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NYE Events

2016 AWAKENS!—A STAR WARS THEMED

NYE BALL: The Star Wars-themed party includes costume contests, drink specials, free champagne and

DJs keeping the Force strong all night. Th, 12/31, 10pm. $TBA. 1up, 214 W.

Commercial Row, (775) 329-9444. 2016 GLITTERBALL: The dance party includes complimentary midnight champagne toast and prizes. Th, 12/31, 10pm. $10. 5 Star Saloon, 132

West St., (775) 329-2878. BEYOND THE LOOKING GLASS NYE

CELEBRATION: Count down to 2016 with DJ Jayceeoh and resident

DJ Rick Gee. Th, 12/31, 10pm. $20.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50,

Stateline, (775) 588-6611, www.harrahslaketahoe.com. BIG ‘80S NYE PARTY: The Radio Rebels

ring in the new year. Th, 12/31, 10pm. $20. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake

Tahoe, 50 Highway 50, Stateline, (844) 588-7625, http://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com. BUCKET OF BLOOD NEW YEAR’S EVE

PARTY: David John and the Comstock

Cowboys will perform at this NYE party, which includes a light meal at 7pm and champagne at midnight.

Music starts at 8pm. Limited tickets, 120 people maximum. Th, 12/31, 6pm. $50. Bucket of Blood Saloon, 1 S C St.,

Virginia City, (775) 847-0322, www.comstockcowboys.com. EDGE MOONSTRUCK NYE PARTY: The New

Year’s Eve party features Four Color Zack spinning all night long and complimentary champagne tasting from 9pm to 10pm, party favors, a midnight champagne toast and a celebratory balloon drop. Th, 12/31, 9pm. $50-$60.

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S.

Virginia St., (775) 826-2121, www.peppermillreno.com. KIDS NIGHT OUT NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH:

Kids ages 4-12 can enjoy New Year’s

Eve festivities with a special dinner and party in the Alpine Ballroom featuring games, crafts, party goodies, DJ and dessert station.

Celebratory balloon drop at 9pm, followed by a late-night movie at 11pm.

Reservations required. Th, 12/31, 6pm. $60-$95. Resort at Squaw Creek, 400

Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, (530) 581-6610. MONTBLEU’S NEW YEAR’S EVE

CELEBRATION: Admission includes access to Opal Ultra Lounge, Blu

Nightclub and the main party in the newly renovated Convention Center.

Enjoy live music from Pop Fiction plus go-go dancers and body painting. Th, 12/31, 8pm. $55-$75. MontBleu Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, (800) 6483353, www.montbleuresort.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT CEOL’S: Chris Talbot

helps ring in the new year. Th, 12/31, 9pm. Free. Ceol Irish Pub, 538 S.

Virginia St., (775) 329-5558, http://ceolirishpub.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT CIRCUS CIRCUS: Live

music on the Cabaret Stage with

Rebekah Chase, free party favors and midnight fireworks show in downtown

Reno . Th, 12/31, 5pm. Free. Circus

Circus, 500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT GREAT BASIN BREWING

CO.: The party features a complimentary champagne toast and music by the Paisley Braincells. Th, 12/31, 10pm. $15. Great Basin Brewing Co., 846 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-7711. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT IMPROV AT HARVEYS:

Comedians Bob Zany and Billy Bonnell perform. Th, 12/31, 9pm. $25. Harveys

Lake Tahoe, 18 Highway 50, Stateline, (775) 588-6611. NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE ELDORADO AND

SILVER LEGACY: The Eldorado and

Silver Legacy offer nine parties, countdowns and champagne toasts, plenty of celebratory party hats and favors handed out on the casino floor and a downtown fireworks show at midnight. Get passes to

Aura, The Brew Brothers, NoVi and

Rum Bullions or choose from the All

Access Pass which takes care of the cover at these bars. Head to Cin Cin

Bar and Lounge at the Eldorado or visit the Silver Baron Lounge in the

Silver Legacy where you can avoid a cover charge and celebrate in a more relaxing setting. Th, 12/31, 9pm. $0-$150. Eldorado Resort Casino, 345

N. Virginia St., (775) 786-5700; Silver

Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia

St., (775) 325-7401. NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL: The party includes a buffet dinner, dessert, party favors and champagne. Formal dress is required. The color theme is red.

Open to couples and singles age 21 and older. Reservations required. Th, 12/31, 9pm. $20-$60. Dilligas Saloon, 1303 E Fourth St., (775) 322-8481, http://dilligassaloon.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE CAPRI BALLROOM PARTY:

Ring in the new year with music by AMFM. When the clock strikes midnight, celebrate with party favors, a balloon drop and champagne toast. Entry includes three drink tickets and complimentary desserts. Th, 12/31, 9:30pm. $65. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-2121, www.peppermillreno.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: The

evening features music, games, fireworks and a Gondola Ball Drop.

Entertainment includes an outdoor concert, ice sculpting performances, fire dancers, a photo booth and face painting. The party continues into the night at one of the many casino nightclubs. Th, 12/31, 6-9pm. Heavenly

Ski Resort, 3860 Saddle Road, South

Lake Tahoe, (775) 586-7000, www.skiheavenly.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT GSR:

Maxxt Out will help ring in the new year in the Summit Pavilion. Entry includes two complimentary drink tickets. Th, 12/31, 9:30pm. $44.95 per person; Lex Nightclub will hold The

Majestic Ball. Th, 12/31, 8pm. $30-$60.

Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second

St., (775) 789-2000. NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & CELEBRATION:

Celebrate at Six Peaks Grille with a cocktail, party favors, a five-course gourmet dinner and live music.

Seatings are from 5-9pm and your table is yours for the entire evening.

Reservations required. Th, 12/31, 5pm. $152 per person. Resort at

Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road,

Olympic Valley, (530) 581-6610. NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT GOLD HILL

HOTEL: The dinner at the hotel’s

Crown Point Restaurant includes a three-course meal with a glass of champagne and party favors. Musical entertainment by Billy Starr. Two seatings: 7pm and 9pm. Reservations required. Th, 12/31, 7 & 9pm. $100 per couple. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main

St., 1 mile south of Virginia City on

Highway 342, Gold Hill, (775) 847-0111. NEW YEAR’S EVE GRAND CELEBRATION

takes place in the Grand Sierra

Ballroom and includes a gourmet buffet dinner, entertainment, live band, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast. The event is open to adults age 21 and older. Doors open at 7pm. Party-only admission begins at 9pm. Reservations required. Th, 12/31, 7pm. $75-$120 for dinner and party, $30-$49 for party only. Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek

Road, Olympic Valley, (530) 581-6610, www.squawcreek.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT HARRAH’S

RENO: Ring in the new year with DJ

GomeX spinning all the hits in the

Sapphire Lounge. Th, 12/31, 8pm; Party with DJ Luciano, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Th, 12/31, 9pm. Free. Harrah’s Reno, 219 N.

Center St., (775) 788-2900. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT MUSTANG

RANCH STEAKHOUSE: The party

includes dinner and dessert, champagne toast, balloon drop, party favors and music by Greg Austin & Southern Justice. Doors at 6pm.

Dinner starts at 7pm. Th, 12/31, 7pm. $50 per person. Mustang Ranch

Steakhouse & Hunters Lounge/Bar, 5

N. C St., Virginia City, www.lancegilmansnewyearseve.com. NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES AT SQUAW

VALLEY: Ring in the new year at Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows with free live music in The Village, firework shows and all night parties. Fireworks start at 7pm. The best viewing location is at KT Base Bar. Other New Year’s Eve events include singer/songwriter Chi

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