast at midnight, party favors, live music from the John Linton Ensemble and dancing.  Please call (502)736-2996 for reservations.
  
  
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  Lambert & Lindsey’s VIP at the Hard Rock Cafe Party: 4^thStreet Live.  Price includes balloon drop, music & dancing as well as a buffet from the Hard Rock Cafe.  Call (502)568-2202 for reservations. 
  
  
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  New Year’s Eve Big Band Dinner Dance and Extravaganza: The Jazz Factory & Glassworks.  Dance to The Don Krekel Orchestra and enjoy a gourmet feast prepared by Park Place Executive Chef Jay Denham.  There will be two seatings at 7 and 9 pm with jazz music on two dancefloors. Call (502)992-3242 for tickets.
  
  
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  New Year's Eve with The Monarchs At The Seelbach Hilton: Includes 3 Course Dinner for two, 4 Drink Tickets per couple, party favors and Midnight Champagne Toast.  Various packages available, call (502)585-9236 for reservations.
  
  
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  New Year’s Eve Gala On The Spirit of Jefferson: Ring in the New Year with the Spirit of Jefferson’s big celebration cruise. Dine on the dinner buffet and dance to the music of our DJ, enjoy a champagne toast at midnight and party hats and favors are provided. Kids welcome!
  Boarding: 9:00 pm
  Cruising: 9:30 pm – 12:30 am
  The Spirit of Jefferson, 4th St & River Rd (502) 574-2992.
  
  
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  “Vegas In The ‘Ville” Galt House.  There’s a Cocktail Reception 5:30-6:30PM and Casino Games from 5:30– 9:00PM.  Check out the Backstage Bountiful Buffet Cuisine from 7:00– 9:00PM, and Extravagant Dance Party 9:00PM – 1:00AM with a midnight champagne toast.  Rooms are available, call (502)589.5200 for more information.

Forget Dinner, Let’s Party:

• Louisville Uncorked Funkin' Groovin' New Year's Bash: MellwoodArts & EntertainmentCenter.  Tickets are limited to the first 500 guests.   The ticket charge includes: food, drinks and entertainment throughout the night, with music by Jimmy Church Band.  Call (502)895-3650 or see www.LouisvilleUncorked.com.
  
• New Year’s Eve Blowout: Jim Porters Good Time Emporium, Midnight Champagne Toast, Party Favors and 3 bands.  Call (502)452-9531 for more information. 
  
• Phoenix Hill Tavern: Find six different bands performing in different rooms this New Year’s Eve.  Doors at 7 PM. Call (502)456-2993 for more information. 
  
• The Connection: DJ Scotty K and Margo Davis & Amirage perform with showtimes at 10:30, 12:30 & 2:30, Call (502)585-5752 for more information.
  
• Heaven Can Wait In 2008:  Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar.  A night with The Predators.  Tables of 4 are available, guaranteed seat, party favors, balloon drop and a bottle of champagne per couple.  Call (502)582-9945 for reservations.
  
• Jenicca's Casablanca Party: Jenica's Wine Bar (502)457-1487
  
• Family New Years Eve: Louisville Gardens, Metro Louisville. Free activities including crafts, inflatables & a rock climbing wall.  Call (502) 574-5220 for more information.
  
• Studio 54^th Street New Year’s Eve Bash:4^thStreet Live. Countdown to midnight on the big screen with New York and get your groove on with the hottest dance tracks at this FREE event.  Enjoy a champagne toast and confetti at midnight.  Check out www.4thstlive.com for more information.