NYE in the Lou - What are YOU going to do?

Arguably, the biggest party night of the year, the last night of the year is all glitz, glam, and champagne. This year, we also celebrate the end of the first decade of the new millennium and a spectacular celestial event. Wow! Ever prepared to keep you grooving and moving, this NYE offers several party options – for the pair-bonded, the sizzling singles, the whole family, and the budget conscious.

Here are your Hostess’ recommendations for Thursday, December 31, 2009.

Black Velvet & Bluegrass Night at Schlafly’s Bottleworks
Music by "Naked" Mike Newman, The Wayward Mountaineers and The Foggy Memory Boys.

Royale Speakeasy New Years Eve at The Royale Food and Spirits
A prohibition style NYE celebration.
free

NYE at Fraizer’s Restaurant and Lounge
Happy Hour Specials, Free Oyster bar, Free Appetizers, Champagne Toast and Party Favors
free

Jive & Wail the New Year at Jive & Wail Piano Bars (2 locations)
Maplewood & St. Peters

Wonderland of Arts - First Night St. Louis
Grand Art Center
Family event, non-alcoholic

NYE at City Hall
Music provided by Bernie Hayes
St. Louis City Hall Rotunda

Once in a Blue Moon NYE Party
Music by DJ Andrew and DJ SF&Edgar
Hyatt Regency at the Arch
18th Floor Ballroom


Details of of these events can be found at New Year's Eve in St. Louis: Celebrate a new decade, a blue moon, and good times.