27 Things to do in the D on New Year's Eve

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1- The 5th Annual Motor City New Year’s Eve: The Drop
When: 4 p.m-1 a.m.
Where: Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square, Detroit
Details: Celebrate in the heart of the city with live music and watch "the D" drop from Chase Tower. More information here.
Cost: Free


2- Macomb County New Year’s Eve Gala
When: Children’s event 4-9 p.m.; adults 9:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m.
Where: 71 N. Main St., Mount Clemens
Details: A family friendly event complete with a children’s Never Never Land and two firework shows at 9 p.m. and midnight. More information here.
Cost: Free


3- Noon Year’s Eve
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Belle Isle
Details: Make-and-take crafts and a kid’s countdown to the ringing of the bell of the City of Detroit III. More information here.
Cost: Free


4- Detroit Symphony Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala
When: 10 p.m, or 8 p.m. for VIP ticket holders
Where: Max M. Fisher Music Center, Detroit
Details: Be a part of the first televised DSO New Year’s Eve performance with principal pop conductor Jeff Tyzik. More information here.
Cost: $40 [[concert only)-$500


5- Legends Live: New Year’s Eve Dinner Show
When: Dinner at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
Where: The Downriver Italian-American Club, Wyandotte
Details: A tribute show to music legends such as Ray Charles and Donna Summers. More information here.
Cost: $60

6- Kwanzaa celebration
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit
Details: Celebrate Kuumba [[creativity) with a cultural fashion show and a taste of Ethiopian dishes. More information here.
Cost: Free


7- The New Year’s Eve Midnight Kiss Party
When: 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: Forestre Banquet Center at ConCorde Inn, Rochester Hills
Details: Enjoy a free ride to the venue through Uber and a $1,000 cash giveaway. More information here.
Cost: $55-$950

8- MGM Grand Detroit 2015 New Year Celebration
When: Hours vary
Where: MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit
Details: Dine at one of four restaurants, dance at V Nightclub or play at your favorite table. More information here.
Cost: Prices vary by venue

9- MotorCity Casino Hotel
When: Hours vary
Where: MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit
Details: Reserve a table for the New Year’s Eve dinner or dance at Amnesia or Overdrive. More information here.
Cost: Prices vary by venue.

10- Greektown Casino-Hotel’s New Year’s Eve
When: Hours vary
Where: Greektown Casino-Hotel, Detroit
Details: Enjoy a five-course meal at PRISM and dance the night away at Asteria. More information here.
Tickets: Prices vary by venue

11- The Motor City Gala
When: 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: The Atheneum Suite Hotel, Detroit
Details: An all night party just a sky-walk away from Greektown Casino. More information here.
Cost: $85-$1,300

12- Blast: New Year’s Eve
When: 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint, Auburn Hills
Details: Enjoy a tarot card reading, karaoke, DJs and aerialists at this all-night party. More information here.
Cost: $55-$1,699
Dance all night


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Punch Bowl Social

14- NYE 2015 Resolution Ball
When: 9:30 p.m., or 8 p.m. for VIP ticket holders
Where: The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit
Details: Sip champagne under high-wire aerialists and enjoy other Las Vegas-style entertainment before a midnight snack of pizza and coneys. More information here.
Cost: $115-$1,750

15- Bleu Out: New Year's Eve 2015
When: 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: 1540 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Details: Break out the party clothes and bust a move at one of Detroit’s best dance clubs. More information here.
Cost: $20-$450

16- The Mega '80s New Year’s Eve Bash
When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Magic Bag, Ferndale
Details: Take a trip back to the '80s with tunes from the era and fashion to match. More information here.
Cost: $27

17- Countdown: The Ultimate New Year's Eve Event
When: 8 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: The Garden Theater, Detroit
Details: An evening of music, strolling appetizers and cognac. More information here.
Cost: $40-$1,000

18- Rockin’ The D for New Year’s Eve
When: 9 p.m-4 a.m.; 8 p.m. for VIP ticket holders
Where: The Hard Rock Café, Detroit
Details: In addition to music and strolling food and beverages, see a projection-mapped 3D animated midnight spectacular light up the side of the Compuware building and inside the café. More information here.
Cost: $85-$1,700

19- New Year’s Eve at The Mirage
When: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Where: The Mirage, Clinton Township
Details: Music from a live band and DJ, with a late night buffet. More information here.
Cost: $40-$90

20- Bookies Bar & Grille NYE Party
When: 9 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: Bookies Bar & Grille, Detroit
Details: An evening of open bar and late night coneys. More information here.
Cost: $50-$75

21- Murray's Motor City Greasers New Year’s Eve Ball with The Twistin' Tarantulas and The Hi-Views
When: 8 p.m.+
Where: The Huma Room at HopCat, Detroit
Details: A full night of music and beer at this newly opened Midtown bar/restaurant. More information here.
Cost: $10


22- 80's Themed New Years Eve Party
When: Open 7 a.m., 21 and up 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Punch Bowl Social, Detroit
Details: Groove to the music of the '80s while you bowl, play retro video games or enjoy many other attractions. More information here.
Cost: Free


23- New Year’s Eve at Laurel Manor
When: 7 p.m-1 a.m.
Where: Laurel Manor Banquet and Conference Center, Livonia
Details: A live band, an open bar and a filet mignon/chicken boursin dinner will help to ring in the New Year with style. More information here.
Cost: $95


24- New Year's Eve at The Sugar House
When: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: The Sugar House, Detroit
Details: Enjoy craft cocktails, champagne toast, appetizers and music. More information here.
Cost: $100

26- New Year's Eve at Wright & Co.
When: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Wright & Co., Detroit
Details: Enjoy tunes from Detroit musician Greg Baise, drinks and a night of appetizer tastings. More information here.
Cost: $12


27- New Year’s Eve at Gold Cash Gold
When: 6-7 p.m., or 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Gold Cash Gold, Detroit
Details: A four-course dinner featuring red snapper and rib-eye roast, with beverage pairing and vegetarian options. More information here.
Cost: $75 for dinner plus $35-$45 for drinks pairings

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29. Ring in the New Year with some big sounds as nationally renowned jazz star Alexander Zonjic and his band host “A Jazzy New Year’s Eve Concert” in Trenton at the Trenton Village Theatre. The lively end-of-2014 event includes performances from Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis as well as Chicago’s smooth jazz guitarist Nick Colionne. Doors will open at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Trenton Village Theatre, and the concert will take place from 10 p.m. to midnight. A champagne toast at midnight, gourmet desserts and coffee, door prizes and photo opportunities with the artists will round out the evening. The Trenton Village Theatre is at 2447 W. Jefferson Ave. in Trenton. Tickets are $50 a person and available at dypac.com or 313-964-5050.

30. Crystal Gardens is once again hosting its annual New Year's Eve Gala. Doors open at 7 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and a buffet dinner at 8 p.m. The night also features continuous music and big-screen TVs to watch the ball drop at midnight. Tickets are $70 per person. Crystal Gardens is at 16703 Fort. St., Southgate.

31. The Orlando Banquet Center in Riverview is hosting its New Year's Eve party starting at 7:15 p.m. The event features a seven-course dinner and a champagne toast, as well as continuous live music with Danny Wild & Tender Years and The Prolifics Motown Review. Tickets are $55 per person. The banquet hall is at 15001 Sibley Road, Riverview. Call 734-479-4800 for more information.

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