Lots of New Year's Eve events are planned in the Charleston area.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- There are numerous opportunities in the Charleston/Huntington area to celebrate New Year's Eve on Saturday, so there's no excuse to sit at home and ring in the new year with Ryan Seacrest or Carson Daly on the tube unless that's what you really want to do. Check out the list below or browse the GoodNight schedule to see what celebration best fits your style, then head out to ring in 2012 with some live entertainment.
Note: Listings start with Charleston area events, then ordered by distance from Charleston.
The Boulevard Tavern
Rock, jam and funk music by Fletcher's Grove. Package deal includes two show tickets, a room with two beds at The Charleston House Ramada, complementary bottle of champagne at club and free brunch at Sam's Uptown Cafe on New Year's day. 10 p.m. Show only $10, room package $120. Limited room packages remain. 806 Kanawha Blvd. E. Call 304-205-7951 for reservations or visit www.theboulevardtavernwv.com for more information.
The Sound Factory
Dance party with DJ. 8 p.m. Cover $5. 812 Kanawha Blvd. E. Call 304-342-8001 or visit www.soundfactorywv.com.
Bluegrass Kitchen
Music by Robert Shaffer and John Lilly from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and The Honky Tonk Heroes from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Kitchen will be open late. No admission fee. Reservations suggested. 1600 Washington St. E. Call 304-346-2871 or visit www.bluegrasswv.com.
Tricky Fish
Music by Spurgie Hankins Band. 9 p.m. Free. 1611 Washington St. E. Call 304-344-3474.
Empty Glass
Folk, indie and blues music by headliners Sasha Colette and the Magnolias. With alternative and Americana singer/songwriter Andy Park. 10 p.m. Admission $10. 410 Elizabeth St. Call 304-345-9893 or visit www.emptyglass.com.
West Side Jamboree
Music by The Westsiders. Smoke and alcohol free. 7 p.m. Tickets $12; admission by ticket only. 211 Tennessee Ave. Call 304-965-1045 or 304-767-0084.
FOOTMAD
Warren and Terry Doyle call to the music of Joe Dobbs and Friends in FOOTMAD's "Good RiDANCE" contra dance. 9 p.m. to 12:01 a.m. Free. Columbia Gas Auditorium, 1700 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Kanawha City. Call 304-415-3668 or visit www.footmad.org.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- There are numerous opportunities in the Charleston/Huntington area to celebrate New Year's Eve on Saturday, so there's no excuse to sit at home and ring in the new year with Ryan Seacrest or Carson Daly on the tube unless that's what you really want to do. Check out the list below or browse the GoodNight schedule to see what celebration best fits your style, then head out to ring in 2012 with some live entertainment.
Note: Listings start with Charleston area events, then ordered by distance from Charleston.
The Boulevard Tavern
Rock, jam and funk music by Fletcher's Grove. Package deal includes two show tickets, a room with two beds at The Charleston House Ramada, complementary bottle of champagne at club and free brunch at Sam's Uptown Cafe on New Year's day. 10 p.m. Show only $10, room package $120. Limited room packages remain. 806 Kanawha Blvd. E. Call 304-205-7951 for reservations or visit www.theboulevardtavernwv.com for more information.
The Sound Factory
Dance party with DJ. 8 p.m. Cover $5. 812 Kanawha Blvd. E. Call 304-342-8001 or visit www.soundfactorywv.com.
Bluegrass Kitchen
Music by Robert Shaffer and John Lilly from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and The Honky Tonk Heroes from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Kitchen will be open late. No admission fee. Reservations suggested. 1600 Washington St. E. Call 304-346-2871 or visit www.bluegrasswv.com.
Tricky Fish
Music by Spurgie Hankins Band. 9 p.m. Free. 1611 Washington St. E. Call 304-344-3474.
Empty Glass
Folk, indie and blues music by headliners Sasha Colette and the Magnolias. With alternative and Americana singer/songwriter Andy Park. 10 p.m. Admission $10. 410 Elizabeth St. Call 304-345-9893 or visit www.emptyglass.com.
West Side Jamboree
Music by The Westsiders. Smoke and alcohol free. 7 p.m. Tickets $12; admission by ticket only. 211 Tennessee Ave. Call 304-965-1045 or 304-767-0084.
FOOTMAD
Warren and Terry Doyle call to the music of Joe Dobbs and Friends in FOOTMAD's "Good RiDANCE" contra dance. 9 p.m. to 12:01 a.m. Free. Columbia Gas Auditorium, 1700 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Kanawha City. Call 304-415-3668 or visit www.footmad.org.
Comedy Zone
Getaway package includes two tickets for 8 p.m. or 10 p.m. comedy show with The Tennessee Tramp and Herbie Gill, a dance party after the show, champagne toast at midnight, room accommodations for two, champagne in room and dinner and breakfast buffets. Double/king room $229, suites $279. Tickets not available for the show only. Charleston Conference Center Hotel (formerly Ramada Charleston), 400 Second Ave., South Charleston. Call 304-744-4641 or visit www.comedyzonecharleston.com.
Speakeasy Singles
Dance with music by DJ Randy Justice. Champagne, sparkling cider and party favors at midnight. Food included in admission; drinks $1. Dressy to formal attire suggested. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Members $10, non-members $12. West Virginia State University Wilson Student Union, Institute. Call 304-766-2415 or 304-925-8024 or visit www.speakeasysingles.com.
'New' New Year's Eve Gospel Sing
Fourth annual event featuring performances by the Lancaster Family, The Jay Humphreys Trio, The Humphreys, The Praisemen and Brothers of the Cross, plus special guests Ron Pauley on piano and soloist Ben Jeffries. 6:30 p.m. Free. Riverside High School, 1 Warrior Way, Belle. Call 304-542-9790.
Marmet Recreation Center
Dance with music by Freda Cooper and the Mountain Gold Band. Smoke and alcohol free. 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission $10. Across from Ben Morris ball field on MacCorkle Avenue. Call 304-949-3973 or 304-549-0910.
VIP Lounge
Music by The Whiskey Junction Band, plus free food and champagne. 9:30 p.m. Singles $15, couples $25. 54 Olde Main St., St. Albans. Call 304-722-4550 or 304-807-4694.
Mountaineer Opry House
Bluegrass concert featuring the Kevin Prater Band and Jim & Valerie Gabehart. 7:30 p.m. Adults $14, seniors $12, children $5. Across from Exxon Station off I-64 Exit 28, Milton. Call 304-743-5749 or visit www.mountaineeropry.com.
Fairplain Yacht Club
Music by Dave McCormick from 7 to 8 p.m. and with his band from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free party favors and champagne toast at midnight, plus a breakfast buffet. Admission $10. 3984 Cedar Lakes Road, Ripley. Call 304-372-8918 or visit www.fairplainyachtclub.com.
The V Club
The New Year's Eve Throwdown features music by West Virginia indie and garage rockers The Demon Beat, AC30 and Prison Book Club. 10 p.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.) Tickets $10. For ages 18 and up. 741 Sixth Ave., Huntington. Call 304-781-0680 or visit www.vclublive.com.
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