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Events to keep you busy on New Year's Eve
Admin
Dec. 24, 2009 12:21 pm
Ready to dress to the nines to ring in the 10s? Here are some of the classiest, sassiest options for New Year's Eve revelry:
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
300 E. Ninth St., Coralville, (319) 688-4000, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cidic-coralville-marriott-hotel-and-conference-center
Mad Hatter Ball, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Package: $199 to $329 for dinner, six-hour open bar, music and dancing by Hunter Fuerste and his American Vintage Orchestra, Champagne toast, music and dancing, deluxe room.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
350 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, (319) 363-8161, www.crowneplaza.com
Masquerade Ball, 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare Foundation of Iowa. An appetizer buffet, beer, Champagne and cash bar. Justin Crippen and Nassor Copper perform an acoustic set, then a DJ will perform. $35. http://crnewyears.eventbrite.com
Diamond Jo Casino
301 Bell St., Dubuque, (563) 690-2100, www.diamondjo.com
Dueling Pianos: Bozaich & Larson, 8 p.m., Mississippi Moon Bar; $10 general admission
Elissa Larson and Robert Bozaich rock the house on baby grands, along with DJ
Double J. With party favors, balloon drop and midnight toast.
El Kahir Shrine
Activities Center, 1200 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, (319) 395-0109
Black Velvet Elvis, music from the '60s to '90s, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $13 per person or $25 per couple. With free draft beer, hors d'oeuvers, party favors and Champagne at midnight.
Elks Lodge
801 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, (319) 363-0291
The Do's & The Don'ts, '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., $20. With Champagne, party favors and snacks.
Englert Theatre
221 E. Washington St., Iowa City, (319) 688-2653, www.englert.org
Public Property, Euforquestra and Uniphonics, 8 p.m., $25 general admission, www.iowatix.com
Iowa Children's Museum
Inside Coral Ridge Mall, Coralville, (319) 625-6255, www.theicm.org
Noon Year's Eve Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., included with museum admission, $6 ages 1 to 59, $5 ages 60 and older. Activities throughout the day, balloon drop at noon.
Iowa City Yacht Club
13 S. Linn St., Iowa City, $10, (319) 337-6464, www.iowacityyachtclub.org
Dead Larry, 5 in a Hand and Insectoid, 8 p.m., $10. With Champagne and party hats.
Meskwaki Casino
1504 305th St., Tama, $20, 1-(800) 728-4263 Ext. 2230, www.meskwaki.com
Gayle Becwar, “Comedy with a Magical Touch,” 10 p.m., Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center, $25 or $44 with dinner buffet. http://tickets.meskwaki.com
Flip side, 9 p.m., The Lounge, free admission.
The Mill Restaurant
120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, $15, (319) 351-9529, www.icmill.com
Irish New Year Party: Wylde Nept, 4 to 7 p.m.
New Year's Eve Blowout: Illinois John Fever, Liberty Leg and Hott, 9 p.m., $6.
Penguins Comedy Club
Clarion Hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, $15 or $25, (319) 362-8133, www.penguinscomedyclub.com
Jason Russell, early show at 7:30 p.m., $15; countdown show at 10 p.m., $25.
The Play station
200 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, (319) 373-1111, www.theplaystation.com
Noon Year's Eve Party with KDAT, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5.99 per child, adults free. Party favors, DJ dance, balloon drop, crafts, games, contests, door prizes, pizza/hot dog special ($1.04), free pop. (Play Station open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Ponderosa Ballroom
195 First St. S, Walford
Dance to Dale Thomas Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, $25 per person; for reservations, call (319) 396-4347 or e-mail connie@ponderosaballroom.com Drink ticket, party favors, breakfast buffet at 12:15 a.m.
Riverside Casino
3184 Highway 22, Riverside, (319) 648-1234, www.riversidecasinoandresort.com
Event Center: Synergy, 9 p.m., free admission. Free party favors and Champagne toast at midnight. Minneapolis/St. Paul area band plays classic swing, Motown, disco, country and today's hits.
Show Lounge: Morning After, '70s hits, 6 p.m.; Richie Lee, '50s hits, 9 p.m.; free admission.

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