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Donna Andrews
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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
St. Louis Offers An Assortment Of New Year's Eve Options
ST. LOUIS -- December 23, 2009 -- Looking for a unique way to ring in the New Year? You won't have to look far in St. Louis. From family-fun to grown-up getaways, there are tons of exciting ways you can bid 2009 goodbye.
For a complete list of everything that's going on in St. Louis this holiday season - or to book a magical hotel stay - visit www.explorestlouis.com. To order a copy of the 2010 Official St. Louis Visitor Guide, call 1-800-916-0040.
For the ultimate family-friendly, alcohol-free New Year's Eve party, don't miss "First Night® St. Louis 2009." Ring in the new at the Grand Center Arts & Entertainment District from 5:30 p.m. - midnight and enjoy a winter celebration filled with visual and performing arts, musicians, storytellers, dancers, magicians, actors, puppeteers and visual and media artists. The first batch of fireworks launch at 9 p.m., and the Grand Fireworks wrap up the night - and the year - at midnight. Visit www.firstnightstl.org for information.
Kids can sleepover on the wild side at the Saint Louis Zoo's New Year's Eve Overnight Celebration. Children aged 6-13 can ring in the new decade and celebrate the zoo's 100th anniversary with some fun and games, a moonlight hike, and a New year's breakfast with the beasts. For more information call 314-646-4544 or click on www.stlzoo.org.
Grown-ups can find plenty of places to have a good time, including wine country. Chandler Hill Vineyards Happy New Year Celebration features a magnificent buffet, cash bar, the musical stylings of Anita Rosamond, and a fireworks display over the vineyards. There will also be a cash bar serving wines, spirits and beer. Get all of the details at 636-798-2675 or www.chandlerhillvineyards.com.
Dance ‘til you drop with the high-energy band Cowboy Mouth at Harrah's St. Louis Casino VooDoo Lounge (314-770-8100, www.harrahs.com), or ring in 2010 on a 19th century replica steamboat. Gateway Arch Riverboats New Year's Eve Cruise is a 3 ½ hour affair that includes a sit-down dinner, open house bar, DJ entertainment, party favors and the all-important champagne toast at midnight. Find out more at 877-982-1410 or: www.gatewayarch.com.
Or rock your way into the next decade at the Hard Rock Café. Their rockin' New Year's Eve party urges revelers to "Rock Hard & Sleep Late" with live entertainment by Grand Beauty, a late night buffet, party favors, champagne toast, and an overnight stay at the St. Louis Union Station Marriott. Tickets are available at the Cafe's Rock Shop - check out www.hardrock.com/stlouis for information.
For good music with a different vibe, settle in for the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra New Year's Eve Concert at Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., so there will be plenty of time to ring in the New Year afterwards. Get tickets at 314-534-1700 or 314-534-1111, or get information at 800-232-1880 and www.slso.org.
Sports fans can wrap up '09 with the St. Louis Blues and the Vancouver Canucks at Scottrade Center. The puck drops at 7 p.m. and the ice heats up with fast-paced NHL action shortly thereafter. For tickets, dial 314-421-4400 or visit www.stlouisblues.com for details.
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