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2011 New Year's Eve in St. Louis

25 Ways to Ring in 2012 in the St. Louis Area

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11. New Year's Eve at Harry's

Harry's Restaurant & Bar is always a popular destination in Downtown St. Louis, but the place will be hopping on New Year's Eve. Harry's is hosting a celebration with music, a premium open bar and appetizer buffet. Tickets are $75 a person. Harry's also offers free shuttle service to any Downtown hotel after the party.

12. Mosaic NYE Party

Mosaic Restaurant in Downtown St. Louis is offering a four-course dinner for $59 a person followed by a NYE party at Mosaic Lounge. There's also a package deal including an overnight stay at the Renaissance Grand Hotel for $229 per couple. The hotel stay includes New Year's Day breakfast and late check-out at 1 p.m.

13. St. Louis Symphony Concert

What will the St. Louis Symphony be playing at its annual New Year's Eve concert? You'll have to go to find out. The program for the evening is always a secret, but conductor David Robertson promises a memorable evening at Powell Hall. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $120.

14. New Year's Laughs at the Funny Bone

If you're looking to laugh on New Year's Eve, head to the Funny Bone. It's one of the St. Louis area's top comedy clubs bringing in bringing in popular comedians from around the country. John Morgan, the Rajun Cajun, will be entertaining the crowd on NYE. The Funny Bone is located at 614 Westport Plaza. For information on show times and ticket prices, call 314-469-6692.

15. Rock-n-Roll New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve at the Lemp Mansion is an evening of food, drinks and entertainment. The celebration in the Grand Hall is from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It includes a prime rib dinner, open bar and midnight toast. The cost is $65 a person. For more information, call 314-664-8024.

16. Hyatt Ultimate NYE Party

The Hyatt Regency at the Arch invites you to the Ultimate New Year's Eve Party. The celebration includes music from local favorites like The Dave Glover Band, Groovethang and Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys. There's also an open bar, buffet dinner, balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight. Prices start at $299 per couple including a one-night stay at the hotel.

17. New Year's with the King

Put on your blue suede shoes and party with "The King" this New Year's Eve. Elvis Presley (a.k.a. Steve Davis) will be ringing in the New Year with special performances at the American Legion Hall in Imperial. Tickets are $50 a person or $80 a couple. Tickets include dinner, drinks and the show. The Imperial American Legion Hall is located at 910 Montebello Road.

18. Dancing at Casa Loma

The owners of Casa Loma Ballroom sure know how to throw a party. This year's NYE celebration features a Beggar's Carnivale show complete with gypsies, a one-ring circus, vaudeville acts and more. There's also dancing to the music of The Royal We Band and Armitage Shanks. Doors open at 9 p.m. There's a special breakfast buffet at midnight, and the entertainment continues until 2:30 a.m. Tickets are $59 a person.

19. Hidden Valley Midnight Ski

Ring in the New Year on the slopes at Hidden Valley Ski Resort near Eureka. There's night skiing until 3 a.m. and fireworks at midnight.

20. Foundry Art Centre Bash

The Foundry Art Centre on Main Street in St. Charles is rining in the New Year with a party featuring live music from Serapis and Friends. Tickets to the celebration are $25 a person and include two free drinks. Additional food and drinks will also be available for purchase. For more information, call the Fountry Art Centre at 636-255-0270.

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