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SMITH & MYERS, WJRR’S ACOUSTIC NEW YEAR AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29 Annual Cheez-It Bowl Parade of Bands

“Bandtastic Game Day Preview” of area school marching bands as a tuneful prelude to … that’s right, that afternoon’s Cheez-It Bowl. 11 a.m., Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, free.

Cheez-It Bowl

The Clemson Tigers face off against the Iowa State Cyclones. 5:30 p.m., Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, $25-$190.

Glenn Jammin

A freestyle jam segues into a Rage Against the Machines covers set. Featuring Dam_ez, Roland Simmons, Derek Engstrom, Austin Kelly. 9 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $10.

Scrooged

A somewhat belated “holiday matinee” showing of the prescient Bill Murray classic. 3:30 p.m., Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, enzian.org, $10.

Sevendust

Nü-metal-adjacent stars headline local radio station WJRR’s “Mistletoe Jam.” 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., hardrock.com/live, $27.50$37.50.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 30 Emo New Year’s: New Year, Same Songs

Young Tapes headline a night of all the emo songs you love to brood to. 9 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $10.

The Purple Madness: Tribute to Prince

Party like it’s (insert year here) with this crack Prince covers brigade. 7 p.m., House of Blues, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, houseofblues.com, $15-$70.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, DEC. 30-31 Jim Gaffigan

Take comfort-food-esque solace in jokes about the foibles of being a dad and consuming Hot Pockets. Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter. org, $50-$190.

SATURDAY, JAN. 1 Vrbo Citrus Bowl

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Kentucky Wildcats collide. 1 p.m., Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, $60-$300.

Cinderella

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents their signature two-act performance of Cinderella. 6:30 p.m., Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., drphillipscenter.org, $45-$65.

Severed+Said

Start the new year right with a night of forward-facing electronic music. Jacksonville solo project headlines, opening local Mother Juno never fail to energize and impress. 9 p.m., Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road, facebook.com/stardustie, $10.

SUNDAY, JAN. 2 Charlyce Simmons

A tribute to the music of the immortal Anita Baker, courtesy of vocalist Simmons. 6 p.m., Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave, Winter Park, bluebambooartcenter.com, $40.

Jenny Parrott, Rachel Decker

Queer balladeer and Americana rule-breaker (praised by Kinky Friedman!) Parrot sweeps through town. 7 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, $10.

TUESDAY, JAN. 4 Hi Viz

Stellar, kinetic post-punk trio from Philly with the unwitting Bard of Mills 50. 9 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., willspub.org, free.

NEW YEAR’S EVE 8th Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at the Alfond Inn

Live music, chef-served food stations, premium open bar, champagne toast, live stream of the Times Square ball drop. 8 p.m., Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, 407-998-8090, tickets: eventbrite.com, $219.

Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear

Prix fixe five-course menu, one bottle of champagne per table, live entertainment, photo booth, viewing of the Times Square ball drop, outdoor dancing all night. Reservations required, formal wear suggested. 6 p.m., Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, 407-597-5413, waldorfastoriaorlando.com, $295.

Attic + Treehouse New Year’s Eve 2022

Sounds by Krybtonite & WID, call or text for VIP bottle service. 9 p.m., The Attic, 68 E. Pine St., 407403-1161, tickets: eventbrite.com, $30-$60.

Black Hammock 2022 Gator Ball

Live music by the Black Hammock Band; half off beer, wine and house liquor; drink specials. 8 p.m., Lazy Gator Bar at Black Hammock, 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo, 407-805-1824, theblackhammock.com, $12-$15.

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles

A note-for-note re-creation of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. 9:30 p.m., Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., 407-3515483, hardrock.com/live, $33-$58.

The Courtesy NYE 2022 Open Bar Party

Full open bar, hors d’oeuvres, DJ, ball drop on TV, bubbly toast at midnight. 8:30 p.m., The Courtesy, 114 N. Orange Ave., tickets: exploretock.com, $100.

Domu Dynasty presents NYE 2022 at Tori Tori

Open bar, light bites, photobooth, DJ, live stream of countdown from Times Square, champagne toast for all at midnight, no ticket sales at door. 8:30 p.m., 720 N. Mills Ave., tickets: eventbrite.com, $100-$135.

Enzian Theater’s James Bond New Year’s Eve Party

James Bond costume contest, light hors d’oeuvres, bubbly, special NYE cocktails, dancing. 8 p.m., Enzian Theater, 1300 Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-0054, enzian. org, $99-$660.

Hourglass Brewing New Year Pajama Jam

Bottle specials all night, ball drop on the big screen, board games, video games, free popcorn. Wear PJs for 22% off all corked bottles all night. 8 p.m., 480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, 407-2620056, and 2500 Curry Ford Road, 407-730-5249; facebook.com/ hourglassbrewing, free.

Icebar Orlando 2022 Hollywood New Year’s Eve Bash

Hollywood-themed evening with casino games, DJ, ice sculptures, free digital souvenir photos, raffle giveaways, “celebrity guest” Britney Spears impersonator. 8 p.m., Icebar Orlando, 8967 International Drive, 407-426-7555, icebarorlando.com, $50-$125.

Jewel Orlando Bootleggers’ NYE Ball

Live music all night, reserved seating, 50 Jewel chips, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, free parking. 8 p.m., Jewel Orlando Speakeasy, 6400 Carrier Drive, 321-444-5306, jewelorlando.com, $49-$99.

Le Cirque: New Year’s Eve at Grand Bohemian Orlando

1940s Paris theme with fivepiece band, surprise performers, open bar, rooftop pool access, dessert reception, add-on four-course chef’s tasting menu available. 7 p.m., Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, 325 S. Orange Ave., facebook.com/ grandbohemianhotelorlando, tickets: opentable.com, $175$300.

Ma Baker’s Blue Year’s Eve

All Tom Waits, all night long, with Someday Honey, Big Jef Special, Niko Is, Cabana Macabre and more. 8 p.m., Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave, willspub.org, $15-$20.

Mango’s Orlando 2022 New Year’s Eve Bash

Early dining packages, Mango’s Live show experience, VIP bottle service. 7 p.m., Mango’s Tropical Cafe Orlando, 8126 International Drive, 321-710-4195, mangos.com, $50-$700.

New Year’s Eve 2022 at Howl at the Moon Orlando

Champagne toast at midnight, party favors, VIP includes premium open bar until midnight. 9 p.m., Howl at the Moon Orlando, 8815 International Drive, 407-354-5999, howlatthemoon.com, $20-$65.

New Year’s Eve at the Abbey

Live ’80s music from Rockit Fly all night. 8 p.m., The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, tickets: eventbrite.com, $25-$500.

New Year’s Eve at Drive Shack Orlando

Reserved bay for up to six people, party favors, unlimited play all night. 9 p.m., Drive Shack, 7285 Corner Drive, 407-553-8820, tickets: eventbrite.com, $199-$299 per bay.

New Year’s Eve at The Edison

Live performances from The Sound Society Radio Show, The Pearls burlesque trio, stilt walkers, aerialist, DJ and more; passed appetizers and buffet; cash bars; champagne toast at midnight. Disney Springs, 1570 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, theedisonfla.com, 8 p.m. entry/ guaranteed seating $150, 10:30 p.m. entry/standing room $25.

New Year’s Eve 2022 at Novelty

DJ Dane Dollar, open select premium bar, appetizers, champagne toast, limited capacity. 8 p.m., Novelty at 101, 101 S. Eola Drive, tickets: eventbrite.com, $40–$150.

New Year’s Eve at Shots Orlando

Throw down with the craziest crew in town. Signature shots and bucket specials. 7 p.m., Shots Orlando, 69 E. Pine St., tickets: eventbrite.com, strictly 21+ (in other words, don’t bring your older sister’s ID that kinda looks like you).

New Year’s Eve Gala: A Night in Hollywood

German folk-pop-rock from Europa Band, party favors, traditional balloon drop and toast at midnight, open bar for beer/wine/wells. Hungry? 6 p.m. appetizers, 7:30 p.m. dinner (Cornish hen or prime rib), 10 p.m. nosh, midnight breakfast. Formal or cocktail attire required; no jeans. 5:30 p.m., German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, tickets: eventbrite.com, $10-$75.

New Year’s Eve Improv Show & After Party

SAK All-Stars 90-minute improv show, complimentary midnight champagne toast with free refills. 10 p.m., SAK Comedy Lab, 29 S. Orange Ave., 407-648-0001, sakcomedylab.com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $25.

New Year’s Eve Party

Featuring Andy Frasco & The U.N. 7 p.m., Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford, tuffyscider. com, $40.

NYE All Black Party: Richer Than I Ever Been!

Inspired by the Rick Ross album Richer Than I Ever Been, we celebrating life, success, excellence, opulence. We toasting to the past, present and celebrating the future. 9 p.m., Rosé Restaurant and Lounge, 6400 International Drive, tickets: eventbrite.com, $30-$100.

Old Town New Year’s Eve Celebration

Family-friendly festivity with live music, car show, concert, fireworks finale at midnight. 1 p.m., Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, 407-396 4888, myoldtownusa.com, free .

Orlando New Year’s Eve 2021: The Masquerade

Celebrate with 1,000 of your closest friends at the three-level Cheyenne Saloon: DJ FiveVenoms, DJ Lyvwyr and DJ Dalastmo, 25+ VIP sections, party favors, champagne toast, ball drop brunch after midnight, easy parking, dress for front row at the Oscars, mask preferred but not mandatory. 9 p.m., Cheyenne Saloon, 128 W. Church St., orlandonye.com, free-$600.

Party Like Gatsby: Spectacle Extraordinaire

Electro-swing, glow performers, burlesque dancers, silk acrobats, Gatsby-inspired cocktails, staff and dancers in full Gatsby-themed attire, champagne, ice sculptures, step & repeat with red carpetstyle photography, cigar and hookah station, NYE party favors, celebratory champagne toast. 9 p.m., Eve Orlando, 110 S. Orange Ave., 407-602-7462, eveorlando. com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $40$120.

Punk Rock Blowout

NYE with Free Fall, the Palmerians, Pizza Nightmare, Grab Bag, Gamma Waves, Black Clash, Human Error and Hobo Houston. After the ball drops, Free Fall will perform their tribute anthem to the beloved establishment. Look up “Uncle Lou’s” on Violent Breed Records’ Bandcamp if you wanna sing along. 7 p.m., Uncle Lou’s, 1016 N. Mills Ave., 910-442-1234 $5 from 7-11 p.m., free after 11 p.m.

Resolution NYE at Ember

With everything going on the past year and a half, the safest place to be is outside on the biggest patio in the city. Celebrate stress-free with champagne bottle specials, $10 food menu available, hookahs available. 9 p.m., Ember, 42 W. Central Blvd., 407-849-5200, emberorlando.com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $20-$350.

Rock-in 2022! New Year’s Eve Lobby Party

Special desserts, DJ, face painter, Magic Men, balloonist, countdown live from Times Square via satellite, midnight balloon drop with champagne toast. Does not include separately ticketed New Year’s Eve Buffet in The Kitchen ($55-$125). 6 p.m., Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, 5800 Universal Blvd., 407503-3463, tickets: eventbrite.com, $50-$80.

Sky Lounge’s NYE Gala

Live music, DJ, hors d’oeuvres, formal attire encouraged, photographer, table packages available with champagne, bottle service, Red Bull. 9 p.m., Sky Lounge at Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., 888-913-0180, tickets: eventbrite.com, $50-$75.

Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party

Street party with DJ, live musicians, vocalists, dancers, street performers, complimentary party favors, confetti storm and a midnight fireworks spectacular. 8 p.m., Promenade at Sunset Walk 3251 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-338-4811, sunsetwalk.com, $25.

Swirlery Soiree

Light bites, champagne, and a DJ to ring in the New Year. 8 p.m., Swirlery Wine Bar, 1508 E. Michigan St., 407-270-6300, swirlery.com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $25.

Thornton Park New Year’s Eve Street Party 2022

Party at Graffiti Junktion, The Veranda, Burton’s, Island Time, The Falcon, Cavo’s, The 808; three DJs, open bar, street party covering 2.5 city blocks, VIP private open bar at The Veranda. 8:30 p.m., Thornton Park District, 700 E. Washington St., thorntonparkstreetparty.com, tickets: eventbrite.com, $20-$105.

Tin Roof Orlando Vegas Night NYE

Vegas-style casino games, music on two stages, confetti cannons, balloon drop. 8 p.m., Tin Roof Orlando, Icon Park, 8371 International Drive, 407-270-7926, tinrooforlando.com, $25-$150.

TKS New Year’s Eve Party

Axe-throwing, live DJ, professional dancers, aerial acrobatics, midnight toast. 9 p.m., The Keg Social, 12850 Waterford Lakes Parkway, 407-2863000, thekegsocial.com, $20-$100.

Wall Street Plaza Block Party

Wall Street’s notorious Friday-night street party, only more so. VIP bar in Sideshow. 9 p.m., Wall Street Plaza, 25 Wall St., and Sideshow, 15 N. Orange Ave., 407-849-0471, facebook.com/wallstplaza, price TBA.

WJRR’s Acoustic New Year

With Smith & Myers of Shinedown as the featured performer. 8:30 p.m., House of Blues, Disney Springs, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, 407-934-2583, houseofblues.com/ orlando, $42.50-$93.

ONGOING

THROUGH JAN. 9, 2022 Dazzling Nights

Immersive holiday light spectacular is back and bigger than ever. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., dazzlingorlando.com, $25.

THROUGH JAN. 6, 2022 Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show

Nightly synchronized light and music show while the Lake Eola fountain displays red, green and gold lights. Lake Eola Park, Rosalind Avenue and Washington Street, free.

MUSEUMS + GALLERIES

THROUGH DEC. 31 American Modernisms at the Rollins Museum of Art

American art from the museum’s permanent collection. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, rollins.edu/rma, free.

THROUGH JAN. 9, 2022 As I Am: Exhibition Showcasing FloridaBased Artists With Disabilities

Group show of Floridian artists working “through” disabilities across genres. Alice and William Jenkins Gallery, Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park, crealde.org, free.

THROUGH JUNE 2022 Cathedrals of Florida: Masterworks by Clyde Butcher

Butcher’s photos capture the (disappearing) natural beauty of Florida’s wetlands. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org, $20.

THROUGH DEC. 31 Common Ground: Selected Works from the Rollins Book Arts Collection

Treasures from Rollins’ Book Arts Collection, mostly around the themes of social and environmental issues. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, rollins.edu/ rma, free.

THROUGH MAY 1, 2022 Connoisseurship & Collecting: Masterworks of European Painting

Old masters on loan from the Muscarelle Museum of Art. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org, $20.

THROUGH JAN. 22, 2022 Eyewitness: 46 Years of Photojournalism by Red Huber

Retrospective of work by longtime Orlando Sentinel photographer Huber. Snap! Downtown, 420 E. Church St., snaporlando.com, free.

THROUGH DEC. 31 Gallardo/Budoff: Growth, Breadth, and Terrain

Fantastical renderings and paper cutouts by Frances Gallardo and Nathan Budoff. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, rollins.edu/rma, free.

THROUGH JAN. 2, 2022 Luces y Sombras

More than 100 historical photographs spanning Mexico’s modern history — people, architecture, indigenous artifacts and myriad aspects of the country’s perpetual reinvention. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., omart.org, $20.

THROUGH DEC. 31 Rafael Trelles: The Imagined Word

Fifteen unique portraits, each referencing a work of world literature, from Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina to Gabriel García Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. Rollins Museum of Art, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, rollins. edu/rma, free.

THROUGH JAN. 23, 2022 Victor Bokas: A Bold & Colorful Journey

Central Florida artist Bokas’ paintings evoke the quirks and beauty of the Sunshine State. Art & History Museums of Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, artandhistory.org, $6. n