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    What better place to ring in the new year than in a city like Louisville? There are tons of dinners, parties and performances happening around town to help you say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015. Check them out below.
    If you're specifically looking for a music event, this list narrows it down for you.
    If you're looking to grab a nice dinner before you hit the town, take a look at this list.
    Also be sure to check our event calendar for more parties!
     
    Noon Years 2015 at the Kentucky Science Center 
    2015 is officially the international year of light! Come celebrate with light, lasers, glow-in-the-dark partying, and more! There will be an exploration of the word "resolution", the chance to meet real optic scientists, and a countdown to noon with our 40-foot balloon drop. 
    December 31, 10:00-1:00 PM
    Kentucky Science Center
    727 West Main Street
    Louisville, KY 40202
    502-561-6100
     
    A5 + Rye NYE Dance Party
    Ring in 2015 with the ultimate dance party! Join A5 and RYE for their inaugural event that introduces this new event venue in downtown Louisville - behind Atlantic No.5 (605 W. Main Street). Tickets to the party are $45 per person and includes music all evening by DJ Sleepy-T, a party favor, two drinks and a champagne toast at midnight! A cash bar sponsored by will be available. The event benefits Best Buddies Kentucky and AIDS Interfaith Ministries and sponsored by Four Roses Bourbon, C&H Audio Visual, In Bloom Again Florist and YUM! Brands Foundation. Tickets will be sold at the door starting at 9pm or can be purchased in advance online at: www.ryeonmarket.com. Must be 21+ years old.
    $45 per person
    December 31, 9 p.m. - 4 a.m.
    Behind Atlantic No. 5
    605 W. Main St. 
    Louisville, KY 40202
     
    Roux Year's Eve
    Ring in the New Year NOLA style with us at Roux! There will be live music by Benedetto Vendetta feat. Soul River Brown, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and late-night eats including jambalaya, fresh-shucked oysters, Boudin balls and green salad!
    $25 Per Person // Reservations and Walk-Ins Welcome
    December 31, 10:00 PM-2:00 AM
    Roux
    1325 Bardstown Road
    Louisville, KY 40204
    502-530-0531
     
     
    New Year’s Eve Chicago Razzle Dazzle at The Galt House Hotel
    Celebrate 2014 at the Galt House Hotel with the Chicago Razzle Dazzle Party! Enjoy a welcome reception in the conservatory, buffet style dinner, dessert buffet, midnight champagne toast, plus you'll dance the night away in the grand ballroom! Add the “All the Jazz” upgrade that includes an open bar, VIP seating, and complimentary parking. One and two night overnight packages available.
    December 31, 7:00-1:00 AM
    Galt House Hotel
    140 North Fourth St.
    Louisville, KY 40202
    http://www.galthouse.com/Our-City/Events.asp
    502-589-5200
     
    Total BS presents: Laugh in the New Year
    Come and see Louisville's only full time two person improv team. We will be playing games and even a two person Harold. Come and eat dinner before you go to your New Years party.
    December 31, 7:00-8:30 PM
    The Bard’s Town
    ​1801 Bardstown Road
    Louisville, KY 40205
    749-5275
    $5 cash at door
     
    NYE Special Event at Laughing Derby
    Armed with a megawatt smile and a pocket full of dreams, Erin Jackson is poised to conquer the world of stand-up. In fact, she’d probably be well on her way to superstardom by now if her friends and family hadn’t spent so many years hating on her dreams and stealing her joy.
    Since first making a name for herself at colleges and east coast comedy clubs, Erin's warm, conversational style and relatable humor have helped to propel her onto the national stage. She has performed on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and Comedy Central’s "Live at Gotham," and she was a semifinalist on season 6 of NBC’s "Last Comic Standing." Erin has appeared on VH-1, TBS and IFC, and has been panelist on pop-culture countdown shows, such as “Best Movie Kisses” and “Sexiest Hollywood Geeks.” She was featured most recently on TV Guide Network’s “StandUp in Stilettos,” and is currently touring the country as part of the “Pumps & Punchlines” theatre tour.
    December 31, 7:15-12:00 AM
    Comedy Caravan
    1250 BARDSTOWN RD
    Louisville, KY 40204
    502-459-0022
     
    NYE With Phoenix Hill Tavern
    Ring in the new year with the Special New Years Eve Edition Fox Retro Rewind! Saving Abel will be performing with Year of The Gun and Caducus, all starting at 8 p.m.
    The Shake Your NYE Booty Contest begins at 1 a.m.! Come out and ring in 2015 the right way.
    December 31, 8:00-3:00 AM
    Phoenix Hill Tavern
    644 Baxter Ave.
    Louisville, KY 40204
    (502) 589-4957
     
    NYE at Meta
    Come celebrate New Years Eve in style with us at Meta. Kim Sorise and JP Source DJ all night long, there are multiple attendence options including entry alone, fabulous grower and big house champagne options (email for a list), and even an Open Bar option. Get tickets now, attendence is limited. This will be one hell of a night.
    December 31, 8:00-2:00 AM
    Meta
    425 West Chestnut Street
    Louisville, KY 40202
    (502) 822-6382
    $15 – 100
     
    4th Street Live! NYE LIVE!
    Get ready Louisville, for NYE Live!, the area's biggest and best New Year's Eve party. This is the ideal destination to ring in 2015 with free live music, balloon drops, confetti cannons and a live ball drop at midnight!  For those looking for an upgraded New Year's Eve experience, NYE Live! delivers by offering exclusive access to over 8 bars and nightclubs. Conveniently located in downtown Louisville at Fourth Street Live!, party-goers won't have to look far for transportation, parking, restaurants and hotels.
    #NYELiveLouisville
    December 31, 8:00-3:30 AM
    4th Street Live!
    400 S. 4th Street
    Louisville, KY 40202
    http://www.nye-live.com/louisville?utm_source=NYELiveKYWebCalendFSL&utm_medium=Website&utm_content=NYE2014KY&utm_campaign=District
    $85 - $95
     
    No Cover New Years Eve at Haymarket Whiskey Bar
    Celebrate NYE at Haymarket Whiskey with a balloon drop, champagne specials, a photo booth and much more all for FREE. 
    DJ sets from:
THE PASS
JaLin Roze
The Deloreans
White Reaper
Kindred DJs
Peppermint Boys

Live sets from:
The "Family Dog" Fan Club
Lady Pyramid
Ted Tyro
Black Birds of Paradise

Projections by Spettra
    December 31, 8:00-4:00 AM
    Haymarket Whiskey Bar
    331 E Market St
    Louisville, KY 40202
    https://www.facebook.com/events/171547983015791/
    (502) 442-0523
    Free
     
    NYE with Jason Isbell at the Louisville Palace
    Formerly a member of the alt-country-rock band, Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell’s solo career is flourishing in the wake of Southeastern - a record he released last year which is nominated for Best Song, Best Album, and Artist of the year for 2014 from the Americana Music Association’s Honors & Awards. Rock critic Ken Tucker named Southeastern his #1 Album of 2013, and it also made NPR and Amazon’s Best of 2013 lists and was American Songwriter’s #1 album. Southeastern is not a record Jason has made before, and not simply because the glorious storm and drama of his band, the 400 Unit, is absent. They will tour together; it’s not a break-up record, not an album of dissolving, but, rather, songs of discovery. And not at all afraid, not even amid the tears. Which is to say that he has grown up. Joining Isbell on the show is Shovels & Rope, the reigning Americana Music Association’s 2013 “Emerging Artist of the Year”, who just released their new album, Swimming Time, on DualTone Records on August 26th.
    December 31, 8:30-11:55 PM
    The Louisville Palace
    625 S 4th St
    Louisville, KY 40202
    800-745-3000
    $45 advance / $50 day of show (plus applicable fees) All Seats Reserved
     
    NYE 2015 at Mellwood Arts Center
    Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center is hosting a New Years Eve party featuring Tony and the Tan Lines and DJ K-Dogg. Head out to this 21+ party and enjoy appetizers, a top shelf open bar adn a champagne toast. Look for tickets at https://nye2015louisville.eventbrite.com.
    December 31, 9:00-2:00 AM
    Mellwood Arts Center
    1860 Mellwood Ave
    Louisville, KY
    (502) 895-3650
    $75
     
    New Year's Eve Bash at Manny and Merle
    Admission to this NYE bash gets your one complimentary drink, party favors, and a midnight honky-tonk toast!
    December 31, 9:00-2:00 AM
    Manny And Merle
    122 W Main St
    Louisville, KY 40202
    (502) 290-8888
    $15
     
    NYE at Chill Bar
    There will be music by DJ Syimone, complimentary hor d'oeurves and a champagne toast at midnight!
    December 31, 9:00-2:00 AM
    Chill Bar
    1117 Bardstown Road
    Louisville, KY
    859-913-8679
    Free!
     
    Golden Age New Year's at The Ice House feat. Endless Summer Band
    Celebrate New Year's Eve in Old Hollywood-style at downtown Louisville's gorgeous premiere venue, The Ice House. Located at 226 E. Washington St., The Ice House is the place to be for New Year's Eve 2015!Featuring a performance by Endless Summer Band with Old Hollywood-themed decorations and Golden Age themed cocktails!

General Admission Tickets are only $75 and include one drink ticket and a champagne toast at midnight.

VIP Tickets are $125 and include a reserved seat on the mezzanine balcony, heavy hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Laurence Agnew and his team from Crushed Ice Events, a premium VIP bar with one complimentary drink ticket, and a champagne toast at midnight. 

The party starts at 9:00 p.m. and lasts until 1:30 a.m. Old Hollywood Themed Costumes encouraged but not required. Must be 21+ to enter.
    Supported Charity: YMCA Safe Place Services
    A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will support runaway and homeless youth through YMCA Safe Place Services!
    December 31, 9:00-1:30 AM
    Ice House
    226 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
    Louisville, KY 40202
    flavorus.com/goldenagenewyear\
    502-589-4700
    GA $75; VIP $125
     
    NYE at 8UP
    Offering double the amount of fun, #HangUp and cheers to 2015 with us.

Option 1: Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve meal in The Dining Room at 8UP. In addition to our regular menu, Chef Russell Kook will be offering a plethora of specialty dishes, just for the occasion. 

Option 2: If you’d rather mix and mingle, join us in The Lounge at 8UP to enjoy our New Year’s Eve Soiree from 8-midnight. 

Soiree Cost: $50 per person and includes two drink tickets, all you can enjoy passed appetizers, and a sparking wine toast at midnight. Acclaimed Night Visions Radio DeeJays Alex Bell, Narwhal & Sam Sneed will entertain from 9pm-1:30am. 

To make your reservations today, call 502.631.4180. 


    December 31, 9:00-1:30 AM
    8UP
    350 West Chestnut St
    Louisville, KY 40202
    (502) 631-4180
    $50
     
    New Years Late Night Bash on The Spirit of Jefferson
    The riverboat Spirit of Jefferson is a unique and exciting venue for celebrating the coming of the new year! Bring your friends and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and the music of a DJ while you take a three-hour cruise on the Ohio River. A champagne toast at midnight and party favors will add to the fun! Call for information or to make a required reservation, or purchase tickets on line.
    *This event sells out! Make your plans early so you don't miss out. All seating is reserved seating.
    December 31, 9:30-1:00 AM
    Belle of Louisville / Spirit of Jefferson
    401 West River Road
    Louisville, KY 40202
    http://www.belleoflouisville.org/calendar_event.html?id=8427
    (502) 574-2992
    $67
     
    Ring in the New Year With the Louisville Crashers at Horseshoe Casino 
    Where will you be at midnight? Be part of the party and help ring in 2015 at Horseshoe Southern Indiana with The Rumors and The Louisville Crashers. This show-stopping New Year’s Eve will featuring entertainment, events, champagne toasts and celebrations around every corner. To book your VIP table, contact (812) 969-6175. Cover starting at $20. For hotel reservations, visit www.horseshoe-indiana.com.
    December 31, 10:00-3:00 AM
    Horseshoe Southern Indiana
    11999 Casino Center Drive
    Elizabeth, IN 47117
    http://www.horseshoe-indiana.com
    812-969-6175
    $20
     
    Grand Re-opening NYE Party at Addis Bar & Grill
    It's the Grand Reopening of Addis Bar & Grill Bring in the New Year, in the New Room, at Club Addis DJ Mixa playing Old School, Reggae, Hip Hop, RnB & Much More Countdown & Champagne Toast at Midnight 21 & Over to Enter $5 Admission
    December 31, 10:30-3:30 AM
    Addis Bar & Grill
    109 s. 4th
    Louisville, KY 40202
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1585452721669752/?ref=22&pnref=story
    502-418-3414
    $5
     

    NYE Dance Party at 21C
    From 8pm – 1am , the Atrium Gallery will be transformed into a swanky lounge complete with a DJ, dance floor and bubbly! Entrance into the party is $55 per person and includes two cocktails, plus a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 7pm or can be purchased in advance online at 21cMuseumHotels.eventbrite.com. Must be 21+ years old.
    December 31, 8:00-1:00 AM
    21C
    700 West Main Street
    Louisville, KY 40202
    21cMuseumHotels.eventbrite.com
    502-217-6360
    $55

    NYE at Zanzabar 
    MEMBERS OF:
    WAX FANG
    DELOREANS
    LUCKY PINEAPPLE
    GO MORDECAI
    Doors open at 8PM, show starts at 9PM
    Dance party afterward!
    December 31, 9:00-2:00 AM
    Zanzabar
    2100 South Preston Street
    Louisville, KY 40217
    $10 - $12

    NYE at The New Vintage
    Head to The New Vintage to listen to the Zack Longoria Project and Soundtrakno while you ring in the new year right.
    December 31, 9:00-4:00 AM
    The New Vintage
    2126 S Preston Street
    Louisville, KY
    502-749-4050
    $10-15

     
     
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