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DECEMBER 31
NYE LIVE!
DECEMBER 31
NYE 2018 Masquerade Party
Fourth Street nye-live.com Get ready Louisville, for NYE Live!, the city’s BIGGEST and BEST New Year’s Eve Party! This FREE event features music from 100% Poly, confetti canons, balloon drop, party favors and the ONLY BALL DROP in Louisville! Ring in the New Year as a VIP – Tickets include exclusive access to 6 bars and nightclubs and a premium drink package from 9PM to 12AM. Conveniently located in downtown Louisville at Fourth Street Live!, party-goers won’t have to look far for transportation, parking, restaurants and hotels.
The Gillespie thegillespie.com The Gillespie will host a NYE Masquerade Party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Party with an open bar featuring Korbel Champagne, Finlandia Vodka, Woodford Reserve, Bud Light and Budweiser. Kudmani and DJ Mikkus will be providing live music and entertainment for the evening. Limited presale tickets are available now for $75. General admission tickets will be available for $100, reserved cocktail tables are $225 for two guests, and $1000 for VIP tables of eight. This event is ages 21 and older.
Lou Year's Eve
New Year's Eve 2018 Presented by John-Kenyon
Downtown, W. Main St. This family-friendly New Year's party will take over downtown Louisville starting at 2 p.m.! There will be festivities and performances at multiple venues up and down Main Street, including at the Frazier Museum, the Science Center, 21c, KMAC, Louisville Slugger Museum, the Kentucky Center and more. Entertainment throughout the day will include performances by CirqueLouis, Billy Goat Strut Revue, Dave Moisan, Actors Theatre, Kentucky Shakespeare and Louisville Ballet, in addition to many, many more.
New Year's Eve at the Galt House
The Galt House galthotel.com The Galt House is hosting two different parties to celebrate the New Year. Neon New Year's Eve is an '80s-themed dance party in the Grand Ballroom from 8:30 p.m. to 4 a.m, with music by live band Bueller and DJ Havok. Blackout Affair New Year's Eve is a dress-to-impress party in the Archibald Cochran Ballroom from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., with music by live band Encore and DJ Empty Beats. Whether you go Neon or Blackout, you can't go wrong.
Mellwood Arts Center NYE502.com Eventris brings you New Year’s Eve 2018 Presented by John-Kenyon at Mellwood Arts Center! Dance away 2017 with Tony and the Tan Lines and DJ KDogg from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. An $80 ticket will give guests access to cocktails, late night food and a champagne toast to ring in the new year. NYE 2018 is sponsored by John-Kenyon, Grey Goose Vodka, Bacardi USA, Angel's Envy, BoxCarPR, Coca-Cola, Bud Light and Red Bull.
Passalino’s NYE Bash
Passalino’s passalinos.com Passalino’s will host their annual NYE Bash beginning at 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy an open bar featuring Korbel Champagne, Finlandia Vodka, Woodford Reserve, Bud Light and Budweiser. Dance to fan favorite DJ Rewind. Tickets are $55 general admission or $800 for a VIP table for eight. This event is ages 21 and older.
JANUARY 2-3
Heartbreak Hotel – A Salute To Young Elvis
Derby Dinner Playhouse derbydinner.com Starring Robert Shaw, this critically acclaimed concert production features the music of “Young Elvis” belting out hits from the first part of his career, starting in the mid-1950’s through the early 60’s. The show kicks off with Elvis’ first recordings at Sun Records in Memphis (“That’s All Right, Mama”, “Good Rockin’ Tonight”) through his chart topping years at RCA records (“Don’t Be Cruel”, “Hound Dog”), and even highlighting the King’s hits from his first movies (“Jailhouse Rock”, “Love Me Tender”). Featuring authentic costumes and top-notch musicians, this show is chock full of hip-swiveling, toe-tapping fun. JANUARY 11
TOPS January Winter Party
Ice house Louisville ice houselouisville.com Revealing their new chic venue located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Amazing catering menu. Wedding vendors will share the latest for all your wedding and event wish list. Located at 226 E Washington St. from 5 to 8 p.m. Wine and spirit tastings, nibbles, music, and prizes. JANUARY 12 - 13
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
The Kentucky Center Kentuckycenter.org Tchaikovsky's disastrous one-year marriage produced an extraordinary result, a violin concerto of remarkable beauty with both tenderness and fire. Violinist Gabriel Lefkowitz joined the Louisville Orchestra as concertmaster (principal first violin) in 2016 and this marks his first solo performance in Louisville.
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