New Year's Eve in Denver
Goodbye, 2009 – Hello, 2010! Get ready for a great Denver New Year's Eve in the Mile High City!
Noon Year's Eve at the Children’s Museum
Children's Museum of Denver
www.cmdenver.org
This is the perfect event for little ones who might not be able to stay up for the real deal. The Children's Museum of Denver is ringing in New Year's Eve just like Times Square! With five ball drops every hour from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., children of all ages can yell the countdown, watch colorful confetti splash the plaza and make fireworks with their feet when they jump on massive sheets of bubble wrap. Along with all the excitement outside, make cool art activities, watch exciting theatre performers, decorate delicious cookies and so much more!
Zoo Year's Eve
Denver Zoo
www.denverzoo.org
On the brink of a brand new year, children can also experience the fun of Zoo Year’s Eve, a wild New Year’s Eve party beginning at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 with entertainment and activities that lead up to an early countdown to the New Year at 9 p.m. It’s the perfect night for families to celebrate together without stretching the limit on bedtime! You and the kids will also love Zoo Lights, with thousands of glittering lights all over the Zoo’s 38 acres.
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Downtown Denver
www.denver.org/events/detail?e=37492&t=annual-event
Once again two spectacular fireworks shows will take place in Downtown Denver on New Year's Eve – one at 9 p.m. and the other at Midnight. The two fireworks programs – ranked as one of the top 10 displays in the United States – are identical, and both are launched simultaneously from dual sites along the 16th Street Mall. Virtually anywhere along the Mall offers great vantage points of the fireworks. Tip: Take the light rail or bus into Denver to aviod parking garage fees. Go to www.rtd-denver.com for details and schedules.
CSO Holiday Series: Night in Vienna
Boettcher Concert Hall
www.coloradosymphony.org
Colorado Symphony Orchestra keeps New Year’s Eve classy at Boettcher Concert Hall, with a Vienna-themed selection of the beloved waltzes, polkas and classics, under the leadership of Scott O’Neil. As a special bonus, pianist Leann Ostercamp joins the excitement as the CSO rings in 2010!
Swingin’ in the New Year with The Denver Brass and Hot Tomatoes
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
www.denverbrass.org
Join the fun-loving Denver Brass and Hot Tomatoes for the perfect New Year's Eve concert - complete with dance floor! There's something for everyone - swing dance lessons 30 minutes before the concert, music of the Swing Era (for dancing), riveting and inspiring music (for listening), a kazoo chorus and lots of balloons. Two shows – 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Lannie Garrett's New Year's Eve Special
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret
www.lannies.com
Lannie Garrett and her Errand Boys of Rhythm Quintet will be ringing in the New Year with their hit show: Great Women of Song: From Billie to Bette, a tribute to great female singers in stories and song. This show received 4 out of 5 stars from the Denver Post and sold out every show during its fall run this year. Lannie’s is also offering a yummy dessert bar! The show begins right after the first Downtown Denver fireworks display. Champagne is served at midnight and the second fireworks display will commence again out on the mall to bring in the New Year. The club will stay open late. Make reservations, Lannie’s fills up fast on New Year’s Eve. The whole night is $125 per person.
"On The Spot" New Year's Eve
Bovine Metropolis Theater
www.bovinemetropolis.com
Join the improv masters at The Bovine for "On The Spot," a local favorite using the audience's unique suggestions to improvise scenes, games, and songs to make newcomers or regulars laugh themselves silly! See as many as 25 games performed in one show. See the show at 7:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. You can see the show, laugh and be warm and then go see the Fireworks Downtown. This is a perfect way to ring in the New Year for only $25.
New Year's Eve at Coyote Ugly Saloon
Coyote Ugly Saloon
www.coyoteuglysaloon.com
Make some noise on the 16th Street Mall with the ladies of Coyote Ugly, the "most famous bar on the planet," for a night of dancing, singing and entertainment.
Peaks Lounge New Year's
Hyatt Regency Denver, Peaks Lounge (27th floor)
www.denverregency.hyatt.com
Sip unlimited champagne and gaze upon Denver's best view (with great fireworks viewing vantage points) at the Peaks Lounge.
South of Colfax Clubs
www.coclubs.com
In the mood for dancing? The clubs in the South of Colfax Nightlife District will be partying all night long on New Year’s Eve, with live music, DJs and plenty of champagne.
Grand Denver Hyatt New Year's Eve
www.granddenver.hyatt.com
Enjoy cocktails, light supper, champagne toast at midnight, party hats and favors and balloon drops galore. Revel in three parties in one as you dance through the decades, moving from one ballroom to another. Dig the Nacho Men, rockin' with the tunes of the 60's and 70's, Dueling Pianos, an interactive piano bar, and a dance floor with today's hottest sounds Note: Overnight packages booked on or before 12/1/09 receive complimentary breakfast buffet for two on New Year's Day.
Make It A Night To Remember!
Many Denver hotels are offering New Year's Eve packages starting as low as $99*. Book now and save! * *Hotel rates based on availability and subject to change. Some restrictions apply.
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New Year's Eve Dining Specials
duo
A festive menu to ring in the New Year!
The first seating, starting at 5:00, is 3 courses for $48 per person and the second & third seatings are 4 courses for $55 per person.
First Course: Antipasto for the table: housemade charcuterie, marinated vegetable salads, cured olives & pickles
Second Course – for the 2nd & 3rd seatings only choice of: Housemade Gnocchi with shrimp, pesto & slow roasted tomatoes Ricotta filled Ravioli with short rib ragu flatbread with exotic mushrooms and shaved pecorino
Third Course – choice of: Striped Bass with lentils and pedro ximenez sherry Lamb Roulade with crispy potatoes and rosemary jus Eggplant and Red Pepper Gratin with feta and beadcrumbs
1st seating only has a additional choice of: Ricotta filled Ravioli with short rib ragu
Dessert Course – choice of: Maple Mascarpone Budino with crème fraîche and walnut cookies Chocolate Cardamon Torte with fiore di latte gelato Pear Galette with caramel crunch gelato
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Olivéa
New Year's Eve at Olivéa!
First seating $48 per person, second and third seatings $58 per person.
First Course: choice of Fluke Carpaccio with citrus and baby fennel Shrimp Bisque with crème fraîche and chervil Housemade Tortellini stuffed with wild mushrooms Sweetbreads with a sherry jus
Second Course: choice of Lamb Mixed Grill with a celery root mash and rosemary jus Grilled Swordfish* with saffron couscous and a green olive tapenade Napolean filled with celery root and mushrooms with a sherry jus
*swordfish caught in US waters and approved by Seafood Watch
Cheese Course: with the second and third seatings only Artisan Cheese Plate from The Truffle with dried fruit, nuts, honey and cranberry walnut bread
Dessert Course: Poached Anjou Pears with sour cream ice cream and ginger crumble Chocolate Truffle Torte with almond crunch ice cream
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Restaurant Kevin Taylor
New Year's Eve Dinner
Restaurant Kevin Taylor at the Hotel Teatro is planning a very special evening to ring in the New Year. Kevin Taylor is pleased to continue the tradition of offering a four course menu for $125.00 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Wine pairings selected by sommelier, Andrea Frazer, will be offered at $85.00 per person and the entire wine list will be available as well. Reservations for a two-hour seating are required. Please call (303) 820-2600 for more information and reservations.
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Steuben's
24 Hours of Steuben's!
Dinner Early, Party Late, Pork & Eggs at Midnight. Steuben's will be open all night, actually for 38 hours straight! The full Steuben's menu will be served until 11 p.m., then starting up with the brunch menu and “Pork and Eggs” all night. Featuring Cuban Box Roast Pig starting at 2 a.m. with 15 local pigs from Torpedo Farms in Pueblo, Colorado. The pig will be served Cuban style with rice, beans, salsas, and eggs as well as a side dish with a basic breakfast. In addition to the 15 pigs we will probably serve over 4000 eggs throughout the night. The Warwick Hotel will also be offering a deal on rooms in conjunction with this event. Get more information on staying at The Warwick Hotel, a Friend of Steuben's.
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Vesta Dipping Grill
For years at Vesta we have chosen to offer our regular menu with some great specials. While this may not sound special, it actually is given that most restaurants tend to charge very high prices and offer a set menu. We have the philosophy that this is a special night out for a lot of people who have never been to Vesta and it's not right to overcharge just because it is NYE. We also have a DJ, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. It's a more affordable way to get into one of Denver's best restaurants for the past 13 years. Reservations go very fast.
Appetizer $14
Lobster and Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano
Fish Selection
Rosemary Grilled Scallops, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Apple Chive Salad, and Zinfandel Syrup
Beef Selection
Grilled Wagyu Strip Steak, Black Truffle Purple Potatoes, Warm Bacon Greens, Denver Pale Ale Mustard Butter
Dessert
Spanish Milk Chocolate Custard, Malt
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